Viking Quest

Accompany archaeologists, experts, and builders as they painstakingly recreate a huge Viking ship. Blaze a trail through history aboard the Draken, trace the paths of legendary Norsemen, and get a new understanding of their world-altering culture.

Meet the Draken’s captain, who prepares his crew for the sea’s fury before they launch. See their survival instincts kick in when winds snap the mast, forcing the ship to limp to England for repairs while the crew tries to learn from defeat.

Step aboard as builders work to make the Draken stronger and sturdier after its failed first voyage. Stand back as eager volunteers rush to finish before it’s too late to set sail, and discover the vital but forgotten role played by Viking women.

Push off on the long-awaited Atlantic crossing and see fierce North Sea storm surges force the crew to make an unscheduled stop. Hold tight as they don survival suits and confront the deadly realities of their maritime journey in an open ship.

Explore Greenland and learn why the Vikings suddenly left it, then weave through 40,000 chunks of deadly ice in Iceberg Alley. Feel the misery as the crew endures seasickness, cold, wetness, and tight quarters as they approach stormy Newfoundland.

Head up the St. Lawrence River and down the Hudson on the Draken as it sails toward its exciting final destination: New York City. Separate fact from myth and ponder whether the Vikings might have explored even farther into North America.