Featured Viking expedition cruise itinerary
Viking Octantis November 6-December 16 2026 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises
Ft. Lauderdale, United States to Ushuaia, Argentina
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November 6–December 16, 2026 · Voyage XOC261106B
Destinations & expedition experiences
Open each published destination or exploration region to review its exact dates and classification. Flexible expedition periods remain subject to the captain and expedition team's decisions.
Day 1 · November 6, 2026Ft. Lauderdale, United States
About Ft. Lauderdale, United States
Fort Lauderdale stretches between the Atlantic Ocean and an intricate network of canals in southeastern Florida. Beaches, the Riverwalk, Las Olas Boulevard, historic homes, and an active boating culture define the city. The Intracoastal Waterway links marinas and waterfront neighborhoods, while subtropical vegetation and low-lying geography shape its distinctive urban landscape.
- Published dates
- November 6, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 1
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 2 · November 7, 2026Sail the Gulf of Mexico
About Sail the Gulf of Mexico
The passage across the Gulf of Mexico is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- November 7, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 2
- Call type
- Sea day
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 3 · November 8, 2026Cozumel, Mexico
About Cozumel, Mexico
Cozumel is a low-lying island off Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, renowned for clear Caribbean water and coral reefs. San Miguel offers shops, restaurants and a lively waterfront, while coastal roads reach beaches and smaller archaeological remains. Pier location, currents, weather and mainland transfer time all influence the day’s practical choices.
- Published dates
- November 8, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 3
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Days 4–5 · November 9–10, 2026Sail the Caribbean Sea
About Sail the Caribbean Sea
The passage across the Caribbean Sea is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- November 9–10, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 4–5
- Call type
- Multi-day sailing period
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 6 · November 11, 2026Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal
About Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal
Panama Canal is a named scenic passage, experienced from the vessel rather than as a visit ashore. The surrounding water, coast, islands, or riverbanks provide visual context as the route unfolds. Visibility, exact course, and timing can vary with weather, water levels, traffic, and operational conditions, so no fixed viewpoint or shore activity is implied.
- Published dates
- November 11, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 6
- Call type
- Named scenic sailing
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 7 · November 12, 2026Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama
About Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama
Fuerte Amador lies near the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal and serves as a gateway to Panama City. The capital’s historic Casco Viejo, modern skyline and canal museums offer contrasting perspectives. Tendering, traffic and the distance to locks or rainforest areas should be considered when deciding how much to include.
- Published dates
- November 12, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 7
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Days 8, 10–11, 13–14, 16–17, 19 · November 13, 2026 · November 15–16, 2026 · November 18–19, 2026 · November 21–22, 2026 · November 24, 2026Sail the Pacific Ocean
About Sail the Pacific Ocean
The passage across the Pacific Ocean is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- November 13, 2026 · November 15–16, 2026 · November 18–19, 2026 · November 21–22, 2026 · November 24, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 8, 10–11, 13–14, 16–17, 19
- Call type
- Repeated sea days
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 9 · November 14, 2026Manta, Ecuador
About Manta, Ecuador
Manta is a busy Pacific port in Ecuador’s Manabí province, closely tied to tuna fishing and seafood commerce. Urban beaches, a working harbor, and local museums introduce the coast’s contemporary and pre-Columbian cultures. Nearby Montecristi is renowned for finely woven toquilla-straw hats traditionally known internationally as Panama hats.
- Published dates
- November 14, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 9
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 12 · November 17, 2026Lima (Callao), Peru
About Lima (Callao), Peru
Callao is Peru’s principal seaport and the cruise gateway to Lima. The capital offers grand colonial squares, pre-Columbian collections, Pacific-facing neighborhoods and one of South America’s most influential culinary scenes. Port procedures, metropolitan traffic and distance between districts make a focused itinerary important for using the available time effectively.
- Published dates
- November 17, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 12
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 15 · November 20, 2026Iquique, Chile
About Iquique, Chile
Iquique occupies a narrow Pacific shelf between the ocean and Chile’s Atacama Desert. Its preserved wooden buildings and arcaded Baquedano district recall the nineteenth-century nitrate boom. Beaches, fishing traditions, and a major commercial port define the modern city, while immense dunes and austere desert landscapes rise immediately inland.
- Published dates
- November 20, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 15
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 18 · November 23, 2026Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile
About Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile
Valparaíso is the Pacific port associated with Santiago, Chile’s capital located well inland. The port city climbs steep hills through colorful neighborhoods, stairways, murals, and historic funiculars around a busy bay. Santiago offers civic plazas, museums, and Andes views, but the substantial distance between the two cities requires careful priorities.
- Published dates
- November 23, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 18
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Days 20, 22, 25 · November 25, 2026 · November 27, 2026 · November 30, 2026Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords
About Scenic Sailing: Chilean Fjords
Chilean Fjords is a named scenic passage, experienced from the vessel rather than as a visit ashore. The surrounding water, coast, islands, or riverbanks provide visual context as the route unfolds. Visibility, exact course, and timing can vary with weather, water levels, traffic, and operational conditions, so no fixed viewpoint or shore activity is implied.
- Published dates
- November 25, 2026 · November 27, 2026 · November 30, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 20, 22, 25
- Call type
- Repeated scenic-sailing days
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 21 · November 26, 2026Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
About Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
Puerto Chacabuco is a working port in Chile’s Aysén Region, set among forested mountains and fjord-like channels. The small settlement serves as a maritime gateway to Puerto Aysén, the Simpson River valley, and northern Patagonian landscapes. Frequent rain supports dense temperate vegetation, waterfalls, and vividly green hills around the harbor.
- Published dates
- November 26, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 21
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Expedition days 23–24, 27 · November 28–29, 2026 · December 2, 2026Explore Chilean Glaciers
About Explore Chilean Glaciers
Chilean Glaciers is presented as a flexible expedition area rather than a fixed city or guaranteed landing. Weather, sea, ice, permits, safety, and other operating conditions can shape the day. The exact route and access are determined locally, so no particular landing, wildlife sighting, activity, viewpoint, or duration should be assumed from the regional label alone.
- Published dates
- November 28–29, 2026 · December 2, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Expedition days 23–24, 27
- Call type
- Repeated flexible exploration days
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 26 · December 1, 2026Punta Arenas, Chile
About Punta Arenas, Chile
Punta Arenas overlooks the Strait of Magellan and reflects the maritime, ranching and immigrant history of southern Chile. Grand houses, museums and a central square provide local context, while windswept steppe and wildlife areas extend beyond the city. Strong wind, weather and road distance should guide regional plans.
- Published dates
- December 1, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 26
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 28 · December 3, 2026Garibaldi Fjord, Chile
About Garibaldi Fjord, Chile
Garibaldi Fjord penetrates the mountains of Chilean Tierra del Fuego within Alberto de Agostini National Park. Forested lower slopes, waterfalls, exposed rock, and snow-covered peaks lead toward a glacier at the fjord’s head. Ice, wind, cloud, and narrow waterways create a remote subantarctic landscape whose appearance can change quickly with conditions.
- Published dates
- December 3, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 28
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Days 29, 40 · December 4, 2026 · December 15, 2026Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn
About Scenic Sailing: Cape Horn
Cape Horn is a named scenic passage, experienced from the vessel rather than as a visit ashore. The surrounding water, coast, islands, or riverbanks provide visual context as the route unfolds. Visibility, exact course, and timing can vary with weather, water levels, traffic, and operational conditions, so no fixed viewpoint or shore activity is implied.
- Published dates
- December 4, 2026 · December 15, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 29, 40
- Call type
- Repeated scenic-sailing days
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Days 30, 41 · December 5, 2026 · December 16, 2026Ushuaia, Argentina
About Ushuaia, Argentina
Ushuaia occupies a dramatic setting between the Beagle Channel and the Martial Mountains at the southern edge of Tierra del Fuego. Museums recount maritime, Indigenous and penal history, while nearby forests and waterways introduce Patagonia’s subantarctic environment. The port is also a principal gateway for expeditions continuing toward Antarctica.
- Published dates
- December 5, 2026 · December 16, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 30, 41
- Call type
- Multiple planned calls
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Days 31, 39 · December 6, 2026 · December 14, 2026Sail the Drake Passage
About Sail the Drake Passage
The passage across the Drake Passage is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- December 6, 2026 · December 14, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 31, 39
- Call type
- Repeated sea days
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Expedition days 32–38 · December 7–13, 2026Explore Antarctica
About Explore Antarctica
Antarctica is presented as a flexible expedition area rather than a fixed city or guaranteed landing. Weather, sea, ice, permits, safety, and other operating conditions can shape the day. The exact route and access are determined locally, so no particular landing, wildlife sighting, activity, viewpoint, or duration should be assumed from the regional label alone.
- Published dates
- December 7–13, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Expedition days 32–38
- Call type
- Multi-day flexible exploration period
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · Antarctica · South America · North America · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC261106B. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Expedition routes may change for weather, sea, ice, wildlife conditions, permits, capacity, or safety. Viking's public exact-sailing response publishes the dated sequence but no port times or exact-departure activity roster, so none has been invented.
A closer look at this sailing
The Americas & Antarctic Explorer aboard Viking Octantis
On November 6–December 16, 2026, Viking Octantis operates Viking voyage XOC261106B from Ft. Lauderdale, United States to Ushuaia, Argentina. The published 41-day journey, The Americas & Antarctic Explorer, includes Ft. Lauderdale, United States, Sail the Gulf of Mexico, Cozumel, Mexico, Sail the Caribbean Sea, Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama, Sail the Pacific Ocean, Manta, Ecuador.
Port calls and their order reflect Viking's public itinerary at the time of collection. Public arrival and departure times were not supplied, so none have been invented here.
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