Antarctic Explorer & the Americas

From $33,385

43 Days

8 Countries

Icy peninsulas to ancient lands

Join Viking on a grand journey from the “Last Continent” to Central America. Uncover a world of wonder as you admire striking Antarctica and participate in valuable scientific studies. Enjoy the exclusive use of your ship’s expedition equipment and experience up-close wildlife encounters. Discover the secrets of Central America’s ancient cultures, immerse yourself in the Yucatán Peninsula’s natural beauty and explore Chile and its majestic fjords.

The Viking Polaris voyage departing on February 15, 2025 is 42 days and does not call in Castro, Chile.

Icy peninsulas to ancient lands

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Visit the colorful La Boca barrio and Plaza de Mayo, and walk in the footsteps of Eva Perón.

Ushuaia, Argentina

Admire the tranquility of the “End of the World”; visit Tierra del Fuego National Park.

Sail the Drake Passage

Sail the Drake Passage; its waters are among the coldest and the deepest on Earth.

4-10

Explore Antarctica

Explore the “Last Continent,” teeming with penguins, seals, whales and other wildlife.

Sail the Drake Passage

Sail the icy waters of the Drake Passage, keeping watch for seabirds, whales and icebergs.

Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn

Sail the Beagle Channel and Cape Horn, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet.

Ushuaia, Argentina

Discover the nature of the Fuegian Andes; cruise the Beagle Channel in search of wildlife.

Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn

Navigate past Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland.

Garibaldi Fjord, Chile

Witness the majesty of mother nature as you sail past dramatic scenery of the Garibaldi Fjord.

Explore Chilean Glaciers

Explore the blue-tinged glaciers of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field by Zodiac.

Punta Arenas, Chile

Stroll the city, see the Ancud monument, Plaza de Armas and neoclassical mansions.

Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords

Sail the majestic Chilean fjords and marvel at vast ice fields flowing to the water’s edge.

19-20

Explore Chilean Glaciers

Explore the blue-tinged glaciers of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field by Zodiac.

Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords

Sail in the wake of intrepid explorers as you traverse the waters of the Chilean fjords.

Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Discover this tiny Patagonian enclave and gateway into a spellbinding beauty of wilderness.

Castro, Chile

Kayak on the Chilean fjords, or hike among the exotic landscapes of Chiloé National Park.

Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords

Keep watch for local marine life as you voyage through Chile’s fjords.

Sail the Pacific Ocean

Sail the Pacific Ocean, an established trade route named by explorer Ferdinand Magellan.

Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile

Explore the two scenic halves of Valparaíso or venture to Santiago, Chile’s vibrant capital.

27-28

Sail the Pacific Ocean

Sail the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Earth’s largest body of water.

Iquique, Chile

Immerse in nature in this surfer’s paradise; Iquique is Chile’s premier beach resort.

30-31

Sail the Pacific Ocean

Sail the Pacific Ocean, its vast expanse reaches Asia, Australia, North and South America.

Lima (Callao), Peru

Witness fine examples of 16th-century architecture as the capital of Spain’s colonial empire.

33-34

Sail the Pacific Ocean

Journey across the Pacific Ocean, dubbed Mar Pacífico by explorer Ferdinand Magellan.

Manta, Ecuador

Explore the colonial town of Montecristi; visit the home of the iconic Panama hat.

Sail the Pacific Ocean

Follow in the wake of ancient explorers, who sailed these waters in search of new lands.

Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama

Explore this metropolis, entwined with colonial heritage; stroll the Old Town, Casco Viejo.

Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal

Sail the legendary “Path Between the Seas,” an engineering marvel completed in 1914.

39-40

Sail the Caribbean Sea

Sail the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea, a paradise of emerald islands.

Cozumel, Mexico

Visit a sacred pre-Columbian Mayan religious site and admire the ruins of San Gervasio.

Sail the Gulf of Mexico

Sail the Gulf of Mexico and witness the palm-lined Florida Keys and the Yucatán Peninsula.

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

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