Highlights
- Join our austral spring expedition cruise from Valparaíso, through Patagonia, and down to Antarctica.
- See penguins in the midst of their courting and nesting rituals!
From Valparaíso, tour the Chilean fjords and waterways of Patagonia, stopping at rustic Castro, isolated Puerto Edén, and Puerto Natales, where you may have the chance to hike in Torres del Paine National Park. Weather permitting, we’ll attempt to land at legendary Cape Horn before crossing the Drake Passage.
Guided by your Expedition Team, you’ll spend four incredible days exploring Antarctica’s immense, pristine icescapes. Springtime is courting season, meaning you will be able to observe penguins’ mating rituals. There is no set schedule. We adapt our itinerary and seize every opportunity to get closer to nature and enjoy unique experiences while ice-cruising and on landings.
Standard Activities
About the Antarctica & Patagonia Expedition
From Valparaíso, tour the Chilean fjords and waterways of Patagonia, stopping at rustic Castro, isolated Puerto Edén, and Puerto Natales, where you may have the chance to hike in Torres del Paine National Park. Weather permitting, we’ll attempt to land at legendary Cape Horn before crossing the Drake Passage.
Guided by your Expedition Team, you’ll spend four incredible days exploring Antarctica’s immense, pristine icescapes. Springtime is courting season, meaning you will be able to observe penguins’ mating rituals. There is no set schedule. We adapt our itinerary and seize every opportunity to get closer to nature and enjoy unique experiences while ice-cruising and on landings.
Itinerary Day to Day
Valparaíso, a UNESCO gem
Discover Valparaíso, the ‘Jewel of the Pacific’
Your Antarctica and Patagonia expedition cruise begins in colorful Valparaíso. Known as the ‘Jewel of the Pacific’, this friendly UNESCO-listed city is built on steep hillsides overlooking the ocean.
Filled with enticing scents and sounds, it’s an exhilarating maze of alleyways and barrios, colorful houses, and ‘mercados’ packed with local produce. Take it all in on a funicular ride up to Cerro Alegre and Concepción.
You can explore more of the region on one of our optional Pre-Programs.
Preparing for adventure
Castro's Chilotan charm
Sailing south
Remote Puerto Edén
Bohemian Puerto Natales
Exploring Chile’s fjords
Rounding Cape Horn
Antarctica: another world
Sailing toward Ushuaia
Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
Route Map
Save up to 45% on must-see destinations in Antarctica.
Terms & Conditions
- — This offer is valid for new, individual bookings only, on select 2024 and 2025 departures, is capacity controlled, and subject to change at any time
- — Savings apply to the cruise portion of the package only, and displayed ‘from’ prices are per person based on double occupancy, in USD, and include taxes, fees, and port expenses.
- — This offer is combinable with the Ambassador and Child offer.
- — All expeditions are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- — Other restrictions may apply.
Treat yourself to an exclusive travel experience on a state-of-the-art expedition ship.
Enjoy a daily turn-down service, complimentary laundry, and welcome champagne.
Book a suite before June 30, 2024 to save 5% on selected departures. T&Cs apply.
Terms & Conditions
- — Offer does not apply to optional excursions, pre/post tours, insurance, additional hotel accommodation, transfers, international arrival and departure flights, arrival and departure packages and group bookings.
- — 5% off Suite promotion applies to new bookings only and will not be applied to any existing or held bookings.
- — Bookings are subject to availability and 5% off Suite promotion may be limited, amended or withdrawn at any time without prior notice.
- — 5% off Suite promotion represents a saving on the “From” price quoted in USD applied to the voyage element of the Tour Code only, based per person and on full occupancy of cabin. Single supplements may apply. Other restrictions may apply.
- — From” prices are capacity controlled, subject to availability and subject to change.
What's Included
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Flight in economy class from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires after the expedition cruise
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Transfer from the ship to the airport in Ushuaia after the expedition cruise
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Stay in a cabin of your choice
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages* in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants
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Fine-dining À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests
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Complimentary tea and coffee
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Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
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Complimentary reusable water bottle
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English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore
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Range of included activities
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In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
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Full use of our Science Center, small library, and advanced biological and geological equipment
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The Citizen Science program allows guests to contribute to ongoing scientific research projects
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Our onboard professional photographer will give photography tips and teach techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife photos.
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The ship has hot tubs, an infinity pool, a sauna, an outdoor and indoor gym, and a running track
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Join informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings.
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Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
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Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for the activities
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Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
What's Excluded
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Mandatory travel insurance
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International flights
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Travel protection
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Baggage handling
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Optional shore excursions with our local partners
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Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
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Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area