Viking Expedition Ship

Created by interior architects who have designed some of the world’s finest hotels, the signature Scandinavian design of the Viking Expedition Ships celebrates Viking’s Nordic heritage: clean lines, colorful woven textiles and light woods that evoke the original Viking explorers’ connection to the natural world. In the Living Room, guests can enjoy cocktails from a clinker-built bar inspired by the original Viking longships. Public spaces are light-filled, airy and quiet; staterooms feature thoughtful amenities like heated bathroom floors, anti-fog mirrors and luxury bed linens; and throughout the ships you will find great attention to detail in accents like leather handrails, hand-curated libraries and original Nordic artwork.

Viking’s expedition ships host 378 guests in 189 staterooms. The vessels are purpose-built for expeditions, at an ideal size for safety and comfort in remote destinations. With more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than other expedition vessels, guests are as close as possible to the most magnificent scenery on earth. Highlights include:

• The Aula: A stunning panoramic auditorium inspired by the University of Oslo’s famed ceremonial hall, the former venue for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.
• Finse Terrace: An outdoor lounge area just above sea level with recessed seating and lava rock “firepits.”
• The Hangar: A state-of-the-art, industry-first in-ship marina providing ease of embarkation and disembarkation of Special Operations Boats and other equipment while sheltered from the elements.
• The Science Lab: Developed in partnership with the University of Cambridge and Akvaplan-Niva, The Science Lab, at 380 sq. ft., is designed to support a broad range of research activities and is equipped with wet and dry laboratory facilities.
• Expedition Central: The hub for the expedition team to consult with guests on their expedition activities and share knowledge about the destinations.  
• Dining Choices: The Restaurant offers fine dining featuring regional cuisine and always-available classics; the casual World Café offers an open kitchen, bakery, grill and premium seafood and sushi choices, as well as a wide range of international flavors; Mamsen’s, named for the Hagen family matriarch, serves Scandinavian-inspired fare; and Manfredi’s offers the best of Italian cuisine.
• The Nordic Spa: Following a day of exploration, The Nordic Spa offers guests opportunities to experience the ultimate healthy Nordic traditions, with an indoor heated pool set against expansive windows and a badestamp (wood-sided hot tub) that is open to the outside.
• Explorers’ Lounge: Located high on the ship with floor-to-ceiling windows, the Explorers’ Lounge provides guests an ideal space to take in the magnificent scenery, share discoveries with fellow travelers or to enjoy a drink.
• The Living Room: The Living Room is located to maximize views of the surroundings through floor-to-ceiling windows and a library that informs even the best-read explorers.
• Nordic Balcony: A first for polar expedition vessels, all staterooms on board Viking’s expedition ships feature a Nordic Balcony, a sunroom that converts into an al fresco viewing platform with an observation shelf at elbow level to stabilize binoculars or a camera.