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Antarctic Explorer

Companion Fly Free on this 13-day cruise from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

13 days / 12 nights

Expedition / Small Ship Cruise

Viking Expedition Ship

Multiple departures

Overview

Discover the “Last Continent”

This ultimate adventure takes you to the Antarctic Peninsula, where you will witness towering glaciers, snow-covered landscapes, immense icebergs and epic wildlife. In the footsteps of explorers such as Amundsen, Shackleton and Scott, you will be one of the few to discover the world’s last truly wild frontier. Each day brings new surprises and the opportunity to change plans to maximize wildlife sightings and adapt to ever-changing weather.

Inclusions

Viking Inclusive Value:

  • One complimentary landing or shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • All onboard meals, featuring regional specialties & always available classics
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
  • Complimentary access to The Nordic Spa & Fitness Center.
  • Self-service launderettes
  • Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Kayaks, Zodiacs & Special Operations Boats — A Viking Expedition Kit with a variety of equipment to explore at no extra charge
  • Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
  • All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions
  • Onboard gratuities

All Staterooms Include: 

  • 24-hour room service
  • King-size bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • 55" OLED flat-screen TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, beIN Sports
  • Interactive TV with complimentary movies and documentaries, as well as Viking.TV proprietary content, lectures and expert interviews
  • Mini-bar
  • Floor-to-ceiling heated drying closets for expeditions gear
  • Spacious glass-enclosed shower
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Anti-fog mirrors
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Meopta Optika MeoPro 8x42 binoculars

Itinerary

Day 1 | Buenos Aires, Argentina

Visit the colourful La Boca barrio and Plaza de Mayo and walk in the footsteps of Eva Perón.

Day 2 | Ushuaia, Argentina

Admire the tranquility of the “End of the World”; visit Tierra del Fuego National Park.

Day 3 | Sail the Drake Passage

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

Days 4-10 | Explore Antarctica

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

Day 11 | Sail the Drake Passage

Sail the icy waters of the Drake Passage, keeping watch for seabirds, whales and icebergs.

Day 12 | Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn

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

Day 13 | Ushuaia, Argentina

Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your charter flight. Bid farewell to your fellow travellers and journey home from Buenos Aires.

*Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary depending on weather conditions.

Dates/Prices

Cruise DepartsDirectionNordic BalconyDeluxe Nordic BalconyNordic Penthouse
11 December 2026Buenos Aires to Ushuaia$19,495pp (limited availability)$19,695pp$23,195pp (limited availability)
22 December 2026Buenos Aires to UshuaiaSOLD OUT$19,695pp$23,195pp (limited availability)
6 January 2027Buenos Aires to Ushuaia$21,195pp (limited availability)$21,695pp$25,195pp (limited availability)
12 November 2027Buenos Aires to Ushuaia$19,795pp $20,195pp$25,195pp 
3 January 2028Buenos Aires to Ushuaia$20,795pp  $21,195pp$27,195pp
22 February 2028Buenos Aires to Ushuaia$22,795pp$23,195pp$29,195pp

More departures available 2026 - 2028. Enquire within your nearest Phil Hoffmann Travel store, click here for more information.

*Pricing and offers are valid on new bookings made before 1 December 2025, unless sold out prior. Companion Fly Free Offer is up to the value of $2,500 per booking. Pricing correct as of 30 September 2025 and subject to availability. The advertised pricing based on 11 & 22 December 2026 departures in a Deluxe Nordic Balcony. 

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

Destinations featured in this deal

Antarctica South & Central America Argentina Buenos Aires

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