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Eleven nights exploring Antarctica aboard expedition ships with visits to Ushuaia and Cape Horn
- Sail the Drake Passage to and from Antarctica
- Multiple days exploring Antarctica with daily landings
- Scenic sailing past Cape Horn, Chile
Trip Details
- Departs
- 18 January 2027
- Returns
- 31 March 2029
- Embarks
- Ship
- Viking
- Operator
- Viking Cruises
11-night Viking expedition cruise round-trip from Ushuaia aboard Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
Along the way you'll visit Ushuaia and Explore Antarctica.
You'll sail aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
Departures & Pricing
- 18 Jan 2027 - 29 Jan 2027 · Viking Octantis
from $23,995 pp twin share * - 25 Jan 2027 - 05 Feb 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $23,995 pp twin share * - 29 Jan 2027 - 09 Feb 2027 · Viking Octantis
from $20,795 pp twin share * - 05 Feb 2027 - 16 Feb 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $20,795 pp twin share * - 09 Feb 2027 - 20 Feb 2027 · Viking Octantis
from $20,795 pp twin share * - 16 Feb 2027 - 27 Feb 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $23,795 pp twin share * - 20 Feb 2027 - 03 Mar 2027 · Viking Octantis
from $20,795 pp twin share * - 27 Feb 2027 - 10 Mar 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $20,795 pp twin share * - 13 Nov 2027 - 24 Nov 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $21,795 pp twin share * - 17 Nov 2027 - 28 Nov 2027 · Viking Octantis
from $21,595 pp twin share * - 24 Nov 2027 - 05 Dec 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $21,795 pp twin share * - 11 Dec 2027 - 22 Dec 2027 · Viking Octantis
from $21,795 pp twin share * - 18 Dec 2027 - 29 Dec 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $21,795 pp twin share * - 29 Dec 2027 - 09 Jan 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $21,795 pp twin share * - 04 Jan 2028 - 15 Jan 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $22,395 pp twin share * - 09 Jan 2028 - 20 Jan 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $24,395 pp twin share * - 15 Jan 2028 - 26 Jan 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $24,395 pp twin share * - 20 Jan 2028 - 31 Jan 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $24,395 pp twin share * - 26 Jan 2028 - 06 Feb 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $24,395 pp twin share * - 31 Jan 2028 - 11 Feb 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $24,395 pp twin share * - 11 Feb 2028 - 22 Feb 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $24,395 pp twin share * - 22 Feb 2028 - 04 Mar 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $24,795 pp twin share * - 23 Feb 2028 - 05 Mar 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $24,395 pp twin share * - 04 Mar 2028 - 15 Mar 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $24,395 pp twin share * - 05 Mar 2028 - 16 Mar 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $24,395 pp twin share * - 15 Mar 2028 - 26 Mar 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $22,395 pp twin share * - 16 Mar 2028 - 27 Mar 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $22,395 pp twin share * - 11 Nov 2028 - 22 Nov 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $21,395 pp twin share * - 22 Nov 2028 - 03 Dec 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $22,995 pp twin share * - 23 Nov 2028 - 04 Dec 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $21,395 pp twin share * - 03 Dec 2028 - 14 Dec 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $22,695 pp twin share * - 27 Dec 2028 - 07 Jan 2029 · Viking Octantis
from $22,695 pp twin share * - 03 Jan 2029 - 14 Jan 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $22,695 pp twin share * - 07 Jan 2029 - 18 Jan 2029 · Viking Octantis
from $25,695 pp twin share * - 14 Jan 2029 - 25 Jan 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $25,695 pp twin share * - 18 Jan 2029 - 29 Jan 2029 · Viking Octantis
from $25,695 pp twin share * - 25 Jan 2029 - 05 Feb 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $25,695 pp twin share * - 22 Feb 2029 - 05 Mar 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $25,695 pp twin share * - 05 Mar 2029 - 16 Mar 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $24,695 pp twin share * - 09 Mar 2029 - 20 Mar 2029 · Viking Octantis
from $24,695 pp twin share * - 20 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2029 · Viking Octantis
from $24,695 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.
Your transports
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
Deck 6
Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Viking Octantis
Viking Octantis 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
Deck 6
Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
- 1
Ushuaia, Argentina
Depart 17:00.
- 2
At Sea
Sail the Drake Passage.
- 3
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 15:00.
- 4
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.
- 5
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.
- 6
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.
- 7
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.
- 8
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.
- 9
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 06:00, depart 20:30.
- 10
At Sea
Sail the Drake Passage.
- 11
At Sea
Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn, Chile.
- 12
Ushuaia, Argentina
Depart 17:00.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- 11 nights aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris
- Visits to 2 destinations across 3 countries, including Ushuaia and Explore Antarctica
- Scenic cruising past Sail the Drake Passage and Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn
Accommodation
Accommodation is aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Octantis and 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.
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Book this cruise
Send us an enquiry and a consultant will be in touch, or call 1300 414 198 for personal help choosing a departure.
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