Antarctic Explorer
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.
![Viking Ocean Cruises Logo](https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=95/https://widgety-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/10/27/08/57/22/bbdb4011-01b1-4d44-9561-a139cdfd570a/VIKING_4C_Tag.jpg)
Viking began as a river cruise line and entered the ocean-cruise market with the launch of the 930-guest Viking Star.
Viking has already made an indelible mark on the sector with its fleet of stylish, near-identical, adult-only ships.
The cruise line currently has 10 ships in its fleet.
![Ushuaia, Argentina image](https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=700,quality=90//uploads/images/ushusaia_1_xyby.jpg)
![River travel image](https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=700,quality=90/https://widgety-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/01/12/10/48/34/bcd01076-1333-426c-8037-5173db8962ad/Viking Cruises - Exterior Blank Vessel Rendering.jpg)
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![River travel image](https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=700,quality=90/https://widgety-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/01/12/10/48/34/bcd01076-1333-426c-8037-5173db8962ad/Viking Cruises - Exterior Blank Vessel Rendering.jpg)
![Ushuaia, Argentina image](https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=700,quality=90//uploads/images/ushusaia_1_xyby.jpg)
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![Viking Ocean Cruises Logo](https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=95/https://widgety-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/10/27/08/57/22/bbdb4011-01b1-4d44-9561-a139cdfd570a/VIKING_4C_Tag.jpg)
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.
![Find your perfect cruise!](/assets/img/find-your-perfect-cruise.webp)