--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 4422e740-7762-4612-9386-06aa34048b7a slug: 2305714 voyage_code: XOC261106B cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Octantis departure_date: return_date: nights: 40 embarkation_port: Ft. Lauderdale, United States disembarkation_port: Ushuaia, Argentina starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T19:01:44Z --- # Ft. Lauderdale to Ushuaia > Viking · Viking Octantis · Nov 6 – Dec 16   (40 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Octantis | | **Duration** | 40 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Ft. Lauderdale, United States | | **Disembarkation Port** | Ushuaia, Argentina | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | XOC261106B | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Ft. Lauderdale, United States **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Fort Lauderdale is a city on Florida's southeastern coast, known for its beaches and boating canals. The Strip is a promenade running along oceanside highway A1A. It's lined with upscale outdoor restaurants, bars, boutiques and luxury hotels. Other attractions include the International Swimming Hall of Fame, with pools and a museum of memorabilia, and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, featuring trails and a lagoon. ### Day 2: Sail the Gulf of Mexico **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the Gulf of Mexico and witness the palm-lined Florida Keys and the Yucatán Peninsula. ### Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cozumel, a mostly undeveloped Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea, is a popular cruise ship port of call famed for its scuba diving. At Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, there's diving spots around a section of the Mesoamerican Reef and the Museo Subacuático de Arte’s submerged sculptures. Chankanaab is an eco park surrounding a lagoon with underwater caverns, home to dolphins, manatees and sea turtles. ### Day 4: Sail the Caribbean Sea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea, a paradise of emerald islands. ### Day 5: Sail the Caribbean Sea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea, a paradise of emerald islands. ### Day 6: Scenic Cruising: Panama Canal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the legendary “Path Between the Seas,” an engineering marvel completed in 1914. ### Day 7: Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Explore this metropolis, entwined with colonial heritage; stroll the Old Town, Casco Viejo. ### Day 8: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Follow in the wake of ancient explorers, who sailed these waters in search of new lands. ### Day 9: Manta **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Explore the colonial town of Montecristi; visit the home of the iconic Panama hat. ### Day 10: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Follow in the wake of ancient explorers, who sailed these waters in search of new lands. ### Day 11: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Follow in the wake of ancient explorers, who sailed these waters in search of new lands. ### Day 12: Lima **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lima, the capital of Peru, lies on the country's arid Pacific coast. Though its colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. It's home to the Museo Larco collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación, tracing the history of Peru’s ancient civilizations. The Plaza de Armas and the 16th-century cathedral are the heart of old Lima Centro ### Day 13: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Follow in the wake of ancient explorers, who sailed these waters in search of new lands. ### Day 14: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Follow in the wake of ancient explorers, who sailed these waters in search of new lands. ### Day 15: Iquique **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Iquique is a coastal city in northern Chile, to the west of the Atacama Desert. A prosperous saltpeter mining town in the 19th century, today it's a popular holiday destination with a tax-free port area, Pacific beaches and a seafront casino. In its historic district, an iconic 19th-century clock tower stands in Arturo Prat Square, the city's main plaza. ### Day 16: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Follow in the wake of ancient explorers, who sailed these waters in search of new lands. ### Day 17: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Follow in the wake of ancient explorers, who sailed these waters in search of new lands. ### Day 18: Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Valparaíso is a port city on Chile’s coast. It's known for its steep funiculars and colorful, clifftop homes. La Sebastiana, the quirky former residence of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, is now a museum with far-reaching Pacific views. During the 19th century, an influx of European immigrants left their mark on the city’s architecture and cultural institutions, many of which congregate around downtown’s Plaza Sotomayor. ### Day 19: Sail the Pacific Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Follow in the wake of ancient explorers, who sailed these waters in search of new lands. ### Day 20: Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the majestic Chilean fjords and marvel at vast ice fields flowing to the water’s edge. ### Day 21: Puerto Chacabuco, Chile **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Puerto Chacabuco is a town in Patagonia, southern Chile, known as a jumping-off point for the Aysén fjords. To the northeast is Lake Los Palos, with views of snowy mountains. The forested Simpson River National Reserve, home to cougars, is southeast. The nearby town of Coyhaique has a craft market selling handmade items. Glacier-fed San Rafael Lagoon and the Northern Patagonian Ice Field are to the southwest ### Day 22: Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the majestic Chilean fjords and marvel at vast ice fields flowing to the water’s edge. ### Day 23: Explore Chilean Glaciers **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 24: Explore Chilean Glaciers **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 25: Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the majestic Chilean fjords and marvel at vast ice fields flowing to the water’s edge. ### Day 26: Punta Arenas, Chile **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Punta Arenas is a city near the tip of Chile's southernmost Patagonia region. Located on the Strait of Magellan, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, it's often used as base for excursions to the surrounding wilderness and Antarctica. The Plaza Muñoz Gamero has a memorial to explorer Ferdinand Magellan, and the Museo Nao Victoria features a replica of one of his galleons. ### Day 27: Explore Chilean Glaciers **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 28: Garibaldi Fjord, Chile **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Witness the majesty of mother nature as you sail past dramatic scenery of the Garibaldi Fjord. ### Day 29: Scenic Cruising: Cape Horn **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the Beagle Channel and Cape Horn, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. ### Day 30: Ushuaia, Argentina **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ### Day 31: Sail the Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the Drake Passage; its waters are among the coldest and the deepest on Earth. ### Day 32: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Explore the “Last Continent,” teeming with penguins, seals, whales and other wildlife. ### Day 33: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Immerse yourself in pristine landscapes and enjoy close-up encounters with Antarctic wildlife. ### Day 34: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Participate in collecting water samples and gather data that contributes to scientific studies. ### Day 35: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Participate in collecting water samples and gather data that contributes to scientific studies. ### Day 36: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Participate in collecting water samples and gather data that contributes to scientific studies. ### Day 37: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Participate in collecting water samples and gather data that contributes to scientific studies. ### Day 38: Explore Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Participate in collecting water samples and gather data that contributes to scientific studies. ### Day 39: Sail the Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the Drake Passage; its waters are among the coldest and the deepest on Earth. ### Day 40: Scenic Cruising: Cape Horn **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the Beagle Channel and Cape Horn, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. ### Day 41: Ushuaia, Argentina **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $37,497 | | Suite | $53,997 | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Nordic Balcony** (Code: N2) Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 3 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Expedition activity reservations (60 days prior to departure) Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks In-suite binoculars & Marius-weave blanket **Deluxe Nordic Balcony** (Code: DN3) Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 2 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (67 days prior to departure) One guaranteed priority reservation at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (60 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatment... **Nordic Balcony** (Code: N1) Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 3 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Expedition activity reservations (60 days prior to departure) Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks In-suite binoculars & Marius-weave blanket **Deluxe Nordic Balcony** (Code: DN2) Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 2 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (67 days prior to departure) One guaranteed priority reservation at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (60 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatment... **Deluxe Nordic Balcony** (Code: DN1) Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 2 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (67 days prior to departure) One guaranteed priority reservation at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (60 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatment... **Nordic Penthouse** (Code: NP) Size including Nordic Balcony: 269 sq ft 1 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (77 days prior to departure) Two guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (70 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatmen... ### Suite Cabins **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES) Size including Nordic Balcony & private veranda: 580 sq. ft. 11 AM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (97 days prior to departure) Three guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (90 days prior to departure) Priority ... **Owner’s Suite** (Code: OS) Largest suite on board: 1,223 sq. ft. with a 792 sq. ft. private garden lounge area with badestamp All amenities of the Explorer Suite, plus: Priority stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Four guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (100 days prior to departur... **Nordic Junior Suite** (Code: NS) Size including Nordic Balcony: 322 sq ft 11 AM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (87 days prior to departure) Three guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (80 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treat... ## Ship Information ### Viking Octantis First, we invented modern river cruising. Then, we redefined ocean cruising. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with an expedition ship built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in these regions. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 378 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 30,150.0 | | Length | 665.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 189 | ## Ports of Call ### Ft. Lauderdale, United States *Coordinates: 26.0966, -80.1241* Fort Lauderdale is a city on Florida's southeastern coast, known for its beaches and boating canals. The Strip is a promenade running along oceanside highway A1A. It's lined with upscale outdoor restaurants, bars, boutiques and luxury hotels. Other attractions include the International Swimming Hall of Fame, with pools and a museum of memorabilia, and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, featuring trails... ### Sail the Gulf of Mexico Sail the Gulf of Mexico and witness the palm-lined Florida Keys and the Yucatán Peninsula. ### Cozumel, Mexico *Coordinates: 20.423, -86.9223* Cozumel, a mostly undeveloped Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea, is a popular cruise ship port of call famed for its scuba diving. At Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, there's diving spots around a section of the Mesoamerican Reef and the Museo Subacuático de Arte’s submerged sculptures. Chankanaab is an eco park surrounding a lagoon with underwater caverns, home to dolphins, manatees and sea ... ### Sail the Caribbean Sea Sail the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea, a paradise of emerald islands. ### Scenic Cruising: Panama Canal Sail the legendary “Path Between the Seas,” an engineering marvel completed in 1914. ### Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama *Coordinates: 8.91667, -79.5833* Explore this metropolis, entwined with colonial heritage; stroll the Old Town, Casco Viejo. ### Sail the Pacific Ocean Follow in the wake of ancient explorers, who sailed these waters in search of new lands. ### Manta *Coordinates: -0.967653, -80.7089* Explore the colonial town of Montecristi; visit the home of the iconic Panama hat. ### Lima *Coordinates: -12.0464, -77.0428* Lima, the capital of Peru, lies on the country's arid Pacific coast. Though its colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. It's home to the Museo Larco collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación, tracing the history of Peru’s ancient civilizations. The Plaza de Armas and the 16th-century cathedral are the heart of old Lima Ce... ### Iquique *Coordinates: -20.2441, -70.1386* Iquique is a coastal city in northern Chile, to the west of the Atacama Desert. A prosperous saltpeter mining town in the 19th century, today it's a popular holiday destination with a tax-free port area, Pacific beaches and a seafront casino. In its historic district, an iconic 19th-century clock tower stands in Arturo Prat Square, the city's main plaza. ### Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile *Coordinates: -33.0456, -71.6204* Valparaíso is a port city on Chile’s coast. It's known for its steep funiculars and colorful, clifftop homes. La Sebastiana, the quirky former residence of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, is now a museum with far-reaching Pacific views. During the 19th century, an influx of European immigrants left their mark on the city’s architecture and cultural institutions, many of which congregate around downtown... ### Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords Sail the majestic Chilean fjords and marvel at vast ice fields flowing to the water’s edge. ### Puerto Chacabuco, Chile Puerto Chacabuco is a town in Patagonia, southern Chile, known as a jumping-off point for the Aysén fjords. To the northeast is Lake Los Palos, with views of snowy mountains. The forested Simpson River National Reserve, home to cougars, is southeast. The nearby town of Coyhaique has a craft market selling handmade items. Glacier-fed San Rafael Lagoon and the Northern Patagonian Ice Field are to th... ### Explore Chilean Glaciers ### Punta Arenas, Chile *Coordinates: -53.1545, -70.9165* Punta Arenas is a city near the tip of Chile's southernmost Patagonia region. Located on the Strait of Magellan, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, it's often used as base for excursions to the surrounding wilderness and Antarctica. The Plaza Muñoz Gamero has a memorial to explorer Ferdinand Magellan, and the Museo Nao Victoria features a replica of one of his galleons. ### Garibaldi Fjord, Chile Witness the majesty of mother nature as you sail past dramatic scenery of the Garibaldi Fjord. ### Scenic Cruising: Cape Horn Sail the Beagle Channel and Cape Horn, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. ### Ushuaia, Argentina *Coordinates: -54.7833, -68.2833* Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ### Sail the Drake Passage Sail the Drake Passage; its waters are among the coldest and the deepest on Earth. ### Explore Antarctica Explore the “Last Continent,” teeming with penguins, seals, whales and other wildlife. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2305714 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2305714 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2305714.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2305714/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-octantis/ship/82971.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 19:01:44 UTC