How Antarctic Cruises Fund Nature Research
In addition to frolicking with penguins, tourists on Viking Cruises get a close-up view of scientific research their tickets help pay for.
Stay updated with breaking news from Expedition Central. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
In addition to frolicking with penguins, tourists on Viking Cruises get a close-up view of scientific research their tickets help pay for.
It was just after breakfast somewhere on the Canadian side of Lake Superior when we gathered midship on Deck 6 of the Viking Octantis and waited to be escorted to the “secret” Deck 7. Would the wind scuttle things again or would the scientific highlight of an expedition voyage through the Great Lakes finally happen?
There is plenty to do and see on Viking excursion
Viking has taken delivery of its second purpose-built expedition ship, dubbed Viking Polaris, at Fincantieri's VARD shipyard in Norway.
A leisurely sail across Lakes Michigan, Huron and Superior proves an ideal way to explore these picturesque North American wonders.