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Pole to Pole Expedition in 2026 

Pole to Pole Expedition in 2026

87-Day Nuuk to Ushuaia

Viking Expeditions invites you to cruise From the Arctic to Antarctica on board Viking Polaris. Begin in Nuuk, Greenland, sailing along the rugged shorelines of the Canadian High Arctic, traverse gorgeous St. Lawrence Seaway to the Great Lakes. Admire stunning fall foliage in the Canadian Maritimes, visiting charming hidden gems and culturally rich cities, such as Quebec City and Halifax. Transit the Panama Canal then glide south along the South American coastline, visiting vibrant Santiago and Lima. Take in the beauty of the Chilean fjords, cruise to Antarctica and South Georgia before concluding in Ushuaia. Delve into the awe-inspiring landscapes, look for wildlife and experience the thrill of a zodiac shore landing. Search for penguin colonies, breaching whales, colorful bird colonies and gain a new perspective from your onboard expedition team. You will delight in the spacious Scandinavian design and understated elegance of the intimate Viking Polar Class expedition vessel that serves as your home away from home.

Business Class Air, Shipboard Credit and More!

Cruise Line: Viking Cruises
Ship(s): Viking Polaris
Departure: 9/17/2026
Length: 87 Days
Starts: Nuuk, Greenland
Starting from
$76,995
per person
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Cruise Amenities

Book this trip now with Cruise Specialists and receive the following exclusive amenities!

Enjoy Business Class Air, $2,000 Shore Excursion Credit, Plus, $1,000 Shipboard Credit per person when you book by December 31, 2024!

Compliments of Cruise Specialists
  • $500 Shipboard Credit per stateroom
Viking Expedition Full Cruise Amenities:
  • Expedition ship Viking Polaris holds just 378 guests
  • 87-day cruise visiting 12 countries 
  • All Onboard Gratuities and service fees
  • Viking Cruises' Silver Spirits beverage package including virtually all drinks on board
  • Complimentary Visa Service, when using Viking recommended service
  • Ground transfers to and from ship; private car transfer for Owner's Suite or Explorer's Suite
  • Viking Expedition Jackets
Always Included Viking Value Amenities:
  • Guided excursion in each port of call
  • Culture Curriculum®: Become immersed in your destinations through lectures on or performances of music, air, cooking, dance and history
  • Onboard Viking Resident Scientists deliver briefings and enriching lectures, as well as perform research and provide opportunities for guest participation in ongoing research 
  • Exclusive scientific partnerships with University of Cambridge's Scott Polar Research Insititute and Cornell Lab of Orinthology
  • All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available American classics
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch
  • Coffee & tea any time on board
  • 24-hour room service
  • FREE WiFi
  • Alternative Restaurant dining
  • Self-service laundrette available to all guests; laundry, dry cleaning, shoe shine and pressing available based on stateroom category
  • Port taxes and fees 

Pole to Pole Expedition in 2026

Fares as low as $76,995 and Business Class Air, Shipboard Credit and More!!

DATE DAY PORT
Sep 17 Thu Nuuk, Greenland*
Sep 18 Fri Nuuk, Greenland
Sep 19 Sat Scenic Cruising Itilleq Fjord-Cruise Only
Sep 20 Sun Ilulissat, Greenland
Sep 21 Mon Uummannaq, Greenland
Sep 23 Wed Pond Islet, Canada
Sep 24 Thu Explore the Canadian High Arctic*
Sep 25 Fri Explore the Canadian High Arctic*
Sep 26 Sat Explore the Canadian High Arctic
Sep 28 Mon Sisimiut, Greenland
Sep 29 Tue Nuuk, Greenland
Sep 30 Wed Kapisillut, Greenland
Oct 1 Thu Paamiut (Frederikshab), Greenland
Oct 2 Fri Ivittuut, Greenland
Oct 4 Sun Battle Harbour, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Oct 5 Mon Red Bay, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Oct 6 Tue Gros Morne National Park (Woody Point ), Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Oct 7 Wed Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada
Oct 8 Thu Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada
Oct 9 Fri Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Oct 10 Sat Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
Oct 11 Sun Scenic Sailing St. Lawrence Seaway Locks-Cruise Only
Oct 12 Mon Toronto, Ontario, Canada*
Oct 13 Tue Toronto, Ontario, Canada*
Oct 14 Wed Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oct 15 Thu Scenic Sailing St. Lawrence Seaway Locks-Cruise Only
Oct 16 Fri Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
Oct 17 Sat Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Oct 18 Sun Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Oct 19 Mon Sept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
Oct 20 Tue Cap-aux-Meules, Quebec, Canada
Oct 21 Wed Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Oct 23 Fri Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Oct 25 Sun New York City, New York
Oct 29 Thu San Salvador Island, Bahamas
Oct 30 Fri Man of War Bay, Great Inagua, Bahamas
Oct 31 Sat Port Antonio, Jamaica
Nov 2 Mon Transit Panama Canal-Cruise Only
Nov 3 Tue Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama
Nov 7 Sat Lima (Callao), Peru
Nov 10 Tue Iquique, Chile
Nov 13 Thu Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile
Nov 15 Sun Scenic Sailing Chilean Fjords-Cruise Only
Nov 16 Mon Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
Nov 17 Tue Scenic Sailing Chilean Fjords-Cruise Only
Nov 18 Wed Explore Chilean Glaciers*
Nov 19 Thu Explore Chilean Glaciers
Nov 20 Fri Scenic Sailing Chilean Fjords-Cruise Only
Nov 21 Sat Punta Arenas, Chile
Nov 22 Sun Explore Chilean Glaciers
Nov 23 Mon Garibaldi Fjord, Chile
Nov 24 Tue Scenic Sailing Cape Horn
Nov 25 Wed Ushuaia, Argentina
Nov 27 Fri West Point Island, Falkland Islands
Nov 28 Sat Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
Dec 1 Tue Explore South Georgia, Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands*
Dec 2 Wed Explore South Georgia, Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands* 
Dec 3 Thu Explore South Georgia, Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands 
Dec 5 Sat Explore Antarctica*
Dec 6 Sun Explore Antarctica*
Dec 7 Mon Explore Antarctica*
Dec 8 Tue Explore Antarctica*
Dec 9 Wed Explore Antarctica
Dec 10 Thu Cruise Drake Passage-Cruise Only
Dec 11 Fri Cruise Drake Passage-Cruise Only
Dec 12 Sat Ushuaia, Argentina
*Overnight in port
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 Business Class Air, Shipboard Credit and More!!
2026 From the Arctic to Antarctica Savings: Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement savings are off applicable rates. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. residents only. Offer applies to new bookings from December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024. Valid on September 17, 2026 departure of 2026 From the Arctic to Antarctica. A limited-time reduced deposit of 10% is due within 7 days of booking; pay in full by February 15, 2026. Prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Additional restrictions may apply; please call for details. 2026 From the Arctic to Antarctica Value Offer with included benefits expires December 31, 2024. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Air Promo: FREE roundtrip business class air from select gateway cities. Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change until full payment of air is received. If air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply. Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 USD and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. Book by December 31, 2024. Offer expires December 31, 2024. All fares and offers are for new bookings only and are subject to availability, may not combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credits and Viking Referral Rewards, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Special fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities, and personal charges. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Air promotion applies to roundtrip flights only from select Viking Cruises U.S. gateways and includes airport-to-ship or hotel transfers, air taxes and air fuel surcharges. Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares at any time. For up-to-date prices, please call for details. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Cruise Specialists exclusive amenities are capacity controlled and subject to change and/or cancellation. We reserve the right to correct errors.
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