--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 0622f7a1-f704-4a2d-8da4-68b646dbe15b slug: 2265318 voyage_code: XOC270303T cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Octantis departure_date: return_date: nights: 18 embarkation_port: Buenos Aires, Argentina disembarkation_port: Ushuaia, Argentina starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T22:43:05Z --- # Antarctica & South Georgia Island > Viking · Viking Octantis · Mar 2 – 20, 2027   (18 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Octantis | | **Duration** | 18 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Buenos Aires, Argentina | | **Disembarkation Port** | Ushuaia, Argentina | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | XOC270303T | ## 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: Cruise the South Atlantic Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: West Point Island **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Port Stanley, Falkland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Stanley is the capital of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), a remote South Atlantic archipelago. The Historic Dockyard Museum has galleries devoted to maritime exploration, natural history, the 1982 Falklands War and Antarctic heritage. By the waterfront, a whalebone arch stands near the entrance of Christ Church Cathedral, which was built in the late 1800s. Magellanic penguins gather at nearby Gypsy Cove. ### Day 6: Cruise the South Atlantic Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Cruise the South Atlantic Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: South Georgia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: South Georgia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: South Georgia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 13: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 14: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 15: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 16: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 17: Cruise Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 18: Cape Horn **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 19: 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 | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## 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... ### Cruise the South Atlantic Ocean ### West Point Island *Coordinates: -51.5848, -59.7761* ### Port Stanley, Falkland Islands *Coordinates: -51.701, -57.8492* Stanley is the capital of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), a remote South Atlantic archipelago. The Historic Dockyard Museum has galleries devoted to maritime exploration, natural history, the 1982 Falklands War and Antarctic heritage. By the waterfront, a whalebone arch stands near the entrance of Christ Church Cathedral, which was built in the late 1800s. Magellanic penguins gather at near... ### South Georgia *Coordinates: -54.4138, -36.5827* ### Explore Antarctica *Coordinates: -82.8628, 135.0* ### Cruise Drake Passage ### Cape Horn *Coordinates: -55.7269, -68.0544* ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2265318 - **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/2265318 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2265318.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2265318/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-octantis/other/76813.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 22:43:05 UTC