Cruise · Viking Cruises · 12 nights

Cruise Antarctica in small ship comfort

All onboard meals plus beer, wine and soft drinks included
Complimentary use of kayaks, Zodiacs and expedition gear
Keepsake Viking expedition jacket included on this polar itinerary

$18,345 pp twin share

12 nights · Was $19,595pp

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Antarctica iceberg

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ushuaia, Argentina

Drake Passage, Antarctica Icebergs

Cruise Snapshot

12 Nights

A 13-day small ship expedition cruise to Antarctica, sailing round trip from Ushuaia via Buenos Aires through pristine icy wilderness

Roundtrip from Brisbane (return rail included)
Dedicated over-60s group
Enjoy five nights in Yeppoon
Includes a Great Keppel Island day trip, dinner and a show at Footlights, Byfield National Park and more!

Trip Details

Departs: 11 December 2026
Returns: 15 March 2028
Operator: Viking Cruises

Discover the “White Continent”

Journey to the Antarctic Peninsula, a landscape defined by blue-hued icebergs, immense glaciers and snow-covered shores. Walk in the footsteps of great explorers as you venture into the world’s last truly wild frontier and participate in meaningful science on board your state-of-the-art expedition vessel. Each day can bring unexpected wonders as you embrace the ever-changing Antarctic weather and sail pristine waters in search of epic wildlife.

$18,345

pp twin share

Was $19,595 pp

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Refundable until 90 days before departure. No pressure.

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

11 December 2026

Returns

15 March 2028

Duration

12 nights

From pp twin share

$18,345 pp

Was $19,595 pp

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Multiple departures available from December 2026 to March 2028

Below price is based on departure on 11 December 2026 on the Viking Polaris.

Nordic Balcony (N1) – from AU$18,345 pp twin share*
Deluxe Nordic Balcony (DN3) – from AU$18,545 pp twin share*
Deluxe Nordic Balcony (DN2) – from AU$18,845 pp twin share*
Deluxe Nordic Balcony (DN1) – from AU$19,145 pp twin share*
Nordic Junior Suite (NS) – from AU$25,045 pp twin share*

For pricing on alternative departure dates, please call our team.

Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrive and check in to your hotel. Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital, is an eclectic combination of Latin and European influences. The tree-lined streets and postcolonial architecture draw on the city’s Spanish, French and Italian heritage, while the many cafés and bodegas and vibrant nightlife are decidedly Argentine. Its barrios, or neighborhoods, exude an intimate atmosphere that belies the city’s size. Full of bohemian flair, historic San Telmo’s cobblestone streets and Belle Époque–style buildings reverberate with the mesmerizing melodies of the tango.
2
Ushuaia, Argentina
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and board your charter flight to your embarkation city. Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world. Its splendid setting, tucked between the Beagle Channel and the southernmost slopes of the Andes, lends it an outpost atmosphere, as do the Antarctic explorers readying for the expeditions that depart from here. Ushuaia is the capital of and gateway to the celebrated Tierra del Fuego, the “Land of Fire,” named by Spaniards upon seeing the constant flames burned by the indigenous Yámana to keep warm. This largely unspoiled region comprises the large island of Tierra del Fuego and countless Chilean and Argentine islands.
3
Sail the Drake Passage
Named for 16th-century English privateer Sir Francis Drake, the frigid waters of the Drake Passage stretch for some 600 miles between Cape Horn and Livingston Island in the South Shetland archipelago. As you sail today, attend an informative lecture or watch a film on our 8k laser-projected panoramic screen in The Aula, one of the world's most advanced venues for learning at sea. This indoor-outdoor experience allows nature to take center stage with its retractable floor-to-ceiling windows that unveil 270° views.
4
Explore Antarctica
Days 4–10
At once ethereal and majestic, Antarctica has inspired explorers and adventurers for centuries. In this icy wilderness, marvel at icebergs glimmering in serene bays and mountains cloaked in white rising from the mainland basalt cliffs. These stunning landscapes evoke both utter tranquility as Weddell seals lounge on ice floes, and breathtaking drama as glaciers thunderously calve into the sea. In these cold and nutrient-rich waters, humpback, fin and minke whales have been known to greet expedition ships that venture into their habitat.
11
Sail The Drake Passage
The Drake Passage has a notorious reputation for being the roughest seas on Earth. Traversing it required braving massive waves, hurricane-force winds and icy conditions that tested the mettle of both sailor and ship. Soak up the views from the Finse Terrace, a unique outdoor lounge area named after a famous mountain plateau in south-central Norway. Relax amid your surroundings in comfort, with heated couches and lava rock “firepits,” allowing you to enjoy the outdoors no matter the temperature, as you admire the dramatic scenery or expansive ocean vistas.
12
Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn
Rising above the point where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans converge, Cape Horn, named for the Dutch city of Hoorn in The Netherlands, is part of the Hermite Islands archipelago. This remote, stark and treeless place is often considered the continent’s southernmost point. Soaring from Hornos Island is an enormous prehistoric-looking massif of Jurassic volcanic rock. Atop, stands its historic lighthouse near the water’s edge. A beacon of assurance and safety for countless sailors since 1991, it is the world’s southernmost traditional-style lighthouse.
13
Ushuaia, Argentina
Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your charter flight. Bid farewell to your fellow travelers and journey home from Buenos Aires.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

More features, services and excursions included

One complimentary landing or shore excursion in every port of call
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
All onboard meals, featuring regional specialties & always available classics
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Port taxes & fees
Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
Visits to UNESCO Sites
Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
Complimentary access to The Nordic Spa & Fitness Center.
Self-service launderettes
Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
24-hour room service
Kayaks, Zodiacs & Special Operations Boats — A Viking Expedition Kit with a variety of equipment to explore at no extra charge
Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions
Onboard gratuities

Not included

Travel Insurance

Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Viking Polaris

First, we invented modern river cruising. Then, we redefined ocean cruising. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with an expedition ship built specifically to explore the world’s most remote destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in these regions.

Only 378 guests
Crew: 256
Length: 665 feet
Beam: 77 feet
Class: Polar Class 6
Year built: 2022

Stateroom Features

Our purpose-built ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Nordic Balcony staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in our spacious Explorer Suites, there is no finer way to travel. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known.