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Viking Polaris
First launched
2022
First launched
Passengers
378
Passengers
Ports Visited
52
Ports visited
Cruises from $882 per day
$882
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Viking Polaris
30,150
Gross Tonnage

Viking Polaris Cruises

Viking Polaris is an elegant expedition vessel designed to take you on an unforgettable journey through the world's most remote and captivating destinations, the ship sets new standards of luxury and exploration, combining Scandinavian elegance with cutting-edge technology. Expert naturalists, scientists, and historians are onboard to enrich your journey, providing valuable insights into the destinations you visit. The ship boasts a reinforced hull designed to navigate through icy waters, allowing you to venture into polar regions with ease and safety. A state-of-the-art laboratory provides an interactive space for learning and discovery, enriching your understanding of the environment and wildlife you encounter. Viking is committed to environmentally responsible cruising. The ship is equipped with state-of-the-art hybrid engines, reducing fuel consumption and minimizing its impact on the environment. The onboard sustainability program focuses on conservation and education, fostering a deeper appreciation for our planet's delicate ecosystems.

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Viking Polaris features an industry first enclosed in-ship marina called The Hangar, this permits guests to embark on an excursion shielded from wind and waves from a flat, stable surface inside the ship and glide into the water. Relax and take in the scenery on the Finse Terrace, an outdoor lounge area just above sea level with recessed, heated couches and lava rock “firepits,”. Delight in a diverse range of culinary experiences onboard the Viking Polaris. Savor delectable dishes inspired by the regions you explore, prepared by world-class chefs. From fine dining in elegant restaurants to casual al fresco options, every meal is a journey of flavours. After a day of exploration, unwind and recharge at the LivNordic Spa, offering a range of holistic treatments inspired by Nordic traditions. Take a dip in the infinity pool, offering panoramic views of the surroundings, or rejuvenate in the sauna and snow grotto.

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Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2022
Number of decks: 7
Tonnage: 30150
Cabins: 0
Passengers: 378
Number of crew: 256
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Current Promotions

  • Viking 2026 World Journeys

    Viking 2026 World Journeys

    Book on a 2026 World Cruise and receive:
    • Business Class Airfare and transfers*
    • US$1,000 per person Shore Excursion Credit*
    • US$1,000 per person Shipboard Credit*
    • All gratuities and service fees
    • Silver Spirits beverage package
    PLUS Viking always includes:
    • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call*
    • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
    • Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge and 24-hour room service
    • Complimentary access to The Nordic Spa & Fitness Center
    • Self-service launderettes

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  • Viking Ocean Cruises Savings Offer

    Viking Ocean Cruises Savings Offer

    Save up to $2,000 per couple of select Viking Ocean Voyages (savings included in the displayed pricing)*
    Includes:
    • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
    • Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
    • Enrichment lectures & destination performances
    • Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
    • 24-hour room service
    • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
    • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
    • Self-service launderettes
    • Port taxes & fees

    Terms & Conditions apply.

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  • Viking Expeditions

    Viking Expeditions

    Includes:
    • One complimentary landing or shore excursion in every port of call
    • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
    • Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
    • 24-hour room service
    • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
    • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
    • Self-service launderettes

    Terms & Conditions apply.

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  • Viking Inclusive Value Offer

    Viking Inclusive Value Offer

    Includes:
    • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
    • Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
    • Enrichment lectures & destination performances
    • Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
    • 24-hour room service
    • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
    • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
    • Self-service launderettes
    • Port taxes & fees

    Terms & Conditions apply.

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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

    • Dining on the Viking Polaris

    The Restaurant is Viking Polaris' main restaurant and offers the ultimate onboard dining experience. Regional cuisine and always-available classics are served surrounded by sweeping exterior views. Manfredi’s offers the best of Italian cuisine, whether the farm-inspired heartiness of Tuscany or the famed flavors of Rome. Subdued, ambient lighting creates a warm, welcoming air in this traditional restaurant recalling Italy’s beloved trattorias.

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    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 offers Norwegian specialties including waffles according to Mamsen’s original recipe, open-faced sandwiches and split pea soup.

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  • Bars

    • Bar on the Viking Polaris

    Inspired by the trade routes of Vikings, the Explorers’ Lounge is the ideal place for guests to share their discoveries over an aquavit or a craft beer while sampling fine Scandinavian fare. Located high on the ship with floor-to-ceiling windows, the Explorers’ Lounge provides guests an ideal space to take in the magnificent scenery, share discoveries with fellow travelers or to enjoy a drink.

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    Aquavit Terrace is the perfect spot to enjoy mulled wine, hot chocolate or ship-matured aquavit and relax with new friends in this Viking-inspired, light-filled space while taking in the stunning beauty that surrounds you.

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  • Entertainment

    • Entertainment on the Viking Polaris

    On board Viking Polaris is The Aula, an auditorium for lectures, presentations and films. This unique space features a 4K laser-projected screen which retracts to expose floor-to ceiling windows and 270° views.

  • Activities

    • Activities on the Viking Polaris

    Expedition Central is a key onboard area for guests at which they can plan and book their excursions or get answers to questions about upcoming excursions and landings. The Nordic Shop offers a variety of onboard shops that have everything you need to make your voyage comfortable and convenient, plus signature Viking keepsakes including books, clothing and jewelry.

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    You can admire the scenery of vast wilderness from the heated sanctuary of the pools, there are three different temperature pools, including an “inside-out” pass-through swimming experience. The Living Room is the ideal setting for relaxation and conversation, this space is located to maximise the views through floor-to-ceiling windows and offers a library with a variety of genres of book. Viking offers a variety of ways to explore including zodiacs, kayaks and submarines.

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  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the Viking Polaris

    Experience the ultimate healthy Scandinavian traditions from the Sauna and Snow Grotto to a relaxing massage at The Nordic Spa. Maintain your health and wellness at the Fitness Center with treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bicycles and an open space to practice your own functional training, stretching, yoga and Pilates.

  • Kids

    • Kids activities on the Viking Polaris

    All guests must be 18 years old on or before the day they are scheduled to embark on their cruise; Viking do not maintain facilities or services on board for younger individuals.

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Cabins

Viking Polaris offers a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Nordic Balcony staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in our spacious Explorer Suites, there is no finer way to travel. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known.

  • Nordic Balcony

    Nordic Balcony on the Viking Polaris Nordic Balcony on the Viking Polaris

    Cabin Types

    N2, N1

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    Size including Nordic Balcony: 215 sq. ft.Features: Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your shiprsquo;s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens amp; pillows. 55quot; OLED flat-screen TV. 110/220 volt outlets amp; USB ports. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror amp; hair dryer. Premium Freyjareg; toiletries. Plush robes amp; slippers. Direct-dial satellite phone amp; cell service. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water amp; snacks. Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee amp; tea selections. Stateroom steward amp; twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious drawers amp; closet with wooden hangers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

  • Deluxe Baclony

    Deluxe Baclony on the Viking Polaris Deluxe Baclony on the Viking Polaris

    Cabin Types

    DN3, DN2, DN1

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    Size including Nordic Balcony: 215 sq. ft.Features: Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your shiprsquo;s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens amp; pillows. 55quot; OLED flat-screen TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, beIN Sports. Premium Freyjareg; toiletries. Plush robes amp; slippers. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water amp; snacks (replenished once daily). Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee amp; tea selections. Stateroom steward amp; twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious drawers amp; closet with wooden hangers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

  • Penthouse Balcony

    Penthouse Balcony on the Viking Polaris Penthouse Balcony on the Viking Polaris

    Cabin Types

    NP

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    Size including Nordic Balcony: 269 sq. ft.Features: Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your shiprsquo;s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens amp; pillows. 55quot; OLED flat-screen TV. 110/220 volt outlets amp; USB ports. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror amp; hair dryer. Premium Freyjareg; toiletries. Plush robes amp; slippers. Direct-dial satellite phone amp; cell service. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water amp; snacks. Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee amp; tea selections. Stateroom steward amp; twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious drawers amp; closet with wooden hangers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

  • Suite

    Suite on the Viking Polaris Suite on the Viking Polaris

    Cabin Types

    OS, NS, ES

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    Size including Private Lounge Area: 1,238 sq. ft.Features: Panoramic ocean-view, multi-room suite with private Nordic Balcony, private garden lounge area with badenstamp, separate dining area/boardroom seating six, and private library, wine amp; music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen. King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens amp; pillows. 55quot; OLED flat-screen TV. Two additional 42quot; flat-screen interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote amp; complimentary Movies on Demand in suite. 110/220 volt outlets amp; USB ports. Large master bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror amp; hair dryer, plus guest bathroom. Premium Freyjareg; toiletries. Plush robes amp; slippers. Direct-dial satellite phone amp; cell service. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne. Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water amp; premium snacks (replenished once daily). Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee amp; tea selections. Stateroom steward amp; twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service, including service from any restaurant during open hours. Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail amp; canapeacute;s on request. Dinner amp; guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability). Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing amp; shoe shine services. Silver Spirits beverage package included. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious walk-in closet with wooden hangers amp; drawers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

Deck Plans for Viking Polaris

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08 Nov 2024 Chilean Fjords & Scenic Shores Santiago (Valparaiso) $14295
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17 Mar 2026 Panama Canal & The Americas Santiago (Valparaiso) $17995
05 Apr 2026 Canadian Discovery New York $11995
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