Fabulous news for luxury cruisers — bookings for Viking’s 2028–2029 Expedition Voyages are now open. Award-winning Polar Class Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris are each equipped with 189 staterooms accommodating up to 378 guests. Constructed with comfort in extreme conditions as a paramount consideration, each vessel also provides passengers with exceptional indoor and outdoor viewing areas.

“Our guests are curious travelers who seek meaningful experiences and a deeper connection to the destinations they visit,” said Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO, 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.”

Here are a few sample itineraries to look forward to:

10-Day Great Lakes Treasures

During the 10-day Great Lakes Treasures (roundtrip from Milwaukee), the islands of the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve are part of the adventure. Explore Flowerpot Island in the Fathom Five National Marine Park, and the fascinating pink granite isles that form the Benjamin Islands. Along the way, take part in onboard lab studies focusing on the coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes.

81-Day Arctic to Antarctic Explorer

On the 81-day Arctic to Antarctic Explorer (from Nuuk to Ushuaia), guests will sail along the coasts of Greenland, Antarctica and the Americas. Guests will take in the mountains of the Canadian High Arctic and ethereal icebergs, the tropical greens of the Bahamas and South America’s western coast before continuing onward to the legendary White Continent of Antarctica.

62-Day Longitudinal World Cruise IV

Sailing north to south from Milwaukee to Ushuaia, the 62-day Longitudinal World Cruise IV sets forth from the Great Lakes with Antarctica as the destination. Guests will have opportunities to explore remote waters by kayak, Zodiac and submarine; enjoy the beauty of Chile’s glistening fjords; and discover the diversity of the Great Lakes region.