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Ultra Luxury
What’s the next level of an expedition cruise? An expedition micro cruise – with as few as twelve guests. Operator Secret Atlas has 15 expedition vessels in its portfolio, ranging from ultra-intimate (just eight guests) to a maximum of 78. The Vikingfjord, refitted in 2023, comes with some seriously cool features you wouldn’t typically find on ships of this kind. A hot tub with iceberg views, anyone? Even better: Secret Atlas gives guests maximum freedom and flexibility throughout their journey – there’s no fixed itinerary, with weather and wildlife sightings shaping the route day by day.
Right in the heart of it all: Vikingfjord drifts through the pack ice. Its extra-reinforced Ice Class 1B bow ensures a smooth passage – whether in Antarctica, South Georgia, Greenland, or Svalbard.
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Stylish yet practical, the cabins aboard Vikingfjord come in three categories: Signature Suite (pictured), Signature Twin/Double, and Signature Single for solo travelers.
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Freya is a heritage vessel, modernized in 2015 and upgraded with Ice Class 1A. Here, too, expansive open deck spaces allow guests to connect closely with the surrounding nature.
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All ashore! During expedition micro cruises and photography expeditions, Vikingfjord takes guests right up to the ice. And when that’s not possible, the two onboard Zodiacs step in.
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