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Viking Cruises

Antarctic Explorer & the Americas

42 Days Viking Cruises

About This Itinerary

Join Viking on a grand journey from the 'Last Continent' to Central America. Uncover a world of wonder as you admire striking Antarctica and participate in valuable scientific studies. Enjoy the exclusive use of your ship's expedition equipment and experience up-close wildlife encounters. Discover the secrets of Central America's ancient cultures, immerse yourself in the Yucatán Peninsula's natural beauty and explore Chile and its majestic fjords.

Areas Visited

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Visit the colorful La Boca barrio and Plaza de Mayo, and walk in the footsteps of Eva Perón.

  2. Day 2: Ushuaia, Argentina

    Admire the tranquility of the 'End of the World'; visit Tierra del Fuego National Park.

  3. Day 3: Sail the Drake Passage

    Sail the Drake Passage; its waters are among the coldest and the deepest on Earth.

  4. Day 4: Explore Antarctica

    Explore the 'Last Continent,' teeming with penguins, seals, whales and other wildlife.

  5. Day 5: Explore Antarctica

    Explore the 'Last Continent,' teeming with penguins, seals, whales and other wildlife.

  6. Day 6: Explore Antarctica

    Explore the 'Last Continent,' teeming with penguins, seals, whales and other wildlife.

  7. Day 7: Explore Antarctica

    Explore the 'Last Continent,' teeming with penguins, seals, whales and other wildlife.

  8. Day 8: Explore Antarctica

    Explore the 'Last Continent,' teeming with penguins, seals, whales and other wildlife.

  9. Day 9: Explore Antarctica

    Explore the 'Last Continent,' teeming with penguins, seals, whales and other wildlife.

  10. Day 10: Explore Antarctica

    Explore the 'Last Continent,' teeming with penguins, seals, whales and other wildlife.

  11. Day 11: Sail the Drake Passage

    Sail the icy waters of the Drake Passage, keeping watch for seabirds, whales and icebergs.

  12. Day 12: Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn

    Sail the Beagle Channel and Cape Horn, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet.

  13. Day 13: Ushuaia, Argentina

    Discover the nature of the Fuegian Andes; cruise the Beagle Channel in search of wildlife.

  14. Day 14: Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn

    Navigate past Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland.

  15. Day 15: Garibaldi Fjord, Chile

    Witness the majesty of mother nature as you sail past dramatic scenery of the Garibaldi Fjord.

  16. Day 16: Explore Chilean Glaciers

    Explore the blue-tinged glaciers of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field by Zodiac.

  17. Day 17: Punta Arenas, Chile

    Stroll the city, see the Ancud monument, Plaza de Armas and neoclassical mansions.

  18. Day 18: Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords

    Sail the majestic Chilean fjords and marvel at vast ice fields flowing to the water's edge.

  19. Day 19: Explore Chilean Glaciers

    Explore the blue-tinged glaciers of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field by Zodiac.

  20. Day 20: Explore Chilean Glaciers

    Explore the blue-tinged glaciers of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field by Zodiac.

  21. Day 21: Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords

    Sail in the wake of intrepid explorers as you traverse the waters of the Chilean fjords.

  22. Day 22: Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

    Discover this tiny Patagonian enclave and gateway into a spellbinding beauty of wilderness.

  23. Day 23: Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords

    Keep watch for local marine life as you voyage through Chile's fjords.

  24. Day 24: Sail the Pacific Ocean

    Sail the Pacific Ocean, an established trade route named by explorer Ferdinand Magellan.

  25. Day 25: Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile

    Explore the two scenic halves of Valparaíso or venture to Santiago, Chile's vibrant capital.

  26. Day 26: Sail the Pacific Ocean

    Sail the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Earth's largest body of water.

  27. Day 27: Sail the Pacific Ocean

    Sail the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Earth's largest body of water.

  28. Day 28: Iquique, Chile

    Immerse in nature in this surfer's paradise; Iquique is Chile's premier beach resort.

  29. Day 29: Sail the Pacific Ocean

    Sail the Pacific Ocean, its vast expanse reaches Asia, Australia, North and South America.

  30. Day 30: Sail the Pacific Ocean

    Sail the Pacific Ocean, its vast expanse reaches Asia, Australia, North and South America.

  31. Day 31: Lima (Callao), Peru

    Witness fine examples of 16th-century architecture as the capital of Spain's colonial empire.

  32. Day 32: Sail the Pacific Ocean

    Journey across the Pacific Ocean, dubbed Mar Pacífico by explorer Ferdinand Magellan.

  33. Day 33: Sail the Pacific Ocean

    Journey across the Pacific Ocean, dubbed Mar Pacífico by explorer Ferdinand Magellan.

  34. Day 34: Manta, Ecuador

    Explore the colonial town of Montecristi; visit the home of the iconic Panama hat.

  35. Day 35: Sail the Pacific Ocean

    Follow in the wake of ancient explorers, who sailed these waters in search of new lands.

  36. Day 36: Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama

    Explore this metropolis, entwined with colonial heritage; stroll the Old Town, Casco Viejo.

  37. Day 37: Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal

    Sail the legendary 'Path Between the Seas,' an engineering marvel completed in 1914.

  38. Day 38: Sail the Caribbean Sea

    Sail the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea, a paradise of emerald islands.

  39. Day 39: Sail the Caribbean Sea

    Sail the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea, a paradise of emerald islands.

  40. Day 40: Cozumel, Mexico

    Visit a sacred pre-Columbian Mayan religious site and admire the ruins of San Gervasio.

  41. Day 41: Sail the Gulf of Mexico

    Sail the Gulf of Mexico and witness the palm-lined Florida Keys and the Yucatán Peninsula.

  42. Day 42: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States

    Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

  • One complimentary landing or shore excursion in every port of call

  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

  • 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

What's Not Included

  • Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

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Quick Facts

42 Days
Sail
Departs From Ushuaia
Returns To Ushuaia

Antarctic Explorer & the Americas Route

Antarctic Explorer & the Americas Route

Antarctic Explorer & the Americas Route

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Pricing

Starting from

$36,897

per person

Trip Overview

Duration

42 days

Travel Mode

Sail


Departure Port

Ushuaia

Return Port

Ushuaia

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