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Seventeen nights exploring Antarctica and South Georgia aboard expedition ships from Ushuaia
- Five days exploring Antarctica with multiple landings
- Three days discovering South Georgia's wildlife and landscapes
- Sailing the Drake Passage and South Atlantic Ocean
Trip Details
- Departs
- 3 March 2027
- Returns
- 22 February 2029
- Embarks
- Ship
- Viking
- Operator
- Viking Cruises
17-night Viking expedition cruise round-trip from Ushuaia aboard Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
Along the way you'll visit Ushuaia, Explore Antarctica, Explore South Georgia, Port Stanley and West Point Island.
You'll sail aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
Departures & Pricing
- 03 Mar 2027 - 20 Mar 2027 · Viking Octantis
from $32,795 pp twin share * - 06 Feb 2028 - 23 Feb 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $36,295 pp twin share * - 04 Dec 2028 - 21 Dec 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $37,695 pp twin share * - 05 Feb 2029 - 22 Feb 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $39,695 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 23:00.
- 2
At Sea
Sail the Drake Passage.
- 3
At Sea
Sail the Drake Passage.
- 4
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 07:00, depart 15:00.
- 5
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 07:00, depart 15:00.
- 6
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 07:00, depart 15:00.
- 7
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 07:00, depart 15:00.
- 8
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 07:00, depart 15:00.
- 9
At Sea
Sail the South Atlantic Ocean.
- 10
Explore South Georgia
Arrive 13:01, depart 20:00.
- 11
Explore South Georgia
Arrive 07:00, depart 16:00.
- 12
Explore South Georgia
Arrive 07:00, depart 16:00.
- 13
At Sea
Sail the South Atlantic Ocean.
- 14
At Sea
Sail the South Atlantic Ocean.
- 15
Port Stanley
Arrive 06:00, depart 20:00.
- 16
West Point Island
Arrive 07:00, depart 19:00.
- 17
At Sea
Sail the South Atlantic Ocean.
- 18
Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrive 04:00, depart 18:00.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- 17 nights aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris
- Visits to 5 destinations across 2 countries, including Ushuaia, Explore Antarctica, Explore South Georgia, Port Stanley and West Point Island
- Scenic cruising past Sail the Drake Passage and Sail the South Atlantic Ocean
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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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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