14 nights · Argentina · Departs Buenos Aires (Argentina) · Visiting Ushuaia, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Cape Horn · Aboard Viking Cruises on the Viking Polaris
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| Cruise line | Viking Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Viking Polaris |
| Duration | 14 nights |
| Port calls | 5 |
| Departures | 3 sailings |
| From fare | $18,999 per person |
| Year built | 2022 |
| Guests | 378 |
| Cabins | 189 |
| Crew | 260 |
| Length | 203 m |
| Beam | 24 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 kn |
Buenos Aires is a city of broad boulevards, grand theatres and late dinners, with a distinctly Argentine pulse. From the port, explore La Boca’s vivid lanes or San Telmo’s antique market. Recoleta adds belle époque architecture; Palermo brings leafy parks, galleries and restaurants. Make time for a steakhouse and a tango performance, two traditions that give the capital its lasting character.
Ushuaia sits between the Beagle Channel and the snow-streaked Martial Mountains, at Argentina’s far southern edge. Its harbor has long served as a gateway to Antarctica, while the town itself rewards a slower look. Ride the End of the World Train into Tierra del Fuego National Park, or tour the former prison museum. Here, wild landscapes begin just beyond the last streets.
Few sea crossings carry the weight of the Drake Passage. Here, the Atlantic and Pacific meet between Cape Horn and Antarctica, and conditions can change quickly. Some voyages pass in calm water; others encounter the swells that made this route legendary. Watch from deck for albatrosses and petrels, then settle into the ship’s routines. The passage is no mere transfer: it is the first clear measure of Antarctica’s scale and remoteness.
The Antarctic Peninsula brings you within reach of Antarctica’s most dramatic scenery: mountain-backed glaciers, blue icebergs and sheltered bays. Most voyages cross the Drake Passage from Ushuaia, then explore by expedition ship and Zodiac, weather permitting. Watch for gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguins, seals and whales. Shore visits follow strict environmental rules, and plans can change with conditions. Expect few comforts ashore; the reward is a rare encounter with a continent still governed by ice and weather.
Few sea crossings carry the weight of the Drake Passage. Here, the Atlantic and Pacific meet between Cape Horn and Antarctica, and conditions can change quickly. Some voyages pass in calm water; others encounter the swells that made this route legendary. Watch from deck for albatrosses and petrels, then settle into the ship’s routines. The passage is no mere transfer: it is the first clear measure of Antarctica’s scale and remoteness.
Few names in navigation carry the weight of Cape Horn. On Hornos Island, Chile, it marks the southern end of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Here, Atlantic and Pacific waters meet near the Drake Passage. Landing depends on weather and sea conditions, so many visitors view the island from ship. Ashore, a lighthouse, small chapel and Albatross Monument recall the mariners who navigated this formidable route.
Ushuaia sits between the Beagle Channel and the snow-streaked Martial Mountains, at Argentina’s far southern edge. Its harbor has long served as a gateway to Antarctica, while the town itself rewards a slower look. Ride the End of the World Train into Tierra del Fuego National Park, or tour the former prison museum. Here, wild landscapes begin just beyond the last streets.
Published August 1, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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