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A brand new route from Viking Cruises offers passengers the incredible opportunity to travel from Antarctica, all the way up the west coast of South America, through the Panama Canal and continue northward up the east coast of the continental US, eventually making its way to the Great Lakes.
The cruise company, which marks its 25th anniversary this year, is calling it the Longitudinal World Cruise, in essence traveling north to south, or vice versa. Two cruises are currently planned, the first sailing, Longitudinal World Cruise I, will depart on March 2, 2023 and conclude on May 5, 2023, During the 65 day trip aboard the Viking Octantis, 29 ports will be visited across nine countries on three continents.
The trip begins in Buenos Aires, where guests will have the opportunity to explore the Argentine capital city, soaking up the art, architecture and local cuisine found in the Latin American paradise. From here, the modest-sized, five-deck cruise ship will start southward, making its way to Antarctica, but this is just the beginning. Only after a stopover at the southernmost continent can the journey northward begin, around Cape Horn, up to Chile, Peru, Ecuador, through the Panama Canal, then up to Mexico and on to Florida. Hugging the Eastern Seaboard, the cruise also takes in New York City before heading up into Canadian waters, through Nova Scotia and Quebec before making its way to the St. Lawrence River, onto Ontario, back through the US to Detroit and finally ending the journey in Milwaukee.
Unquestionably the cruise of a lifetime, for just a minimum of $44,995 per person.
Yes indeed, for the price of a deposit on an apartment, you can relax in the Nordic Balcony stateroom, which has 215-square-feet of living space, floor-to-ceiling windows, a king-size bed and a private bath. Alternatively, for $139,995 or the price of a deposit on a house, you could enjoy the Owner's Suite, which has 1,238-square-feet, a private garden lounge area, separate dining area, a library, wine, music collections and more.
You might think that's a tad on the pricey side, but when Time Out called to book a holiday check availability, there were no places left. But fear not, there's a second trip planned for Sept. 12, 2023. The Longitudinal World Cruise II sails north to south this time, aboard the identical sister ship, the Viking Polaris. This journey is a little longer, lasting 71 days and once again visiting 33 ports, across nine countries and three continents.
Both ships offer a maximum of 378 guests, so this will very much be a personalized experience. Good thing, since you'll be spending three months with these people, enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime trip all together.