--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 60c2120c-7a02-4045-8059-414847cae406 slug: 2260043 voyage_code: XOC270118T cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Octantis departure_date: return_date: nights: 11 embarkation_port: Buenos Aires, Argentina disembarkation_port: Ushuaia, Argentina starting_price_usd: 16995.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T02:16:47Z --- # Antarctic Explorer > Viking · Viking Octantis · Jan 17 – 29, 2027   (11 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Octantis | | **Duration** | 11 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Buenos Aires, Argentina | | **Disembarkation Port** | Ushuaia, Argentina | | **Starting Price** | 16,995 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | XOC270118T | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Buenos Aires is Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include Teatro Colón, a grand 1908 opera house with nearly 2,500 seats, and the modern MALBA museum, displaying Latin American art. ### Day 2: Ushuaia, Argentina **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ### Day 3: Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 5: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 6: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 7: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 8: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 9: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 10: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 11: Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 12: Cape Horn **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 13: Ushuaia, Argentina **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $16,995 | | Suite | $22,995 | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Deluxe Nordic Balcony** (Code: DN2) Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 2 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (67 days prior to departure) One guaranteed priority reservation at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (60 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatments (60... **Nordic Balcony** (Code: N2) Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 3 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Expedition activity reservations (60 days prior to departure) Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks In-suite binoculars & Marius-weave blanket **Nordic Balcony** (Code: N1) Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 3 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Expedition activity reservations (60 days prior to departure) Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks In-suite binoculars & Marius-weave blanket **Deluxe Nordic Balcony** (Code: DN3) Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 2 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (67 days prior to departure) One guaranteed priority reservation at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (60 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatments (60... ### Suite Cabins **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES) Size including Nordic Balcony & private veranda: 580 sq. ft. 11 AM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (97 days prior to departure) Three guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (90 days prior to departure) Priority booki... **Owner’s Suite** (Code: OS) Largest suite on board: 1,223 sq. ft. with a 792 sq. ft. private garden lounge area with badestamp All amenities of the Explorer Suite, plus: Priority stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Four guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (100 days prior to departure) F... ## Ship Information ### Viking Octantis 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. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 378 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 30,150.0 | | Length | 665.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 189 | ## Ports of Call ### Buenos Aires, Argentina *Coordinates: -34.6118, -58.4173* Buenos Aires is Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include Teatro Colón, a grand 1908 opera house with nearly 2,500 seats, and the modern MALBA museum, displaying Latin American art. ### Ushuaia, Argentina *Coordinates: -54.7833, -68.2833* Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin col... ### Drake Passage ### Antarctica *Coordinates: -82.8628, 135.0* Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s is... ### Cape Horn *Coordinates: -55.7269, -68.0544* ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2260043 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2260043 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2260043.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2260043/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-octantis/other/76813.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 02:16:47 UTC