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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 40 nights

Antarctic Explorer & the Americas

  • 40-night expedition cruise aboard Viking Polaris
  • Visits to Ushuaia, Antarctica, Chilean glaciers, and more
  • Scenic cruising through the Drake Passage, Cape Horn, and Chilean fjords
From
$52,295 pp twin share
40 nights
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40 Nights

Embark on a 40-night Viking expedition cruise from Ushuaia to Florida, exploring Antarctica, Chilean glaciers, and more aboard the Viking Polaris

  • Explore Antarctica over 7 days
  • Sail the Drake Passage, Cape Horn, and Chilean fjords
  • Visit 13 destinations across 5 countries

Trip Details

Departs
27 February 2027
Returns
8 April 2027
Embarks
Ship
Viking
Operator
Viking Cruises

40-night Viking expedition cruise from Ushuaia to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida aboard Viking Polaris.

Along the way you'll visit Ushuaia, Explore Antarctica, Garibaldi Fjord, Explore Chilean Glaciers, Punta Arenas, Puerto Chacabuco, Santiago (Valparaiso), Iquique, Lima (Callao) and Manta and more.

You'll sail aboard the Viking expedition ship Viking Polaris.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
27 February 2027
Returns 8 April 2027
Returns
8 April 2027
Duration
40 nights
From pp twin share
$52,295 pp
  • 27 Feb 2027 - 08 Apr 2027 · Viking Polaris
    from $52,295 pp twin share *

* Fares are per person, twin share, in AUD and are subject to change and availability.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Life in transit

Viking Polaris

Viking Polaris
Details · Viking
Viking Polaris

Viking Polaris is a purpose-built Viking expedition ship, carrying guests to Antarctica, the Arctic and North America's Great Lakes with a fleet of special-operations boats aboard.

Guests
378
Crew
256
Gross tonnage
30,150
Length
202.6 m
Launched
2022
Staterooms
189
Deck plans
6
Viking Polaris · Deck plans

Deck 6

Viking Polaris — Deck 6 deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Ushuaia, Argentina

    Depart 17:00.

  2. 2

    At Sea

    Sail the Drake Passage.

  3. 3

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 15:00, depart 23:59.

  4. 4

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.

  5. 5

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.

  6. 6

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.

  7. 7

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.

  8. 8

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.

  9. 9

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 06:00, depart 20:30.

  10. 10

    At Sea

    Sail the Drake Passage.

  11. 11

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn, Chile.

  12. 12

    Ushuaia, Argentina

    Depart 18:00.

  13. 13

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn, Chile.

  14. 14

    Garibaldi Fjord, Chile

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  15. 15

    Explore Chilean Glaciers, Chile

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  16. 16

    Punta Arenas, Chile

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  17. 17

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords.

  18. 18

    Explore Chilean Glaciers, Chile

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  19. 19

    Explore Chilean Glaciers, Chile

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  20. 20

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords.

  21. 21

    Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

    Arrive 08:30, depart 17:00.

  22. 22

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords.

  23. 23

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  24. 24

    Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile

    Arrive 04:00, depart 18:00.

  25. 25

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  26. 26

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  27. 27

    Iquique, Chile

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  28. 28

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  29. 29

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  30. 30

    Lima (Callao)

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  31. 31

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  32. 32

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  33. 33

    Manta

    Arrive 08:00, depart 19:30.

  34. 34

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  35. 35

    Panama City (Fuerte Amador)

    Arrive 08:00.

  36. 36

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal.

  37. 37

    At Sea

    Sail the Caribbean Sea.

  38. 38

    At Sea

    Sail the Caribbean Sea.

  39. 39

    Cozumel, Mexico

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  40. 40

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Gulf of Mexico.

  41. 41

    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States

    Arrive 07:00, depart 11:00.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 40 nights aboard the Viking expedition ship Viking Polaris
  • Visits to 13 destinations across 5 countries, including Ushuaia, Explore Antarctica, Garibaldi Fjord, Explore Chilean Glaciers and Punta Arenas and more
  • Scenic cruising past Sail the Drake Passage, Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn, Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords and Sail the Pacific Ocean
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking expedition ship Viking Polaris.

Choose from 9 stateroom categories, spanning balcony staterooms and suites.

Cabin options include staterooms with a private balcony or veranda and suites with a separate sitting area.

Viking Octantis – dining
Viking Octantis – dining
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 41 days and 40 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 27 Feb 2027 and 08 Apr 2027, subject to live availability.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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