Southern Atlantic Crossing

Embark on a historic passage

Sail the Mediterranean Sea to the shores of Africa. Immerse yourself in the fabled architecture of Barcelona and the Andalusian charm of Granada. See prosperous Casablanca and the vibrant West African city of Dakar, before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Visit coastal Recife and revel in the exuberance of the former Brazilian capital, Rio de Janeiro. Discover the eclectic cities of Montevideo and Buenos Aires, and engage in European-influenced Latin culture.

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Viking Inclusive Value

Included tour in every port and more

Map of Southern Atlantic Crossing itinerary

Viking Inclusive Value

Included tour in every port and more

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Barcelona, Spain	Colorful, artistic Barcelona boasts cutting-edge galleries and innovative architecture.	Read More >
2	Barcelona, Spain	Stroll Las Ramblas, admire Gaudí’s architecture, see the Arc de Triomf and sample tapas.	Read More >
3	Sail the Mediterranean Sea	The Mediterranean Sea has borne innumerable legends and histories on storied shores.	Read More >
4	Granada, Spain	Granada is a splendid canvas of Moorish architecture and Andalusian tradition.	Read More >
5	Casablanca, Morocco	Casablanca offers an enchanting mix of neo-Moorish splendor and French influence.	Read More >
6-8	Sail the Atlantic Ocean	A mass of Sargassum seaweed 2,500 miles long, the so-called Sargasso Sea, floats in the North Atlantic.	Read More >
9	Dakar, Senegal	Dakar exudes the rich authenticity and vibrancy of the real Africa.	Read More >
10-13	Sail the Atlantic Ocean	Following Columbus’s journey across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, countless explorers set sail for the New World.	Read More >
14	Recife, Brazil	Linked by some 50 bridges, coastal Recife has been called the “Brazilian Venice.”	Read More >
15-16	Sail the South Atlantic Ocean	History’s first transoceanic wireless communication was sent across Atlantic waters in 1902.	Read More >
17	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	Rio de Janeiro is the peak of Brazilian culture, center of the nation’s most inspiring art and architecture.	Read More >
18-19	Sail the South Atlantic Ocean	The Southern Atlantic was known as “the Aethiopian Ocean,” after ancient lands, as late as the 19th century.	Read More >
20	Montevideo, Uruguay	Eclectic capital of Uruguay, Montevideo is set on an estuary of the Plata River.	Read More >
21	Buenos Aires, Argentina	Argentina’s capital is a vibrant and eclectic mix of Latin and European influences.	Read More >
22	Buenos Aires, Argentina	The birthplace of tango, Buenos Aires exudes a memorable blend of Latin American flair and European elegance.	Read More >

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.