DAY 14: 09.04 Sea day before disembarkation
It was our guests’ final day on board, offering a chance to reflect on the shared beauty and experiences of the expedition. From the Chilean fjords and Cape Horn to Pia Glacier, the Beagle Channel, Puerto Natales, Puerto Edén, Caleta Tortel, Castro, and Niebla, each place left a lasting impression t...
DAY 13: 08.04 Niebla
Niebla welcomed us with beautiful weather. Many guests joined the tour to the nearby city of Valdivia, rich in history and culture, with museums and an authentic market filled with intriguing products, flavours, and aromas. Others chose to explore Niebla itself, enjoying a walk through the surroundi...
DA7 12: 07.04 Castro
Castro offered a wonderful mix of local culture and natural beauty. Many guests joined a guided walk through the town, learning about the history of Chiloé Island, while others opted for a nature walk. For all of us, a highlight was sampling the delicious local ceviche.
DAY 12: 06.04 Chilean fjords and channels
Today offered guests another opportunity to relax, learn, and reflect as they took in the experience of travelling through the southernmost fjord system in the world. The Expedition Team shared their extensive knowledge through lectures, in the Science Centre, and on the observation decks.
DAY 11: 05.04 Caleta Tortel
We spent a beautiful day in Caleta Tortel. At dawn, the landscape was completely wrapped in fog, which slowly lifted as the sun rose, gradually revealing the town and the scenery around it. What emerged was striking, with lingering mist giving the place a distinctive, almost mystical atmosphere. Man...
DAY 10: 04.04 Puerto Edén
Today offered a fascinating opportunity to experience local culture and meet new people. We visited Puerto Edén, the most isolated community in Chile, where members of the Kawésqar community guided us through their village and shared insights into their lives. Local schoolchildren also came aboard o...
DAY 8: 03.04 Departure from Puerto Natales
Today we departed the charming city of Puerto Natales, with an orange glow spreading across the sky and the Andes beyond. Birds flew back and forth over the fjord, giving the moment a gentle sense of life and motion.
DAY 7: 02.04 Torres del Paine
And off we went to the 8th Wonder of the World: Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park. Puerto Natales welcomed us with our first snow day, although and the rain meant the Paine Massif was behind the clouds. Still, the landscape was striking, and the mood felt very much part of the experience.
DAY 6: 01.04 White Narrows and Puerto Natales
Today we went through the White Narrows, the narrowest passage of our entire voyage. It was a rainy day, but that didn't keep our guests inside! Many grabbed their expedition jackets and went out on deck to enjoy the meticulous manoeuvre of the Captain, his bridge team, and the Chilean pilot on boar...
DAY 5: 31.03 Chilean fjords and channels
Today was a day for our guests' contemplation and reflection. They relaxed on board while the Expedition Team hosted lectures, workshops, and more. Many enjoyed our panoramic navigation through the Patagonian channels on the Panorama Deck, some pampered themselves at the sauna, while others relaxed...
DAY 4: 30.03 Pia Glacier
We awoke at the entrance to Pia Fjord in the Beagle Channel and sailed toward the glacier. The scale and stark grandeur of the Darwin Range and its icefield overlooking the fjord made a strong impression on guests. Once in position, the Expedition Team offered two activities: a landing at Pia Glacie...
DAY 3: 29.03 Puerto Williams
Puerto Williams, the southernmost city in the world, greeted us with great weather. Our guests went ashore to explore this small city with great curiosity, and the Expedition Team arranged walking tours to identify the flora and fauna to be found here and contribute to the Citizen Science project iN...
DAY 2: 28.03 Cape Horn
We were all excited about today’s landing at Cape Horn, knowing that it would be no small feat to accomplish. Thanks to the exceptional skill of the Expedition Team, the landing was a success. The site itself was extremely challenging, requiring the Expedition Team to work directly in the water to r...
DAY 1: 27.03 Ushuaia
Starting our adventure in Ushuaia, our guests were received aboard MS Roald Amundsen by our friendly crew. They explored the public areas and attended a welcome presentation that prepared them for the life on board. We departed Ushuaia, heading to mythical Cape Horn.