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Embark on a 61-night expedition cruise from Milwaukee to Ushuaia, exploring 28 destinations across 5 countries and the stunning landscapes of the Antarctic
- Sail aboard Viking expedition ships to destinations in Canada, the United States, and Antarctica
- Witness the natural wonders of the Welland Canal, St. Lawrence Seaway Locks, and Chilean Fjords
- Explore the Antarctic continent over 7 days, including scenic cruising and shore excursions
Trip Details
- Departs
- 22 September 2028
- Returns
- 19 November 2029
- Embarks
- Ship
- Viking
- Operator
- Viking Cruises
61-night Viking expedition cruise from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Ushuaia aboard Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
Along the way you'll visit Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Alpena, Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, Point Pelee, Ontario, Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Quebec City, Quebec and Tadoussac, Quebec and more.
You'll sail aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
Departures & Pricing
- 22 Sep 2028 - 22 Nov 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $97,995 pp twin share * - 19 Sep 2029 - 19 Nov 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $100,995 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 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.
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.
Itinerary
- 1
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- 2
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Depart 14:00.
- 3
Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States
Arrive 09:00, depart 18:00.
- 4
Alpena, Michigan, United States
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 5
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Arrive 12:00, depart 18:00.
- 6
Point Pelee, Ontario, Canada
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 7
Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), Ontario, Canada
Arrive 06:00, depart 14:00.
- 8
At Sea
Welland Canal.
- 9
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Arrive 07:00.
- 10
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Depart 14:00.
- 11
At Sea
Scenic Sailing: St. Lawrence Seaway Locks.
- 12
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Arrive 12:00, depart 23:00.
- 13
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 14
Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada
Arrive 07:00, depart 14:00.
- 15
Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada
Arrive 08:30, depart 18:00.
- 16
Woody Point (Bonne Bay), Newfoundland, Canada
Arrive 10:30, depart 18:00.
- 17
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Arrive 12:00, depart 18:00.
- 18
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Arrive 12:00.
- 19
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Depart 16:00.
- 20
At Sea
Sail the Atlantic Ocean.
- 21
New York City, New York, United States
Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.
- 22
At Sea
Sail the Atlantic Ocean.
- 23
At Sea
Sail the Atlantic Ocean.
- 24
At Sea
Sail the Atlantic Ocean.
- 25
San Salvador Island
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
- 26
Man of War Bay (Great Inagua)
Arrive 08:00, depart 16:00.
- 27
Port Antonio
Arrive 09:00, depart 16:00.
- 28
At Sea
Sail the Caribbean Sea.
- 29
At Sea
Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal.
- 30
Panama City (Fuerte Amador)
Depart 14:00.
- 31
At Sea
Sail the Pacific Ocean.
- 32
At Sea
Sail the Pacific Ocean.
- 33
At Sea
Sail the Pacific Ocean.
- 34
Lima (Callao)
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 35
At Sea
Sail the Pacific Ocean.
- 36
At Sea
Sail the Pacific Ocean.
- 37
Iquique, Chile
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 38
At Sea
Sail the Pacific Ocean.
- 39
At Sea
Sail the Pacific Ocean.
- 40
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
Arrive 07:00, depart 23:00.
- 41
At Sea
Sail the Pacific Ocean.
- 42
At Sea
Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords.
- 43
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
Arrive 08:30, depart 17:00.
- 44
At Sea
Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords.
- 45
Explore Chilean Glaciers, Chile
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 46
Explore Chilean Glaciers, Chile
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 47
At Sea
Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords.
- 48
Punta Arenas, Chile
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 49
Explore Chilean Glaciers, Chile
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 50
Garibaldi Fjord, Chile
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 51
At Sea
Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn, Chile.
- 52
Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
- 53
At Sea
Sail the Drake Passage.
- 54
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 15:00, depart 23:59.
- 55
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.
- 56
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.
- 57
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.
- 58
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.
- 59
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.
- 60
Explore Antarctica, Antarctica
Arrive 06:00, depart 20:30.
- 61
At Sea
Sail the Drake Passage.
- 62
At Sea
Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn, Chile.
- 63
Ushuaia, Argentina
Depart 17:00.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- 61 nights aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris
- Visits to 28 destinations across 5 countries, including Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Alpena, Michigan, Detroit, Michigan and Point Pelee, Ontario and more
- Scenic cruising past Welland Canal, Scenic Sailing: St. Lawrence Seaway Locks, Sail the Atlantic Ocean and Sail the Caribbean Sea
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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