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.
Viking Polaris
Viking Polaris
Ship Facts
| Speed | 18 | Width | 21 | ||||||
| Length | 205 | Capacity | 378 | ||||||
| Currency | EUR | Language | en | ||||||
| Crew Count | 260 | Deck Count | 6 | ||||||
| Refit Year | Cabin Count | N/A | |||||||
| Launch Year | 2022 | Gross Tonnage | 30150 | ||||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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Large Cabin Count | N/A | ||||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | N/A |
Owner's Suite
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 4
- Largest suite on board: 1,223 sq. ft. with a 792 sq. ft. private garden lounge area with badestamp
- All amenities of the Explorer Suite, plus:
- Priority stateroom access
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Four guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant (100 days prior to departure)
- First priority expedition activity reservations (107 days prior to departure)
- First priority booking of spa treatments (100 days prior to departure)
- Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability)
- Large master bathroom, plus one guest bathroom
- Separate dining area/board room that seats six guests
- Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen
- And more; ask for details
Explorer Suite
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 4
Size including Nordic Balcony & private veranda: 580 sq. ft.
- 11 AM stateroom access
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Priority expedition activity reservations (97 days prior to departure)
- Three guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant (90 days prior to departure)
- Priority booking of spa treatments (90 days prior to departure)
- Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
- In-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanket
- Laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services
- Welcome bottle of champagne
- Exclusive access to shared Explorer Suite private garden lounge area
Nordic Junior Suite
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 4
Size including Nordic Balcony: 322 sq ft
- 11 AM stateroom access
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Priority expedition activity reservations (87 days prior to departure)
- Three guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant (80 days prior to departure)
- Priority booking of spa treatments (80 days prior to departure)
- Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
- In-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanket
- Laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services
- Bottle of champagne
Nordic Penthouse
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 4
Size including Nordic Balcony: 269 sq ft
- 1 PM stateroom access
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Priority expedition activity reservations (77 days prior to departure)
- Two guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant (70 days prior to departure)
- Priority booking of spa treatments (70 days prior to departure)
- Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
- In-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanket
- Pressing & shoe shine services
- Bottle of champagne
Deluxe Nordic Balcony
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 3
Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft
- 2 PM stateroom access
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Priority expedition activity reservations (67 days prior to departure)
- One guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant (60 days prior to departure)
- Priority booking of spa treatments (60 days prior to departure)
- Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
- In-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanket
Nordic Balcony
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 3
Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft
- 3 PM stateroom access
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Expedition activity reservations (60 days prior to departure)
- Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks
- In-suite binoculars & Marius-weave blanket
Viking Polaris
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.
Ship Facts
| Speed | 18 | ||||||
| Width | 21 | ||||||
| Length | 205 | ||||||
| Capacity | 378 | ||||||
| Currency | EUR | ||||||
| Language | en | ||||||
| Crew Count | 260 | ||||||
| Deck Count | 6 | ||||||
| Refit Year | |||||||
| Cabin Count | N/A | ||||||
| Launch Year | 2022 | ||||||
| Gross Tonnage | 30150 | ||||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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| Large Cabin Count | N/A | ||||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | N/A |
Deck A
- The Hangar
- Medical Center
- Embarkation
- Lifts
Deck 1
- The Hangar
- The Science Lab
- Manfredi's Italian Restaurant
- Guest Services
- Bathrooms
- The Hide
- The Restaurant
- Lifts
Deck 2
- The Aula
- Hair Salon
- Fitness Center
- The Nordic Spa
- Finse Terrace
- Expedition Central
- Lifts
- Nordic Balcony Staterooms
Deck 3
- The Aula (upper level)
- The Nordic Shop
- Travel Consultant
- The Shelter
- The Bow
- Deluxe Nordic Balcony
- Lifts
Deck 4
- Explorers' Lounge
- Bar
- Deluxe Nordic Balcony
- Nordic Junior Suite
- Nordic Penthouse
- Lifts
Deck 5
- Aquavit Terrace
- The Pools
- Bar
- World Cafe
- Mamsen's
- Promenade Deck
- Bar
- The Living Room
- The Library
- Explorers' Lounge
Deck 6
- Owner's Suite & Garden
- Explorer's Suite & Garden
- Open Deck
- Bridge
- Lifts
Choose from six dining options, all at no additional charge.
The World Cafe
Experience: complimentary
Food: cafe
With live cooking, an open kitchen and premium seafood/sushi choices and a grill, the casual World Café provides a vibrant interactive experience and a wide range of international flavors.
Mamsen's
Experience: complimentary
Food: varies
Named for “Mamsen,” the Hagen family matriarch, this venue offers Norwegian specialties including waffles according to Mamsen’s original recipe, open-faced sandwiches and split pea soup.
The Restaurant
Experience: complimentary
Food: varies
Our elegant dining venue, The Restaurant offers our ultimate onboard dining experience. Regional cuisine and always-available classics are served surrounded by sweeping views.
Manfredi's
Experience: complimentary
Food: italian
Inspired by Italy’s beloved trattorias, Manfredi’s offers the best of Italian cuisine as well as a private dining room—a perfect opportunity to have an intimate meal with family or friends.
24-Hour Options
Experience: complimentary
Food: room
Our bakery offers a variety of delicious breads and pastries at any hour. Or enjoy many of our signature dishes in the comfort of your stateroom with 24-hour room service.
Innovative, light-filled spaces where comfort meets discovery.
Explorers' Lounge
A favorite location on our ocean ships, the Explorers’ Lounge is inspired by epic journeys of discovery. Two levels high and surrounded by panoramic windows, this inviting space is the perfect place to relax with friends, while taking in the scenery.
The Pools
This trio of pools, each at different temperatures, including an indoor-outdoor pass-through swimming experience. The heated main pool is a calming oasis in any weather, protected by a retractable roof for year-round use.
Aquavit Terrace & Bar
Settle in to the Aquavit Bar and share stories with fellow travelers while enjoying an Irish coffee or ship-matured aquavit surrounded by “trees” inspired by Yggdrasil, Norse mythology’s tree of life. The al fresco Aquavit Terrace is directly beyond, surrounding The Pools in the aft of the ship and boasts outstanding views.
The Living Room
Located high on the ship to maximize views through the floor-to-ceiling windows, here guests can listen to classical music or a soothing piano sonata. With Nordic furnishings, relevant and engaging books, and a wall mural of a variety of whales represented to scale, guests will find both comfort and enrichment.
The Library
Tucked in a private alcove of The Living Room, the Library is a literary traveler’s dream. Select from a broad range of titles from world histories to biographies—all curated specifically for these journeys by legendary bookseller, London’s Heywood Hill.
Finse Terrace
Named after the village high on the mountain plateau of Hardangervidda, Norway, here you will find an outdoor paradise with comfortable seating, 270° views of nature around you, and two heated lava stone “firepits” to keep you warm.
Viking Polaris Itineraries
7 Nights
Niagara & the Great Lakes
Niagara & the Great Lakes
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Cruise Type | |
| Ship | Viking Polaris |
| Region | East Coast US and Canada |
| Departure Port | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Destination Port | Toronto, Ontario |
| Itinerary |
From £5,595pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
18 May 24
7 Nights
Niagara & the Great Lakes
Niagara & the Great Lakes
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Cruise Type | |
| Ship | Viking Polaris |
| Region | East Coast US and Canada |
| Departure Port | Toronto, Ontario |
| Destination Port | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Itinerary |
Toronto, Ontario, Port Colborne, Ontario, Point Pelee National Park, Ontario, Detroit, Michigan, Alpena, Michigan, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Milwaukee, Wisconsin
|
From £8,595pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
25 May 24
7 Nights
Great Lakes Explorer
Great Lakes Explorer
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Cruise Type | |
| Ship | Viking Polaris |
| Region | East Coast US and Canada |
| Departure Port | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Destination Port | Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Itinerary |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Fathom Five National Marine Park, Ontario, Killarney, Ontario, Frazer Bay, Ontario, Silver Islet, Ontario, Thunder Bay, Ontario and Thunder Bay, Ontario
|
From £10,395pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
01 Jun 24
7 Nights
Undiscovered Great Lakes
Undiscovered Great Lakes
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Cruise Type | |
| Ship | Viking Polaris |
| Region | East Coast US and Canada |
| Departure Port | Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Destination Port | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Itinerary |
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Thunder Bay, Ontario, McGarvey Shoal, Ontario, Silver Islet, Ontario, Duluth, Minnesota, Mackinac Island, Michigan and Milwaukee, Wisconsin
|
From £7,195pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
08 Jun 24
7 Nights
Niagara & the Great Lakes
Niagara & the Great Lakes
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Cruise Type | |
| Ship | Viking Polaris |
| Region | East Coast US and Canada |
| Departure Port | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Destination Port | Toronto, Ontario |
| Itinerary |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Alpena, Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, Point Pelee National Park, Ontario, Port Colborne, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario
|
From £8,995pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
15 Jun 24
7 Nights
Niagara & the Great Lakes
Niagara & the Great Lakes
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Cruise Type | |
| Ship | Viking Polaris |
| Region | East Coast US and Canada |
| Departure Port | Toronto, Ontario |
| Destination Port | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Itinerary |
Toronto, Ontario, Port Colborne, Ontario, Point Pelee National Park, Ontario, Detroit, Michigan, Alpena, Michigan, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Milwaukee, Wisconsin
|
From £6,195pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
22 Jun 24
7 Nights
Niagara & the Great Lakes
Niagara & the Great Lakes
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Cruise Type | |
| Ship | Viking Polaris |
| Region | East Coast US and Canada |
| Departure Port | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Destination Port | Toronto, Ontario |
| Itinerary |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Alpena, Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, Point Pelee National Park, Ontario, Port Colborne, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario
|
From £10,995pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
29 Jun 24
14 Nights
Great Lakes Collection
Great Lakes Collection
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Cruise Type | |
| Ship | Viking Polaris |
| Region | East Coast US and Canada |
| Departure Port | Toronto, Ontario |
| Destination Port | Duluth, Minnesota |
| Itinerary |
Toronto, Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Port Colborne, Ontario, Cleveland, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan, Alpena, Michigan, Door Peninsula, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Fathom Five National Marine Park, Ontario, Killarney, Ontario, Frazer Bay, Ontario, Silver Islet, Ontario, Thunder Bay, Ontario and Duluth, Minnesota
|
From £16,995pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
06 Jul 24
14 Nights
Great Lakes Collection
Great Lakes Collection
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Cruise Type | |
| Ship | Viking Polaris |
| Region | East Coast US and Canada |
| Departure Port | Duluth, Minnesota |
| Destination Port | Toronto, Ontario |
| Itinerary |
Duluth, Minnesota, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Silver Islet, Ontario, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Door Peninsula, Alpena, Michigan, Killarney, Ontario, Frazer Bay, Ontario, Fathom Five National Marine Park, Ontario, Detroit, Michigan, Cleveland, Ohio, Port Colborne, Ontario, Port Colborne, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario
|
From £13,995pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
20 Jul 24
12 Nights
Canadian Discovery
Canadian Discovery
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Cruise Type | |
| Ship | Viking Polaris |
| Region | East Coast US and Canada |
| Departure Port | Toronto, Ontario |
| Destination Port | New York, New York |
| Itinerary |
Toronto, Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Trois-Rivieres (Three Rivers), Québec, Quebec City, Québec, Saguenay, Québec, Sept-Iles, Québec, Cap-aux-Meules, Magdalen Islands, Québec, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Halifax, Nova Scotia and New York, New York
|
From £9,595pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
03 Aug 24
12 Nights
Canadian Discovery
Canadian Discovery
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Cruise Type | |
| Ship | Viking Polaris |
| Region | East Coast US and Canada |
| Departure Port | New York, New York |
| Destination Port | Toronto, Ontario |
| Itinerary |
New York, New York, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Cap-aux-Meules, Magdalen Islands, Québec, Sept-Iles, Québec, Saguenay, Québec, Quebec City, Québec, Trois-Rivieres (Three Rivers), Québec, Toronto, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario
|
From £9,595pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
15 Aug 24
7 Nights
Niagara & the Great Lakes
Niagara & the Great Lakes
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Cruise Type | |
| Ship | Viking Polaris |
| Region | East Coast US and Canada |
| Departure Port | Toronto, Ontario |
| Destination Port | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Itinerary |
From £8,995pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
27 Aug 24