We have traveled with Viking River, and Viking Ocean, about 7 or 8 trips so far and have always been impressed with the Viking experience. This Viking Expedition trip did not disappoint. on the very first day we had a briefing from the Expedition Manager. After a consultation with the Captain the Expedition Manager informed all the guests that the original plan for our first day after crossing the Drake Passage was cancelled due to the appearance of two severe depressions. Instead we would sail due south at best speed and would cross the Antarctic Circle, a first for the ship and most of the staff, and not the least the guests and reach our southernmost point at 68 degrees 29 minutes South. This was a courageous decision and an extremely popular on for everybody on board.

There was a grand "Crossing the line" ceremony worthy of a stage production but carried out on the open rear deck.

We experienced daily Zodiac trips to set foot on islands as well as on the Antarctic Peninsula itself. We also experience exciting cruises on one of their Special Operations Boats which held 18 guests and was run at a safe speed of 35 knots. The vessel was capable of 45 knots but with numerous pieces of floating ice to be circumnavigated this speed was not a safe option. Read more