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Viking Expedition Cruises

About Viking Expeditions Cruise Line

Such a cutting-edge idea, Viking Expeditions has put into effect, enhancing an already extensive tradition of exploration and education held by Viking. Purpose-built expedition ships, the glorious Octantis and Polaris, immerse guests in the wonders of Antarctica, the Arctic, Patagonia, Greenland, Canada, and the Great Lakes.

These ships are primarily designed to provide the best in adventure and comfort with sleek Scandinavian interiors, world-class dining, and luxuriant accommodation. A maximum of 400 guests on each of these ships create a soothing ambiance. These polar-class vessels in Category 6 are equipped to navigate icy waters and allow marvelous opportunities for landscape discovery.

Viking Expeditions offers a truly unique journey filled with discovery, comfortable adventure boat trips spotting wildlife, or captivating learning experiences with onboard experts while gazing at glaciers.

Also, one finds in addition to many other fine dining options offered by Seabourn, the Mediterranean Solis restaurant opened up in spring of the year 2024.

Highlights: Spacious Staterooms, destination-focused itineraries, designed for exploration, elegant interiors with Scandinavian designs, and award-winning services.

Such a cutting-edge idea, Viking Expeditions has put into effect, enhancing an already extensive tradition of exploration and education held by Viking. Purpose-built expedition ships, the glorious Octantis and Polaris, immerse guests in the wonders of Antarctica, the Arctic, Patagonia, Greenland, Canada, and the Great Lakes.

These ships are primarily designed to provide the best in adventure and comfort with sleek Scandinavian interiors, world-class dining, and luxuriant accommodation. A maximum of 400 guests on each of these ships create a soothing ambiance. These polar-class vessels in Category 6 are equipped to navigate icy waters and allow marvelous opportunities for landscape discovery.

Viking Expeditions offers a truly unique journey filled with discovery, comfortable adventure boat trips spotting wildlife, or captivating learning experiences with onboard experts while gazing at glaciers.

Also, one finds in addition to many other fine dining options offered by Seabourn, the Mediterranean Solis restaurant opened up in spring of the year 2024.

Highlights: Spacious Staterooms, destination-focused itineraries, designed for exploration, elegant interiors with Scandinavian designs, and award-winning services.

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Viking's fleet of expedition ships is fully dedicated to adventure, luxury, and exploration in locations otherwise inaccessible.

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Viking Expeditions has been taking people away from the ordinary and toward the most spectacular, unspoiled parts of our planet.

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Every trip on the Viking Expedition visits some unique ports that speak of nature, culture, and history.

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Ideal for a fast but exploring getaway, these shorter-timed trips hit spot-forays into the Great Lakes or Northern Europe.
Resulting in an ideal sweet deal between some adventure activities and relaxation, such as itineraries usually fit expeditions to either Arctic, Antarctic, or Patagonia destinations.
For those who want to experience those trips more thoroughly, offering them a chance to have all day in and out of remote territory and have a lot of time for exploring and getting into wildlife encounters.
For those who identify with real adventurism and escapism, these longer journeys combine several regions to step up to a true exploration expedition.
The ultimate in exploration, these great journeys take one across long distances, from the extremes of polar to magnificent world voyages.

Viking Expedition Cruise Line Bookings

Join the Viking Expeditions for a once-in-a-lifetime journey! Whether it is Antarctica, the Arctic, or the Great Lakes, no expedition company can compare Viking with its world-class expedition ships that will take you in luxury and discovery. Find yourself sailing to some of the most disparate and breathtaking places on earth. Learn more with CruiseBooking.com to book a Viking Expedition Cruise today and begin that unforgettable journey of excursions led by experts accompanied by world-class comfort!
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Toronto Milwaukee

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Toronto | Welland Canal | PCLB | 8019 | Detroit | APN | MCD | Milwaukee **

Cruise Deals from Toronto to Milwaukee

Lowest Rate*
  • Balcony $5,995.00*
  • Suite $8,295.00*
From USD $5,995.00* USD $856.43* / night(s) Includes taxes and fees*
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7 Nights | The Great Lakes | Viking Expeditions | Viking Polaris

7 Nights | The Great Lakes | Viking Expeditions | Viking Polaris
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Toronto | Welland Canal | PCLB | 8019 | Detroit | APN | MCD | Milwaukee **

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7 Nights | The Great Lakes | Viking Expeditions | Viking Octantis

7 Nights | The Great Lakes | Viking Expeditions | Viking Octantis
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Viking Octantis

Toronto Milwaukee

7 Nights
Toronto | Welland Canal | PCLB | 8019 | Detroit | APN | MCD | Milwaukee **

Cruise Deals from Toronto to Milwaukee

Lowest Rate*
  • Balcony $6,195.00*
  • Suite $8,195.00*
From USD $6,195.00* USD $885.00* / night(s) Includes taxes and fees*
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Experience the perfect mix of refined luxury and bold exploration with Viking Expeditions Cruises!
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FAQ for Viking Expedition Cruises

It's Torstein Hagen who founded Viking Cruises, and Viking Expedition belongs to Viking Cruises.

The boarding will usually start between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM; for the exact time, you may find it in the travel documents.

The latest Viking Expedition ships are named Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, both delivered in 2022.

Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris: That is indeed two of the top-rated ships; the experience of its offerings is luxury and adventure at remote destinations.

Viking's Group Travel Program allows bookings of groups, offering special rates and perks. Travel agents or Viking reps would assist in doing so.

Viking Expedition is part of Viking Cruises, known for luxury river, ocean, and expedition travel worldwide.

  • Luxury private staterooms
  • All meals on board at our restaurants
  • Beer, wine, and soft drinks with lunch & dinner
  • Wi-Fi
  • Shore excursion at each port
  • Free access to Thermal Suite/wellness areas
  • Lectures and enrichment programming
  • Expedition equipment such as kayaks and zodiacs, depending on the itinerary

Bring your baggage, alcohol (in moderation), cameras, medicines, cold-weather gear, but leave weapons, drones, and open flames.

Viking Expedition does not offer buffet service; however, their dining venues are open for breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00, lunch from 12:00 to 2:30, and dinner from 6:00 to 9:30.

Enrichment lectures, live music, zodiac landings and kayaking, a science lab, and stargazing. No casinos or big stage shows.

Open seating, multiple venues with no formal dress code, and complimentary room service 24/7.

Yes, free Wi-Fi but slow in remote areas.

No, because these cruises are for adults only (18 years and above).

No, Viking has no casinos in any of its ships.

Fares for Viking Expedition cruises vary depending on the itinerary, the season, and the stateroom category. Most fares for shorter voyages (8-10 days) average between $5,000* to $8,000* per person, while for extended polar expeditions, they can exceed $25,000* per person.

Again, the price of a Viking Expedition cruise depends very much on the hovering of cabin booking, voyage duration, and destination. This average:

  • 8-12 days: $5,000* - $12,000* per person
  • 14-21 days: $10,000* - $18,000* per person
  • Longer voyages (beyond 24 days): $20,000+* per person
  • Discounted and early booking fares could be hugely fertile.

Viking Expedition cruises are highly inclusively priced, that is, price covers:

  • Luxury accommodation: accommodation in Scandinavian-designed staterooms.
  • All meals, including specialty dining and room service.
  • Beer, wine, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.
  • Shore excursions offered complimentary at every port.
  • Thermal Suite access (sauna, steam room, hot tubs, and more).
  • Wi-Fi (may be limited in some remote areas).
  • Onboard enrichment programs, lectures and scientific research activities.

Yes. Viking usually gives:

  • Reservations made well in advance are entitled to early booking discounts.
  • 2-for-1 cruise fares on specific select itineraries.
  • Discounts to past guests through Viking's Explorer Society.
  • Free airfare or reduced single supplements.

No. Cabin pricing is variable depending on the deck level and stateroom type. Suites and balcony staterooms located on higher decks would generally be more expensive than those on lower decks owing to their location and better view.

There are additional costs, such as:

  • Optional shore excursions (those beyond the included ones).
  • Premium alcoholic beverages (beyond the availability of beer or wine with meals).
  • Spa treatments and advanced wellness services.
  • Laundry services (not including suite categories).
  • Travel insurance and gratuities (note: gratuities are not included automatically but they can be prepaid).

Viking Expedition Cruises has a tiered cancellation policy, meaning that the closer you are to departure, the higher the cancellation fee. Generally:

  • Cancellations made 120 days or more prior to departure: full refund, minus deposit.
  • Cancellations made 90 to 119 days prior to departure: 20 percent penalty.
  • Cancellations made 60 to 89 days prior to departure: 50 percent penalty.
  • Cancellations made between 30-59 days prior to departure: 75 percent penalty.
  • Cancellations made 29 days or less: no refund.

Alternatively, Travel Protection Plans for cruise vacations are offered by Viking, allowing for reimbursements in case of unexpected cancellations.

Yes, depending on fees and availability, itinerary changes may also include rescheduling and changing travel dates. It is advisable to contact Viking directly as early as possible for any needed changes to be accomplished.

Refunds are issued as per Viking's cancellation policy. The deposit is nonrefundable unless stated otherwise in a promotion. Guests who purchased Travel Protection may be eligible for a refund according to their policy coverage.

If Viking cancels your cruise because of circumstances beyond their control (weather, mechanical failure, global events), they will usually offer you a full refund or a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) with extra value (e.g., 125%* credit to rebook). Routes will be assessed individually, and Viking will help to rebook a future cruise.

You may cancel due to any illness, medical emergency, or other unforeseeable causes. However, cancellation penalties will apply unless you have the Viking Travel Protection Plan, which may reimburse cancellations made due to medical emergencies.
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