This cruise begins with a Reykjavik overnight and a charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, first exploring the vast Arctic wilderness and wildlife—just a few hundred miles short of the North Pole—before visiting balmy Caribbean islands like Montserrat, Barbados, and Trinidad. After crossing the Equator, Seabourn Venture lingers in Brazil, at intriguing ports like Salvador da Bahia with its colorful Afro-Brazilian culture, and bustling Rio de Janeiro. Then it’s off to Montevideo, the Falkland Islands, subantarctic South Georgia Islands, and Antarctica, concluding in Ushuaia, Argentina.
Cruisers can also join an abbreviated 82-day Grand Expedition: Arctic to Antarctica, August 29 to November 19, 2027. (94-Day Grand Expedition from $94,499; 82-Day Grand Expedition, from $80,009)
Viking’s Arctic to Antarctic cruise departs from Greenland (pictured above) before traversing the Canadian Arctic.
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Passengers boarding 378-passenger Viking Octantis on September 9, 2027 sail the 81-day Arctic to Antarctic Explorer journey visiting 10 countries. This cozy, elegant expedition ship offers the Scandinavian design and amenities Viking devotees admire. The library, curated by an esteemed London bookshop and Cambridge University, houses tomes on various destinations the ship visits. Dining highlights include Norwegian homestyle Mamsen’s and Manfredi’s Italian restaurant. Another beloved functional perk: Viking’s special operation boats can be launched through the in-ship marina on a stable slipway shielded from elements.
Entry staterooms offer 215-square-foot Nordic Balcony cabins, with king beds, large bathrooms with heated floors and anti-fog mirror, and drying closets. The huge 1,238-square-foot Owner’s Suite possesses a boardroom, pantry, large private garden lounge area, and private library, with wine and music collections curated by Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen.
This cruise begins in Nuuk, Greenland, traversing the Canadian High Arctic and Great Lakes before taking in the fall foliage of Halifax, Quebec City, and Toronto. Cruising the St. Lawrence River and New York is next, followed by the Bahamas, Jamaica and a Panama Canal transit. Then, sail south to Santiago, float by Chilean fjords and glaciers, and at last, arrive to Antarctica. The cruise concludes in Ushuaia, Argentina.
Amenities include business class airfare, transfers, $4,000 per couple shipboard credit, included excursion in each port, plus complimentary Zodiac, special operation boats and kayaks, keepsake expedition jacket, complimentary visa service, and beverage package.
Viking has opened bookings for its Viking Octantis 81-day, 10 country voyage from Nuuk, Greenland to Ushuaia, Argentina (September 15, 2028 to December 4, 2028) featuring the same itinerary and amenities. (2027 sail from $72,995; 2028 sail from $74,995)