Viking Opens Bookings for 2028–2029 Expedition Voyages
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New Departure Dates Now Available for Viking’s Most Popular Itineraries in the Arctic, Antarctica and the Great Lakes
Published on 05/05/2026 at 04:16 pm EDT
Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced that its 2028–2029 expedition voyages are now open for booking, featuring newly released departure dates across the company’s most popular itineraries in the Arctic, Antarctica and the Great Lakes. Designed for immersive exploration in some of the world’s most remote regions, the expanded offerings include additional sailings of Viking’s epic Longitudinal World Cruises, which journey between the Great Lakes and Antarctica, as well as the unique Into the Antarctic Circle itinerary, offering guests the rare opportunity to cross the 66°33′ line of latitude into the Antarctic Circle—an honored milestone among polar explorers.
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Viking today announced that its 2028–2029 expedition voyages are now open for booking, featuring newly released departure dates across the company’s most popular itineraries in the Arctic, Antarctica and the Great Lakes. Pictured here, a Viking expedition ship sailing in Antarctica. For more information, visit www.viking.com.
“Our guests are curious travelers who seek meaningful experiences and a deeper connection to the destinations they visit,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “Our expedition voyages are designed to bring them closer to the natural world through immersive exploration and discovery, alongside scientists and destination experts. We are pleased to offer even more opportunities in the years to come.”
The 2028–2029 deployment expands the company’s expedition offerings in the polar regions on the Viking Octantis® and her identical sister ship, the Viking Polaris®, with itineraries including:
Viking’s Award-Winning Expedition Ships
The Polar Class Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris host 378 guests in 189 staterooms and are built specifically for exploration. Optimally designed for comfort in remote destinations, the ships offer more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than other expedition vessels—bringing guests closer to the most spectacular scenery on Earth.
Booking Details
From now through May 31, 2026, Viking’s Spring Sale offers North American travelers up to 30 percent off fares and up to free international airfare on select 2026–2029 river, ocean and expedition itineraries—and a $25 deposit for all itineraries. Call Viking toll-free at 1-855-8-VIKING (1-855-884-5464) or contact a travel advisor for details.
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About Viking Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure—no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications. For additional information, contact Viking at 1-800-2-VIKING (1-800-284-5464) or visit www.viking.com.
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