Viking Polaris September 17-October 13 2026 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises

About Nuuk, Greenland

Nuuk combines Greenland’s oldest colonial district with the institutions and creative energy of a modern Arctic capital. The National Museum preserves important Inuit collections, while Katuaq Cultural Centre and local galleries showcase contemporary expression. Colorful waterfront houses, surrounding mountains and an immense fjord system place urban life within a powerful natural setting.

Published dates

September 17–18, 2026 · September 29, 2026

Itinerary days

Days 1–2, 13

Call type

Multiple planned calls

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Itilleq Fjord, Greenland

Itilleq Fjord cuts into Greenland’s rugged western coast, where exposed rock, low tundra, and sheltered water create a distinctly Arctic landscape. Glacial erosion is visible in the rounded terrain and steep-sided inlets. The remote setting is better understood as a natural fjord system than as a conventional town or developed port.

Published dates

September 19, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 3

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Ilulissat, Greenland

Ilulissat stands beside Disko Bay at the mouth of the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. Vast icebergs calved by Sermeq Kujalleq drift past a colorful town shaped by Inuit culture, fishing, and sled-dog traditions. Boardwalks across tundra lead to broad views of the ice-filled fjord and surrounding Arctic landscape.

Published dates

September 20, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 4

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Uummannaq, Greenland

Uummannaq is a Greenlandic town of colorful houses on a small island north of the Arctic Circle. A dramatic heart-shaped mountain rises directly behind the settlement, while fjords, icebergs, and surrounding cliffs define the seaward view. Fishing, hunting traditions, sled dogs, and local history reflect adaptation to a demanding Arctic environment.

Published dates

September 21, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 5

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Sail Baffin Bay

The passage across Baffin Bay is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.

Published dates

September 22, 2026 · September 27, 2026

Itinerary days

Days 6, 11

Call type

Repeated sea days

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Pond Inlet, Canada

Pond Inlet, known in Inuktitut as Mittimatalik, is an Inuit community on northern Baffin Island overlooking Eclipse Sound. Mountains, glaciers, sea ice, and nearby Sirmilik National Park define its High Arctic setting. Local cultural traditions, carving, and knowledge of the land and water remain central to community life.

Published dates

September 23, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 7

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Explore the Canadian High Arctic, Canada

the Canadian High Arctic, Canada is presented as a flexible expedition area rather than a fixed city or guaranteed landing. Weather, sea, ice, permits, safety, and other operating conditions can shape the day. The exact route and access are determined locally, so no particular landing, wildlife sighting, activity, viewpoint, or duration should be assumed from the regional label alone.

Published dates

September 24–26, 2026

Itinerary days

Expedition days 8–10

Call type

Multi-day flexible exploration period

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Sisimiut, Greenland

Sisimiut sits just north of the Arctic Circle among rocky hills and coastal waters. Greenland’s second-largest town combines a colorful historic quarter, modern community life and traditions linked to fishing, hunting and sled dogs. Local museums and nearby trails help explain how people have lived in this subarctic landscape across generations.

Published dates

September 28, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 12

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Kapisillit, Greenland

Kapisillit is a small Greenlandic settlement deep within the Nuup Kangerlua fjord system, east of Nuuk. Fishing, hunting, and close ties to the surrounding tundra shape community life. The nearby Kapisillit River supports Greenland’s only known naturally reproducing Atlantic salmon population, giving this remote valley unusual ecological significance.

Published dates

September 30, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 14

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Paamiut, Greenland

Paamiut stands near the mouth of Kuannersooq Fjord on Greenland’s southwest coast. A distinctive wooden church, colorful homes and a harbor shaped by fishing reflect the settlement’s history, while surrounding mountains and waters support white-tailed eagles. Weather, sea conditions and community arrangements determine the captain’s plan for a considered visit.

Published dates

October 1, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 15

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Ivittuut, Greenland

Ivittuut is an abandoned mining settlement beside Arsuk Fjord in southern Greenland. For more than a century, its rare cryolite deposit supplied material important to aluminum production before the mine closed. Industrial ruins, former homes, and mineral-streaked ground now sit amid stark mountains, tundra, and quiet fjord scenery.

Published dates

October 2, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 16

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Sail the Labrador Sea

The passage across the Labrador Sea is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.

Published dates

October 3, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 17

Call type

Sea day

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Battle Harbour, Canada

Battle Harbour is a restored fishing settlement on a small island off Labrador’s southeast coast. Saltbox houses, wharves, stores, and a church recall the community’s former importance in the North Atlantic cod trade. Treeless hills, exposed channels, and weathered wooden buildings convey the isolation and resilience that shaped life along this remote coastline.

Published dates

October 4, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 18

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Red Bay, Canada

Red Bay preserves the archaeological remains of a major sixteenth-century Basque whaling station on Labrador’s Strait of Belle Isle. Museum collections, shore sites and underwater discoveries support its UNESCO World Heritage status. Fog, wind, sea state and local arrangements influence the captain’s visit to this small community and historically important harbor.

Published dates

October 5, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 19

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Woody Point (Bonne Bay), Canada

Woody Point is a small Newfoundland village on the south shore of Bonne Bay within Gros Morne National Park. Colorful wooden houses, a historic lighthouse, and a summer heritage theater face forested water and mountain ridges. Nearby, the Tablelands expose rust-colored rocks from Earth’s mantle in a stark geological landscape.

Published dates

October 6, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 20

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada

Havre-Saint-Pierre is a small French-speaking community on Quebec’s Côte-Nord, facing the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Acadian heritage, fishing, and mineral shipping shaped the town. Offshore, the Mingan Archipelago is distinguished by limestone monoliths, low islands, seabirds, and boreal vegetation adapted to the exposed northern shoreline.

Published dates

October 7, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 21

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Tadoussac, Canada

Tadoussac is a small Quebec village where the Saguenay Fjord meets the St. Lawrence estuary. Its natural harbor supported early Indigenous exchange and one of New France’s first trading posts. Forested headlands, dunes, an old wooden chapel, and nutrient-rich waters associated with whales define the dramatic setting.

Published dates

October 8, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 22

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Quebec City, Canada

Quebec City rises above the St. Lawrence River behind the fortifications of Old Québec. Stone streets, Place Royale, the Citadelle, Château Frontenac, and religious landmarks preserve more than four centuries of French-speaking North American history. The Upper and Lower Towns reward walking, although steep slopes and stairways shape the experience.

Published dates

October 9, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 23

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Trois-Rivières, Canada

Trois-Rivières occupies the meeting of the Saint-Maurice and St. Lawrence rivers midway between Montreal and Quebec City. Its old quarter, riverside park, churches, and museums trace French colonial settlement and regional industry. Boréalis, housed in a former filtration plant, interprets the pulp-and-paper trade that shaped the modern city.

Published dates

October 10, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 24

Call type

Planned expedition destination

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Scenic Sailing: St. Lawrence Seaway Locks

St. Lawrence Seaway Locks is a named scenic passage, experienced from the vessel rather than as a visit ashore. The surrounding water, coast, islands, or riverbanks provide visual context as the route unfolds. Visibility, exact course, and timing can vary with weather, water levels, traffic, and operational conditions, so no fixed viewpoint or shore activity is implied.

Published dates

October 11, 2026

Itinerary days

Day 25

Call type

Named scenic sailing

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

About Toronto, Canada

Toronto stretches along Lake Ontario as Canada’s largest city and one of its most diverse. The CN Tower, waterfront, St. Lawrence Market, major museums, theaters, and neighborhoods shaped by global communities offer contrasting experiences. Ravines and islands add unexpected green spaces within a metropolitan landscape of historic brick and modern towers.

Published dates

October 12–13, 2026

Itinerary days

Days 26–27

Call type

Overnight

Published route region

Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

Port times

Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917A. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.