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Be Curious: Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen Discusses Expedition Voyage to Antarctica

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πŸ‘οΈ 1K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 29:12
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've never seen a more beautiful ship than the polus and the Otis they're extremely well designed

My First and Lasting Impression is how huge it is and we're just touching on a small part of the Antarctic Peninsula

if I can make it then anybody can make it so I I no hesitation about about that at all

I was surprised that how I get we got down to 250 C in no time oh really oh in no time I felt

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Dress well to handle the cold in Antarctica
βœ“Use the warming closets for cameras to prevent condensation

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cold weather in Antarctica β€” Dress well and Viking provides necessary clothing
Fitness for getting in and out of zodiacs β€” If I can make it, anybody can make it

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a journey to Antarctica really like?
QHow fit do you need to be for an Antarctic voyage?
QWhat makes the Viking Polaris suitable for expedition cruising?

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Port Highlights

Iguazu Falls4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Boat trip into the falls
Oslo3Β½ Happy Bacon
Port Lockroy4 Happy Bacon
Top: Visit Port Lockroy post office
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YouTube Video Description↓

Discover what a journey to Antarctica is really like during this exclusive conversation between Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen and award-winning British photographer Alastair Miller. Learn more about the magnificent landscapes and majestic wildlife Tor encountered during his own expedition to the β€œWhite Continent” on board the Viking Polaris. Follow along as our chairman shares the intriguing story of how his lifelong passion for travel and interest in far-flung destinations began during his childhood, when he sent a letter to Ushuaia from his home in Norway. ​Find a Viking Expedition cruise to Antarctica: https://explore.viking.com/47XjYlU _____________________________________________ Connect with Viking: β€’ Subscribe to Viking on YouTube: https://explore.viking.com/YouTube β€’ Facebook: https://explore.viking.com/Facebook β€’ Instagram: https://explore.viking.com/Instagram β€’ X: https://explore.viking.com/X Viking provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world: β€’ River Voyages: https://explore.viking.com/Rivers β€’ Ocean Voyages: https://explore.viking.com/Oceans β€’ Expeditions: https://explore.viking.com/Expeditions