Tag: Viking Polaris

• Monday, December 12th 2022 - 11:58 UTC

  Cruise association and IAATO express concern over recent rare tragic incidents in Antarctica

  

  The Cruise Lines International Association, Clia, has moved to reassure the industry's trade after a “rogue wave” hit Viking Polaris killing one passenger, and injuring four others on a cruise in Antarctica. The accident on the expedition ship took place on November 29, a couple of weeks after two people died during a Zodiac excursion on a Quark Expeditions sailing in the polar region.

• Saturday, December 3rd 2022 - 08:48 UTC

  Viking Polaris vessel was struck by a giant unexpected wave, A US passenger on an Antarctic cruise died

  

  A US passenger on an Antarctic cruise died and four other guests were injured after the Viking Polaris vessel was struck by a giant unexpected wave while crossing the Drake Passage heading for Ushuaia in Argentine Tierra del Fuego province.