Antarctic Explorer

From $12,995 per person

13 days

Ship: Viking Octantis

Map highlighting the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding regions, showcasing a vast ocean and coastline.
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This ultimate adventure takes you to the Antarctic Peninsula, where you will witness towering glaciers, snow-covered landscapes, immense icebergs and epic wildlife. In the footsteps of explorers such as Amundsen, Shackleton and Scott, you will be one of the few to discover the world’s last truly wild frontier. Each day brings new surprises and the opportunity to change plans to maximize wildlife sightings and adapt to ever-changing weather.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Buenos Aires
  • Day 2 - Ushuaia
  • Day 3 - Sail the Drake Passage
  • Day 4 - Explore Antarctica
  • Day 5 - Explore Antarctica
  • Day 6 - Explore Antarctica
  • Day 7 - Explore Antarctica
  • Day 8 - Explore Antarctica
  • Day 9 - Explore Antarctica
  • Day 10 - Explore Antarctica
  • Day 11 - Sail the Drake Passage
  • Day 12 - Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn
  • Day 13 - Ushuaia

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - January 16, 2026

Buenos Aires

Day 2 - January 17, 2026

Ushuaia

Day 3 - January 18, 2026

Sail the Drake Passage

Day 4 - January 19, 2026

Explore Antarctica

Day 5 - January 20, 2026

Explore Antarctica

Day 6 - January 21, 2026

Explore Antarctica

Day 7 - January 22, 2026

Explore Antarctica

Day 8 - January 23, 2026

Explore Antarctica

Day 9 - January 24, 2026

Explore Antarctica

Day 10 - January 25, 2026

Explore Antarctica

Day 11 - January 26, 2026

Sail the Drake Passage

Day 12 - January 27, 2026

Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn

Day 13 - January 28, 2026

Ushuaia

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