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In between , there ’ s plenty of time to relax as your ship moves to the next destination . Joining you on the journey will be at least 36 experts , including the expedition team and scientists ranging from biologists , botanists , geologists , glaciologists , oceanographers and ornithologists , polar experts and researchers .
CAPE HORN
The allure of rounding legendary Cape Horn , a rocky headland on tiny Hornos Island , is among the many draws of a voyage to Antarctica . It was first discovered in 1616 by Dutch captain Willem Schouten , who was master of the 130-foot vessel Eendracht . He named it Kaap Hoorn after his home port of Hoorn in the Netherlands . As the expedition ship nears the island , which is located at the most southerly point in South America , just 400 miles from Antarctica , you can catch a glimpse of the landmark 1,394-foot rocky promontory . The southernmost point of the Tierra del Fuego
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archipelago of southern Chile , it marks the place where the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet .
The discovery of Cape Horn made a huge impact on world trade , as ships no longer had to sail through the Strait of Magellan , the subject of historical conflict between Argentina , Chile and Spain and once controlled by the Dutch East India Company . For many years , Cape Horn was noted as the halfway point from England to Australia on 19th century clipper routes , and then commercial shipping around the Cape decreased following the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914 . As you round the Cape , keep a lookout for the distinctive red and white tower of the world ’ s southernmost traditional lighthouse . Whether it ’ s the lively , colorful streets of Buenos Aires or the once-in-alifetime opportunities in Antarctica , this Viking voyage is one filled to the brim with adventure .
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When to go : Cruises only operate during the Southern Hemisphere ’ s summer months , when the ice starts to break up and temperatures range between 39F and 46F . At the beginning of the season ( November ), snow is deep , meaning penguins , seals and seabirds are active . During December , there ’ s nearly 24 hours of daylight . January is the peak month for seeing fluffy penguin chicks and February and March are the best months for whale-watching . Currency : Argentine peso Language : Spanish , with English also widely spoken
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BOOK IT NOW
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Experience this exact itinerary aboard Viking Polaris on the 13-day Antarctic Explorer voyage . Consider Viking ’ s Explorer Suite , which offers a keepsake expedition jacket , luxurious king-size bed , private Nordic Balcony and a separate dining area for four . Departs Buenos Aires , Argentina , on November 14 , 2025 .
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To book your Antarctica cruise , contact our travel agency .
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