VIKING’S Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis, the two ships which form the line’s newly built expedition fleet, met up for the first time ever on Fri, in a momentous rendezvous in the Antarctic Circle. The senior officers from both ships undertook a special “plaque exchange” ceremony (pictured), to commemorate the...
VIKING’S Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis, the two ships which form the line’s newly built expedition fleet, met up for the first time ever on Fri, in a momentous rendezvous in the Antarctic Circle.
The senior officers from both ships undertook a special “plaque exchange” ceremony (pictured), to commemorate the moment which took place in Yankee Harbour off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Both ships are currently exploring Antarctica for the season, with Viking also offering expedition cruising in the Great Lakes during the off season.
The plaque exchange took place via Zodiac in view of the two vessels, with participants including Daniel Hansson, Polaris Staff Captain; Octantis Captain Hakan Gustavsson; and Octantis Hotel General Manager Wendy Gouws.
A formal salute also took place aboard the bridge of Viking Polaris (inset) where the ship’s Captain Magrith Eklin hosted her counterpart from Viking Octantis Hakan Gustavsson.
