Viking Cruise Line Bringing New Ships to the Great Lakes
The company recently introduced is “Viking Expeditions,” with options for the arctic, Antarctica and the Great Lakes coming in 2022
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Viking, the Swiss ship company known for its European river cruises, is bringing a luxury cruise to the Great Lakes beginning in 2022, and Marion Brooks has the details.
Soon there will be a new option for cruising in the Midwest.
Viking, the Swiss ship company known for its European river cruises, is
building a new luxury cruise liner designed for the Great Lakes.
The company recently introduced is “Viking Expeditions,” with options for the arctic, Antarctica and the Great Lakes coming in 2022.
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Rendering of the Viking Expedition ship: Penthouse Junior Suite – Polar Option
Rendering of the Viking Expedition Ship in Antarctica.
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Rendering of the Owners’ Suite on-board the Viking Expedition ship.
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Rendering of the Viking Expedition ship: The World Cafe – The Market – Bakery
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Rendering of the Viking Expedition ship: Nordic Balcony Stateroom
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Rendering of the Viking Expedition ship: Deck 5 Living Room – Library
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Rendering of the Viking Expedition ship: Deck 2 Expedition Central Photography Studio – Studio Wall and Coffee Bar
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Rendering of the Viking Expedition ship: Deck 5 Mamsen’s
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Rendering of the Salon on-board the Viking Expedition ship
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Rendering of the Aquavit Terrace and Infinity Pool on-board the Viking Expedition ship
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Rendering of the Viking Expedition ship – Spa Badestamp – Hot Tub
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Rendering of the Explorer’s Lounge on-board the Viking Octantis
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Rendering of The Market World Cafe area on-board the Viking Expedition ship
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Rendering of a Viking Expeditions RIB – Rigid Inflatable Boat supplied by Boomeranger
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Rendering of Explorer Suite Living Room on-board the Viking Expedition ships Polaris and Octantis
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Rendering of the Viking Expedition ship: Deck 5 Explorers’ Lounge Upper Deck
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Viking Polaris rendering
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Rendering of the Deck 2 Aft area, Finse Terrace and Theater Auditorium on-board the Viking Expedition ship
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The Auditorium Theater on-board the Viking Expedition ship
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Rendering of the Deck 2 Aft Aula Auditorium on-board the Viking Expedition ship
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The Deck 2 Hydrotherapy Pool Spa and Gym area on-board the Viking Expedition ship
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Rendering of the Deck 2 Aft area, Finse Terrace, on-board the Viking Expedition ship
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Rendering of a Viking Expedition ship on pack ice with guests standing near-by
Rendering of Zodiacs and Sub stored within the Hangar on-board the Viking Expedition ships Polaris and Octantis
The company's chairman, Torstein Hagen, said they aim to perfect "polar expedition cruising" and "usher in a new era of comfortable exploration in the heart of North America."
“Our guests are curious explorers. They want to continue traveling with us to familiar and iconic destinations, but they would also like to travel further," he said.
The ship headed for Lake Michigan in 2022 is called the Viking Octantis and it is designed to be small enough to navigate remote polar areas and the St. Lawrence Seaway but large enough to handle rough seas. The ship holds 378 guests in 189 staterooms, though it is currently under construction, the company said.
Viking has also partnered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, whose scientists will join expeditions to study the Great Lakes’ clime and ecosystems.
While the cruise line’s initial Great Lakes offerings do not include
Chicago, Milwaukee will serve as an origin point for several excursions.
Trips range from eight to 13 days, with the lowest ticket running around $6,600. Bookings began Wednesday and continue through Feb. 29.
Great Lakes trips will be offered between April and October, with the
Octantis heading to the arctic for the remainder of the year.
