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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 11 nights

Antarctic Explorer

  • Choose from 9 stateroom categories including balcony staterooms
  • Suites with a separate sitting area for added space
  • Round-trip departures from Ushuaia on Viking expedition ships
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$23,995 pp twin share
11 nights
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42 departures

  1. Wed 23 Dec 2026 → Sun 3 Jan 2027 11 nights · Ushuaia · Viking Polaris Balcony $18,345 Suite $40,045 from $18,345 pp twin share Select
  2. Mon 18 Jan 2027 → Fri 29 Jan 2027 11 nights · Ushuaia · Viking Octantis Balcony $28,795 Suite $32,795 from $28,795 pp twin share Select
  3. Mon 25 Jan 2027 → Fri 5 Feb 2027 11 nights · Ushuaia · Viking Polaris Balcony $23,995 Suite $32,795 from $23,995 pp twin share Enquire
  4. Fri 29 Jan 2027 → Tue 9 Feb 2027 11 nights · Ushuaia · Viking Octantis Balcony $20,995 Suite $32,795 from $20,995 pp twin share Select
  5. Fri 5 Feb 2027 → Tue 16 Feb 2027 11 nights · Ushuaia · Viking Polaris Balcony $20,795 Suite $27,795 from $20,795 pp twin share Select
Cruise Snapshot
11 Nights

An 11-night expedition cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica aboard Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis, sailing the Drake Passage

  • Sail the Drake Passage across to Antarctica
  • Explore Antarctica over several days ashore and by ship
  • Scenic sailing past Cape Horn on the return

Trip Details

Departs
Mon 25 Jan 2027
Returns
Fri 5 Feb 2027
Embarks
Ushuaia
Ship
Viking Polaris
Operator
Viking Cruises

11-night Viking expedition cruise round-trip from Ushuaia aboard Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis.

Along the way you'll visit Ushuaia and Explore Antarctica.

You'll sail aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis.

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

    Mon 25 Jan
    Port call at Ushuaia (depart 17:00).
  2. 2

    Scenic cruising Sail the Drake Passage

    Tue 26 Jan
    Scenic cruising Sail the Drake Passage.
  3. 3

    Explore Antarctica

    Wed 27 Jan
    Port call at Explore Antarctica (arrive 15:00, depart 23:59).
  4. 4

    Explore Antarctica

    Thu 28 Jan
    Port call at Explore Antarctica (arrive 06:00, depart 15:00).
  5. 5

    Explore Antarctica

    Fri 29 Jan
    Port call at Explore Antarctica (arrive 06:00, depart 15:00).
  6. 6

    Explore Antarctica

    Sat 30 Jan
    Port call at Explore Antarctica (arrive 06:00, depart 15:00).
  7. 7

    Explore Antarctica

    Sun 31 Jan
    Port call at Explore Antarctica (arrive 06:00, depart 15:00).
  8. 8

    Explore Antarctica

    Mon 1 Feb
    Port call at Explore Antarctica (arrive 06:00, depart 15:00).
  9. 9

    Explore Antarctica

    Tue 2 Feb
    Port call at Explore Antarctica (arrive 06:00, depart 20:30).
  10. 10

    Scenic cruising Sail the Drake Passage

    Wed 3 Feb
    Scenic cruising Sail the Drake Passage.
  11. 11

    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn

    Thu 4 Feb
    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn.
  12. 12

    Ushuaia

    Fri 5 Feb
    Port call at Ushuaia (depart 17:00).
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 11 nights aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis
  • Visits to 2 destinations across 3 countries, including Ushuaia and Explore Antarctica
  • Scenic cruising past Sail the Drake Passage and Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis.

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 12 days and 11 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 23 Dec 2026 and 31 Mar 2029, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
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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