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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 17 nights

Antarctica & South Georgia Island

  • Cruise aboard Viking's expedition ships
  • Visit 5 destinations across 2 countries
  • Scenic cruising through the South Atlantic and Drake Passage
From
$25,445 pp twin share
17 nights · Was $26,695pp
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Cruise Snapshot
17 Nights

Embark on a 17-night expedition cruise to the remote and captivating destinations of South Georgia Island and Antarctica aboard Viking's expedition ships

  • Explore the wildlife-rich South Georgia Island
  • Discover the untamed beauty of Antarctica
  • Sail the South Atlantic Ocean and Drake Passage

Trip Details

Departs
25 November 2026
Returns
22 February 2029
Embarks
Ship
Viking
Operator
Viking Cruises

17-night Viking expedition cruise round-trip from Ushuaia aboard Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis.

Along the way you'll visit Ushuaia, West Point Island, Port Stanley, Explore South Georgia and Explore Antarctica.

You'll sail aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
25 November 2026
Returns 22 February 2029
Returns
22 February 2029
Duration
17 nights
From pp twin share
$25,445 pp
Was $26,695 pp
  • 25 Nov 2026 - 12 Dec 2026 · Viking Polaris
    from $25,445 pp twin share *
  • 03 Mar 2027 - 20 Mar 2027 · Viking Octantis
    from $32,795 pp twin share *
  • 04 Dec 2028 - 21 Dec 2028 · Viking Polaris
    from $37,695 pp twin share *
  • 05 Feb 2029 - 22 Feb 2029 · Viking Polaris
    from $39,695 pp twin share *

* Fares are per person, twin share, in AUD and are subject to change and availability.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Life in transit

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Viking Polaris
Details · Viking

Viking Polaris

Viking Polaris is a purpose-built Viking expedition ship, carrying guests to Antarctica, the Arctic and North America's Great Lakes with a fleet of special-operations boats aboard.

Guests
378
Crew
256
Gross tonnage
30,150
Length
202.6 m
Launched
2022
Staterooms
189
Deck plans
6
Viking Polaris · Deck plans

Deck 6

Viking Polaris — Deck 6 deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Octantis
Details · Viking

Viking Octantis

Viking Octantis is a purpose-built Viking expedition ship, carrying guests to Antarctica, the Arctic and North America's Great Lakes with a fleet of special-operations boats aboard.

Guests
378
Crew
256
Gross tonnage
30,150
Length
202.6 m
Launched
2022
Staterooms
189
Deck plans
6
Viking Octantis · Deck plans

Deck 6

Viking Octantis — Deck 6 deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Ushuaia, Argentina

    Arrive 08:00, depart 23:00.

  2. 2

    At Sea

    Sail the South Atlantic Ocean.

  3. 3

    West Point Island

    Arrive 07:00, depart 19:00.

  4. 4

    Port Stanley

    Arrive 06:00, depart 21:00.

  5. 5

    At Sea

    Sail the South Atlantic Ocean.

  6. 6

    At Sea

    Sail the South Atlantic Ocean.

  7. 7

    Explore South Georgia

    Arrive 07:00, depart 16:00.

  8. 8

    Explore South Georgia

    Arrive 07:00, depart 16:00.

  9. 9

    Explore South Georgia

    Arrive 07:00, depart 16:00.

  10. 10

    At Sea

    Sail the South Atlantic Ocean.

  11. 11

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 20:00, depart 22:00.

  12. 12

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 13:00, depart 20:00.

  13. 13

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 07:00, depart 15:00.

  14. 14

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 13:00, depart 21:00.

  15. 15

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 13:00, depart 21:00.

  16. 16

    At Sea

    Sail the Drake Passage.

  17. 17

    At Sea

    Sail the Drake Passage.

  18. 18

    Ushuaia, Argentina

    Arrive 04:00, depart 17:00.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 17 nights aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis
  • Visits to 5 destinations across 2 countries, including Ushuaia, West Point Island, Port Stanley, Explore South Georgia and Explore Antarctica
  • Scenic cruising past Sail the South Atlantic Ocean and Sail the Drake Passage
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis.

Choose from 9 stateroom categories, spanning balcony staterooms and suites.

Cabin options include staterooms with a private balcony or veranda and suites with a separate sitting area.

Viking Polaris – dining
Viking Polaris – dining
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 18 days and 17 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 25 Nov 2026 and 22 Feb 2029, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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