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15-night Eternal Beauty Of Chilean Patagonia And Antarctica Expedition

Cruise Line:
Hurtigruten/HX
Ship:
MS Maud
Destination:
Roundtrip Punta Arenas
Departure Date:
2/21/2025
Length:
15
Offer ID:
1531589
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$8049

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Itinerary

Destination
Arrival
Departure
Punta Arenas
Suggested Private Excursion
2/21/2025
2/21/2025 6:00:00 PM

Punta Arenas is the southernmost city on Earth, overlooking the Straits of Magellan. Situated astride one of the world's historic trade routes, its prosperity has risen and fallen with that trade. Punta Arenas enjoyed its first great boom during the California Gold Rush, when it served as a haven for great clipper ships. Although the port's importance diminished after the opening of the Panama Canal, the city reached even greater prosperity early in this century as the center of Chile's international wool trade. Today, Punta Arenas reflects a great mix of cultures, from English sheep ranchers to Portuguese sailors, and it remains an utterly fascinating testament to the Chile's rich history. Punta Arenas is also the starting point for excursions to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Suggested Private Excursions

Punta Arenas: Exploring the End of the World - 3.5 hours

Punta Arenas: Flavors of Patagonia - 4 hours

Punta Arenas - A day on a Patagonian Ranch - 5 hours

Pia Glacier
2/22/2025 1:00:00 PM
2/22/2025 7:30:00 PM

Within the Beagle Channgel and chiseled among the Darwin mountains in Patagonia, the Pia Glacier is a highlight among the "Avenue of Glaciers", viewable by hiking up to a vista point where you can watch and listen to the loud shifts of ice and earth.

Cape Horn
2/23/2025 11:00:00 AM
2/23/2025 1:00:00 PM

Rounding the extreme southern tip of South America, you'll be awestruck by the rugged beauty and imposing vision of Cape Horn, a craggy, massive rocky point that was the bane of early explorers.

At Sea
2/24/2025
2/24/2025

No information currently available.

Half Moon Island
2/25/2025 11:00:00 AM
2/25/2025 7:30:00 PM

One of the most pleasant landings in Antarctica, Half Moon Island has a sizeable rookery of chinstrap penguins as well as kelp gulls and nesting Antarctic terns. Whales are often seen patrolling the shores, and this small island offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.

At Sea
2/26/2025
2/26/2025

No information currently available.

At Sea
2/27/2025
2/27/2025

No information currently available.

At Sea
2/28/2025
2/28/2025

No information currently available.

At Sea
3/1/2025
3/1/2025

No information currently available.

At Sea
3/2/2025
3/2/2025

No information currently available.

At Sea
3/3/2025
3/3/2025

No information currently available.

Deception Island
3/4/2025 9:00:00 AM
3/4/2025 12:30:00 PM

Deception Island, one of the main islands of the South Shetland chain, is actually the sunken caldera of a semi-active volcano. Approached through a narrow, hidden channel called Neptune's Bellows, the entrance to this perfect harbour is spectacular. The mile-wide flooded caldera bay is ringed by bubbling fumaroles, a reminder of the volcanic activity which took place in 1967-1970, wiping out two scientific stations. It is also the site of long-closed Hektor Whaling Station, and home to a huge Chinstrap penguin rookery (the largest in Antarctica). 

At Sea
3/5/2025
3/5/2025

No information currently available.

Cape Horn
3/6/2025 10:00:00 AM
3/6/2025 12:00:00 PM

Rounding the extreme southern tip of South America, you'll be awestruck by the rugged beauty and imposing vision of Cape Horn, a craggy, massive rocky point that was the bane of early explorers.

At Sea
3/7/2025 7:00:00 AM
3/7/2025 12:30:00 PM

No information currently available.

Punta Arenas
Suggested Private Excursion
3/8/2025 6:00:00 AM
3/8/2025

Punta Arenas is the southernmost city on Earth, overlooking the Straits of Magellan. Situated astride one of the world's historic trade routes, its prosperity has risen and fallen with that trade. Punta Arenas enjoyed its first great boom during the California Gold Rush, when it served as a haven for great clipper ships. Although the port's importance diminished after the opening of the Panama Canal, the city reached even greater prosperity early in this century as the center of Chile's international wool trade. Today, Punta Arenas reflects a great mix of cultures, from English sheep ranchers to Portuguese sailors, and it remains an utterly fascinating testament to the Chile's rich history. Punta Arenas is also the starting point for excursions to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Suggested Private Excursions

Punta Arenas: Exploring the End of the World - 3.5 hours

Punta Arenas: Flavors of Patagonia - 4 hours

Punta Arenas - A day on a Patagonian Ranch - 5 hours

Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.

Departure Date:
2/21/2025
Number of Nights
15
Cruise Inclusions:

Expedition Cruise

  • A stay in a cabin of your choice
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages* in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
  • À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
  • Complimentary reusable water bottle
  • English-speaking Expedition Team that organizes and accompanies activities on board and ashore
  • Range of included activities
  • *House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water
  • †Please note that the Wi-Fi signal and phone reception are very limited in the remote areas where we travel, and streaming is not supported.

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 on hand to assist you

Onboard Activities

  • In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
  • Full use of our Science Center, extensive library, and advanced biological and geological equipment
  • Our Citizen Science Program, where you can assist with ongoing scientific research
  • Photography tips and techniques for capturing landscapes and wildlife from our on-board professional photographer
  • The ship has hot tubs, a sauna with a view, and a gym.
  • Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings

Notes

  • All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
  • Excursions and activities are subject to change
  • Please ensure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
  • No gratuities are expected
  • Depending on your flight arrival an additional overnight might be needed
Remarks:

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy, valid for North American residents only and are subject to availability and change without notice and voyage only. The ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Not all cabin grades ar

All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.

Offer ID:
1531589

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