Gear Resources

Viking Quick Reference Guide

  • Antarctica Expeditions: Viking is pleased to offer booked guests a included keepsake jacket (yours to keep) and use of boots and waterproof pants. Trekking poles will be available for use during your voyage. On board delivery of purchased gear is not offered for Antarctic sailings.

  • Antarctica - Complete Rental Packages:Experience More - Pack Less: This package includes the essential layers needed to go ashore. Convenient delivery and pick up from the ship. NOTE: Items in this package are NOT available for exchanges (or refund) once delivered on board. PLEASE review sizing charts carefully before placing your order. If you are unsure or in between sizes, we recommend sizing up.

  • In Search of the Northern Lights - Rentals: We offer warm, insulated boot rentals and waterproof/windproof pants rentals with onboard delivery & pick up. Both are highly recommended and can also be purchased. Purchase your gear essentials up to 21 days prior to embarkation to receive an option for free delivery directly to your ship's stateroom.

  • In Search of the Northern Lights - On board delivery of Purchased Gear is also offered for these Arctic sailings. Enjoy the convenience of our concierge suite delivery service. Place your order by the date listed in this guide and select "Concierge Onboard Delivery - PURCHASED ITEMS - FREE - US$0" at checkout

  • NOTE: ON BOARD DELIVERY OF PURCHASED GEAR (Northern Lights only) Please review sizing charts carefully before placing your order. If you're unsure or in between sizes, we recommend sizing up. No refund - for any/all items after they have been delivered to the ship, if even they have not been used/unopened/and need to be returned. If you need to return purchased gear you MUST bring it back home with you and return it back to Ship to Shore Traveler via our regular return procedures. Refunds will NOT be provided for any purchased gear left onboard or given to staff, etc.

  • Trip Interruption/Cancellation: On sailings where your trip is cancelled or interrupted by the cruise company: rental feels not refunded. We highly encoufage that you contact your travel insurance provider to recover the rental fees.


    Antarctica

    Viking Octantis 2025/2026

    Voyage InformationOrder by Deadline
    DATEFROMCOMPLIMENTARY
    JACKET, BOOTS & WATERPROOF PANTS    		RENTALS
    PACKAGE    		RENTALS
    (Order by Deadline)
    13 OctFt Lauderdale, FL
    (The Americas, Chile & Antarctica XOC251013B)    		Place your order*YES29 Sept
    11 NovUshuaia
    		Place your order*YES28 Oct
    28 NovUshuaiaPlace your orderYES14 Nov
    09 DecUshuaiaPlace your orderYES25 Nov
    20 DecUshuaiaPlace your orderYES06 Dec
    06 JanUshuaiaPlace your orderYES23 Dec
    17 JanUshuaiaPlace your orderYES03 Jan
    28 JanUshuaiaPlace your orderYES14 Jan
    14 FebUshuaiaPlace your orderYES31 Jan
    25 FebUshuaiaPlace your orderYES11 Feb
    25 FebUshuaia
    (**Longitudinal World Cruise VI - XOC260225D)    		Place your orderYES11 Feb

    Onboard delivery of purchased gear not offered for Antarctica sailings.
    *Rental Gear only delivered in Ushuaia

    **Rental Gear will be used until 14 March where it will be picked up in Ushuaia


    Viking Polaris 2025/2026

    Voyage InformationServices Available
    DATEFROMCOMPLIMENTARY
    JACKET, BOOTS & WATERPROOF PANTS     		RENTALS
    PACKAGE    		RENTALS
    (Order by Deadline)
    15 SepMilwaukee, WI
    (Longitudinal World Cruise IV -XPO250915D)*    		Place your order*YES01 Sep
    06 OctUshuaia
    (The Americas & Antarctic Explorer - XPO251006B)    		Place your order*YES22 Sep
    04 NovUshuaiaPlace your orderYES21 Oct
    15 NovUshuaiaPlace your orderYES01 Nov
    26 NovUshuaiaPlace your orderYES12 Nov
    07 DecUshuaiaPlace your orderYES23 Nov
    18 DecUshuaiaPlace your orderYES04 Dec
    29 DecUshuaiaPlace your orderYES15 Dec
    09 JanUshuaiaPlace your orderYES26 Dec
    20 JanUshuaiaPlace your orderYES06 Jan
    31 JanUshuaiaPlace your orderYES17 Jan
    11 FebUshuaia
    		Place your orderYES28 Jan
    22 FebUshuaia
    		Place your orderYES08 Feb
    22 FebUshuaia
    (**Longitudinal World Cruise VII - XPO260222D)    		Place your orderYES08 Feb

    Onboard delivery of purchased gear not offered for Antarctica sailings.
    *Rental Gear only delivered in Ushuaia

    **Rental Gear will be used until 05 March where it will be picked up in Ushuaia


    In Search of the Northern Lights

    Viking Vela 2026

    Voyage InformationServices Available
    DATEFROMRENTALS
    (Order by Deadline)    		FREE ONBOARD DELIVERY
    OF PURCHASED GEAR
    (Order by Deadline)
    17 JanLondon (Tilbury)27 Dec27 Dec
    29 JanBergen08 Jan08 Jan
    10 FebLondon (Tilbury)20 Jan20 Jan
    22 FebBergen01 Feb01 Feb
    06 MarLondon (Tilbury)13 Feb13 Feb
    18 MarBergen25 Feb25 Feb

    Viking Neptune 2026

    Voyage InformationServices Available
    DATEFROMRENTALS
    (Order by Deadline)    		FREE ONBOARD DELIVERY
    OF PURCHASED GEAR
    (Order by Deadline)
    27 JanLondon (Tilbury)06 Jan06 Jan
    08 FebBergen18 Jan18 Jan
    20 FebLondon (Tilbury)30 Jan30 Jan
    04 MarBergen11 Feb11 Feb
    16 MarLondon (Tilbury)23 Feb23 Feb