Viking

Viking Polaris

New Ship378 Guests

About this vessel

Viking Polaris is a purpose-built expedition ship designed to explore the world's most remote destinations in comfort.

Carrying only 378 guests with a crew of 256, she combines Scandinavian elegance with Polar Class 6 capability. The ship features a Nordic Balcony in every stateroom, The Aula panoramic auditorium, the Explorers' Lounge, a Science Lab, and a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks for immersive off-ship exploration.

Polarverse guide to Viking PolarisGuide

Specs Facilities Cabins Inclusions Activities

Specifications

Year Built

2022

New Ship

Gross Tonnage

30000 GT

Length

202.7m

Guest Capacity

378

Crew

256

Ice Class

PC6

IAATO Classification

Category 2

Operator

Viking

Minimalist

At least one instrument rated D or below — every promise is kept at a cost.

Polar Luxury Index

AVery Strong

How luxuriously Viking Polaris lives — suites, crew-to-guest service, dining, wellness, and design, independent of fare.

Field Experience Score

DModerate

How efficiently Viking Polaris converts time at sea into exploration — staging, landing rotations, and guide density.

Drake Comfort Coefficient

BStrong

How comfortably Viking Polaris handles open-ocean swells — displacement mass, transit speed, stabilization, and hull shape.

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Onboard

Life on board.

A curated look at the dining, lounges and outdoor spaces that shape daily life aboard Viking Polaris.

Dining

3 spaces

Aquavit Terrace

An indoor-outdoor dining venue with al fresco seating.

Mamsen's

A Norwegian deli-style eatery.

World Café

The main dining venue offering a range of cuisine.

Bars & Lounges

2 spaces

Explorers' Lounge

A two-level lounge with panoramic views at the bow.

The Living Room

The ship's central lounge.

Outdoor Decks

2 spaces

Promenade Deck

A wraparound promenade deck for walking and wildlife viewing.

The Pools

An outdoor pool area with a retractable glass roof.

Other

1 space

Library

A curated library for reading and quiet time.

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Cabins

Cabin categories.

Owner's Suite

1,960 sq ft

A panoramic ocean-view, multi-room suite with private Nordic Balcony, separate bedroom, living room, dining area for six, private garden lounge with badestamp and ocean-view dry sauna.

Explorer Suite

548 sq ft

An ocean-view two-room suite with private Nordic Balcony and private veranda, 80% larger than junior suites, with living and dining areas.

Nordic Junior Suite

322 sq ft

An ocean-view stateroom with a private Nordic Balcony — distortion-free floor-to-ceiling glass that lowers for an al fresco lookout.

What's included

Inclusions

✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee

Included

Ship Facilities

Spa Facilities
Included · Complimentary access to The Nordic Spa & Fitness Center.

Suite & Room Amenities

In-Room Dining
Included · 24-hour room service.
Minibar
Included · In-stateroom mini-bar.
Coffee Machine
Included · Personal coffee machine with premium coffee and tea.
In-Room Amenities
Included · Heated drying closet, heated bathroom floor and Freyja toiletries.

Onboard Services

Wi-Fi
Included · Free Wi-Fi; connection speed may vary.
Self-Service Laundry
Included · Self-service launderettes.

Food & Beverage

Dining
Included · All onboard meals; alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge.
Beverages
Included · Beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; 24-hour specialty coffees, teas and bottled water.

Expedition Gear

Binoculars
Included · Meopta MeoPro 8x42 binoculars in every stateroom.
Parka / Expedition Jacket
Included · Keepsake Viking expedition jacket on polar itineraries.

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