Viking Expedition Cruises

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Experience Viking comfort on board state-of-the-art expedition ships

Discover Antarctica, South America, the Great Lakes, Canada, and more with Viking Expedition Cruises.

Berwick Voyages invites you to explore some of the world’s most fascinating destinations on board one of Viking’s small, state-of-the-art expedition ships. Admire the snow-covered shores of the “White Continent.” Visit Nova Scotia’s picturesque south shore wine country, one of the oldest wine-growing regions in North America. Or marvel at the majestic Chilean fjords from your own Nordic balcony, included in every stateroom. You can experience it all—while enjoying impeccable service and award-winning dining—as you set sail in Viking comfort.

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Special Offers

Up to FREE International Airfare

Antarctic Explorer (Buenos Aires to Ushuaia)
• 13 days • 2 countries • Starting at $12,995pp with up to FREE airfare

Antarctica & South Georgia Island (Buenos Aires to Ushuaia)
• 19 days • 3 countries • Starting at $19,995pp with up to FREE airfare

Great Lakes Collection (Toronto, Ontario to Duluth, Minnesota)
• 15 days • 2 countries • Starting at $12,995pp with up to FREE airfare

NEW! Into the Northwest Passage (Roundtrip from Nuuk, Greenland)
• 13 days • 2 countries • Starting at $13,995pp with reduced airfare

NEW! Canada & Greenland Explorer (Toronto, Ontario to Nuuk)
• 15 days • 2 countries • Starting at $13,995pp with reduced airfare

Canadian Discovery (New York City, New York to Toronto, Ontario)
• 13 days • 2 countries • Starting at $7,995pp with up to FREE airfare

2025-2027 EXPEDITION CRUISE AND AIR FARES: Offer applies to bookings made from March 1-31, 2025. Terms & conditions for select promotions may vary. $25 deposit is applicable to all itineraries except World Cruise products. Special fares plus FREE airfare valid on select listed departures, select dates. Airfares may vary on other gateways & departures. Airfare does not have to be purchased to get cruise\cruisetour offer. All prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Accommodations

Viking Expedition Staterooms

Purpose-built ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Nordic Balcony staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in the spacious Explorer Suites, there is no finer way to travel. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known.

Viking Expedition Owner Suite

Owner’s Suite (OS)

  • Stateroom size: 1,238 sq ft (includes private lounge area)
  • Panoramic ocean-view, multi-room suite with private Nordic Balcony
  • Separate bedroom suite
  • Spacious, well-appointed living room
  • Separate dining area that seats 6
  • Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen
  • 722 sq ft private garden lounge area with badenstamp
  • Boardroom that seats 12 for meetings & catered dinner parties, with oceangoing vapor light fireplace
  • Pantry for room service & hosted events
  • Priority Embarkation
  • 11 AM priority stateroom access
  • Expedition activity reservations 67 days prior to departure
  • 4 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 100 days prior to departure
  • First priority spa treatment bookings 100 days prior to departure
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 55″ OLED flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
  • Two additional 42″ flat-screen interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies on Demand in suite
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large master bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, plus guest bathroom
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Security safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & premium snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service, including service from any restaurant during open hours
  • Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés on request
  • Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability)
  • Complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services
  • Silver Spirits beverage package included
  • Private arrival/departure transfer in destination
  • Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
  • Spacious walk-in closet with wooden hangers & drawers
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
  • All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions

Explorer Suite (ES)

  • Stateroom size: 548 sq ft (includes Nordic balcony)
  • Ocean-view two-room suite, 80% larger than junior suites, with private Nordic Balcony and private veranda
  • Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4
  • Additional storage and seating features
  • Private access to Explorer Suites Garden
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 11 AM priority stateroom access
  • Expedition activity reservations 67 days prior to departure
  • 3 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 90 days prior to departure
  • Priority spa treatment bookings 90 days prior to departure
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 55″ OLED flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
  • Additional 42″ flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in living area
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, bathtub, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Security safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Welcome bottle of champagne
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service, including service from any restaurant during open hours
  • Complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services
  • Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
  • Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
  • All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions
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Nordic Junior Suite (NS)

  • Stateroom size: 322 sq ft (includes Nordic balcony)
  • Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. Plus, additional storage and seating features.
  • Wheelchair Accessible (#4024, #4025)
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 11 AM priority stateroom access
  • Expedition activity reservations 57 days prior to departure
  • 3 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 80 days prior to departure
  • Priority spa treatment bookings 80 days prior to departure
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 55″ OLED flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Security safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Welcome bottle of champagne
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service
  • Complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services
  • Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
  • Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
  • All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions
Viking Expedition Nordic Penthouse

Nordic Penthouse (NP)

  • Stateroom size: 269 sq ft (includes Nordic balcony)
  • Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout.
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 1 PM stateroom access
  • Expedition activity reservations 57 days prior to departure
  • 2 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 70 days prior to departure
  • Priority spa treatment bookings 70 days prior to departure
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 55″ OLED flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Security safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Welcome bottle of champagne
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service
  • Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services
  • Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
  • Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
  • All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions

Deluxe Nordic Balcony (DN)

  • Stateroom size: 215 sq ft (includes Nordic balcony)
  • Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout.
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 2 PM stateroom access
  • Expedition activity reservations 47 days prior to departure
  • 1 priority reservation at each alternative restaurant 60 days prior to departure
  • Priority spa treatment bookings 60 days prior to departure
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 55″ OLED flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Security safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service
  • Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
  • Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
  • All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions
Viking Expedition Nordic Balcony

Nordic Balcony (N)

  • Stateroom size: 215 sq ft (includes Nordic balcony)
  • Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout.
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • Expedition activity reservations 47 days prior to departure
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 55″ OLED flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Security safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service
  • Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
  • Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
  • All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions
The Ships

Viking Expedition Ships

First, we invented modern river cruising. Then, we redefined ocean cruising. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with an expedition ship built specifically to explore the world’s most remote destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in these regions.

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Viking Octantis

  • Only 378 guests
  • Crew: 256
  • Length: 665 feet
  • Beam: 77 feet
  • Class: Polar Class 6
  • Year built: 2022
Viking Polaris

Viking Polaris

  • Only 378 guests
  • Crew: 256
  • Length: 665 feet
  • Beam: 77 feet
  • Class: Polar Class 6
  • Year built: 2022

Ship Highlights

Viking's new expedition ships feature innovative, light-filled spaces where comfort meets discovery. With more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than other expedition vessels, guests are as close as possible to the most magnificent scenery on earth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a Viking Expedition cruise?

Viking Expedition cruises offer an all-encompassing experience, including one complimentary landing or shore excursion in every port of call, free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), beer, wine, and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner, 24-hour specialty coffees, teas, and bottled water, port taxes and fees, ground transfers with Viking Air purchase, visits to UNESCO Sites, enrichment lectures and expert presentations, complimentary access to The Nordic Spa & Fitness Center, self-service launderettes, alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge, 24-hour room service, use of kayaks, Zodiacs, and Special Operations Boats, a Viking Expedition Kit with equipment to explore at no extra charge, a keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries), and all necessary Viking excursion gear for relevant excursions.

How much do Viking Expedition cruises cost?

Viking Expedition cruises start at approximately $6,000 per person, with pricing varying based on itinerary, cabin category, and season.

Which destinations do Viking Expedition Cruises visit?

Viking Expedition Cruises offers itineraries that visit destinations such as Antarctica, the Arctic, the Great Lakes of North America, and other remote regions worldwide.

Are shore excursions included in the cruise fare?

Yes, Viking Expedition Cruises include one complimentary landing or shore excursion in each port of call, with additional optional excursions available for purchase.

Are specialty dining restaurants included?

Yes, all specialty dining restaurants onboard Viking Expedition Cruises are included at no additional charge, allowing guests to enjoy a variety of fine dining experiences without extra fees.

Is beer and wine included in the cruise fare?

Yes, Viking Expedition Cruises include complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner at no additional cost.

What is the dress code onboard?

The dress code onboard is casual during the day and elegant casual in the evenings. Formal wear is not required.

What kind of onboard enrichment is available?

Viking Expedition Cruises offer expert presentations, guest lectures, and scientific discussions led by Viking’s onboard team of scientists and historians.

Are gratuities included in the cruise fare?

Gratuities are not included in the cruise fare. Guests have the option to pre-pay gratuities or have them added to their onboard account during the cruise.

Is there a fitness center onboard?

Yes, Viking Expedition ships are equipped with a fitness center, and guests have access to various wellness activities and The Nordic Spa facilities.

What is the typical duration of a Viking Expedition cruise?

Viking Expedition Cruises offers itineraries ranging from 8 to 15 days, with some extended voyages available.

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