Depart on an overnight flight to Santiago. Settle into the Mandarin Oriental (or similar) before a guided overview of the vibrant Chilean capital backed by the Andes. In the early evening, we gather for an informal reception and a drink at the hotel.
Today, we fly from Santiago to Punta Arenas, Chile's southern gateway to Patagonia, where we'll embark our ship.
Sunday - Mar 2, 2025
Day 3
Karukinka, Argentina
Bahia Ainsworth, Chile
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 albatrosses, and more. Then sail to Ainsworth Bay, a stunning fjord surrounded by subpolar forest, keeping an eye out for elephant seals. ... Read More
Monday - Mar 3, 2025
Day 4
Francisco Coloane Marine Park, Chile
Today, we 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 watch for black-and-white Peale's dolphins, the endangered Chilean dolphin, and Andean condors. ... Read More
Tuesday - Mar 4, 2025
Day 5
Puerto Natales, Chile
Bus Travel
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Bus Travel
Puerto Natales, Chile
Early this morning, we dock in picturesque Puerto Natales before heading 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" and windswept grasslands to rivers, glaciers, and gem-colored lagoons. Keep an eye out for guanacos, rheas, foxes, and armadillos. ... Read More
Wednesday - Mar 5, 2025
Day 6
Kirke Passage
Local pilots join our captain on the bridge to guide us through the winding Kirke Narrows, accessible only to small expedition ships. We then continue our discovery of the Chilean fjords where we may explore by ship or take a forest walk.
Thursday - Mar 6, 2025
Day 7
Glacier Alley, Chile
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. Also visit the Agostini Fjord, where numerous glaciers originate from the nearby mountains, for a chance to witness thunderous glacial calving. ... Read More
Friday - Mar 7, 2025
Day 8
Glacier Alley, Chile
Saturday - Mar 8, 2025
Day 9
Drake Passage, Antarctica
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 our ship-including the albatross, which boasts the longest wingspan of any extant bird-and enjoy talks from the onboard naturalists about the wildlife and geology that await us on the Antarctic Peninsula. ... Read More
Sunday - Mar 9, 2025
Day 10
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Monday - Mar 10, 2025
Day 11
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
With long hours of daylight at this time of year, we have ample opportunities to explore. Our schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected, whether we are watching whales at play off the bow of our ship or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid glittering icebergs. One day, we 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 day, we might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice. Our expert expedition team enriches our experiences. ... Read More
Tuesday - Mar 11, 2025
Day 12
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Wednesday - Mar 12, 2025
Day 13
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Thursday - Mar 13, 2025
Day 14
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Friday - Mar 14, 2025
Day 15
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Saturday - Mar 15, 2025
Day 16
At Sea
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.
Disembark in Ushuaia and board our flight to Buenos Aires to connect with your overnight flight home. Breakfast is included on Day 19, then meals are on your own.
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