Why what happened aboard the cruise ship struck by a “rogue” wave should not deter you from expedition cruising
By Peter Lynch, Editor in Chief Just two weeks ago, I was sailing on Viking Polaris in Antarctica. It was an amazing journey filled ...
Passenger dies after Viking Polaris hit by rogue wave
Expedition ship Viking Polaris has been hit by a freak wave, killing one passenger and injuring four others. The vessel, which was launched just ...
How expedition cruise lines keep you safe
By Peter Lynch, on board Viking Polaris in Antarctica Captain Margrith Ettlin is moving swiftly between the wings of her bridge on the Viking ...
Video: Dive! Dive! Dive! What’s it really like on an Antarctic submarine?
By Peter Lynch, on board Viking Polaris in the Antarctic Meet Ringo the submarine – and yes, just like the Beatles song, she is ...
Viking claims discovery of a new island in Antarctica
By Peter Lynch, On board Viking Polaris in Antarctica Viking has claimed to discover a new island in Antarctica after expedition staff looking for ...
The word is adventure as Viking takes delivery of Viking Polaris
As expedition cruise continues to rise amongst the cruising landscape, Viking has announced that it’s taken delivery of its second expedition ship, Viking Polaris. ...
Viking Expeditions to sail to remote South Georgia Island and new South American journeys over the next two years.
Viking Expeditions will sail to remote South Georgia Island teeming with amazing wildlife as the line expands its Antarctic itineraries and introduces new South ...
Viking extends suspension of cruising until February next year
Viking has extended the suspension of its ocean and river cruises until 1 February 2021. The line has also cancelled some sailings further into ...
Viking says: See you in 2021
Viking Cruises has cancelled all cruises for this year through to December 31 when international travel will be less complicated, said chairman Torstein Hagen. ...
Viking has paused its river and ocean sailings until 31 August
Viking Cruises has halted its river and ocean sailings until 31 August because travel remains “complicated”, Viking chairman Torstein Hagen said. “This has truly ...
