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Viking Polaris May 18-27 2029 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises

Milwaukee, United States to Milwaukee, United States

Voyage XPO290518Dates May 18–27, 2029Duration 10 daysShip Viking Polaris

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Viking Polaris Great Lakes Treasures May 18–27, 2029 voyage XPO290518 official itinerary map
Official published itinerary mapGreat Lakes Treasures aboard Viking Polaris · Voyage XPO290518

May 18–27, 2029 · Voyage XPO290518

Destinations & expedition experiences

Open each published destination or exploration region to review its exact dates and classification. Flexible expedition periods remain subject to the captain and expedition team's decisions.

Days 1, 10 · May 18, 2029 · May 27, 2029Milwaukee, United StatesDeparture and return · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

About Milwaukee, United States

Milwaukee spreads along Lake Michigan at the meeting of three rivers. German immigration helped establish its brewing traditions, while converted warehouses in the Historic Third Ward now hold galleries and restaurants. The winged Milwaukee Art Museum, public market, riverwalk, and industrial collections express the city’s evolving Great Lakes identity.

Published dates
May 18, 2029 · May 27, 2029
Itinerary days
Days 1, 10
Call type
Departure and return
Published route region
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 XPO290518. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 2 · May 19, 2029Mackinac Island, United StatesPlanned expedition destination · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

About Mackinac Island, United States

Mackinac Island sits in Lake Huron between Michigan’s peninsulas, where bicycles and horse-drawn carriages replace most motor vehicles. Fort Mackinac, Victorian hotels, wooded paths, and limestone formations preserve a nineteenth-century atmosphere. The island’s strategic position also reflects centuries of Anishinaabe, French, British, and American history.

Published dates
May 19, 2029
Itinerary days
Day 2
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
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 XPO290518. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 3 · May 20, 2029Georgian Bay (Killarney), CanadaPlanned expedition destination · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

About Georgian Bay (Killarney), Canada

Killarney is a small community on the northern edge of Georgian Bay, framed by pink granite shorelines and the white quartzite ridges of the La Cloche Mountains. Fishing and logging shaped its early economy. Protected channels, islands, clear lakes, and nearby Killarney Provincial Park now define this remarkably colorful Canadian Shield landscape.

Published dates
May 20, 2029
Itinerary days
Day 3
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
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 XPO290518. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 4 · May 21, 2029Georgian Bay (Frazer Bay), CanadaPlanned expedition destination · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

About Georgian Bay (Frazer Bay), Canada

Frazer Bay lies within the sheltered northern waters associated with Georgian Bay and Lake Huron’s North Channel. Smooth granite shorelines, wind-shaped pines, clear water, wetlands, and scattered islands define the landscape. Small communities and seasonal cottages remain secondary to the region’s ancient exposed rock and intricate network of bays, passages, and forested points.

Published dates
May 21, 2029
Itinerary days
Day 4
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
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 XPO290518. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 5 · May 22, 2029Fathom Five National Marine Park, CanadaPlanned expedition destination · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

About Fathom Five National Marine Park, Canada

Fathom Five National Marine Park protects clear waters, islands, reefs, and historic shipwrecks at the meeting of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay near Tobermory. Dolomite cliffs and the sea-stack formations of Flowerpot Island rise above an underwater landscape valued for geology and ecology. Cold water and rapidly changing weather define this freshwater environment.

Published dates
May 22, 2029
Itinerary days
Day 5
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
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 XPO290518. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 6 · May 23, 2029The Benjamin Islands, CanadaPlanned expedition destination · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

About The Benjamin Islands, Canada

The Benjamin Islands are a remote cluster in Ontario’s North Channel of Lake Huron. Smooth pink granite outcrops, wind-shaped pines, clear water, and sheltered coves create their recognizable scenery. With no urban center, the islands are valued for geology, quiet anchorages, paddling, and an undeveloped freshwater archipelago environment.

Published dates
May 23, 2029
Itinerary days
Day 6
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
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 XPO290518. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 7 · May 24, 2029Sault Sainte Marie, United StatesPlanned expedition destination · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

About Sault Sainte Marie, United States

Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, sits on the St. Marys River opposite its Canadian namesake. The Soo Locks allow large vessels to bypass the river’s rapids between Lakes Superior and Huron, making ship watching central to the city. Maritime exhibits, historic structures, and waterfront paths interpret this strategic Great Lakes passage.

Published dates
May 24, 2029
Itinerary days
Day 7
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
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 XPO290518. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 8 · May 25, 2029Door Peninsula (Algoma), United StatesPlanned expedition destination · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

About Door Peninsula (Algoma), United States

Algoma is a small Wisconsin fishing port on Lake Michigan, situated south of the Door Peninsula. Its harbor, pierhead lighthouse, beach, and maritime museum reflect commercial fishing and Great Lakes trade. Orchards, farm country, shoreline parks, and the villages farther north introduce the broader peninsula landscape without making Algoma itself a Door County town.

Published dates
May 25, 2029
Itinerary days
Day 8
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
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 XPO290518. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 9 · May 26, 2029Chicago, United StatesPlanned expedition destination · North America · Great Lakes · Canada

About Chicago, United States

Chicago rises beside Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Chicago River, with architecture central to its identity. Landmark skyscrapers, the Riverwalk, lakefront parks, major art and science museums, and diverse neighborhoods reflect repeated reinvention after the 1871 fire. Elevated trains, blues traditions, and working waterways add texture beyond the famous skyline.

Published dates
May 26, 2029
Itinerary days
Day 9
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
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 XPO290518. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Expedition routes may change for weather, sea, ice, wildlife conditions, permits, capacity, or safety. Viking's public exact-sailing response publishes the dated sequence but no port times or exact-departure activity roster, so none has been invented.

A closer look at this sailing

Great Lakes Treasures aboard Viking Polaris

On May 18–27, 2029, Viking Polaris operates Viking voyage XPO290518 from Milwaukee, United States to Milwaukee, United States. The published 10-day journey, Great Lakes Treasures, includes Milwaukee, United States, Mackinac Island, United States, Georgian Bay (Killarney), Canada, Georgian Bay (Frazer Bay), Canada, Fathom Five National Marine Park, Canada, The Benjamin Islands, Canada, Sault Sainte Marie, United States, Door Peninsula (Algoma), United States.

Port calls and their order reflect Viking's public itinerary at the time of collection. Public arrival and departure times were not supplied, so none have been invented here.

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Viking Polaris May 18-27 2029: is Voyage XPO290518 right for you?

This 10-day voyage aboard Viking Polaris sails Milwaukee, United States to Milwaukee, United States, with calls including Mackinac Island, Georgian Bay (Killarney), Georgian Bay (Frazer Bay), and Fathom Five National Marine Park. Voyage XPO290518 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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Questions travelers ask

What is the voyage number for this Viking Polaris sailing?

The official voyage number is XPO290518.

Does Viking publish arrival and departure times for this sailing?

Viking's public itinerary does not publish port arrival and departure times for this sailing. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm current documents before travel.

How do I request pricing for this itinerary?

Use the Request Best Pricing link to ask Deluxe Cruises for current eligible offers, accommodation advice, and availability.

What is included and not included on Viking Polaris Voyage XPO290518?

For the May 18-27, 2029 Milwaukee, United States to Milwaukee, United States sailing aboard Viking Polaris: Published Viking Expedition benefits include Nordic Balcony accommodation, one complimentary landing or shore excursion in every port, Wi-Fi, scientific and enrichment spaces, kayaks, Zodiacs, Special Operations Boats, expedition equipment and relevant excursion gear. Activities and equipment remain itinerary- and condition-dependent. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Viking Polaris Voyage XPO290518?

For the May 18-27, 2029 Milwaukee, United States to Milwaukee, United States sailing aboard Viking Polaris: Viking requires every guest to be at least 18 years old, so no child bed applies. The published primary bed is a king convertible to twins. A third-adult sleeping surface is not safely verified and is not inferred from a sofa or photograph. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Viking Polaris Voyage XPO290518, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the May 18-27, 2029 Milwaukee, United States to Milwaukee, United States sailing aboard Viking Polaris: One complimentary landing or shore excursion in every port is included under Viking's current Expedition program. Weather, ice, operating conditions, participant rules, optional activities and the exact itinerary still control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Viking Polaris for Voyage XPO290518?

For the May 18-27, 2029 Milwaukee, United States to Milwaukee, United States sailing aboard Viking Polaris: Wi-Fi is published as included aboard Viking Expedition ships, subject to satellite coverage, device rules and the exact booking. Speed and uninterrupted performance are not guaranteed. The exact booking confirmation controls.

Why book Viking Polaris Voyage XPO290518 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage XPO290518, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage XPO290518?

For the May 18-27 2029 Milwaukee, United States to Milwaukee, United States, compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

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What are Viking Polaris's verified headline statistics?
2022Year built
Expedition · Polaris/Octantis classPublished ship family
378Guests
30,150 GTGross tonnage
665 ftLength
PC6Polar class
What clothes should I bring for this May itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this May itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

Viking dress guidance

  • Viking has no formal nights across its ocean, river and expedition products.
  • Expedition ships use practical, layered dress for the environment, with relaxed evenings and no formal night. Polar gear and activity clothing must follow the itinerary-specific packing list.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Viking Polaris?
  • Expedition ships publish Nordic Balcony accommodations, scientific and enrichment spaces and equipment for relevant expedition activities; jackets, gear and included activities depend on itinerary and conditions.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Viking Polaris have?
  • Expedition ships publish a fitness center, Nordic Spa and expedition-specific wellness facilities.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, expedition activity eligibility, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Viking Polaris guests expect?
  • Expedition ships publish rooms with a Nordic Balcony window and expedition-focused storage and drying features. Exact room size, bath, occupancy, accessibility and included category benefits must come from the selected ship and category.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage XPO290518 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Viking Polaris?
  • Viking requires every guest to be at least 18 years old on embarkation day across river, ocean and expedition voyages; the product is not designed with services or facilities for children.
  • Viking cannot accommodate a guest past the 24th week of pregnancy. Notify Viking promptly and confirm whether a Fit-to-Travel letter or other current documentation is required.

For Voyage XPO290518: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Viking Polaris handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Discuss mobility, medical, communication and accommodation needs before booking and complete Viking's current accessibility documentation so the ship, itinerary and excursions can be assessed.
  • A mobility device normally must meet Viking's published size and storage limits, and the guest is responsible for required equipment and personal care. Ports, aircraft, motorcoaches, gangways, steps and shore facilities can prevent access.
  • Expedition ships use small craft and remote terrain for many landings. No shore access or activity should be promised without sailing-specific approval.
  • Onboard and shoreside medical access may be limited or delayed, and Viking does not provide specialized continuing care. Bring adequate medication and equipment and disclose needs before travel.
  • Expedition ships operate in remote regions where evacuation can be difficult or impossible despite onboard medical personnel and facilities; guests must follow Viking's current pre-boarding medical-assessment process.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Viking Polaris?
  • Viking ships are non-smoking except in designated outdoor areas. Smoking and electronic cigarettes are prohibited in staterooms, verandas and indoor public spaces.
  • Exact smoking locations and shore restrictions differ by ship and waterway; follow onboard signs and instructions.
  • Expedition ships can apply additional polar operating rules; follow the expedition team's instructions.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Viking Polaris Voyage XPO290518?

For round-trip flights to and from Milwaukee, United States around Voyage XPO290518, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a My Viking Journey account and connect Viking Polaris Voyage XPO290518 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Viking Polaris Voyage XPO290518, use Viking's booking number from the cruise-line confirmation—not a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference. Viking states that a booked guest with a Viking booking number can create My Viking Journey.

  1. Step 1 — Open My Viking Journey: Choose My Viking Journey from Viking's official website. Sign in if the guest already has an account, or select Create Account.
  2. Step 2 — Verify the email: Begin with the preferred email address, retrieve the verification code Viking sends, and enter that code when prompted.
  3. Step 3 — Create and match the account: Enter Viking's booking number, the guest's last name exactly as shown on the passport and reservation, the preferred email, and a password that meets Viking's displayed rules. Follow the remaining prompts.
  4. Step 4 — Open the voyage: Find Viking Polaris Voyage XPO290518 in My Viking Journey and complete the Guest Information Form and any required preferences or documents.
  5. Step 5 — Add or manage bookings: From the account welcome area, add another Viking booking number when needed. Review the booking, documents, excursions, dining, spa, payments, preferences, and flight information currently available for the voyage.

If Viking Polaris Voyage XPO290518 does not appear, recheck Viking's booking number and the guest identity and email. Use the official password-recovery process for an existing account, then contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the Viking booking record.

My Viking Journey services open according to Viking's schedule and the booking stage. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for reservation changes and assistance. Keep your password private.

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