Viking Polaris
Why cruise on this ship?
First, we invented modern river cruising. Then, we redefined ocean cruising. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with an expedition ship built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in these regions.
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Dining
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The World Cafe
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Features
- Experience: Cover
- Food type: Cafe
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Mamsen's
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Features
- Experience: Cover
- Food type: Varies
Entertaining
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The Aula
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Features
- Theatre
- Cinema
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Explorers' Lounge
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Features
- Lounge
The Pools
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Features
- Pool Deck
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Aquavit Terrace
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Features
- Lounge
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The Living Room
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Features
- Bar
- Lounge
The Library
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Features
- Library
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Finse Terrace
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Features
- Lounge
Enrichment
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Embarkation
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Features
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Excursions
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Features
- Excursions
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Expedition Central
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Features
The Laboratory
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Features
Explorers' Desk
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Features
Health and fitness
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Nordic Spa
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Features
- Spa
- Wellness
Kids and teens
There are no children's facilities onboard.Accommodation
Travel to the Galápagos to explore Charles Darwin’s living laboratory on board Santa Cruz II. She sleeps 90 guests in 48 contemporary-designed staterooms across three decks; no staterooms are located at sea level or near engines or generators.
Owner's Suite
All amenities of the Explorer Suite, plus:
- Priority stateroom access
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Four guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (100 days prior to departure)
- First priority expedition activity reservations (107 days prior to departure)
- First priority booking of spa treatments (100 days prior to departure)
- Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability)
- Large master bathroom, plus one guest bathroom
- Separate dining area/board room that seats six guests
- Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
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Explorer Suite
- 11 AM stateroom access
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Priority expedition activity reservations (97 days prior to departure)
- Three guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (90 days prior to departure)
- Priority booking of spa treatments (90 days prior to departure)
- Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
- In-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanket
- Laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services
- Complimentary Silver Spirits beverage package & bottle of champagne
- Exclusive access to shared explorer Suite private garden lounge area
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- Free Mini Bar
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
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Nordic Junior Suite
- 11 AM stateroom access
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Priority expedition activity reservations (87 days prior to departure)
- Three guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (80 days prior to departure)
- Priority booking of spa treatments (80 days prior to departure)
- Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
- In-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanket
- Laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services
- Bottle of champagne
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
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Nordic Penthouse
- 1 PM stateroom access
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Priority expedition activity reservations (77 days prior to departure)
- Two guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (70 days prior to departure)
- Priority booking of spa treatments (70 days prior to departure)
- Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
- In-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanket
- Pressing & shoe shine services
- Bottle of champagne
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- TV
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
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Deluxe Nordic Balcony
- 2 PM stateroom access
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Priority expedition activity reservations (67 days prior to departure)
- One guaranteed priority reservation at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (60 days prior to departure)
- Priority booking of spa treatments (60 days prior to departure)
- Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
- In-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanket
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
Nordic Balcony
- 3 PM stateroom access
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Expedition activity reservations (60 days prior to departure)
- Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks
- In-suite binoculars & Marius-weave blanket
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- TV
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
Deck plans
Deck A
- The Hangar
- Medical Center
- Embarkation
Deck 1
- The Hangar
- The Hide
- Explorers' Desk
- The Laboratory
Deck 2
- The Aula
- Salon
- Fitness Center
- The Nordic Spa
- The Blue Room
- Finse Terrace
- Expedition Central
- Nordic Balcony Staterooms
Deck 3
- The Aula
- Shop
- Travel Consultant
- The Shelter
- The Bow
- Deluxe Nordic Balcony
Deck 4
- Explorers' Lounge & Bar
- Deluxe Nordic Balcony
- Nordic Jr. Suites
- Nordic Penthouse
Deck 5
- Aquavit Terrace
- The Pools
- Bar
- The World Cafe
- Mamsen's
- The Bar
- The Living Room
- The Library
- Explorers' Lounge
Deck 6
- Owner's Suite
- Explorer's Suite
- Open Deck
Ship facts
Passengers
378
Crew
260
Launched
2022
Last refit
Tonnage
30150t
Length
205m
Width
21
Speed
18kts
Decks
6
Wheelchair cabins
No
Currency
EUR
