Milwaukee is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin on Lake Michigan's western shore. It's known for its breweries, many of which offer tours chronicling its role in the beer industry. Overlooking the Menomonee River, the Harley-Davidson Museum displays classic motorcycles, including one of Elvis Presley’s. Nearby is the Milwaukee Public Museum, with its large-scale European Village and a recreation of old Milwaukee.
Day 2 - Mackinac Island, MI
Arrive: Fri 14 May 2027/Depart: Fri 14 May 2027
Mackinac Island sits in Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas. Mackinac Island State Park, with trails, woods and the limestone Arch Rock formation, covers most of the island. Founded in 1780, Fort Mackinac is a walled cluster of military buildings on a coastal bluff. The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum has local works, including Native American art, maps and 19th-century photos
Day 3 - Georgian Bay, Canada
Arrive: Sat 15 May 2027
Georgian Bay is the northeastern arm of Lake Huron, in Ontario. It’s characterized by rugged bedrock and white pine forests to the north and sandy southern beaches. Bruce Peninsula National Park on its western side includes part of the Bruce Trail along the Niagara Escarpment. Fathom Five National Marine Park is known for preserved shipwrecks, 19th-century lighthouses and Flowerpot Island’s sea-stack rock formations
Day 4 - Georgian Bay, Canada
Depart: Sun 16 May 2027
Georgian Bay is the northeastern arm of Lake Huron, in Ontario. It’s characterized by rugged bedrock and white pine forests to the north and sandy southern beaches. Bruce Peninsula National Park on its western side includes part of the Bruce Trail along the Niagara Escarpment. Fathom Five National Marine Park is known for preserved shipwrecks, 19th-century lighthouses and Flowerpot Island’s sea-stack rock formations
Day 5 - At Sea
Day 6 - At Sea
Day 7 - Sault Sainte Marie, USA
Arrive: Wed 19 May 2027/Depart: Wed 19 May 2027
Day 8 - Door Peninsula (Algoma), Wisconsin
Arrive: Thu 20 May 2027/Depart: Thu 20 May 2027
Day 9 - Chicago
Arrive: Fri 21 May 2027/Depart: Fri 21 May 2027
Day 10 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Arrive: Sat 22 May 2027/Depart: Sat 22 May 2027
Milwaukee is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin on Lake Michigan's western shore. It's known for its breweries, many of which offer tours chronicling its role in the beer industry. Overlooking the Menomonee River, the Harley-Davidson Museum displays classic motorcycles, including one of Elvis Presley’s. Nearby is the Milwaukee Public Museum, with its large-scale European Village and a recreation of old Milwaukee.
Viking Polaris From Viking
First, we invented modern river cruising. Then, we redefined ocean cruising. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with an expedition ship built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in these regions.
Ship Cabins
Deluxe Nordic Balcony
Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft
2 PM stateroom access
Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
Priority expedition activity reservations (67 days prior to departure)
One guaranteed priority reservation at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (60 days prior to departure)
Priority booking of spa treatments (60 days prior to departure)
Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
In-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanket
Nordic Balcony
Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft
3 PM stateroom access
Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
Expedition activity reservations (60 days prior to departure)
Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks
In-suite binoculars & Marius-weave blanket
Nordic Penthouse
Size including Nordic Balcony: 269 sq ft
1 PM stateroom access
Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
Priority expedition activity reservations (77 days prior to departure)
Two guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (70 days prior to departure)
Priority booking of spa treatments (70 days prior to departure)
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
In-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanket
Pressing & shoe shine services
Bottle of champagne
Explorer Suite
Size including Nordic Balcony & private veranda: 580 sq. ft.
11 AM stateroom access
Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
Priority expedition activity reservations (97 days prior to departure)
Three guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (90 days prior to departure)
Priority booking of spa treatments (90 days prior to departure)
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
In-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanket
Laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services
Complimentary Silver Spirits beverage package & bottle of champagne
Exclusive access to shared explorer Suite private garden lounge area
Nordic Junior Suite
Size including Nordic Balcony: 322 sq ft
11 AM stateroom access
Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
Priority expedition activity reservations (87 days prior to departure)
Three guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (80 days prior to departure)
Priority booking of spa treatments (80 days prior to departure)
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
In-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanket
Laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services
Bottle of champagne
Owner's Suite
Largest suite on board: 1,223 sq. ft. with a 792 sq. ft. private garden lounge area with badestamp
All amenities of the Explorer Suite, plus:
Priority stateroom access
Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
Four guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (100 days prior to departure)
First priority expedition activity reservations (107 days prior to departure)
First priority booking of spa treatments (100 days prior to departure)
Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability)
Large master bathroom, plus one guest bathroom
Separate dining area/board room that seats six guests
Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen
And more; ask for details