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Why what happened aboard the cruise ship struck by a “rogue” wave should not deter you from expedition cruising

By Peter Lynch, Editor in Chief Just two weeks ago, I was sailing on Viking Polaris in Antarctica. It was an amazing journey filled with unrepeatable experiences, including standing on an island no human had […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 7 2022
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Passenger dies after Viking Polaris hit by rogue wave

Expedition ship Viking Polaris has been hit by a freak wave, killing one passenger and injuring four others. The vessel, which was launched just a few weeks ago, had windows smashed as it crossed Drake […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 3 2022
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How expedition cruise lines keep you safe

By Peter Lynch, on board Viking Polaris in Antarctica  Captain Margrith Ettlin is moving swiftly between the wings of her bridge on the Viking Polaris as she manoeuvres the ship between some serious icebergs off […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 25 2022
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Video: Dive! Dive! Dive! What’s it really like on an Antarctic submarine?

By Peter Lynch, on board Viking Polaris in the Antarctic Meet Ringo the submarine – and yes, just like the Beatles song, she is yellow. Hence the name. They say more men have gone to […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 24 2022
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Viking claims discovery of a new island in Antarctica
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Viking claims discovery of a new island in Antarctica

By Peter Lynch, On board Viking Polaris in Antarctica Viking has claimed to discover a new island in Antarctica after expedition staff looking for a place to take guests during snow storms found land no […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 20 2022
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The word is adventure as Viking takes delivery of Viking Polaris
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The word is adventure as Viking takes delivery of Viking Polaris

As expedition cruise continues to rise amongst the cruising landscape, Viking has announced that it’s taken delivery of its second expedition ship, Viking Polaris. Constructed in the heralded Fincantieri shipyard, Viking Polaris made an immediate […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Sep 30 2022
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Viking Expeditions to sail to remote South Georgia Island and new South American journeys over the next two years.
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Viking Expeditions to sail to remote South Georgia Island and new South American journeys over the next two years.

Viking Expeditions will sail to remote South Georgia Island teeming with amazing wildlife as the line expands its Antarctic itineraries and introduces new South American journeys. The line will also launch two Longitudinal World Cruises, […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 1 2022
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Viking extends suspension of cruising until February next year

Viking has extended the suspension of its ocean and river cruises until 1 February 2021. The line has also cancelled some sailings further into 2021 because of “regional complexities.” Viking was the first cruise line […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 20 2020
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Viking says: See you in 2021

Viking Cruises has cancelled all cruises for this year through to December 31 when international travel will be less complicated, said chairman Torstein Hagen. “Recent events have shown us that the recovery from this pandemic […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Aug 13 2020
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Viking has paused its river and ocean sailings until 31 August

Viking Cruises has halted its river and ocean sailings until 31 August because travel remains “complicated”, Viking chairman Torstein Hagen said. “This has truly been an unprecedented time in world history and for those of […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . May 28 2020
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