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Luxury cruise ship Viking Star sailing in South America
30 NightsSouth America
Viking Ocean Cruises

30-Night South America Coastal Explorer

Viking Ocean CruisesViking StarDeparts from Buenos Aires Cruise Terminal (Puerto Madero)4.4 Rated (30 Reviews)

Vessel Specifications

Gross Tonnage47,800 GT
Decks9 Guest Decks
Pass Capacity930 guests
Crew Size550 staff

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Stateroom Tiers & Rates

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Stateroom CategoryInclusionsPrice per Guest
Interior CabinPerfect budget option, cozy retreat with standard cruise amenities.
USD 15,175USD 13,354Save USD 1,821!
Ocean ViewFeatures a large picture window or porthole to enjoy natural light and ocean views.
USD 18,499USD 16,279Save USD 2,220!
Balcony CabinIncludes a private verandah with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and seating.
USD 23,154USD 20,376Save USD 2,778!
Junior SuiteSpacious layout with a dedicated sitting area and full bathtub.
USD 29,985USD 26,387Save USD 3,598!
SuitePremium living room, priority boarding, and luxury bath amenities.
USD 39,294USD 34,579Save USD 4,715!
Luxury SuiteElite suite with a private hot tub on the deck, concierge service.
USD 57,913USD 50,963Save USD 6,950!
Owner's SuiteThe ultimate cruise luxury, dining room, wet bar, and butler service.
USD 88,499USD 77,879Save USD 10,620!
Family CabinDesigned for up to 6 guests, bunk beds, and double vanity bathroom.
USD 27,809USD 24,472Save USD 3,337!
Accessible CabinWider doorways, roll-in shower, grab bars, and accessible closet rods.
USD 16,504USD 14,524Save USD 1,980!
Solo CabinSpecifically sized and priced for solo travelers, avoiding single supplements.
USD 13,180USD 11,598Save USD 1,582!

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Day-by-Day Voyage Itinerary

1
Day 1

Buenos Aires

Embarkation

Watch a live tango show before boarding • Cabin check-in • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Argentine Steakhouse

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Tango Performance

2
Day 2

Montevideo

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Walk the Ciudad Vieja old town • Visit the Mercado del Puerto • Explore Rambla waterfront promenade

Shore Activities

Montevideo City Highlights Tour, Colonia del Sacramento Day Trip

Dining

Mercado del Puerto grill stalls, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Uruguayan candombe drum performance

3
Day 3

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Enrichment lecture on Patagonian wildlife • Deck stretching class • Wine tasting seminar

Dining

Specialty Grill, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

South American folk dance show

4
Day 4

Puerto Madryn

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Whale watching in Golfo Nuevo (seasonal) • Visit the Punta Tombo penguin colony • Explore the Peninsula Valdés wildlife reserve

Shore Activities

Peninsula Valdés Wildlife Safari, Southern Right Whale Watching Excursion

Dining

Placido Restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Patagonia naturalist lecture

5
Day 5

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Photography workshop on deck • Bridge tournament • Spa treatments

Dining

Chef's Table Dining, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Comedy Club Show

6
Day 6

Ushuaia

07:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Hike in Tierra del Fuego National Park • Sail the Beagle Channel spotting sea lions • Visit the End of the World Museum

Shore Activities

Tierra del Fuego National Park Hike, Beagle Channel Wildlife Cruise

Dining

Kalma Resto, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

"End of the World" naturalist talk

7
Day 7

Cape Horn (Scenic Cruising)

At Sea

Scenic sailing around the legendary Cape Horn • Seabird and albatross spotting • Maritime history lecture on deck

Dining

Observation Lounge hot chocolate, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Cape Horn maritime history talk

8
Day 8

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Farewell packing • Culinary masterclass • Trivia contest

Dining

Specialty Seafood Restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Gala Show

9
Day 9

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Final spa treatments • Art auction • Deck games

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Casino tournament night

10
Day 10

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Final packing • Onboard shopping specials • Farewell brunch prep

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Variety Show

11
Day 11

Buenos Aires

06:00 AM - Disembarkation

Final breakfast • Customs & departure transfers

Dining

Breakfast buffet

12
Day 12

Buenos Aires

Embarkation

Watch a live tango show before boarding • Cabin check-in • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Argentine Steakhouse

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Tango Performance

13
Day 13

Montevideo

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Walk the Ciudad Vieja old town • Visit the Mercado del Puerto • Explore Rambla waterfront promenade

Shore Activities

Montevideo City Highlights Tour, Colonia del Sacramento Day Trip

Dining

Mercado del Puerto grill stalls, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Uruguayan candombe drum performance

14
Day 14

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Enrichment lecture on Patagonian wildlife • Deck stretching class • Wine tasting seminar

Dining

Specialty Grill, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

South American folk dance show

15
Day 15

Puerto Madryn

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Whale watching in Golfo Nuevo (seasonal) • Visit the Punta Tombo penguin colony • Explore the Peninsula Valdés wildlife reserve

Shore Activities

Peninsula Valdés Wildlife Safari, Southern Right Whale Watching Excursion

Dining

Placido Restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Patagonia naturalist lecture

16
Day 16

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Photography workshop on deck • Bridge tournament • Spa treatments

Dining

Chef's Table Dining, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Comedy Club Show

17
Day 17

Ushuaia

07:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Hike in Tierra del Fuego National Park • Sail the Beagle Channel spotting sea lions • Visit the End of the World Museum

Shore Activities

Tierra del Fuego National Park Hike, Beagle Channel Wildlife Cruise

Dining

Kalma Resto, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

"End of the World" naturalist talk

18
Day 18

Cape Horn (Scenic Cruising)

At Sea

Scenic sailing around the legendary Cape Horn • Seabird and albatross spotting • Maritime history lecture on deck

Dining

Observation Lounge hot chocolate, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Cape Horn maritime history talk

19
Day 19

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Farewell packing • Culinary masterclass • Trivia contest

Dining

Specialty Seafood Restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Gala Show

20
Day 20

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Final spa treatments • Art auction • Deck games

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Casino tournament night

21
Day 21

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Final packing • Onboard shopping specials • Farewell brunch prep

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Variety Show

22
Day 22

Buenos Aires

06:00 AM - Disembarkation

Final breakfast • Customs & departure transfers

Dining

Breakfast buffet

23
Day 23

Buenos Aires

Embarkation

Watch a live tango show before boarding • Cabin check-in • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Argentine Steakhouse

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Tango Performance

24
Day 24

Montevideo

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Walk the Ciudad Vieja old town • Visit the Mercado del Puerto • Explore Rambla waterfront promenade

Shore Activities

Montevideo City Highlights Tour, Colonia del Sacramento Day Trip

Dining

Mercado del Puerto grill stalls, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Uruguayan candombe drum performance

25
Day 25

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Enrichment lecture on Patagonian wildlife • Deck stretching class • Wine tasting seminar

Dining

Specialty Grill, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

South American folk dance show

26
Day 26

Puerto Madryn

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Whale watching in Golfo Nuevo (seasonal) • Visit the Punta Tombo penguin colony • Explore the Peninsula Valdés wildlife reserve

Shore Activities

Peninsula Valdés Wildlife Safari, Southern Right Whale Watching Excursion

Dining

Placido Restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Patagonia naturalist lecture

27
Day 27

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Photography workshop on deck • Bridge tournament • Spa treatments

Dining

Chef's Table Dining, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Comedy Club Show

28
Day 28

Ushuaia

07:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Hike in Tierra del Fuego National Park • Sail the Beagle Channel spotting sea lions • Visit the End of the World Museum

Shore Activities

Tierra del Fuego National Park Hike, Beagle Channel Wildlife Cruise

Dining

Kalma Resto, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

"End of the World" naturalist talk

29
Day 29

Cape Horn (Scenic Cruising)

At Sea

Scenic sailing around the legendary Cape Horn • Seabird and albatross spotting • Maritime history lecture on deck

Dining

Observation Lounge hot chocolate, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Cape Horn maritime history talk

30
Day 30

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Farewell packing • Culinary masterclass • Trivia contest

Dining

Specialty Seafood Restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Gala Show

31
Day 31

Cruising at Sea

DisembarkationAt Sea

Final spa treatments • Art auction • Deck games

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Casino tournament night

Shore Excursions

Optional activities available at your ports of call.

Scenic Route of Buenos Aires

$196
Water Sports Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Buenos Aires. This water sports covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Montevideo

$128
Luxury Experiences Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Montevideo. This luxury experiences covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Puerto Madryn

$152
Family Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Puerto Madryn. This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Ushuaia

$199
Water Sports Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Ushuaia. This water sports covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Cape Horn (Scenic Cruising)

$128
Luxury Experiences Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Cape Horn (Scenic Cruising). This luxury experiences covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Buenos Aires

$262
Private Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Buenos Aires. This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Adventure in Buenos Aires

$173
Nature Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Buenos Aires. This nature tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Montevideo

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Montevideo. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Puerto Madryn

$147
Family Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Puerto Madryn. This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Ushuaia

$137
Family Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Ushuaia. This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Cape Horn (Scenic Cruising)

$110
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Cape Horn (Scenic Cruising). This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Buenos Aires

$233
Food Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Buenos Aires. This food tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Buenos Aires

$71
Paid Excursions Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Buenos Aires. This paid excursions covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Montevideo

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Montevideo. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Puerto Madryn

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Puerto Madryn. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Ushuaia

$68
Paid Excursions Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Ushuaia. This paid excursions covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Cape Horn (Scenic Cruising)

$255
Private Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Cape Horn (Scenic Cruising). This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Onboard Life & Entertainment

Culinary Experience

Included Complimentary Dining
Grand Dining RoomOceanview Café (Buffet)
Specialty Fine Dining Options
Pinnacle Grill SteakhouseTuscan Grille Italian
Dietary Accommodations
Vegetarian
Vegan
Halal
Kosher
GlutenFree

Vessel Entertainment & Activities

Broadway-caliber Theater Production

🎭 Featured Show: “Cats

Onboard Thrill Activities
Fitness jogging trackShuffleboard
Amenities Overview
2 Swimming Pools
Luxury Spa & Salon

Reserve Your Voyage

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Guest Reviews

Realistic feedback from verified cruise bookings.

Guest Traveler 14.5

Refined atmosphere, excellent service, and beautiful ship design. Excursion slots filled up quickly, so book early. Slipped off to 30-Night South America Coastal Explorer and had a fantastic time.

group Voyage • 2026-07-08
Guest Traveler 24.7

The ship was clean and well maintained. Wi-Fi was a bit slow in remote areas, but overall a great value cruise. Slipped off to 30-Night South America Coastal Explorer and had a fantastic time.

honeymoon Voyage • 2026-07-03
Guest Traveler 34.3

Great family vacation. The kids club kept the children busy all day, letting us relax in the adults-only Solarium. Slipped off to 30-Night South America Coastal Explorer and had a fantastic time.

largeFamily Voyage • 2026-06-28