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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 80 nights

Arctic to Antarctic Explorer

  • 80-night expedition cruise aboard the Viking Octantis
  • Visits to 34 destinations across 6 countries
  • Scenic cruising through the Arctic and Pacific
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$132,995 pp twin share
80 nights
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80 Nights

Embark on an epic 80-night Viking expedition cruise from the Arctic to the Antarctic, exploring remote destinations across 6 countries

  • Sail the Labrador Sea, Baffin Bay, and the St. Lawrence Seaway
  • Discover the Canadian High Arctic and Greenland's remote communities
  • Explore the Chilean fjords and glaciers

Trip Details

Departs
3 September 2029
Returns
22 November 2029
Embarks
Ship
Viking
Operator
Viking Cruises

80-night Viking expedition cruise from Nuuk to Ushuaia aboard Viking Octantis.

Along the way you'll visit Nuuk, Itilleq Fjord, Ilulissat, Uummannaq, Pond Inlet, Explore the Canadian High Arctic, Sisimiut, Kapisillit, Paamiut and Ivittuut and more.

You'll sail aboard the Viking expedition ship Viking Octantis.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
3 September 2029
Returns 22 November 2029
Returns
22 November 2029
Duration
80 nights
From pp twin share
$132,995 pp
  • 03 Sep 2029 - 22 Nov 2029 · Viking Octantis
    from $132,995 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

Viking Octantis

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

    Nuuk, Greenland

    Arrive 07:00.

  2. 2

    Nuuk, Greenland

    Depart 15:00.

  3. 3

    Itilleq Fjord, Greenland

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  4. 4

    Ilulissat, Greenland

    Arrive 08:00, depart 16:00.

  5. 5

    Uummannaq, Greenland

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  6. 6

    At Sea

    Sail Baffin Bay.

  7. 7

    Pond Inlet, Canada

    Arrive 09:00, depart 17:00.

  8. 8

    Explore the Canadian High Arctic, Canada

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  9. 9

    Explore the Canadian High Arctic, Canada

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  10. 10

    Explore the Canadian High Arctic, Canada

    Arrive 09:00, depart 15:00.

  11. 11

    At Sea

    Sail Baffin Bay.

  12. 12

    Sisimiut, Greenland

    Arrive 11:30, depart 17:00.

  13. 13

    Nuuk, Greenland

    Arrive 07:00, depart 19:00.

  14. 14

    Kapisillit, Greenland

    Arrive 07:00, depart 17:00.

  15. 15

    Paamiut, Greenland

    Arrive 09:00, depart 18:00.

  16. 16

    Ivittuut, Greenland

    Arrive 07:00, depart 17:00.

  17. 17

    At Sea

    Sail the Labrador Sea.

  18. 18

    Battle Harbour, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada

    Arrive 09:00, depart 18:00.

  19. 19

    Red Bay, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  20. 20

    Woody Point (Bonne Bay), Newfoundland, Canada

    Arrive 08:00, depart 16:00.

  21. 21

    Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada

    Arrive 08:00, depart 14:00.

  22. 22

    Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada

    Arrive 11:00, depart 19:00.

  23. 23

    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  24. 24

    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  25. 25

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: St. Lawrence Seaway Locks.

  26. 26

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Arrive 08:00.

  27. 27

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  28. 28

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Depart 14:00.

  29. 29

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: St. Lawrence Seaway Locks.

  30. 30

    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada

    Arrive 12:00, depart 23:00.

  31. 31

    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  32. 32

    Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada

    Arrive 07:00, depart 14:00.

  33. 33

    Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada

    Arrive 08:30, depart 18:00.

  34. 34

    Woody Point (Bonne Bay), Newfoundland, Canada

    Arrive 10:30, depart 18:00.

  35. 35

    Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Arrive 12:00, depart 18:00.

  36. 36

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Arrive 12:00.

  37. 37

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Depart 16:00.

  38. 38

    At Sea

    Sail the Atlantic Ocean.

  39. 39

    New York City, New York, United States

    Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.

  40. 40

    At Sea

    Sail the Atlantic Ocean.

  41. 41

    At Sea

    Sail the Atlantic Ocean.

  42. 42

    At Sea

    Sail the Atlantic Ocean.

  43. 43

    San Salvador Island

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  44. 44

    Man of War Bay (Great Inagua)

    Arrive 08:00, depart 16:00.

  45. 45

    Port Antonio

    Arrive 09:00, depart 16:00.

  46. 46

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  47. 47

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal.

  48. 48

    Panama City (Fuerte Amador)

    Arrive 01:00, depart 14:00.

  49. 49

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  50. 50

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  51. 51

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  52. 52

    Lima (Callao)

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  53. 53

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  54. 54

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  55. 55

    Iquique, Chile

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  56. 56

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  57. 57

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  58. 58

    Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile

    Arrive 07:00, depart 23:00.

  59. 59

    At Sea

    Sail the Pacific Ocean.

  60. 60

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords.

  61. 61

    Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

    Arrive 08:30, depart 17:00.

  62. 62

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords.

  63. 63

    Explore Chilean Glaciers, Chile

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  64. 64

    Explore Chilean Glaciers, Chile

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  65. 65

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords.

  66. 66

    Punta Arenas, Chile

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  67. 67

    Explore Chilean Glaciers, Chile

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  68. 68

    Garibaldi Fjord, Chile

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  69. 69

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn, Chile.

  70. 70

    Ushuaia, Argentina

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  71. 71

    At Sea

    Sail the Drake Passage.

  72. 72

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 15:00, depart 23:59.

  73. 73

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.

  74. 74

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.

  75. 75

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.

  76. 76

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.

  77. 77

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 06:00, depart 15:00.

  78. 78

    Explore Antarctica, Antarctica

    Arrive 06:00, depart 20:30.

  79. 79

    At Sea

    Sail the Drake Passage.

  80. 80

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn, Chile.

  81. 81

    Ushuaia, Argentina

    Depart 18:00.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 80 nights aboard the Viking expedition ship Viking Octantis
  • Visits to 34 destinations across 6 countries, including Nuuk, Itilleq Fjord, Ilulissat, Uummannaq and Pond Inlet and more
  • Scenic cruising past Sail Baffin Bay, Sail the Labrador Sea, Scenic Sailing: St. Lawrence Seaway Locks and Sail the Atlantic Ocean
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking expedition ship 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 81 days and 80 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 03 Sep 2029 and 22 Nov 2029, subject to live availability.
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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