Sail the Arctic aboard Viking Polaris and Octantis. Experience The Hangar internal slipway, Special Operations Boats, yellow submarines John and Paul, and Nordic Balconies with retractable floor-to-ceiling glass.
Viking's custom-built Polar Class 6 sisterships—Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris—bring Scandinavian serenity and groundbreaking marine science to the Arctic. Featuring an enclosed in-ship marina (The Hangar) that allows guests to board high-speed Special Operations Boats inside the hull protected from polar winds, Viking delivers a supremely comfortable expedition.
Discover Viking's internal 85-foot marina slipway, high-speed military Special Operations Boats, and dual submarines.
Lock in unadvertised Signature perks, shipboard credits, and $0 agency fees.
Request Custom Proposal & PerksGeneral cruise knowledge does not translate to high-latitude polar navigation. Our senior advisors have sailed the pack ice of Svalbard, navigated the narrow fjords of Greenland, and completed rigorous operator-specific polar academy credentials.
Quark Polar Pro | Lindblad Expedition Specialist
Johnnie has spent weeks sailing through the sea ice of 80° North and the remote eastern fjords of Greenland. She specializes in small-ship Zodiac operations, helicopter heli-hiking logistics, and matching adventure photographers with top naturalist guides.
Ponant & Silversea Academy | CLIA ECC
Aimee focuses on ultra-luxury polar voyages aboard Le Commandant Charcot and Silver Endeavour. Her clients enjoy private butler service, Michelin-inspired gastronomy by Alain Ducasse, and guaranteed Signature shipboard credits.
HX Hurtigruten Specialist | ASTA VTA
With firsthand transit experience across the Canadian High Arctic and the Northwest Passage, Karen advises guests on charter flight connections, medical evacuation insurance riders, and hybrid-electric expedition ships.
Speak directly with an accredited Arctic expedition advisor holding top certifications across Quark, Lindblad, HX, Ponant, and Silversea.