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FROM RIVERS TO OCEANS — NOW<br />
PERFECTING THE EXPEDITION EXPERIENCE<br />
Exploring the world in comfort<br />
AFTER LEADING THE RIVER CRUISE INDUSTRY for over two decades and reinventing ocean<br />
cruising with our small ship experience, we are taking our destination-focused journeys to the<br />
far reaches of the globe. Many expedition ships are refurbished survey vessels or smaller, older<br />
cruise ships with limited amenities, small windows and limited public areas. The belief was that<br />
if you wanted to explore these places, you had to do it in relative discomfort. But at Viking, we<br />
have a different perspective—you can explore in comfort. We have applied our years of expertise<br />
to create the perfect expedition experience. The result is two new, purpose-built ships optimally<br />
sized for expeditions: small enough to navigate remote areas, yet large enough to provide speed,<br />
superior handling and stability in the roughest seas. Our vessels merge comfort and exploration<br />
in an unprecedented way. This optimised size also facilitates enhanced enrichment activities by<br />
carrying a fleet of zodiacs, RIBs, kayaks and submarines, and providing outstanding venues for<br />
onboard lectures and learning.<br />
A NEW STANDARD FOR EXPEDITIONS: SHIPS LIKE NO OTHER. Marvels of technology, our<br />
expedition ships have a dynamic positioning mode, enabling a “hover in place” when anchoring is<br />
difficult or prohibited. This preserves sensitive wildlife habitats on the sea floor and also provides<br />
guests with safer, more comfortable excursion craft embarkation. Additionally, our vessels feature<br />
both conventional fin stabilisers that reduce rolling while sailing, and a U-tank stabiliser that can<br />
significantly decrease rolling by about 50% when the ships are stationary. The Hangar—a unique<br />
in-ship marina complete with a slipway—provides guests with smooth RIB launches from inside<br />
the ship, sheltered from the wind and waves.<br />
BUILT FOR EXPLORATION IN SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS, our ships meet the most stringent<br />
standards. We designed these vessels with a suite of sensors to collect oceanographic data,<br />
our operations are fully compliant with all polar organisation guidelines, and we employ<br />
state-of-the-art biosecurity.<br />
EVERYWHERE, A FOCUS ON PANORAMIC VIEWS. State-of-the-art technology is just one<br />
benefit of our outstanding vessels: with more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than other<br />
expedition vessels, guests are as close as possible to the most majestic scenery on Earth. We<br />
located public spaces on the upper decks, furnishing them with floor-to-ceiling windows for<br />
optimal viewing. Our unique panoramic auditorium at sea, The Aula, offers stunning 270° views.<br />
And of course, even guests’ private retreats are designed to maximise observation opportunities,<br />
from our industry-leading Nordic Balcony staterooms to Explorer Suites with verandas and<br />
gardens, and an Owner’s Suite complete with a private veranda, sauna, terrace and badestamp,<br />
a Norwegian hot tub.<br />
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VIKINGCRUISES.CO.UK<br />
TOP: VIKING LONGSHIP,® ASCHAFFENBURG, GERMANY<br />
MIDDLE: VIKING OCEAN SHIP, MONTE CARLO, MONACO<br />
BOTTOM: ARTIST’S RENDERING, VIKING OCTANTIS