REPAIRS are now under way after Viking Cruises’ Viking Polaris was impacted in a “rogue wave incident” as it crossed the Drake Passage returning from a voyage to Antarctica last week. Photos from the ship show several windows on Deck 3 were smashed, with one passenger dead and four others...
REPAIRS are now under way after Viking Cruises’ Viking Polaris was impacted in a “rogue wave incident” as it crossed the Drake Passage returning from a voyage to Antarctica last week.
Photos from the ship show several windows on Deck 3 were smashed, with one passenger dead and four others injured.
A statement from the company said “it is with great sadness that we confirm a guest passed away following the incident”.
“We are investigating the facts surrounding this incident and will offer our support to the relevant authorities.
“Our focus remains on the safety and wellbeing of our guests and crew, and we are working directly with them to arrange return travel,” Viking said.
The next scheduled departure, the 05-17 Antarctic Explorer itinerary, has been cancelled while the ship is repaired.
