--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: eeceace6-4eac-473a-afd9-a31cf4304a5e slug: 2313433 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Polaris departure_date: return_date: nights: 42 embarkation_port: Buenos Aires, Argentina disembarkation_port: Ft. Lauderdale, United States starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T05:10:25Z --- # Antarctic Explorer & the Americas from Buenos Aires > Viking · Viking Polaris · Feb 26 – Apr 8, 2027   (42 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Polaris | | **Duration** | 42 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Buenos Aires, Argentina | | **Disembarkation Port** | Ft. Lauderdale, United States | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## 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: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### 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. ### Day 14: Cape Horn **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 15: Garibaldi Fjord, Chile **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 16: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 17: 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 18: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 19: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 20: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 21: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 22: 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 23: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 24: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 25: 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. ### Day 26: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 27: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 28: Iquique **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Iquique is a coastal city in northern Chile, to the west of the Atacama Desert. A prosperous saltpeter mining town in the 19th century, today it's a popular holiday destination with a tax-free port area, Pacific beaches and a seafront casino. In its historic district, an iconic 19th-century clock tower stands in Arturo Prat Square, the city's main plaza. ### Day 29: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 30: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 31: Lima **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lima, the capital of Peru, lies on the country's arid Pacific coast. Though its colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. It's home to the Museo Larco collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación, tracing the history of Peru’s ancient civilizations. The Plaza de Armas and the 16th-century cathedral are the heart of old Lima Centro ### Day 32: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 33: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 34: Manta **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 35: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 36: Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 37: Panama Canal Scenic Cruising **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 38: Caribbean Sea Cruising **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 39: Caribbean Sea Cruising **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 40: Cozumel, Mexico **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cozumel, a mostly undeveloped Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea, is a popular cruise ship port of call famed for its scuba diving. At Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, there's diving spots around a section of the Mesoamerican Reef and the Museo Subacuático de Arte’s submerged sculptures. Chankanaab is an eco park surrounding a lagoon with underwater caverns, home to dolphins, manatees and sea turtles. ### Day 41: Gulf of Mexico **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 42: Ft. Lauderdale, United States **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Fort Lauderdale is a city on Florida's southeastern coast, known for its beaches and boating canals. The Strip is a promenade running along oceanside highway A1A. It's lined with upscale outdoor restaurants, bars, boutiques and luxury hotels. Other attractions include the International Swimming Hall of Fame, with pools and a museum of memorabilia, and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, featuring trails and a lagoon. ## 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... **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... **Nordic Penthouse** (Code: NP) Size including Nordic Balcony: 269 sq ft 1 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (77 days prior to departure) Two guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (70 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatments (7... **Deluxe Nordic Balcony** (Code: DN1) 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 **Nordic Junior Suite** (Code: NS) Size including Nordic Balcony: 322 sq ft 11 AM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (87 days prior to departure) Three guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (80 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatments... ## Ship Information ### Viking Polaris 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. ### Drake Passage ### Explore Antarctica *Coordinates: -82.8628, 135.0* ### 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. ### 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... ### Iquique *Coordinates: -20.2441, -70.1386* Iquique is a coastal city in northern Chile, to the west of the Atacama Desert. A prosperous saltpeter mining town in the 19th century, today it's a popular holiday destination with a tax-free port area, Pacific beaches and a seafront casino. In its historic district, an iconic 19th-century clock tower stands in Arturo Prat Square, the city's main plaza. ### Lima *Coordinates: -12.0464, -77.0428* Lima, the capital of Peru, lies on the country's arid Pacific coast. Though its colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. It's home to the Museo Larco collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación, tracing the history of Peru’s ancient civilizations. The Plaza de Armas and the 16th-century cathedral are the heart of old Lima Ce... ### Manta *Coordinates: -0.967653, -80.7089* ### Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama *Coordinates: 8.91667, -79.5833* ### Panama Canal Scenic Cruising ### Caribbean Sea Cruising ### Cozumel, Mexico *Coordinates: 20.423, -86.9223* Cozumel, a mostly undeveloped Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea, is a popular cruise ship port of call famed for its scuba diving. At Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, there's diving spots around a section of the Mesoamerican Reef and the Museo Subacuático de Arte’s submerged sculptures. Chankanaab is an eco park surrounding a lagoon with underwater caverns, home to dolphins, manatees and sea ... ### Gulf of Mexico ### Ft. Lauderdale, United States *Coordinates: 26.0966, -80.1241* Fort Lauderdale is a city on Florida's southeastern coast, known for its beaches and boating canals. The Strip is a promenade running along oceanside highway A1A. It's lined with upscale outdoor restaurants, bars, boutiques and luxury hotels. Other attractions include the International Swimming Hall of Fame, with pools and a museum of memorabilia, and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, featuring trails... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2313433 - **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/2313433 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2313433.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2313433/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-polaris/other/76814.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 05:10:25 UTC