
Antarctica, Patagonia and Chilean Fjords Expedition
Antarctica, Patagonia and Chilean Fjords Expedition
Explore the frozen continent of Antarctica, Patagonia’s amazing national parks and the stunning Chilean fjords on an unforgettable expedition cruise.
The frozen continent
Start in the romance-infused city of Buenos Aires before heading to Ushuaia to board your hybrid-powered expedition ship. We sail the Drake Passage to the white wilderness of Antarctica where you’ll spend five beautiful days.
Visiting Antarctica in March is an excellent opportunity to see wildlife. Penguin chicks are fledging, and the nutrient-rich waters attract whales. Our Expedition Team will also give fascinating lectures and lead the way in landings and ice cruises. Exactly where we go and when is down to the sea ice and weather conditions on the day, but we’ll always bring you to the best spots available at the time.
South America adventure
We’ll go straight back into adventure mode and attempt a landing at Cape Horn. Waves from the Pacific and Atlantic converge here, creating challenging conditions. This fact makes it all the more exciting if we do succeed. You’ll then continue to the small town of Puerto Williams, and we’ll try cruising into Garibaldi Fjord, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and home to a glacier of the same name.
Patagonia’s National Parks
Arriving in Puerto Natales, you might join an optional excursion to the world-renowned Torres del Paine National Park. Next is Pio XI, the longest glacier in the southern hemisphere outside Antarctica. The isolated but inviting communities of Puerto Edén and Caleta Tortel follow. Castro is a charming rustic city with access to Chiloé National Park, while Niebla and its old Spanish fortress is your last stop before the vibrant hilltop city of Valparaíso.
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Day 1
Buenos Aires
Tango is only the beginning
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Day 2
Buenos Aires/Ushuaia
Start at the ‘End of the World’
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Day 3-4
Drake Passage
Crossing to another continent
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Day 5-9
Antarctica
Where nature reigns supreme
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Day 10-11
Drake Passage
A return to open waters
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Day 12
Ushuaia
Explore Ushuaia
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Day 13
At Sea
Where two oceans collide
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Day 14
Puerto Williams, Chile
Smalltown atmosphere in beautiful surroundings
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Day 15
Garibaldi Glacier or Pia Glacier, Chile
The sights and sounds of a glacier
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Day 16
Chilean Fjords
Cruising through paradise
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Day 17-18
Puerto Natales, Chile
Torres del Paine National Park
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Day 19
Pio XI Glacier, Chile
The giant that’s still growing
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Day 20
Puerto Edén, Chile
A tiny piece of paradise
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Day 21
Tortel, Chile
Aysén charm, Chilotan architecture
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Day 22
At sea
The blue waters of Patagonia
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Day 23
Castro, Chile
Chilean charm
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Day 24
Niebla, Chile
The fortress in the fog
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Day 25
At sea
Sailing north
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Day 26
Valparaíso, Chile
UNESCO’s ‘Jewel of the Pacific’
Departures
2024
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
What's included
Included in your voyage
Flights
- Flight in economy class from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Hotel
- Overnight in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
Transfers
- Transfer from the hotel in Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires airport before the expedition cruise
- Transfer between Ushuaia airport and the ship, including a brief tour of the town
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to use at water refill stations on board
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
Onboard Activities
- Experts on the Expedition Team deliver in-depth lectures on a variety of topics
- Use of the ship’s Science Center which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- Citizen Science programme allows guests to assist with live scientific research
- Professional onboard photographer gives top tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos
- Use of the ship’s hot tubs, panoramic sauna, outdoor and indoor gyms and outdoor running track
- Informal gatherings with the crew such as daily recaps and preparation for the day to come
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
- Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition Photographers help with your camera settings
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities expected
MS Roald Amundsen
Year built | 2019 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards |
Passenger capacity | 528 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20 889 T |
Length | 140 m |
Beam | 23,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
In 2019, Hurtigruten added a brand new ship to its fleet: the MS Roald Amundsen. The state of the art vessel features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that will reduce fuel consumption and show the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible.
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