Aboard Viking Octantis & Polaris: The Enclosed 'Hangar' Marina, Submarines & Cambridge Science Labs. Vincent Vacations is proud to be a preferred booking partner for Viking, offering our clients unadvertised Signature Travel Network amenities, direct executive line access, and comprehensive concierge planning with zero agency fees.
Why Choose Viking for Your Antarctica Expedition?
Every polar operator brings a distinct philosophy to the ice. Viking has engineered its fleet and onboard guest experience to deliver extraordinary polar immersion:
Fleet Profile & Hardware Capabilities
Antarctic Fleet: Viking Octantis & Viking Polaris (Polar Class 6)
Vessel Hardware: Purpose-built Polar Class 6 expedition ships carrying 378 guests in all-Nordic Balcony staterooms with floor-to-ceiling glass dropping windows; 'The Hangar' enclosed in-ship marina allowing guests to board Zodiacs and Special Operations Boats sheltered from wind and waves; two yellow 6-guest submarines; Cambridge University science lab.
Typical Itineraries Offered by Viking
- Classic Antarctic Peninsula (10–12 Days): Round-trip sailing from Ushuaia or Punta Arenas exploring the South Shetland Islands, Gerlache Strait, and Lemaire Channel.
- Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands (18–22 Days): The ultimate wildlife odyssey to Salisbury Plain's 400,000 King Penguins, Shackleton's grave at Grytviken, and the White Continent.
- Crossing the Antarctic Circle: Deep-south sailings pushing past latitude 66°33'S into untouched pack ice.
Exclusive Signature Travel Network Perks with Vincent Vacations
When you reserve your Viking expedition through Vincent Vacations (a Top 20 Agency with Signature Travel Network), you receive valuable amenities at no additional charge:
Exclusive Included Amenities:
Up to $200-$400 Signature shipboard credit per suite, $0 agency planning fees, full combinability with Viking Explorer Society loyalty discounts, and 60-day direct booking transfers.
Ready to Secure Your Antarctica Expedition?
Don't leave the trip of a lifetime to generic call centers. Work directly with our certified polar specialists to secure exclusive Signature Travel Network perks, preferred staterooms, and zero agency fees.
Plan Your Antarctica Expedition
Receive customized expedition proposals, unadvertised Signature perks (up to $1,000 shipboard credit), and direct 1-on-1 guidance from certified polar specialists with $0 agency fees.
Joe Merendino
Active Expedition & IAATO C1 Small-Ship MasterA veteran polar adventure advisor holding direct certifications with Quark, Lindblad-National Geographic, and HX Hurtigruten. Joe focuses exclusively on ships carrying under 200 guests to guarantee his clients spend maximum hours ashore under IAATO regulations, coordinating active kayaking, alpine trekking, and polar plunge logistics.
