Story: Explorers Lounge
Episode: 2
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane

Trevor embarks on an unforgettable adventure aboard the Viking Octantis, where the Explorers’ Lounge offers stunning views and comfort.

• Departing from Ushuaia, passengers embark on an unforgettable journey to Antarctica, the seventh continent, which covers around 13.5 million square kilometres.
• Viking's state-of-the-art ships cross the Drake Passage in approximately 32 to 36 hours, allowing for quicker travel and more time to explore Antarctica.
• The Explorers’ Lounge, located high on the Viking Octantis with floor-to-ceiling windows, offers stunning views. The ship also features more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than any other expedition vessel.
• The Drake Passage can present calm conditions known as "Drake Lake" or rougher ones referred to as "Drake Shake," but Viking's unique U-Tank stabilizers minimize rolling by nearly 50%.
• The Viking Octantis is specifically designed for polar exploration, providing comfort and convenience on voyages to some of the world's most remote destinations.
• Captain Jorgen Cardestig, an experienced navigator, emphasises the ship's sophistication and stability while expressing the emotional experience of seeing Antarctica for the first time.

For more information, head to:
https://www.vikingcruises.com.au/expeditions/cruise-destinations/antarctica/antarctic-explorer/index.html