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13 Day Viking Antarctica Cruise (Full Experience)

Rona Wheeldon
Rona Wheeldon
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👁️ 40K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 47:21
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Winter · 13 nightsFrom Ushuaia

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm Rona and recently I traveled on Vikings Antarctic Explorer Expedition on board Viking Octantis.

It's a trip I would 100% recommend and maybe tie it in with celebrating or marking a special occasion.

Sailing through the La Mer channel is one of my favorite memories of the whole Antarctic explorer trip.

Viking takes biocurity very seriously.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book your table in advance for restaurants.
Use the onboard boot wash station to disinfect boots before and after ashore.
Wear elegant casual attire for dining: dress/skirt/slacks for ladies, trousers and collared shirt for gentlemen.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

rough seas in Drake PassageThe Drake Passage was treating us very kindly with just a gentle swell; Viking's advanced stabilizer system helped.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it really like to travel to Antarctica?
QWhat can I expect on a Viking Antarctic expedition?
QWhat should I pack and wear for Antarctica?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconExcursions4½ Happy BaconSafety Medical4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Buenos Aires3½ Happy Bacon
Ushuaia4 Happy Bacon
Top: Tour around Tierra del Fuego National Park
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YouTube Video Description

Join me on the adventure of a lifetime as I comprehensively document every moment of my 13-day @VikingCruises expedition to Antarctica! From the moment we set sail to our final farewell to the White Continent, this is the complete, unfiltered experience. Thank you so much to Viking for hosting ne on their Antarctic Explorer expedition. If you're looking for an incredible Antarctic Expedition, I 100% recommend booking this exact trip: https://mUcbRw.short.gy/L6HUOw (Not an affiliate link) WHAT YOU'LL SEE: ○ Day-by-day breakdown of the entire expedition ○ Sailing the infamous Drake Passage ○ Sightseeing Zodiac excursions and landings ○ Kayaking in pristine Antarctic bays ○ Incredible wildlife encounters including lots of penguins ○ Massive icebergs that will take your breath away ○ Comprehensive tour of Viking Octantis TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 My 13-Day Antarctic Explorer Expedition 00:01:14 Day 1: Flying to Buenos Aires via Rio de Janiero 00:01:42 Day 2: Travelling to Ushuaia 00:02:08 Boarding Viking Octantis 00:02:23 Welcome Briefing 00:04:50 Viking Octantis Ship Tour including Stateroom 00:20:50 Day 3: Sailing the Drake Passage 00:24:29 Day 4: Arriving in Antarctica! 00:26:01 Day 5: Damoy Point 00:26:36 Day 6: Hidden Bay & Kayaking 00:31:48 Sailing the Lemaire Channel 00:33:06 Day 7: Weather Balloon Launch 00:35:03 Danco Island 00:35:28 Zodiac Landing & Penguins Galore! 00:37:03 Day 8: Orne Harbour & Kayaking 00:39:22 Day 9: Astrolabe 00:39:41 Barbecue Lunch on Top Deck 00:41:01 Day 10: Yankee Harbour & LOTS More Penguins 00:42:02 Days 11 & 12 : Sailing the Drake Passage 00:43:22 Hangar Tour 00:44:38 Day 13: Disembarking in Ushuaia AD | PR Invite | #myvikingstory #vikingexpeditions #vikingexpeditions #antarcticexplorer #antarctica #antarctic #antarctica2025 #expeditiontravel THINGS MENTIONED: ○ Antarctic Explorer Expedition with @VikingCruises | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/L6HUOw (Not an affiliate link) THE EXPEDITION CRUISE PODCAST: ○ What is an Expedition Cruise? | Episode 1 | https://youtu.be/v09ChhVpX0c ○ Who is Expedition Cruising For? | Episode 2 | https://youtu.be/bQaXChZyee8 ○ Where Can You Go on an Expedition Cruise? | Episode 3 | https://youtu.be/XbuYo5sUqZU ○ What Makes an Expedition Ship Different? | Episode 4 | https://youtu.be/KYGDiLXjkZs WATCH NEXT: ○ What to Wear on Excursions | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | https://youtu.be/XKu0LMTgqos ○ Viking Antarctica Expedition Packing Guide for First Timers | https://youtu.be/RNkiXHKBHmA ○ Viking Octantis World Café Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | https://youtu.be/pWH43RSiZHY ○ What You Need to Know About Viking's Expedition Ships: Full Review | https://youtu.be/HvJ7WINsx6M FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES: ○ Website | https://www.expeditioncruisejournal.com ○ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ronawheeldon/ ○ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/expeditioncruisejournal ○ Pinterest | https://uk.pinterest.com/ronawheeldonuk/ ○ Newsletter | https://expeditionnotes.substack.com/ EQUIPMENT USED: ○ Video Camera 1* | https://amzn.to/3xidi4M ○ Micro Card* | https://amzn.to/3VoynCt ○ Photography Camera 2* | https://amzn.to/458kPjj ○ SD Card* | https://amzn.to/3x4dAw4 ○ Tripod/Selfie Stick* | https://amzn.to/4ejjnhT ○ Black Lapel Microphone* | https://amzn.to/3TpG5JY ○ Dry Bag* | https://amzn.to/4qJJrcn DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored, but Viking did host my husband and I for this voyage. All opinions are honest and my own. Links containing affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, I will receive a small percentage of your purchase.