Antarctic Explorer & The Americas

Icy peninsulas to ancient lands

Join Viking on a grand journey from Central America to the “Last Continent.” 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.

Viking Inclusive Value

We include more features & services than others

Map of the Antarctic Explorer & the Americas itinerary

Viking Inclusive Value

We include more features & services than others

View Dates & Pricing

Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Buenos Aires, Argentina	Visit the colorful La Boca barrio and Plaza de Mayo, and walk in the footsteps of Eva Perón.
2	Ushuaia, Argentina	Admire the tranquility of the “End of the World”; visit Tierra del Fuego National Park.
3	Sail 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.
11	Sail Drake Passage	Sail the icy waters of the Drake Passage, keeping watch for seabirds, whales and icebergs.
12	Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn	Sail the Beagle Channel and Cape Horn, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet.
13	Ushuaia, Argentina	Discover the nature of the Fuegian Andes; sail the Beagle Channel in search of wildlife.
14	Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn	Navigate past Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland.
15	Garibaldi Fjord	Witness the majesty of mother nature as you sail past dramatic scenery of the Garibaldi Fjord.
16	Explore Chilean Glaciers	Admire enormous glaciers up close during an expert-led excursion by kayak.
17	Punta Arenas, Chile	Stroll the city, see the Ancud monument, Plaza de Armas and neoclassical mansions.
18	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.
21	Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords	Sail in the wake of intrepid explorers as you traverse the waters of the Chilean fjords.
22	Puerto Chacabuco, Chile	Discover this tiny Patagonian enclave and gateway into a spellbinding beauty of wilderness.
23	Castro, Chile	Kayak on the Chilean fjords, or hike among the exotic landscapes of Chiloé National Park.
24	Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords	Keep watch for local marine life as you voyage through Chile’s fjords.
25	Sail the Pacific Ocean	Sail the Pacific Ocean, an established trade route named by explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
26	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.
29	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.
32	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.
35	Manta, Ecuador	Explore the colonial town of Montecristi; visit the home of the iconic Panama hat.
36	Sail the Pacific Ocean	Follow in the wake of ancient explorers, who sailed these waters in search of new lands.
37	Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal	Sail the legendary “Path Between the Seas,” an engineering marvel completed in 1914.
38	Colón, Panama	Explore Panama’s “second city,” culturally rich Colón is brimming with historic treasures.
39-40	Sail the Caribbean Sea	Sail the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea, a paradise of emerald islands.
41	Cozumel, Mexico	Visit a sacred pre-Columbian Mayan religious site and admire the ruins of San Gervasio.
42	Sail the Gulf of Mexico	Sail the Gulf of Mexico and witness the palm-lined Florida Keys and the Yucatán Peninsula.
43	Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States	Enjoy South Florida’s carefree sun-loving coast and explore Miami’s art deco brilliance.

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

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

Explore more before or after your expedition. Ask your Viking Expert for more information.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.