Guest Reviews: Antarctica Expeditions

Hear from guests who have explored Antarctica with Viking and praised it as one of their best-ever travel experiences.

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Our thoughtfully curated and refreshingly innovative expedition itineraries offer you once-in-a-lifetime experiences, from the wilds of Antarctica and the breathtaking Arctic region to the majestic Great Lakes, nestled in the heart of North America. With extensive programs both on board and on shore, Viking guests enjoy an unprecedented immersion in these majestic regions. (2022)

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Named "World's Best" for Oceans, Rivers & Expeditions

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Guest Reviews: Antarctica Expeditions

Hear from guests who have explored Antarctica with Viking and praised it as one of their best-ever travel experiences.

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Named #1 for Both Rivers & Oceans

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Guest Reviews: Antarctica Expeditions

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Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen discusses his trip to Antarctica

2024 New Year’s Message from Torstein Hagen

Tor’s Travels

Viking’s 26th Anniversary

Be Curious

Onwards

Discover Viking Expeditions

Viking is #1 for Rivers, Oceans and Expeditions | Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

An Invitation to Join Tor in Antarctica

Chairman Torstein Hagen’s Presentation

Named "World's Best" for Oceans, Rivers & Expeditions

Welcome Back to the World

Antarctica Has to be Experienced

Guest Reviews: Antarctica Expeditions

Named #1 for Both Rivers & Oceans

Viking: 25 Years of Exploration

Viking’s 25th Anniversary

Expedition Perspectives: Jørn Henriksen

Expedition Perspectives: Damon Stanwell-Smith

Curated Libraries & Recommended Reading

Jørn Henriksen: Recommended Reading

Damon Stanwell-Smith: Recommended Reading

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Antarctic Adventure

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Three Values

Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen discusses his trip to Antarctica

2024 New Year’s Message from Torstein Hagen

Tor’s Travels

Viking’s 26th Anniversary

Be Curious

Onwards

Discover Viking Expeditions

Viking is #1 for Rivers, Oceans and Expeditions | Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

An Invitation to Join Tor in Antarctica

Chairman Torstein Hagen’s Presentation

Named "World's Best" for Oceans, Rivers & Expeditions

Welcome Back to the World

Antarctica Has to be Experienced

Guest Reviews: Antarctica Expeditions

Named #1 for Both Rivers & Oceans

Viking: 25 Years of Exploration

Viking’s 25th Anniversary

Expedition Perspectives: Jørn Henriksen

Expedition Perspectives: Damon Stanwell-Smith

Curated Libraries & Recommended Reading

Jørn Henriksen: Recommended Reading

Damon Stanwell-Smith: Recommended Reading