Chilean Fjords, Cape Horn & Antarctica

Arrive at any time and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay including breakfast.

Morning flight to Punta Arenas. Transfer to ship and set sail towards the Chilean fjords

We start by sailing south in the Magellan Strait and pass Isla Tucker and then through the extremely narrow Canal Gabriel. Chilean fjords are truly spectacular, and staying on deck to take in the view is the preferred activity.

On day 4, we will do our best to make a landing on Cape Horn. However, this is an area known for high seas and challenging conditions and if we make it this will be a great achievement.

Spend time on deck watching for birds and marine mammals and enjoy the first of your programme of expert lectures.

Come ashore to explore the impressive Antarctic scenery, penguins and fur seals. From deck there are lots of chances of seeing whales as well. Enjoy close encounters with wildlife and glaciers, old whaling stations and relics. You are in one of the most remote areas of the world, but trust us when we say that you will not be bored for one single second.  Some of the places we will see are the South Shetlands and Cuverville Island, home to a large colony of gentoo penguins. Neko Harbour is beautifully located in the innermost part of Andvord Bay. Paradise Harbour got its descriptive name from the whalers during the last century. You can also look forward to visiting Half Moon Island, considered a jewel of diversity in the polar landscape. Join the expedition team and explore Antarctica with landings to get a close look at thousands of penguins and seals, enjoy kayaking and visits to the most interesting places. On board there are several lectures and “scientific experiments” for Young Explorers Antarctica.

Relax and enjoy on board facilities and spend time on deck spotting birds and looking for whales.

If we didn’t go ashore on Cape Horn on our way south we will try again today, or visit Puerto Williams, that is home to an interesting museum of anthropology and remains of ancient Indian campsites.

On day 14, we sail through the Chilean fjords and enjoy a day of wild nature and impressive sights. We will find a great place to land, surrounded by wilderness and glaciers. In the evening there will be a farewell dinner.

Arrive and transfer to airport for flight to Santiago