The Last Day of Our Journey
A day at sea doesn't have to be boring at all. Our whale watchers have been scanning the vast ocean since the morning. Finally, the news came through the PA system that whales were visible on the starboard side, in the direction corresponding to 10 o'clock, and among them, a blue whale was spotted....
City of Pedro de Valdivia
Our ship’s anchorage was 1.5 miles from our destination port of Niebla, which we covered in our boats. Some of us took a tour of Valdivia, where charming local guides introduced us to the city's most notable sites. We first visited an authentic local fish market, where not only the merchants were wa...
Castro and Chiloe National Park
Today, we began our operations early in the morning, with the first of us stepping foot on the mainland in the city of Castro just after 8 o'clock. Colourful buildings, narrow streets, and a delightful walk awaited those who chose not to join the trip to Chiloe National Park. We had undoubtedly left...
Science, Workshops, and a Bit of Swell
Between islands and land, we steered toward the open sea. As we ventured further, the vastness surrounding our ship became more evident, and the absence of natural shelter allowed for a gentle swell, giving the ship a mild rocking motion. Sometimes it was bigger, sometimes smaller, but these small d...
Buildings on the Water
In the morning, we arrived at an extraordinary location, anchoring near a picturesque town nestled between the mountainside and the fjord. The sight of multi-coloured buildings, many perched on stilts driven into the lakebed or shore, was nothing short of breathtaking—a view that will be hard to for...
Within the Kawesqar Tribe
Another incredible passage this time was an English Narrows, another moment of trial for our captain, obviously completed with complete success. This day, the weather hosted us with more humidity and a gentle, dreamy overcast. We arrived in Puerto Eden, where we had the opportunity to see the repres...
Through the Islands, Vegetation, and Wildlife
Early in the morning, we cast off our mooring lines in Puerto Natales, and at dawn, we set off to conquer another day of adventure. The first point on our journey was crossing the White Narrows once again. After waiting for slack water and perfect timing, we navigated with the precision of a neurosu...
With Condors, Guanaco, and Glaciers
Today, we began our beautiful day with a visit to Torres del Paine, a national park showcasing the stunning nature of the Magellanic subpolar forests and the Patagonian desert. We boarded the buses and journeyed through charming communities and landscapes, heading toward the heart of the park to cat...
Navigation in Tierra del Fuego
When we left the northern arm of the Beagle Channel, we emerged into the Pacific, but it only lasted a moment, because we again immersed ourselves in the thicket of islands, making our way through the Cockburn Channel to the Strait of Magellan. Magellan, with his flotilla of 4 ships, sailed there in...
Glacial Passage
We are still sailing the Beagle Channel, named after the ship that conducted research in these waters. Its captain was FitzRoy, and Charles Darwin was a participant in the expedition. The Beagle Channel splits into two arms in its western part: the northern and southern. We continued our journey thr...
Southernmost City
During the night, we sailed to Puerto Williams. Since we are now in Chilean waters, we needed to complete the clearance process. After this formality, everyone received permission to go ashore. The weather was good, though cloudy, and fortunately, it wasn’t raining. Some guests participated in an or...
Cape Horn the Famous
The ship sailed through the night toward Cape Horn. The wind was strong—and while everyone hoped to see the famous rock, none of us truly expected to land on the island of Cabo de Hornos. However, when we reached Caleta León, it turned out that despite the strong wind, the area was well sheltered. T...
Great Beginnings
Embarkation day is always a very busy one. For most passengers, everything is new, but step by step, everyone becomes familiar with the ship and the onboard procedures. After finding their own cabin, Deck 6 becomes an important place—it’s home to the reception and the expedition desk. Of course, the...