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Antarctic Explorer Cruise

Departure DateSat 26th Dec 2026
Viking Viking Octantis
12 Night Cruise From Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires
Ushuaia, Argentina
Cape Horn, Chile
Ushuaia, Argentina

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Day 1 - Buenos Aires

Arrive: Sat 26 December 2026 / Depart: Sat 26 December 2026

Buenos Aires is Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include Teatro Colón, a grand 1908 opera house with nearly 2,500 seats, and the modern MALBA museum, displaying Latin American art.

Day 2 - Ushuaia, Argentina

Arrive: Sun 27 December 2026 / Depart: Sun 27 December 2026

Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies.

Day 3 - Drake Passage

Day 4 - Antarctica

Day 5 - Antarctica

Day 6 - Antarctica

Day 7 - Antarctica

Day 8 - Antarctica

Day 9 - Antarctica

Day 10 - Antarctica

Day 11 - Drake Passage

Day 12 - Cape Horn, Chile

Arrive: Wed 06 January 2027 / Depart: Wed 06 January 2027

Day 13 - Ushuaia, Argentina

Arrive: Thu 07 January 2027 / Depart: Thu 07 January 2027

Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies.

Viking Octantis From Viking

First, we invented modern river cruising. Then, we redefined ocean cruising. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with an expedition ship built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in these regions.

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Owner’s Suite

Largest suite on board: 1,223 sq. ft. with a 792 sq. ft. private garden lounge area with badestamp All amenities of the Explorer Suite, plus: Priority stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Four guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (100 days prior to departure) First priority expedition activity reservations (107 days prior to departure) First priority booking of spa treatments (100 days prior to departure) Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability) Large master bathroom, plus one guest bathroom Separate dining area/board room that seats six guests Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen And more; ask for details

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