Itinerary Overview
New York City/Santiago (Valparaiso)
Route Map
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 Oct 25, 2026 - New York City
New York City is a captivating, awesome, and glamorous empire. There are countless museums, theaters, restaurants, parks and towering skyscrapers. It is a shopping capital of the world. In midtown Manhattan are most of the designer boutiques; Fifth and Madison Avenues are locations of such world-renowned department stores as Bergdorf Goodman, Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue. FAO Schwartz is one of the largest toy stores in the world. New York is also a world-class culinary experience - with pockets of ethnic restaurants: Chinatown, Little Italy, Little India and Little Brazil. The famous Statue of Liberty sculpture symbolizing the American Dream can be reached by ferry from Battery Park. Once the first stop for over 12 million immigrants, Ellis Island now houses the Museum of Immigration, including the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. The Art Deco Empire State Building is one of the world's best-loved skyscrapers with two observation decks. Also take time to visit the Chrysler Building, Radio City Music Hall, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Day 2 Oct 26, 2026 - At Sea
Day 3 Oct 27, 2026 - At Sea
Day 4 Oct 28, 2026 - At Sea
Day 5 Oct 29, 2026 - San Salvador, Bahamas
San Salvador or Watling Island is one of the Bahama Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean. San Salvador is a sleepy, secluded island, believed to be the site of Columbus' first landing in the Bahamas. This is the place to sun and swim and snorkel or in the coral reefs. Watling Island was renamed San Salvador in 1926, commemorating the name given by Christopher Columbus in 1492 to his first landfall in the New World. Some scientists doubted Watling was an accurate match to his description, however, and in the mid-1980s they proposed the smaller island Samana Cay as his original landing point. The local peoples referred to Columbus's San Salvador as Guanahaní.
Day 6 Oct 30, 2026 - Great Inagua Island
Day 7 Oct 31, 2026 - Port Antonio
Some say movie star Errol Flynn was the first to float down the Rio Grande River on a raft. In this part of Jamaica, it's still a good way to spend a few idyllic hours.
Day 8 Nov 01, 2026 - At Sea
Day 9 Nov 02, 2026 - Panama Canal
Linking the Atlantic to the Pacific, the Panama Canal provides one of cruising's most unforgettable experiences. Over 10 years were needed to complete the canal's 51 miles in 1914 - so avoiding the lengthy and often dangerous voyage around Cape Horn. 'The Big Ditch' lifts vessels by a fascinating feat of mechanics aided by on-shore 'mule' locomotives through three great locks, traversing man-made lakes, channels blasted through rock, and the dense jungle. Two other special highlights of the canal are Gatun Lake and the Gaillard cut. Gatun Lake is one of the world's largest man-made lakes covering 163 square miles. Gaillard Cut is an 8 mile channel built through solid rock which was the most difficult excavation in the canal construction.
Day 10 Nov 03, 2026 - Fuerte Amador (Panama City)
For many years this small island, accessible from the mainland by a causeway, was off-limits. A former headquarters of the U.S. Army and Naval Forces, this island is now developing into an upscale destination. Today visitors can enjoy the first class amenities ashore, go shopping in a luxurious new shopping plaza or tour colonial Old Panama.
Day 11 Nov 04, 2026 - At Sea
Day 12 Nov 05, 2026 - At Sea
Day 13 Nov 06, 2026 - At Sea
Day 14 Nov 07, 2026 - Lima (Callao)
Callao is the port of Lima, located six miles from the city center. Among Callao’s attractions is the Real Felipe, a colonial-style fortress built in the 18th century to defend Lima from English and Dutch buccaneers. Today, a visit to Lima may serve as a unique Peruvian experience that offers a glimpse into the Andean world, Spanish tradition and the country’s modern aspects.
Day 15 Nov 08, 2026 - At Sea
Day 16 Nov 09, 2026 - At Sea
Day 17 Nov 10, 2026 - Iquique
Iquique is dominated mainly by the Atacama Desert and the Pacific Ocean. Its beautiful beaches, warm weather, varied landscape and exciting social activities make Iquique a desired destination. Probably the most visited attraction in Iquique are the giant geoglyphs in the area. In the main plaza in town, visitors can wonder through beautiful gardens, the clock tower and stop in a naval heroes of the War of the Pacific museum. For those interested in shopping, there is Zofri Shopping Mall, the Iquique Free Trade Zone's retail sales shopping center, where shoppers will find an extraordinary variety of imported products sold free from taxes.
Day 18 Nov 11, 2026 - At Sea
Day 19 Nov 12, 2026 - At Sea
Day 20 Nov 13, 2026 - Santiago (Valparaiso)
Santiago, with over four million people, is the fifth-largest city in South America. Standing in a wide plain 1,800 feet above sea level, Santiago boasts a beautiful setting. Snow-capped peaks of the Andes chain provide a dramatic backdrop. Tastefully laid-out public gardens contribute to the beauty of the city. However, Santiago also suffers from horrendous traffic and a high percentage of pollution. The heart of Santiago is the Plaza de Armas, flanked by the cathedral, the archbishop’s palace, the National History Museum and fine arcaded buildings lined with shops. The two-mile-long Avenida O’Higgins is the major thoroughfare, commonly known as the Alameda. There is a splendid view over the city from San Cristobal Hill, crowned by the statue of the Virgin Mary.
Stateroom Categories
Included Inclusions & Amenities
Viking Inclusive Value:
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call/landing site
- Kayaks, zodiacs, RIBs & submarine excursions (where available)
- A Viking Expedition Kit with a variety of equipment to explore at no extra charge
- All Viking Excursion Gear needed for any relevant excursion
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
- 24-hour room service, specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Top-rated spa and state-of-the-art fitness center access
- Self-service launderette with iron/ironing board
- All port taxes and fees
- Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with purchase of Viking Air
- Viking-arranged charter flights to select destinations
Trip Summary
Pricing Terms & Remarks
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