12 Nights - Buenos Aires To Ushuaia

12-night Antarctic Explorer Cruise

Viking Polaris

cruise info

12 Nights - Buenos Aires To Ushuaia

Viking Cruises: Viking Polaris
|
February 21, 2026

itinerary

Day 1
Buenos Aires
| Sat Feb 21, 2026
Day 2
Ushuaia
| Sun Feb 22, 2026
| Depart 5:00 PM
Day 3
Drake Passage
| Mon Feb 23, 2026
Day 4
Antarctic Experience
| Tue Feb 24, 2026
| 3:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Day 5
Antarctic Experience
| Wed Feb 25, 2026
| 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Day 6
Antarctic Experience
| Thu Feb 26, 2026
| 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Day 7
Antarctic Experience
| Fri Feb 27, 2026
| 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Day 8
Antarctic Experience
| Sat Feb 28, 2026
| 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Day 9
Antarctic Experience
| Sun Mar 1, 2026
| 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Day 10
Antarctic Experience
| Mon Mar 2, 2026
| 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Day 11
Drake Passage
| Tue Mar 3, 2026
Day 12
Cape Horn
| Wed Mar 4, 2026
Day 13
Ushuaia
| Thu Mar 5, 2026

Sailing Features

12 Nights
Feb 21, 2026 / Mar 5, 2026
Buenos Aires
Ushuaia
Viking Polaris
13 Land Tours

Suites

Choose the perfect room for you

Balcony

From: $14,995

Suite

From: $21,995

Balcony

Nordic Penthouse Balcony Stateroom

Size including Nordic Balcony: 269 sq. ft.
Features: Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows. 55" OLED flat-screen TV. 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer. Premium Freyja® toiletries. Plush robes & slippers. Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks. Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

Balcony

Deluxe Nordic Balcony Stateroom

Size including Nordic Balcony: 215 sq. ft.
Features: Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows. 55" OLED flat-screen TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, beIN Sports. Premium Freyja® toiletries. Plush robes & slippers. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily). Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

Balcony

Deluxe Nordic Balcony Stateroom

Balcony

Deluxe Nordic Balcony Stateroom

Balcony

Nordic Balcony Stateroom

Size including Nordic Balcony: 215 sq. ft.
Features: Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows. 55" OLED flat-screen TV. 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer. Premium Freyja® toiletries. Plush robes & slippers. Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks. Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

Balcony

Nordic Balcony Stateroom

Size including Nordic Balcony: 215 sq. ft.
Features: Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows. 55" OLED flat-screen TV. 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer. Premium Freyja® toiletries. Plush robes & slippers. Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks. Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

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Viking Cruises: Viking Polaris

Firstly it was invented modern river cruising. Then, it got redefined ocean cruising. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of 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.

Maiden Voyage:
2022
Registry:
Longyearbyen, Norway
Beam:
77 ft (23.5 m)
Ship Length:
665 ft (202.7 m)
Maximum Speed:
16 knots
Gross Tonnage:
30,150 GRT
Passenger Capacity:
378

Number of Crew:
256
Lounge:
Yes
Bars / Lounges:
Yes
Dining / Restaurants:
Yes
Fitness Center:
Yes
Spa:
Yes

Ship Information

Explore Your Cruise Ship

Dining
Dining
Manfredi’s offers the best of Italian cuisine, whether the farm-inspired heartiness of Tuscany or the famed flavors of Rome. Subdu...
Mamsens
Named for “Mamsen,” the Hagen family matriarch, this venue offers Norwegian specialties including waffles according to Mamsen’s or...
Restaurant
The elegant dining venue, The Restaurant offers the ultimate onboard dining experience. Regional cuisine and always-available clas...
Private Dining Room
Private Dining Room.
Sushi Bar
Sushi Bar.
World Cafe
With live cooking, an open kitchen and premium seafood/sushi choices, and a grill, the casual World Café provides a vibrant intera...
Bar & Lounges
Bar & Lounges
Inspired by the trade routes of Vikings, the Explorers’ Lounge is the ideal place for guests to share their discoveries over an aq...
Aquavit Terrace
Enjoy mulled wine, hot chocolate or ship-matured aquavit and relax with new friends in this Viking-inspired, light-filled space wh...
Bar
Bar.
Salad Bar
Salad Bar.
Sushi Bar
Sushi Bar.
Onboard Activities
Onboard Activities
Located next to the Explorer’s Lounge Upper Level, the Library is specially curated by London bookshop Heywood Hill and Cambridge ...
Embarkation
Landing craft will be easily accessible for the guests. Embarkation onto the expedition ships will take place either from this mid...
Expedition Central
Expedition Central is a key onboard area for guests at which they can plan and book their excursions, verify landing and “go to ga...
Guest Services
Located on Deck 1, Guest Services is always open and can assist you with any questions.
Living Room
Located to maximize views through the floor-to-ceiling windows, with a library that informs even the best-read explorers. The idea...
The Hangar
Guests can embark on RIBs shielded from wind and waves from a flat, stable surface inside the ship and glide into the water to dep...
The Science Lab
The 380-square-foot wet and dry lab, developed in partnership with the University of Cambridge and Akvaplan-Niva, allows scientist...
The Aula
The Aula is a stunning panoramic auditorium inspired by the University of Oslo’s famed ceremonial hall, the former venue for the N...
The Studio
The Studio.
Tender Embarkation
Landing craft will be easily accessible for the guests.
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
Admire the scenery of vast wilderness—from polar ice fields to coniferous forests—from this heated sanctuary of three different te...
Finse Terrace
The sea level plateau, designed to allow the guests the comforts of the ship al fresco while enjoying the dramatic scenery. Named ...
The Bow
The Bow
The Shelter
The Shelter
Wellness
Wellness
Experience the ultimate healthy Scandinavian traditions from the Sauna and Snow Grotto to a relaxing massage.
Fitness Center
Maintain your health and wellness at the best health club at sea. Treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bicycles, an open sp...
Hair Salon
Visit the Hair Salon, where you can pamper yourself with an array of hair, nail and grooming services. The experienced stylists of...
Nordik Spa Sauna
Experience the ultimate healthy Scandinavian traditions from the Sauna and Snow Grotto to a relaxing massage.
Shopping
Shopping
A variety of onboard shops have everything you need to make your voyage comfortable and convenient, plus signature Viking keepsake...

The colorfully painted beach houses of Slovenia as seen from a cave

Don't Miss Out on Any Trip Enhancing Shore Excursions!

Immerse yourself in local culture with authentic cooking classes, traditional dance lessons, and unforgettable visits to historical landmarks during your cruise shore excursions.

A beautiful wooden foyer with luxury seating and shelves filled with fine items

Extend Your Trip with Immersive Pre-Cruise or Post-Cruise Stays

Enjoy the local culture and savor delicious cuisine with pre-cruise or post-cruise stays, ensuring a seamless transition between your land and sea adventures.