Viking · Expedition class

Viking Polaris

One of 441 ships in the reference fleet

Great Lakes From Various

Guests: 378
Gross tonnage: 30k GT
Built: 2022
Length: 665 ft

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The quick read

This ship’s personality profile is still being filled in. Its verified specifications and published guide details are ready below.

≈634 peopleguests + crew — a small town, entirely at sea

665 ftlonger than the Statue of Liberty is tall (305 ft high)

Ship guide

Sailings & where it goes

Published routes, deployments and dated itinerary notes.

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Where it sails

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Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source As of 2026-08-07 Viking Expeditions - Great Lakes

Ship guide

What’s on board

Food, activities, entertainment, cabins and accessibility.

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What the fare includes

Viking expedition fares include one excursion or landing per port, meals, Wi-Fi, beer and wine with lunch and dinner, taxes, enrichment, spa and fitness access, and expedition equipment.

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source As of 2026-07-17 Viking — expedition inclusive value

Amenities

Viking Polaris has a science lab, Hangar marina, Special Operations Boats, Zodiacs, Expedition Central, the Aula, and sheltered viewing areas.

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source As of 2026-07-17 Viking — Great Lakes expedition ships

Amenities

Viking Polaris has a Nordic Spa with sauna, snow grotto, Badestamp, and temperature-varied pools.

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source As of 2026-07-17 Viking — expedition Scandinavian style and wellness

Dining

Viking Polaris offers the Restaurant, Manfredi's, World Café, Mamsen's, and Aquavit Terrace.

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source As of 2026-07-17 Viking — expedition dining

Ship guide

More about the ship

The useful technical and historical details that do not fit above.

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Brand assignment

Marketing brand only. NOT legal owner, technical operator, or charter.

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source As of 2026-08-07 Stroom ship catalog discovery 2026-08-07 (56 official fleet registers)

Vessel segment

expedition

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source As of 2026-08-07 Stroom ship catalog discovery 2026-08-07 (56 official fleet registers)

Numbers at a glance

Specifications

Double-occupancy capacity: 378
Space ratio · derived: 79.8 GT per guest
Gross tonnage: 30,150 GT
Length: 665 ft
Beam: 77 ft
Crew: 256
Year built: 2022
Published homeport: Various