13 Day Viking Antarctica Cruise (Full Experience)
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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.
Viking is a proud member of IATO, the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators.
The entire spa area is complimentary for all guests.
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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: โ Day-by-day breakdown of the entire expedition โ Sailing the infamous Drake Passage โ Sightseeing Zodiac excursions and landings โ Kayaking in pristine Antarctic bays โ Incredible wildlife encounters including lots of penguins โ Massive icebergs that will take your breath away โ 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: โ Antarctic Explorer Expedition with @VikingCruises | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/L6HUOw (Not an affiliate link) THE EXPEDITION CRUISE PODCAST: โ What is an Expedition Cruise? | Episode 1 | https://youtu.be/v09ChhVpX0c โ Who is Expedition Cruising For? | Episode 2 | https://youtu.be/bQaXChZyee8 โ Where Can You Go on an Expedition Cruise? | Episode 3 | https://youtu.be/XbuYo5sUqZU โ What Makes an Expedition Ship Different? | Episode 4 | https://youtu.be/KYGDiLXjkZs WATCH NEXT: โ What to Wear on Excursions | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | https://youtu.be/XKu0LMTgqos โ Viking Antarctica Expedition Packing Guide for First Timers | https://youtu.be/RNkiXHKBHmA โ Viking Octantis World Cafรฉ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | https://youtu.be/pWH43RSiZHY โ What You Need to Know About Viking's Expedition Ships: Full Review | https://youtu.be/HvJ7WINsx6M FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES: โ Website | https://ronawheeldon.com โ Blog | The Tranquil Ticket | https://www.ronawheeldon.com/blog โ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ronawheeldon/ โ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/RonaWheeldonUK/ โ Pinterest | https://uk.pinterest.com/ronawheeldonuk/ โ X | https://x.com/RonaWheeldon โ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@ronawheeldon โ Substack Weekly Newsletter | https://ronawheeldon.substack.com JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: โ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetranquiltickettravelcommunity EQUIPMENT USED: โ Video Camera 1* | https://amzn.to/3xidi4M โ Micro Card* | https://amzn.to/3VoynCt โ Photography Camera 2* | https://amzn.to/458kPjj โ SD Card* | https://amzn.to/3x4dAw4 โ Tripod/Selfie Stick* | https://amzn.to/4ejjnhT โ Black Lapel Microphone* | https://amzn.to/3TpG5JY โ 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.
