Day 14
We made our preparations and said our goodbyes and reminisced on the amazing experiences we shared as we headed to our final port, Valparaiso.
Day 13
Today we anchored off the colonial port of Niebla, venturing ashore some had the chance experienced the vibrant town of Valdivia others explored the area by boat and kayak. The sun shone bright and spirits were high for our final excursion of our wonderful voyage.
Day 12
We arrived at our destination of Castro this morning where we ventured forth in our various expeditions. Some of us visited the town and joined the service at the church, others went into the Chiloé national park. The sun was shining and the weather was warm.
Day 11
A blue whale took centre stage today on our voyage towards Castro, this elusive creature was spotted by several crew and passengers at midday along our starboard side.
Day 10
The beautiful cypress wood town of Tortel was our landing of the day. A short walk to the lookout provided us with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain scapes. The lush green forests and grassy plains are home to a multitude of birds and native frogs. The community greeted us with dancing...
Day 9
Many Chilean and dusky dolphins were spotted along with a variety of sea and costal birds including magellanic penguins as we headed ever Northward to Puerto Eden. Arriving at Puerto Eden we were met with high winds and heavy rains. Regardless of the weather we boarded the tender boats and headed a...
Day 7
An early start to the day afforded us the opportunity to witness spectacular sunrise over the land as we headed from Puerto Natales, North west toward the breathtaking views of Torres del Paine national park. The wind was strong, the sky clear and the mood jubilant as we set out on various excursion...
Day 6
Braving the famously treacherous White Narrows we arrived safely at the rural town of Puerto Natales with its stunning views of the Northern mountain range, Torres del Paine, our destination for tomorrow’s excursion.
Day 4
Awaking to a glorious dawn we ventured forth with boat and kayak, exploring the sleeping giant that is the Pia Glacier. This monolithic mass of Ice thrilled us with its beauty, the thundering sound of the Glacier ‘calving’ its weight could be heard for miles. After lunch we weighed anchor, said good...
Day 3
The remote town of Puerto Williams greeted us with its beautiful sunrise and rich Yagan culture. The morning was spent exploring what the southern most town in the world had to offer. We continued North that afternoon, our heading, the majestic Garibaldi Glacier. And on through Magellan straights,...
Day 2
The rough sea kept us away from the cape of horn this day and made it impossible to venture ashore, however, the weather stayed clear enough to afforded us a beautiful view of the dramatic landscapes as we circumnavigated the cape. Whales and many sea birds were seen as we eventually headed off towa...
Day 1
We said goodbye to the beautiful town of Ushuaia today as we started our journey toward Cape Horn and the adventures that lay ahead.