Expedition Ships

Our advanced technology ships navigate through the Americas, Arctic and Antarctica. Expedition team members work on board 2-3 months, depending on the region and position.
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Experts Provide guests with safe and enriching expedition experiences both onboard and onshore.
  • Expedition Leader
  • Assistant Expedition Leader
  • Expedition Program Coordinator
  • Lead Guide
  • Lead Kayak Guide 
  • Kayak Guide
  • Lead Expedition Guide
  • Mountain Guide
  • Expedition Guide
  • General Naturalist
Scientists  Enrich guests experience through science related activities and conducts scientific research.
  • Chief Scientist
  • Field Scientist
  • Visiting Scientists
  • Viking Research Fellowships
Specialists Engage guests in valuable learning experiences through workshops and lectures aligned with their field. 
  • Historian
  • Specialists by Field
    • Biology Specialist
    • Cultural Heritage Specialist
    • Extraordinary Lives Specialist
    • Geology Specialist
    • History Specialist
    • Marine Mammals Specialist
    • Ornithology Specialist
    • Oceanography Specialist

We provide you with unique benefits

Competitive fixed monthly salary We make sure you always get the same pay, no matter how many guests are on board.
Scientific Research Viking has an extensive scientific research program including a comprehensive analytical laboratory. We also partner International academic entitities.
Training & Development Viking offers personal development and training. Viking has a world class expedition library on board and is a PTGA member.
Onboard health &
life insurance
 We take care of your well-being while you travel with us.
Free joining ticket
.
 Flights to and from the ship will be organized and paid for by Viking.
Free Wi-Fi Unlimited use of our Wi-Fi connection.
Access to fitness center & crew pool Crew members have exclusive access to our top-notch equipment from 10pm to 6am.
Crew welfare program Viking funds events for the crew and shore excursions to visit destinations.
Free uniform and equipment
 We provide, wash and maintain clothes, shoes, high quality specialist equipment. 
Professional Seafarer.
 All EXP crew members are recognized as professional seafarers and their membership in the Norwegian Seafarers Union is sponsored by Viking.

Cultural and Scientific Partners

AECO
CORNELLLAB
UNIVCAMBRIDGEsCOTTpOLAR
UCSDSCRIPPS

Application process: what to expect

Learn more about what we look for at Viking–minimum requirements for onboard roles and what you need to apply
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