Artist rendering of the new Viking expedition ships VikingToday, Viking announced that it will be expanding its destination-focused experiences to include expedition cruises, keeping pace with one of the most rapidly growing segments of the cruise industry. The first Viking Expedition vessel, Viking Octantis, is scheduled to embark on itineraries to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes in January 2022. “While all expedition ships carry field experts and lecturers, Viking is going beyond.”The Nordic-style Spa and Hydrotherapy Pool will be familiar to guests who have sailed on Viking ... [+] ocean cruises. VikingWhat to expect from Viking Expeditions:Intimate sized shipsEach of the new expedition ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris will have 189 staterooms with a total capacity of 378 guests. READ MOREPreviously on Forbes: Viking Ocean Cruises: What’s Its Recipe for Success?

Source: Forbes January 16, 2020 04:30 UTC