Longitudinal World Cruise V

From Antarctica to the Great Lakes

Witness the majestic landscapes of the ice-swept Antarctic Peninsula. Sail the vast coastline of the Americas, from Ushuaia, “the City at the End of the World,” to the Great Lakes, the world’s largest freshwater system. Admire the beauty of the Chilean Fjords and the engineering ingenuity of the Panama Canal. With optional overland excursions to Machu Picchu and the Galápagos, and extensions to Rapa Nui and Paraná Delta, set sail on a voyage to remember.

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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.

3-4

Sail the Drake Passage

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

5-9

Explore Antarctica

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

Sail the South Atlantic Ocean

Sail the South Atlantic Ocean, separated from the North by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

11-13

Explore South Georgia

Observe the wildlife of South Georgia and keep watch for king penguins and seals.

14-15

Sail the South Atlantic Ocean

Traverse the South Atlantic Ocean and follow in the wake of Captain James Cook.

Port Stanley, Falkland Islands

Come face-to-face with penguins as you explore the rugged beauty of the Falkland Islands.

West Point Island, Falkland Islands

Admire magnificent coastal vistas of soaring cliffs; marvel at a variety of birdlife.

Sail the South Atlantic Ocean

Learn about the exciting adventures of Antarctic explorers, including Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Ushuaia, Argentina

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

Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn

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

Garibaldi Fjord, Chile

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

Explore Chilean Glaciers

Admire enormous glaciers up close during an expert-led excursion by kayak.

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.

25-26

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.

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.

32-33

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.

35-36

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.

38-39

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.

44-45

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

Enjoy South Florida’s carefree sun-loving coast and explore Miami’s art deco brilliance.

Sail the Atlantic Ocean

Dividing the “Old World” from the “New World,” sail the second-largest of the Earth’s oceans.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Explore the waterways of Charleston by kayak and search for Low Country birdlife.

Sail the Atlantic Ocean

Sail the legendary waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the route of explorers for centuries.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Explore Norfolk’s maritime heritage and America’s colonial past in the “Historic Triangle.”

53-54

Sail the Atlantic Ocean

Journey across the vast Atlantic Ocean, home to many of the world’s fishing grounds.

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Investigate Nova Scotia’s shoreline and immerse in its untamed natural beauty.

Cape Breton Island (Louisbourg), Nova Scotia, Canada

Discover hidden inlets by kayak or admire scenic vistas while hiking historic trails.

Cap-aux-Meules, Quebec, Canada

Admire the region’s natural beauty and look for seals and birdlife on Brion Island.

Scenic Sailing: St. Lawrence River

Sail the St. Lawrence River, past the cultural capitals of Quebec City and Montreal.

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Explore historic sites, including Château Frontenac, Place Royale and Parliament.

Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada

Discover North America’s geologic heart during a hike through La Mauricie National Park.

Scenic Sailing: St. Lawrence Seaway Locks

Admire the series of locks, canals and channels that comprise the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Savor the diversity of Toronto’s food scene and explore some of the city’s treasures.

Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), Ontario, Canada

Get a close-up view of the majesty of the falls, including the largest, Horseshoe Falls.

Point Pelee, Ontario, Canada

Admire the untold numbers of migratory birds and butterflies at Point Pelee National Park.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Browse Americana exhibits at The Henry Ford museum, including JFK’s limousine.

Alpena, Michigan, United States

Visit the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center; kayak over shipwrecks in Thunder Bay.

Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States

Discover this car-free island by carriage, bicycle or on foot; kayak along the shoreline.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Explore this revitalized town along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Learn how geological events that occurred during the Ice Age shaped the Great Lakes.

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

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Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

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NEW! Longitudinal World Cruise V

From Antarctica to the Great Lakes

From Antarctica to the Great Lakes

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NEW! Longitudinal World Cruise V

From Antarctica to the Great Lakes

From Antarctica to the Great Lakes

Free Business Class Airfare + transfers$1,000 per couple Shore Excursion Credit$1,000 per couple Shipboard CreditAn additional $1,000 per couple Shipboard Credit for Viking Explorer Society MembersComplimentary visa service, Silver Spirits beverage package, Wi-Fi and more.

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Pre: Atacama Desert

Pre: Buenos Aires & the Paraná Delta

Pre: Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

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Free Business Class Airfare + transfers
$1,000 per couple Shore Excursion Credit
$1,000 per couple Shipboard Credit
An additional $1,000 per couple Shipboard Credit for Viking Explorer Society Members
Complimentary visa service, Silver Spirits beverage package, Wi-Fi and more.