Panama Canal & the Americas
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19 nights
Viking Octantis
8 Apr '28Cruise overview
Itinerary
Valparaiso
Valparaíso’s dramatic topography—45 cerros, or hills, overlooking the ocean—requires the use of winding pathways and wooden ascensores (funiculars) to get up many of the grades. The slopes are covered by candy-color houses—there are almost no apartments in the city—most of which have exteriors of corrugated metal peeled from shipping containers decades ago. Valparaíso has served as Santiago’s port for centuries. Before the Panama Canal opened, Valparaíso was the busiest port in South America. Harsh realities—changing trade routes, industrial decline—have diminished its importance, but it remains Chile’s principal port. Most shops, banks, restaurants, bars, and other businesses cluster along the handful of streets called El Plan (the flat area) that are closest to the shoreline. Porteños (which means “the residents of the port”) live in the surrounding hills in an undulating array of colorful abodes. At the top of any of the dozens of stairways, the paseos (promenades) have spectacular views; many are named after prominent Yugoslavian, Basque, and German immigrants. Neighborhoods are named for the hills they cover. With the jumble of power lines overhead and the hundreds of buses that slow down—but never completely stop—to pick up agile riders, it’s hard to forget you’re in a city. Still, walking is the best way to experience Valparaíso. Be careful where you step, though—locals aren’t very conscientious about curbing their dogs.
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Sailing the Pacific Ocean
Sailing the Pacific Ocean
Iquique
Sailing the Pacific Ocean
Sailing the Pacific Ocean
Callao
Sailing the Pacific Ocean
Sailing the Pacific Ocean
Sailing the Pacific Ocean
Fuerte Amador
Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal
Sailing the Caribbean Sea
Port Antonio
Inagua
San Salvador Island
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
New York, New York
Nordic Balcony
A beautifully designed stateroom featuring Viking’s signature Nordic Balcony, transforming into an all-weather viewing space with floor-to-ceiling glass. Enjoy a king-size bed, cosy seating, heated bathroom floors and elegant Scandinavian décor.
Amenities
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- TV
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
Ship features
Viking Octantis combines state-of-the-art expedition capability with Viking’s hallmark of understated elegance and comfort.
- Polar Class 6 expedition ship designed for remote exploration
- All-balcony accommodation for 378 guests
- The Hangar – enclosed marina for Zodiac embarkation
- The Aula auditorium with 270° views for lectures and films
- Science Laboratory for guest-led research projects
- Expedition equipment, including submarines and kayaks
- Nordic Spa with a hydrotherapy pool and a snow grotto
- Multiple dining venues serving global and regional cuisine
- Sustainable design with advanced stabilisers and hybrid systems
- Expedition team of scientists, photographers, and naturalists
