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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 17 nights

Panama & Scenic South America

  • Seventeen nights accommodation aboard Viking expedition ships
  • Choice of nine stateroom categories with private balconies or suites
  • Visits to seven destinations including Panama City and Lima
From
$17,795 pp twin share
17 nights
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Cruise Snapshot
17 Nights

Seventeen nights exploring Panama, South America and the Pacific aboard expedition ships

  • Transit the Panama Canal during scenic cruising
  • Visit seven destinations across three countries including Panama City and Lima
  • Sail the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean

Trip Details

Departs
6 November 2026
Returns
8 April 2027
Embarks
Ship
Viking
Operator
Viking Cruises

17-night Viking expedition cruise from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Santiago (Valparaiso) aboard Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.

Along the way you'll visit Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Cozumel, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Manta, Lima (Callao), Iquique and Santiago (Valparaiso).

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

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
6 November 2026
Returns 8 April 2027
Returns
8 April 2027
Duration
17 nights
From pp twin share
$17,795 pp
  • 06 Nov 2026 - 23 Nov 2026 · Viking Octantis
    from $19,045 pp twin share *
  • 22 Mar 2027 - 08 Apr 2027 · Viking Polaris
    from $17,795 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

Your transports

Viking Octantis
Details · Viking

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
Viking Octantis · Deck plans

Deck 6

Viking Octantis — 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.

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

    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States

    Arrive 06:00, depart 18:00.

  2. 2

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Gulf of Mexico.

  3. 3

    Cozumel, Mexico

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  4. 4

    At Sea

    Sail the Caribbean Sea.

  5. 5

    At Sea

    Sail the Caribbean Sea.

  6. 6

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal.

  7. 7

    Panama City (Fuerte Amador)

    Depart 17:00.

  8. 8

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  9. 9

    Manta

    Arrive 06:00, depart 18:00.

  10. 10

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  11. 11

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  12. 12

    Lima (Callao)

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  13. 13

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  14. 14

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  15. 15

    Iquique, Chile

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  16. 16

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  17. 17

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  18. 18

    Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile

    Arrive 07:00, depart 23:00.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 17 nights aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris
  • Visits to 7 destinations across 3 countries, including Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Cozumel, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Manta and Lima (Callao) and more
  • Scenic cruising past Scenic Sailing: Gulf of Mexico, Sail the Caribbean Sea, Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal and Sail the Pacific Ocean
Where you’ll stay

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.

Viking Octantis – dining
Viking Octantis – dining
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 18 days and 17 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 06 Nov 2026 and 08 Apr 2027, 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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