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12 Night Antarctic Explorer Cruise and Land Tour

Viking Octantis

Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)

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12 Night Antarctic Explorer Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires

Ship: Viking Octantis

Cruise Line: Viking Oceans

Sailed: Friday, Jan 6, 2023 from Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ended: Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Jan 6, 2023 departure of the Viking Octantis. If Viking Oceans modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Friday - Jan 6, 2023

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Arrive and check into your hotel. Buenos Aires, Argentina's cosmopolitan capital, is an eclectic combination of Latin and European influences. The tree-lined streets and postcolonial architecture draw on the city's Spanish, French, and Italian heritage, while the many cafes and bodegas and vibrant nightlife are decidedly Argentine. Its barrios, or neighborhoods, exude an intimate atmosphere that belies the city's size. Full of bohemian flair, historic San Telmo's cobblestone streets and Belle Epoque-style buildings reverberate with the mesmerizing melodies of the tango.

Day 2 - Saturday - Jan 7, 2023

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Air Travel

Cruise Begins

Ushuaia, Argentina

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and board your charter flight to your embarkation city. Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world. Its splendid setting, tucked between the Beagle Channel and the southernmost slopes of the Andes, lends it an outpost atmosphere, as do the Antarctic explorers readying for the expeditions that depart from here. Ushuaia is the capital of and gateway to the celebrated Tierra del Fuego, the "Land of Fire", named by Spaniards upon seeing the constant flames burned by the indigenous Yamana to keep warm. This largely unspoiled region comprises the large island of Tierra del Fuego and countless Chilean and Argentine islands.

Day 3 - Sunday - Jan 8, 2023

Drake Passage, Antarctica

Drake Passage, Antarctica

Named for 16th-century English privateer Sir Francis Drake, the frigid waters of the Drake Passage stretch for some 600 miles between Cape Horn and Livingston Island in the South Shetland Archipelago. As you sail today, attend an informative lecture or watch a film on an 8k laser-projected panoramic screen in The Aula, one of the world's most advanced venues for learning at sea. This indoor-outdoor experience allows nature to take center stage with its retractable floor-to-ceiling windows that unveil 270-degree views.

Day 4 - Monday - Jan 9, 2023

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

Day 5 - Tuesday - Jan 10, 2023

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

Day 6 - Wednesday - Jan 11, 2023

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

Day 7 - Thursday - Jan 12, 2023

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

Day 8 - Friday - Jan 13, 2023

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

Day 9 - Saturday - Jan 14, 2023

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

Day 10 - Sunday - Jan 15, 2023

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica

At once ethereal and majestic, the "White Continent" has inspired explorers and adventurers for centuries. In this icy wilderness, marvel at icebergs glimmering in serene bays and mountains cloaked in white rising from the mainland while basalt cliffs. These stunning landscapes evoke both utter tranquility as fur seals lounge on a floating sheet of ice, and breathtaking drama as glaciers thunderously calve into the sea. In these cold and nutrient-rich waters, humpback, fin, and giant blue whales have been known to greet expedition ships that venture into their habitat.

Day 11 - Monday - Jan 16, 2023

Drake Passage, Antarctica

Drake Passage, Antarctica

The Drake Passage has a notorious reputation for being one of the roughest seas on Earth. Traversing it required braving massive waves, hurricane-force winds, and icy conditions that tested the mettle of both sailor and ship. As you sail, admire the surrounding vistas from the Finse Terrace, an outdoor lounge area designed to keep you warm in colder climes while enjoying the dramatic scenery.

Day 12 - Tuesday - Jan 17, 2023

Cruising Cape Horn, Chile

Cruising Cape Horn, Chile

Rising above the point where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans converge, Cape Horn, named for the Dutch city of Hoorn in the Netherlands, is part of the Hermite Islands archipelago. This remote, stark, and treeless place is often considered the continent's southernmost point. Soaring from Hornos Island is an enormous prehistoric-looking massif of Jurassic volcanic rock. Atop stands its historic lighthouse near the water's edge. A beacon of assurance and safety for countless sailors since 1991, it is the world's southernmost traditional-style lighthouse.

Day 13 - Wednesday - Jan 18, 2023

Ushuaia, Argentina

Ushuaia, Argentina

The "city at the end of the world" is one of the planet's most breathtaking destinations; Andean peaks, pristine lakes, and boreal forests create a dramatic backdrop, surrounding this captivating coastal town. Although Ushuaia lies more than 600 miles north of Antarctica, the city's port is still the closest to the white continent and the starting point for its exploration. The majesty of Antarctica's landscape attracts visitors seeking adventure, with its packed ice plains, rugged mountains, and abundance of wildlife, such as whales, seals, and various species of penguin. After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your charter flight. Bid farewell to your fellow travelers and journey home.

Other Sail Dates and Itineraries on Viking Octantis

Sail Date	Itinerary Name	Interior From	Oceanview From	Balcony From	Suite From	Details
Nov 23, 2024(Saturday)	12 Night Antarctic Explorer and Land Tour Departing from Buenos Aires, Argentina Special Promotions Fall Sale: Up to Free Air + $25 Deposit	Call For Price	Call For Price	$14,495per person	$16,995per person	View
Dec 4, 2024(Wednesday)	12 Night Antarctic Explorer and Land Tour Departing from Buenos Aires, Argentina Special Promotions Fall Sale: Up to Free Air + $25 Deposit	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	View
Dec 15, 2024(Sunday)	18 Night Antarctica and South Georgia Island and Land Tour Departing from Buenos Aires, Argentina Special Promotions Fall Sale: Up to Free Air + $25 Deposit	Call For Price	Call For Price	$20,995per person	$23,995per person	View
Jan 1, 2025(Wednesday)	12 Night Antarctic Explorer and Land Tour Departing from Buenos Aires, Argentina Special Promotions Fall Sale: Up to Free Air + $25 Deposit	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	$17,995per person	View
Jan 12, 2025(Sunday)	12 Night Antarctic Explorer and Land Tour Departing from Buenos Aires, Argentina Special Promotions Fall Sale: Up to Free Air + $25 Deposit	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	View

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