Day 1 - Tuesday - Feb 10, 2026
| Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile |
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Arrive in Santiago, Chile's mountainous capital, and transfer from the airport to The Ritz Carlton, Santiago, or similar.
Day 2 - Wednesday - Feb 11, 2026
| Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile |
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Fly to Puerto Natales, Chile's southern gateway to Patagonia. Embark the ship.
Day 3 - Thursday - Feb 12, 2026
| Torres del Paine National Park, Chile |
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Depart picturesque Puerto Natales and head out to explore majestic Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Set out by foot or by vehicle across the windswept, rugged landscape, which spans more than 550,000 acres and harbors an astounding variety of geological forms, from the soaring granite pillars of the "horns" to windswept grasslands to rivers, glaciers, and gem-colored lagoons. Keep an eye out for guanacos, rheas, foxes, and armadillos.
Day 4 - Friday - Feb 13, 2026
Local pilots will join the captain on the Bridge to guide the ship through the winding Kirke Narrows, accessible only to small expedition ships. You'll then continue your discovery of the Chilean fjords, where you may explore by ship or take a forest walk.
Day 5 - Saturday - Feb 14, 2026
| Francisco Coloane Marine Park, Chile |
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Enter the Strait of Magellan to explore Francisco Coloane Marine Park. The park covers more than 165,000 acres of land and sea and is home to an abundance of wildlife, including humpback whales, two species of sea lions, and Magellanic penguins. Cruise along the coastline by Zodiac and kayak to spot black-and-white Peale's dolphins, the endangered Chilean dolphin, and Andean condors.
Day 6 - Sunday - Feb 15, 2026
Karukinka Natural Park and Ainsworth Bay: Cruise to Tierra del Fuego and venture into the archipelago's largest protected land area: Karukinka Natural Park. Visit this private reserve by special permission, searching for Andean foxes, guanacos, black-browed albatross, and more. Then sail to Ainsworth Bay, a stunning fjord surrounded by subpolar forest, keeping an eye out for elephant seals.
Day 7 - Monday - Feb 16, 2026
| Pia Glacier, Chile, Chile |
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Day 8 - Tuesday - Feb 17, 2026
| Cruising Garabaldi Glacier, Chile |
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| Glacier of Agostini, Chile |
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Sail into southern Patagonia's vast wilderness of forested isles, mirror-like lakes, and snowcapped peaks. Myriad fjords cut between soaring granite walls, and waterfalls tumble from high above. Explore the region known as Chile's "Glacier Alley", part of the UNESCO-recognized Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve. Cruise into the secluded Pia Fjord, admiring views of its massive glacier, and glide into Garibaldi Fjord in Alberto de Agostini National Park, where the Andes meet the sea. Get up close to the monumental wall of ice that marks the edge of Garibaldi Glacier, exploring by Zodiac or kayak. Continue to Agostini Fjord, where numerous glaciers originate from the nearby mountains, for a chance to witness thunderous glacial calving.
Day 9 - Wednesday - Feb 18, 2026
| Drake Passage, Antarctica |
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Sail to Antarctica via the Drake Passage, named after 16th-century English admiral Sir Francis Drake. Watch for dozens of species of seabirds gliding alongside the ship-including the albatross, which boasts the longest wingspan of any extant bird-and enjoy talks from your onboard naturalists about the wildlife and geology that await you on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Day 10 - Thursday - Feb 19, 2026
| Drake Passage, Antarctica |
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Day 11 - Friday - Feb 20, 2026
| Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica |
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With long hours of daylight at this time of year, you'll have ample opportunities to explore. The schedule is flexible, allowing you to take advantage of the unexpected, whether you're watching whales at play off the bow of the ship or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid glittering icebergs. One day, you might set out by kayak to encounter towering icebergs at water level, embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags, or walk on a beach amid thousands of Adelie and gentoo penguins. The next, you might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice. Your expert expedition team will enrich your experiences.
Day 12 - Saturday - Feb 21, 2026
| Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica |
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Day 13 - Sunday - Feb 22, 2026
| Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica |
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Day 14 - Monday - Feb 23, 2026
| Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica |
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Day 15 - Tuesday - Feb 24, 2026
Relax onboard and enjoy the ship's amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America at Cape Horn and witness the dramatic meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans en route to Ushuaia, Argentina.
Day 16 - Wednesday - Feb 25, 2026
Day 17 - Thursday - Feb 26, 2026
Disembark in Ushuaia and board your flight to Santiago or Buenos Aires to connect with your overnight flight home.
