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Jørn Henriksen: Recommended Reading

Jørn Henriksen, Director of Expedition Operations, discusses his favorite book selections related to our Arctic and Antarctic itineraries.

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Jørn Henriksen: Recommended Reading

Jørn Henriksen, Director of Expedition Operations, discusses his favorite book selections related to our Arctic and Antarctic itineraries.

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Journeys to The Extraordinary

Introducing Viking Expeditions: thoughtfully curated, refreshingly innovative, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the wilds of the Arctic and Antarctica. With extensive programs both on board and on shore, Viking offers guests an unprecedented immersion in the polar regions.

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Expedition Itinerary: Antarctic Explorer

Explore the “last continent” on a 13-day expedition along the Antarctic Peninsula, where you will witness towering glaciers, snow-covered landscapes and impromptu wildlife encounters.

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Expedition Itinerary: Arctic Adventure

Journey north of the Arctic Circle on this 13-day expedition to Svalbard. Cruise this northern archipelago in search of crackling icebergs, sweeping fjords, polar bears and other wildlife.

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Expedition Perspectives

Jørn Henriksen, Director of Expedition Operations, relates his passion for the landscape and wildlife of the Arctic and why our subject matter experts are uniquely positioned to lead Viking guests in the polar regions both on shore and on board.

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Expedition Perspectives

Dr. Damon Stanwell-Smith, Science and Sustainability Manager of Expedition Operations, describes the transformative power of the polar expedition experience and the enrichment provided by Viking partnerships with the world’s leading academic and scientific institutions.

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Great Explorers: Roald Amundsen

On December 14, 1911, Norwegian Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole and secured his place in history as one of the great explorers.

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Our Expedition Vessels

To explore the world’s most remote regions, we have introduced two specifically built, cutting-edge expedition class small ships: Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.

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Curated Libraries & Recommended Reading

We are pleased to partner with the iconic London bookshop Heywood Hill in the creation of our onboard libraries and Expeditions Recommended Reading lists. Chairman Nicky Dunne explains the history of this literary institution and the value of reading carefully selected books before embarking on your journey.

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Damon Stanwell-Smith: Recommended Reading

Damon Stanwell-Smith, Science and Sustainability Manager of Expedition Operations, weighs in on his top book selections related to our Arctic and Antarctic itineraries.

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Expeditions Ship Design

To optimize guest safety, comfort, and onboard experience, Chairman Torstein Hagen called upon the expertise and collaboration of Viking teams, including maritime architects, interior designers, and nautical and technical staff. On October 20, 2019, the ceremonial steel cutting ushered in the next phase of the ship construction process.

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