Viking Polaris
Where is Viking Polaris today?
Port not listed for today
On day 57 of an 86-night cruise from Nuuk to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) (Sep 17 to Dec 12). The itinerary we have does not name today's port.
Next: Valparaiso, Chile, tomorrow · then port not listed, Sat Nov 14.
Scheduled position from Viking Expeditions' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Fri Nov 13: 12 nights from $9,995
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Current cruise, day by day
86-night cruise, Nuuk to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego)
Sep 17 to Dec 12, 2026 · 37 ports of call.
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Where Viking Polaris sails, month by month
Viking Polaris sails from Milwaukee in May 2027 and from July to September 2027, Toronto from May to October 2027 and Valparaiso in March 2027 and November 2027 on 7-, 9- and 14-night Great Lakes cruises, also combined as 16 nights. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Mackinac Island (16 calls), Killarney (16) and Port Colborne (14). It also has longer sailings of 17 and 19 nights in March 2027 and October 2027.
- Dec 2026No sailings listed
- Jan 2027No sailings listed
- Feb 2027No sailings listed
- Mar 2027Valparaiso · sold out
- Apr 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · sold out
- May 2027Milwaukee · sold out
- Jun 2027Toronto · sold out
- Jul 2027Toronto · sold out
- Aug 2027Toronto · sold out
- Sep 2027Milwaukee · sold out
- Oct 2027New York · sold out
- Nov 2027Valparaiso · sold out
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Viking Expeditions may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Viking Polaris sailings with prices.
Viking Polaris at a glance
Viking Polaris is a Viking Expeditions cruise ship in the Ice-Strengthened Expedition Ship (Vard-6) class. It entered service in 2022 (4 years ago). It carries 378 passengers and 260 crew, about 1.5 passengers per crew member. At 30,150 gross tons and 203 m (666 ft) long, it is a mid-size ship with 7 decks and 189 cabins. It was built by Vard (Fincantieri) and sails under the flag of Norway.
Viking Polaris entered service in 2022 as part of Viking Expeditions' fleet, built by Vard, a Fincantieri subsidiary. The ship carries 378 passengers, making it an intimate vessel designed for expedition travel to remote destinations.
With its smaller size and passenger capacity, Viking Polaris enables access to ports and waterways that larger cruise ships cannot reach, making it well suited for exploratory itineraries in regions like the Arctic and Antarctic.
Viking Polaris specs
- Built
- 2022
- Gross Tonnage
- 30,150 GT
- Length
- 203 m
- Passengers
- 378
- Cabins
- 189
- Crew
- 260
- Decks
- 7
- Builder
- Vard (Fincantieri)
- Flag
- Norway
- Age
- 4 years old
- Size
- Mid-size
- Space Ratio
- 79.8 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 1.5:1
- Sister Ships
- 1 other in class
- Fleet Rank
- 1st largest of 2
- Typical Cruise
- 12 nights
- Primary Region
- Great Lakes
- Next Sailing
- Nov 13, 2026
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Viking Polaris FAQ
Where is Viking Polaris right now?
According to Viking Expeditions' published itinerary, Viking Polaris is on a day whose port is not listed in the itinerary we have (Thursday, November 12, 2026), on day 57 of an 86-night cruise from Nuuk to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego). Tomorrow it calls at Valparaiso, Chile, and it ends in Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) on December 12. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Viking Polaris sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Viking Polaris sails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin in May 2027 and from July to September 2027, Toronto, Ontario from May to October 2027 and Valparaiso, Chile in March 2027 and November 2027 on 7-, 9- and 14-night Great Lakes cruises, also combined as 16 nights.
What ports does Viking Polaris visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Viking Polaris calls most often at Mackinac Island, Michigan (16 calls), Killarney, Ontario (16), Port Colborne, Ontario (14), Alpena, Michigan (12) and Detroit, Michigan (12), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 53 ports in all.
How many passengers does Viking Polaris carry?
Viking Polaris carries 378 passengers in 189 cabins. It has 260 crew, about 1.5 passengers per crew member.
When was Viking Polaris built and how old is it?
Viking Polaris entered service in 2022, so it is 4 years old.
How big is Viking Polaris?
Viking Polaris is 30,150 gross tons and 203 m (666 ft) long, with 7 decks. That makes it a mid-size ship.
How many crew work on Viking Polaris?
Viking Polaris has 260 crew.
What class of ship is Viking Polaris?
Viking Polaris belongs to the Ice-Strengthened Expedition Ship (Vard-6) class, which has 1 other ship we track.
Which cruise line operates Viking Polaris?
Viking Polaris is operated by Viking Expeditions.
Where was Viking Polaris built?
Viking Polaris was built by Vard (Fincantieri).
How much does a cruise on Viking Polaris cost?
The cheapest upcoming Viking Polaris cruise we track starts from $7,995. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
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