Viking Announces Three New Itineraries Exploring Canada and Greenland
Viking has announced three brand new summer season expedition voyages to the Arctic, set to debut in July 2025. The exciting itineraries range from 13 to 27 days and take guests to the polar north in Canada and Greenland, with two of the three voyages journeying to the Canadian High Arctic.
The shortest voyage is the 13-day Into the Northwest Passage itinerary. This ship sails roundtrip from Nuuk, Greenland and its stunning destinations include the crystalline waters of the Ilulissat Icefjord as well as the eastern entrance of the famed Northwest Passage in Pond Inlet, Canada.
Guests aboard the 15-day Canada & Greenland Explorer voyage are treated to exquisite scenery and awesome landscapes as they sail between Toronto and Nuuk.
And, for guests wanting an extended trip, there is the opportunity to choose a combination of the two itineraries, the new 27-day Canada & the Northwest Passage voyage.
Viking’s Polar Cruises 2025
Torstein Hagen is the Chairman of Viking and he said “Our guests are curious travelers who are eager to explore new and different regions of the world, in Viking comfort. From the time of Leif Eriksson and the original Vikings, Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic have fascinated intrepid explorers. Today, there is no better way to experience this pristine area of the world than from the comfort of our purpose-built expedition ships.”
Viking Offers New Artic Voyages
Each of the three new cruises are sure to delight guests who want to explore the farthest reaches of the planet.
Those choosing the Northwest Passage 13-day itinerary from Nuuk to Nuuk will see the various landscapes and rugged shores of earth’s largest island. During the cruise guests have the chance to become familiar with Inuit culture as they stroll through towns filled with colorful wooden houses. There is also the chance to kayak on the fjord or join in a Zodiac landing all the while gazing at majestic peaks and azure-tinged glaciers. For guests who don’t want to miss out on this stunning voyage to the Canadian High Arctic, mark your calendar from July through September 2025.
Explore Canada In Comfort
Viking guests can also choose the line’s new Canada & Greenland Explorer itinerary which is 15 days between Toronto, Ontario and Nuuk. This voyage offers the chance to explore Canada and Greenland’s craggy shores while taking in the amazing sight of drifting icebergs set against dramatic landscapes. This cruise also offers the chance to better understand Inuit traditions and sailing dates are available in July and September 2025.
Finally, the Canada & the Northwest Passage cruise is a 27 day itinerary between Nuuk and Toronto, Ontario. Guests on board this historic cruise traverse the Canadian High Arctic and Greenland. There are ample opportunities to view a diversity of marine life as well as impressive icefields and aqua-blue fjords. As with the other two new voyages, guests are afforded a chance to glimpse Inuit life up close as they stroll through timeless communities full of heritage and tradition. Sailing dates for this nearly month long itinerary are available in July and September 2025.
Viking Offering Three New Polar Cruises
Additionally, Viking is also offering world cruises between the Great Lakes and “the end of the world.” Guests on board the Viking Octantis® will journey from Milwaukee to Ushuaia on the incredible 70-day Longitudinal World Cruise III in September 2023.
This fantastic voyage offers Viking guests a multitude of singular travel milestones as they travel from the heart of North America through engineering marvels like the Welland and Panama Canals, on to the Chilean fjords, and finally to Antarctica. The Viking Polaris® embarks on the 71-day Longitudinal World Cruise II from Duluth to Ushuaia in September 2023 and will also sail the 62-day Longitudinal World Cruise IV from Milwaukee to Ushuaia in October 2024. Viking offers a similar cruise in reverse, the 65-day Longitudinal World Cruise I, from Buenos Aires to Milwaukee which embarks in February 2024.
Viking Expedition Ships
The Polar Class Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris vessels are purpose-built for expeditions, with an ideal size for safety and comfort in remote destinations. Each hosts 378 guests in 189 staterooms and the ships’ highlights include:
The Aula, a panoramic auditorium inspired by the University of Oslo’s famed ceremonial hall, used for lectures, daily briefings, documentaries and films.
The Finse Terrace, an outdoor lounge just above sea level where guests can dine al fresco while viewing the most dramatic of scenery.
The Science Lab where guests can learn from and participate with scientists hard at work conducting meaningful research.
Viking dining choices are superb and include fine dining at The Restaurant, casual fare at the World Café, Mamsen’s Scandinavian-inspired fare, and the Italian cuisine of Manfredi’s.
The Nordic Spa offers guests the chance to unwind in an indoor heated pool and the Explorers’ Lounge provides guests the ideal space to view magnificent scenery and trade tales with fellow travelers while enjoying a refreshing beverage.
Guests will appreciate that Viking’s expedition ships are environmentally considerate with an energy-efficient design that exceeds the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) requirements by nearly 38%.
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