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The allure of rounding legendary Cape Horn is among the many draws of a voyage to Antarctica images : viking
ANTARCTICA
This is the itinerary ’ s showstopper . The breathtaking icy panorama is a view like no other — it ’ s hard to imagine how British explorer and cartographer Captain James Cook and his crew must have felt when they became the first people to cross the Antarctic Circle in 1773 . As you sail into this extraordinary land , expect to see humpback , fin and giant blue whales , all of which have been known to swim alongside expedition ships that venture into their habitat .
Each day of the itinerary will bring something new , and Viking ’ s captains and officers may change plans to increase potential wildlife sightings or adapt to changing weather conditions . On sailing days , soak up the expansive views from the Finse Terrace , an outdoor lounge area with cozy heated couches and faux lava rock ‘ firepits ’, which allow you to enjoy the outdoors whatever the temperature . When it ’ s time to leave the ship , you ’ ll be equally comfortable as technical outerwear and expedition equipment , including walking poles and snowshoes , are all included in the fare .
Excursions take the form of Zodiac boat tours and landings for unforgettable close-up views of penguins , basking seals and glaciers . It ’ s likely you ’ ll witness the spectacle known as calving — when shardlike fragments of ice break off glaciers causing a loud crack . For the experience of a lifetime , book a trip on one of the six-passenger submarines — which have spherical windows for undistorted views — and venture into the icy depths .
Viking Octantis in Antarctica
Below : Penguins in Antarctica summer 2024 • 63