Viking Octantis’ sister ship, Viking Polaris, “will also be transitioned to further support research efforts before both ships return to Antarctica later this year,” the company said.

The researchers on Viking's Octantis cruise ship are studying environmental DNA (eDNA) — bits of genetic material that float in the water, drift through the air, or linger in the soil.

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Viking launches its 108-page 2025-2027 World Voyages Collection brochure featuring a range of extended travel itineraries.

In 2022, Viking introduced the Viking Octantis, one of its new cutting-edge expedition class ships that can explore the world's most remote regions. Use the Viking Ocean cruise schedule calendar ...

Built in 2022, Viking's new Polar Class 6 ship, Viking Octantis, is 665 feet in length and accommodates 378 guests in 189 staterooms and 256 crew. The purpose-built expedition ship boasts more ...

Viking Polaris” is the second expedition cruise ship built by Fincantieri for owner Viking Cruises. Like her twin sister, Viking Octantis, the 30,000 ton ship can accommodate 646 guests on board ...

The line also has two Polar Class 6 expedition ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, which traverse waterways from Canada, the U.S. and South America to remote destinations in Antarctica and ...