Cruise
Antarctic Explorer
A 13-day Antarctic expedition cruise with Viking, departing Buenos Aires on January 6, 2027. Guests sail through the Drake Passage, spend seven days exploring Antarctica, and return via scenic Cape Horn before disembarking in Ushuaia on January 18, 2027.
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Antarctic Explorer
Embark on one of the world’s most extraordinary voyages with Viking’s Antarctic Explorer. This 13-day expedition cruise takes you from the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires to the remote, pristine wilderness of Antarctica — one of the last truly untouched places on Earth.
Highlights
- Depart from Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 6, 2027
- Cross the legendary Drake Passage — one of the world’s most famous stretches of open ocean
- Spend seven full days exploring Antarctica, with opportunities to witness stunning icebergs, penguins, seals, and more
- Enjoy scenic sailing past Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of South America
- Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina — the world’s southernmost city — on January 18, 2027
Itinerary Overview
- Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 2: Ushuaia, Argentina
- Day 3: Sail the Drake Passage
- Days 4–10: Explore Antarctica
- Day 11: Sail the Drake Passage
- Day 12: Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn
- Day 13: Ushuaia, Argentina
Availability is limited for this exceptional polar expedition. Contact your travel advisor for pricing and cabin availability.
- Cruise
- Antarctica
- Argentina
- Buenos Aires
- South America
- Ushuaia
- viking
- Adventure
- Antarctica
- Expedition
- Polar
- Small Ship Cruising
Details
- Cruise Line
- Viking
- Departure Port
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Arrival Port
- Ushuaia, Argentina
- Number of Nights
- 12
Pricing & departures
| Option | From | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call or inquire for pricing | USD 0 | January 6, 2027 | January 18, 2027 |
Day by day
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Day 1
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Embarkation day in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
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Day 2
Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrive in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Thursday, January 7, 2027.
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Day 3
Sail the Drake Passage
Set sail across the legendary Drake Passage. Friday, January 8, 2027.
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Day 4
Explore Antarctica
Begin exploring Antarctica. Saturday, January 9, 2027.
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Day 5
Explore Antarctica
Continue exploring Antarctica. Sunday, January 10, 2027.
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Day 6
Explore Antarctica
Continue exploring Antarctica. Monday, January 11, 2027.
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Day 7
Explore Antarctica
Continue exploring Antarctica. Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
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Day 8
Explore Antarctica
Continue exploring Antarctica. Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
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Day 9
Explore Antarctica
Continue exploring Antarctica. Thursday, January 14, 2027.
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Day 10
Explore Antarctica
Final day of Antarctic exploration. Friday, January 15, 2027.
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Day 11
Sail the Drake Passage
Return voyage across the Drake Passage. Saturday, January 16, 2027.
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Day 12
Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn
Scenic sailing past the iconic Cape Horn. Sunday, January 17, 2027.
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Day 13
Ushuaia, Argentina
Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina. Monday, January 18, 2027.
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