--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 054776d0-d188-4160-919e-fdf23d15b50b slug: 2305717 voyage_code: XOC270320T cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Octantis departure_date: return_date: nights: 12 embarkation_port: Buenos Aires, Argentina disembarkation_port: Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile starting_price_usd: 10995.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T00:47:33Z --- # Argentina & the Chilean Fjords > Viking · Viking Octantis · Mar 19 – Apr 1, 2027   (12 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Octantis | | **Duration** | 12 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Buenos Aires, Argentina | | **Disembarkation Port** | Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile | | **Starting Price** | 10,995 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | XOC270320T | ## 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: Cape Horn **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Garibaldi Fjord, Chile **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Punta Arenas, Chile **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Punta Arenas is a city near the tip of Chile's southernmost Patagonia region. Located on the Strait of Magellan, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, it's often used as base for excursions to the surrounding wilderness and Antarctica. The Plaza Muñoz Gamero has a memorial to explorer Ferdinand Magellan, and the Museo Nao Victoria features a replica of one of his galleons. ### Day 7: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Explore Chilean Glaciers **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Chilean Glaciers **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 11: Puerto Chacabuco, Chile **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Puerto Chacabuco is a town in Patagonia, southern Chile, known as a jumping-off point for the Aysén fjords. To the northeast is Lake Los Palos, with views of snowy mountains. The forested Simpson River National Reserve, home to cougars, is southeast. The nearby town of Coyhaique has a craft market selling handmade items. Glacier-fed San Rafael Lagoon and the Northern Patagonian Ice Field are to the southwest ### Day 12: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 13: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 14: Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Valparaíso is a port city on Chile’s coast. It's known for its steep funiculars and colorful, clifftop homes. La Sebastiana, the quirky former residence of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, is now a museum with far-reaching Pacific views. During the 19th century, an influx of European immigrants left their mark on the city’s architecture and cultural institutions, many of which congregate around downtown’s Plaza Sotomayor. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $10,995 | | Suite | $16,995 | ## 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 colonies. ### Cape Horn *Coordinates: -55.7269, -68.0544* ### Garibaldi Fjord, Chile ### Chilean Fjords *Coordinates: -47.6167, -74.7917* ### Punta Arenas, Chile *Coordinates: -53.1545, -70.9165* Punta Arenas is a city near the tip of Chile's southernmost Patagonia region. Located on the Strait of Magellan, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, it's often used as base for excursions to the surrounding wilderness and Antarctica. The Plaza Muñoz Gamero has a memorial to explorer Ferdinand Magellan, and the Museo Nao Victoria features a replica of one of his galleons. ### Explore Chilean Glaciers ### Chilean Glaciers ### Puerto Chacabuco, Chile Puerto Chacabuco is a town in Patagonia, southern Chile, known as a jumping-off point for the Aysén fjords. To the northeast is Lake Los Palos, with views of snowy mountains. The forested Simpson River National Reserve, home to cougars, is southeast. The nearby town of Coyhaique has a craft market selling handmade items. Glacier-fed San Rafael Lagoon and the Northern Patagonian Ice Field are to th... ### Sail the Pacific Ocean ### Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile *Coordinates: -33.0456, -71.6204* Valparaíso is a port city on Chile’s coast. It's known for its steep funiculars and colorful, clifftop homes. La Sebastiana, the quirky former residence of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, is now a museum with far-reaching Pacific views. During the 19th century, an influx of European immigrants left their mark on the city’s architecture and cultural institutions, many of which congregate around downtown... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2305717 - **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/2305717 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2305717.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2305717/ - **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 00:47:33 UTC