Sail the storied fjords carved by glaciers, witness and learn about the unique wildlife of the place, and explore distant lands seldom beheld by human eyes under the Viking banner of luxury and comfort. Sail from hot tourist spots to secret hidden gems; all in-between, each journey promises a unique experience.
Most Visited Viking Expedition Cruise Destinations
With Viking's expedition cruises, guests can experience breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife, and rich history and culture in some of the spectacular corners of the earth.
Antarctica
An ice-clad fairyland, complete with towering glaciers, colossal icebergs, and wildlife in abundance. Witness breathtaking scenery, all undiscovered by human hands, as you sail the fabled Drake Passage. Get up close to this remote and pristine land through expert-led excursions, including Zodiac landings and guided hikes.
The Arctic
Discover the northernmost country on our planet, with jagged fjords, polar bears, and the beautiful Northern Lights. See walruses and reindeer on the Svalbard archipelago, which has an assortment of Arctic animal species, for a truly wonderful experience. That would truly be incredible-winter's aurora borealis and summer's midnight sun. Viking Arctic expeditions nurture a deep understanding of the culture and history of the region's Inuit people.
The Great Lakes
Explore the history and culture of the inland seas of North America along with quaint coastal towns and breathtaking natural vistas. Cruise through locks, beautiful channels, and vast freshwater lakes to vibrant cities such as Toronto, Cleveland, and Chicago. The Great Lakes are truly an undiscovered jewel for expedition travelers when it comes to geology, Indigenous history, and ships.
Hidden Viking Expedition Cruise Destinations
Among many, perhaps less frequented, but still fantastic ports of call for Viking, there are the places where nature is still wild, history laces the landscape, and adventure is at each turn.
- South Georgia Island: This wild island with colonies of king penguins, elephant seals, and dramatic landscapes is referred to as the "South Serengeti". Rugged, towering peaks create an imposing backdrop to wildlife encounters. Rich in history and some final resting place of Sir Ernest Shackleton, this is a must for both history buffs and nature lovers.
- Svalbard, Norway: The polar bear-harboring glaciers and the midnight sun are a summer draw of this Arctic Archipelago extending to visitors around the world. In addition to the picture postcards of its icy tundras and fjords, Svalbard gleams with opportunities to see wildlife such as reindeer, Arctic foxes, and walruses from behind the lenses of cameras. It has always made this frozen wilderness more fascinating with a strange mining history and exploration.
- Baffin Island, Canada: It is an icy paradise that offers massive cliffs, ancient Inuit culture, and great Arctic wildlife encounters. Known for its spectacular fjords, gigantic icebergs, and very few communities, Baffin Island acts as a gateway to the raw beauty of the Arctic. One of the few untouched landscapes of the earth allows travelers to see narwhals, beluga whales, and the northern lights.
- Chilean Fjords: Experience a cruise among glacier-carved fjords and snow-capped mountains, cascading waterfalls, and a landscape far away from bustling civilization: the Patagonian peninsula. The Chilean fjords run down the south coast of Chile, melding themselves with surreal formations of dry, rugged cliffs, crystal, clear waters, and deserted islands. These magnificent waterways play host to many dolphins, sea lions, and Andean condors, while adventurers gawk at gigantic glaciers feeding them.
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All Viking Expedition Cruise Destinations
Viking Expeditions takes you on an adventure to some of the farthest and most awe-inspiring places on Earth. Use the modern Viking vessel for an expedition into the ice-covered wilderness of Antarctica, the stark rugged beauty of the Arctic, or the historic waterways of North America. We have mentioned all the incredible destinations you can cruise to on the Viking Expedition below.
