From the Arctic to Antarctica

Investigate the beautiful scenery of Bonne Bay and Gros Morne National Park during an exhilarating Zodiac ride. Board your Viking Zodiac with a small group of fellow travelers and head out onto the waters of Bonne Bay for a memorable journey. Admire the diverse landscape of soaring fjords, towering mountains and barren coastal lowlands. Marvel at the blue-tinged waters as you keep watch for potential sightings of the local fauna; the region is home to a variety of ecosystems and wildlife, with seals making their home in the bay and bald eagles soaring the skies overhead. Witness the many boats and docks along the waterfront, evidence of the community’s bustling fishing culture. Your Expedition team will answer any questions you may have along the way, as well as share stories and insights. At the end of your excursion, your Zodiac will return to your ship.

Take to the water and explore your surroundings with a member of your Viking Expedition Team. After a thorough introduction and safety briefing, transfer from your ship to the kayak staging area, where you will receive your paddle and join a fellow traveler in a two-person kayak. Your kayak has been designed to provide a combination of stability and comfort as you paddle your way through the open water and explore Gros Morne National Park. Dressed in a kayak suit and bespoke life jacket for maximum maneuverability, you will be geared up to remain warm and dry during your expedition experience. Immerse yourself in your surroundings, marveling at the dramatic scenery and keeping watch for the local fauna that inhabit this UNESCO World Heritage Site; seals make their home in the waters of Bonne Bay and bald eagles are known to soar overhead.

Experience the beauty of Woody Point from the water during a ride in a Special Operations Boat. Board your vessel from the ship’s shell door landing with assistance by a member of Viking’s Expedition Team. Once securely on board, lines will be untethered and your thrilling journey will begin. As you motor across the water, keep watch for the array of wildlife that make their home in this gateway to Gros Morne National Park. Look to the water to spot seals and to the shoreline for sightings of moose and caribou. Your highly maneuverable vessel will allow you to reach less accessible locations along the water’s edge. Knowledgeable specialists will be on hand to explain the natural world that surrounds you and to alert you to wildlife sightings. At the end of your excursion, your Special Operations Boat will return you and your fellow travelers to your ship.

View intriguing exhibits and visit a barren, Paleozoic landscape to uncover Gros Morne’s geological history. Enjoy a short drive along Bonne Bay, taking in the natural splendor of Gros Morne National Park as you make your way to the local Discovery Centre. Here, wander through the center’s collection of educational exhibits to discover the park’s diverse geology and learn about its rich history, including that of the Mi’kmaw community that calls the area home. After, take a short drive to the Tablelands, one of Gros Morne’s intriguing geological formations and the reason for the park’s UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Explore with your guide, learning how this land was pushed up from the Earth’s mantle nearly half a billion years ago as tectonic plates collided, and how its mineral composition lacks the nutrients to sustain most life, giving the area a desolate appearance.

Challenge yourself as you ascend through a verdant landscape for sweeping views over picturesque Gros Morne. Embark on a short drive along Woody Point’s coast, taking in the stunning Bonne Bay and the mountains that rise above. Upon arrival at the Discovery Centre, lace up your hiking books and set out along the Lookout Trail, a 3.5 mile loop path. Navigate steep, rocky terrain as you climb up over 1,000 feet of elevation, admire the boreal forest that surrounds you and keep watch for moose, which can sometimes be spotted here. Emerge onto a plateau to explore the wet meadows and barrens before stepping onto a boardwalk that takes you above the tree line and to the summit of Partridgeberry Hill. Here, take in one of the best views of Bonne Bay, the Long Range Mountains and the Tablelands. Revel in this expansive, natural landscape before beginning your descent.