Day 15: Puerto Williams
We visited the town of Puerto Williams, the southernmost town in the world, located in Navarino Island and home to the Yagans, the Austral indigenous people. The museum was open and the locals there received us cheerfully. Some took a walk through the city and others also went on a hike.
Day 14: Cape Horn
Patagonia was incredibly kind to us since the seas were calm enough to allow a rare landing at Cape Horn on this special day. For much of the day, we felt warm under the hot sun after reaching the coast and climbing to the upper part of the island. There we saw the albatross monument that overlooks...
Day 12: Garibaldi Glacier
We entered Beagle Channel and then followed a long fjord that led us to the Garibaldi Glacier. From our ship, we could see this broad glacier revealing its intense blue ice, which often remains hidden from view. Then we returned to Beagle Channel, and the sun warmed our faces as we approached the Pi...
Day 11: Garibaldi & Pia Glaciers
We entered the Beagle Channel and quickly turned into a long fjord that led us to the Garibaldi Glacier. From our ship, we admired its vast expanse, the intense blue of its ice glowing in places where it is often hidden from view. Afterwards, we returned to the Beagle Channel and continued on to the...
Day 10: Bernal Glacier
Our ship made its way north into Fiordo de las Montañas – the Fjord of the Mountains. The wind began to die down, and the skies cleared. By the time we reached the middle of the fjord, the Bernal Glacier was illuminated by the shining sun. We walked from the coast along a small river to the glacier’...
Day 9: Puerto Natales
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Day 8: White Narrows
Early in the morning, the sun shone on our ship as we sailed into the White Narrows. After docking at Puerto Natales, many went out straight away to have a first glance at the town. Some followed in the footsteps of our ornithologists along the coast, looking for interesting sightings, while others...
Day 6: Caleta Tortel
The Gulf of Penas – meaning the Gulf of Distress, often visited by westerly storms from the Pacific Ocean, was merciful as our ship passed through its waters. We turned into the first eastern fjord we found and soon arrived at the secluded haven of Caleta Tortel. As is common in this part of the cou...
Day 5: Sea day
After leaving the big island of Chiloé behind, we continued to sail between the labyrinth of channels and islands that comprise southern Chile.
Day 4: Castro
Even though the fjords appeared windy and cold as we approached our anchorage point, Castro welcomed us with open arms and clear blue skies. From the port, some explored the city to learn about its history and admire the distinctive Chilotan architecture known as palafitos, colourful wooden houses b...
Day 3: Niebla
After sailing through the Chacao Channel, we arrived at the port of Niebla. The town welcomed us with a wonderful, clear, and sunny day. For the more adventurous, a kayak excursion was organised on the Angachilla River, part of the Valdivia wetlands. Hikers followed the Onco Trail, which led them th...
Day 2: At Sea
We sailed along the Pacific coast, making the most of the good weather to observe the wildlife around our ship. The Expedition Team prepared guests for the journey ahead and enriched their understanding of the region through a diverse program of onboard lectures and workshops.
Day 1: Santiago & Valparaíso
After flying into the city of Santiago de Chile, guests travelled to Valparaíso, arriving at the port of this colourful city under a warm sun and greeted with an even warmer welcome from the crew as they embarked the ship.