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Behind-the-Scenes with Viking

Get an insider’s look at our award-winning ships and gain valuable insights from our staff and crew, from informative tours and presentations to enlightening interviews and question and answer sessions.

Gain insight into our Genomics at Sea Program
39m
Gain insight into our Genomics at Sea Program
In this episode of our Behind-The-Science series, host Damon Stanwell-Smith, Head of Science and Sustainability at Viking, offers a glimpse of the innovative...
Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen discusses his trip to Antarctica
29m
Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen discusses his trip to Antarctica
Discover what a journey to Antarctica is really like during this exclusive conversation between Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen and photographer Alastair Miller.
Viking’s 26th Anniversary
5m
Viking’s 26th Anniversary
In this special video message, Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen marks our 26th anniversary and the destination-focused approach that has helped make us the wor...
Viking’s Damon Stanwell-Smith interviews author David McGonigal
43m
Viking’s Damon Stanwell-Smith interviews author David McGonigal
Join Damon Stanwell-Smith, Head of Science and Sustainability for Viking Expeditions, for a fascinating discussion about exploring the world with David McGon...
Top US destinations to explore by ship with Cruise Critic
23m
Top US destinations to explore by ship with Cruise Critic
We invite you to join Cruise Critic experts, including Executive Editor Chris Gray Faust, as they share their top US destinations best experienced by ship&md...
The Viking Saturn Naming Ceremony
28m
The Viking Saturn Naming Ceremony
On June 6, 2023, Viking named its newest identical ocean ship, the Viking Saturn, during a special ceremony in New York City. As part of the event, the ship&...
Delve into our Viking World Cruise with the Viking Neptune crew
29m
Delve into our Viking World Cruise with the Viking Neptune crew
From exploring ancient ruins in Rome to witnessing the northern lights in Norway, follow along as crew members of one of our newest ocean ships, the Viking N...
Podcast: Join visual arts journalist Corinne Julius and lecturer David McGonigal for a thought-provoking discussion about Antarctica and the history of this icy continent
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Podcast: Join visual arts journalist Corinne Julius and lecturer David McGonigal for a thought-provoking discussion about Antarctica and the history of this icy continent
From glaciers to wildlife, Antarctica offers a world of scientific possibility that we are just beginning to understand. To learn more, join Corinne Julius,...
Witness the naming of our newest ocean ship, the Viking Neptune
23m
Witness the naming of our newest ocean ship, the Viking Neptune
On January 8, 2023, we named our newest identical ocean ship, the Viking Neptune, during a special ceremony in Los Angeles. As part of the event, the ship&rs...
Karine Hagen invites you on a 360° tour of our ocean ships
23m
Karine Hagen invites you on a 360° tour of our ocean ships
Join Karine Hagen for an inside peek at our ocean ships. Elegantly crafted for the curious traveler, learn how our ocean vessels are designed for discovery a...
Explore the art collection on board our ocean ships with members of the Viking family
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Explore the art collection on board our ocean ships with members of the Viking family
Step on board our ocean ships—as Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President of Viking, and members of the Viking family explore the art collection found on...
New Year’s message from Torstein Hagen
13m
New Year’s message from Torstein Hagen
Join Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen to hear his New Year’s message to the Viking family, as he reflects on the past year and looks ahead to the develop...
Discover what's new for 2023 with Joost Ouendag
41m
Discover what's new for 2023 with Joost Ouendag
Join Joost Ouendag, Viking’s Vice President of Group Product Development, as he presents Viking's new river, ocean and expedition journeys, as well as...
Marvel at the engineering ingenuity of our expedition ships with Dr. Damon Stanwell-Smith, Jørn Henriksen and architect Richard Riveire
24m
Marvel at the engineering ingenuity of our expedition ships with Dr. Damon Stanwell-Smith, Jørn Henriksen and architect Richard Riveire
We invite you to explore our newest expedition vessel, the Viking Polaris, sister ship to the Viking Octantis, as Viking Ship Architect Richard Riveire share...
Learn about the design of our revolutionary Viking Longships with Karine Hagen
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Learn about the design of our revolutionary Viking Longships with Karine Hagen
Join Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, for a closer look at the design of our revolutionary and award-winning Viking Longships. Having been r...
At home in Oslo with explorer and Viking godmother Liv Arnesen
8m
At home in Oslo with explorer and Viking godmother Liv Arnesen
Be inspired by Liv Arnesen, accomplished explorer and esteemed godmother of our state-of-the-art expedition vessel, the Viking Octantis. In this energizing e...
Brush up on your camera skills with Viking Resident Photographer Alastair Miller
13m
Brush up on your camera skills with Viking Resident Photographer Alastair Miller
Get behind the lens with British photographer Alastair Miller as he joins us to share his impressions of Antarctica. In this special episode, Alastair guides...
Karine Hagen invites you on a tour of our state-of-the-art Viking expedition ships
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Karine Hagen invites you on a tour of our state-of-the-art Viking expedition ships
Join Viking’s Head of Science and Sustainability, Dr. Damon Stanwell-Smith, and Executive Vice President Karine Hagen for an inside peek at our state-o...
Special Episode: Scientific research on board Viking Octantis with Dr Damon Stanwell-Smith, Dr Daniel Moore and Allison Cusick
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Special Episode: Scientific research on board Viking Octantis with Dr Damon Stanwell-Smith, Dr Daniel Moore and Allison Cusick
Join Dr Damon Stanwell-Smith, Head of Science and Sustainability at Viking, as he hosts a special episode filmed on board Viking Octantis. While speaking wit...
Meet members of the Viking family who work behind the scenes on our ocean and river ships
23m
Meet members of the Viking family who work behind the scenes on our ocean and river ships
In this special episode, we join the crew of our river and ocean ships to explore the important—but not always visible—roles done by members of o...
Explore the role of a ship’s godmother, a revered nautical tradition
24m
Explore the role of a ship’s godmother, a revered nautical tradition
Join us as we delve into the history of ship naming ceremonies and discover the special role that godmothers play in this storied nautical tradition. While l...
Get to know some of the remarkable women working in Viking’s nautical operations
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Get to know some of the remarkable women working in Viking’s nautical operations
In this special episode, meet some of the extraordinary women who are responsible for navigation, technology and safety on board our river ships. Among other...
Viking Octantis: Behind the scenes of our new expedition ship
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Viking Octantis: Behind the scenes of our new expedition ship
As our first expedition ship, Viking Octantis, sails towards Antarctica on her maiden voyage, we welcome you to discover the fascinating story behind the cre...
The crew of Viking Sky, Viking Sea and Viking Venus share their highlights of the ship’s art collection
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The crew of Viking Sky, Viking Sea and Viking Venus share their highlights of the ship’s art collection
Follow members of our Viking Sky, Viking Sea and Viking Venus staff as they highlight a selection of stimulating works of art installed on our ocean vessels....
The art collections of Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris
10m
The art collections of Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris
Enjoy early access to the curated art collections of our new expedition ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, with Karine Hagen, Executive Vice Presiden...
Discover the traditional dresses of our Viking family
28m
Discover the traditional dresses of our Viking family
Join members of the Viking family from our river and ocean ships for a special episode showcasing the traditional dresses of their home countries. From Scott...
At home on board our Viking Longships with Karine Hagen
9m
At home on board our Viking Longships with Karine Hagen
Step on board one of our state-of-the-art Viking Longships with Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, for an intimate look at this remarkable ves...
Karine Hagen explores Viking’s history
23m
Karine Hagen explores Viking’s history
Embark on a journey through our history with Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, as she looks back at our extraordinary founding and 24 memorab...
Welcome back to Europe’s rivers with Viking’s leadership team
1h 28m
Welcome back to Europe’s rivers with Viking’s leadership team
Go behind the scenes of our return to the rivers of Europe in this special episode. As we once again welcome guests back to our award-winning Viking Longship...
At home with the crew on board Viking Orion
16m
At home with the crew on board Viking Orion
Watch as Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, welcomes you on board Viking Orion to explore its remarkable art collection, including a wide arra...
At home on board Viking Star and Viking Jupiter  
16m
At home on board Viking Star and Viking Jupiter  
Step on board two of our ocean ships—Viking Star and Viking Jupiter—as Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President of Viking.
Journey of a Ship: The Viking Venus Story
17m
Journey of a Ship: The Viking Venus Story
On May 17, Norwegians—and members of the Viking family—around the world celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day, signifying Norway’s independe...
At home on board Viking ships, past and present
16m
At home on board Viking ships, past and present
Explore the art of Viking shipbuilding—past and present—with Executive Vice President of Viking Karine Hagen and Geir Magne Røvik, a Norwe...
Viking TV special: our crew discuss an extraordinary year on board
21m
Viking TV special: our crew discuss an extraordinary year on board
Join Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President of Viking, and members of our river and ocean crew, as they reflect on the past 12 months. Find out what life has...
Viking Longships tour and live Q&A with nautical team
1h 39m
Viking Longships tour and live Q&A with nautical team
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the navigational and technical features of our European river ships with Sascha Gill, Vice President of Nautical Operations...
A New Year’s Message from Chairman Torstein Hagen and the Viking Family
23m
A New Year’s Message from Chairman Torstein Hagen and the Viking Family
Bring in 2021 with Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen and members of the extended Viking family from around the world.
Viking Ocean ships tour and live Q&A with Captain Atle Knutsen
1h 36m
Viking Ocean ships tour and live Q&A with Captain Atle Knutsen
Follow along as we go behind the scenes with our Viking crew members on board two of our award-winning ocean ships, Viking Star and Viking Sky.Joining us f...
Viking Expedition Operations Manager, Aaron Lawton
1h 8m
Viking Expedition Operations Manager, Aaron Lawton
Join our Head of Science and Sustainability, Dr. Damon Stanwell-Smith, as he interviews Viking Expedition Operations Manager and expert kayaker Aaron Lawton.
Dr. Damon Stanwell-Smith and Jørn Henriksen
1h 40m
Dr. Damon Stanwell-Smith and Jørn Henriksen
The first of a new series hosted by Viking’s Dr Damon Stanwell-Smith, Head of Science and Sustainability and Jørn Henriksen, Director of Expedition Operations.