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Patagonian Fjords of Chile aboard Ocean Victory

Patagonian Fjords of Chile aboard Ocean Victory

From AUD $7,490

Description

The Chilean Fjords, with mazes of inland passages, calving glaciers and stunning wildlife, count as one of nature’s greatest wonders. There is no greater way to experience this spectacle than from an expedition cruise. We invite you to enjoy this adventure in luxurious comfort onboard Albatros Expeditions’ new vessel, Ocean Victory.

Embarking in Argentinian Ushuaia, we immediately enter Chilean water and head for Cape Horn, the southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, followed by the passage of “Glacier Alley”, a most fascinating part of the Beagle Channel, where countless glaciers carve their way from Darwin Icefield down to the sea.

We continue deep inland and visit some of the most remote and stunningly located fishing settlements in Chile. Roadless Puerto Edén in Canal Messier, and beautiful Caleta Tortel, with houses and walkways built on thousands of stilts. From Puerto Natales we will take a coach trip to sky soaring Torres del Paine, and on the green island of Chiloé we will visit one of Chile’s oldest towns, Castro, famous for its huge wooden cathedral, Church of San Francisco.

Putting the fjord labyrinths behind us, our adventure continues towards the Pacific as we cruise north to disembark in Valparaíso.

Trip Name
Patagonian Fjords of Chile aboard Ocean Victory
Days
14
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury X-Bow®-Infinity Class Vessel Passenger Capacity: 198 passengers in 93 cabins Built: 2021 With a total of 93 comfortable cabins for our guests, all with a view of the ocean, (and 90% with their own balcony), several restaurants, a wellness area, an Albatros Nordic Bar, an open deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge, and other amenities, the vessel will also be environmentally-friendly onboard, with an implementation of the Green Initiative Program, ensuring both absolute comfort and sustainability for our guests.  Now, for the technical details:  With the highest Polar code 6 and Ice class 1A, Ocean Victory is the ideal vessel for small-ship cruising due to her sturdy construction and X-Bow®-Infinity class, which provides high stability in rough weather and allows for the smoothest movements on high waves, and a Solas 2012 classification which facilitates a safe return to port. The vessel is part of a brand new generation of low-energy vessels, with 4 diesel engines and 2 electro engines, all controlled electronically to optimize speed and fuel consumption.  Beagle Restaurant Dinner always starts with delicious hot soups, cold cuts and crisp, fresh salads. Several choices of entrees are offered each evening, to accommodate different tastes and dietary requirements; always including a meat choice, fish choice and vegetarian choice. After dinner, freshly prepared desserts, including ship-made ice cream or cakes are a great way to end a meal and satisfy any sweet tooth. A selection of wines and beers is available to perfectly compliment your visit to our restaurant… and if you’re interested in relaxing during your time off from activities and landings, delight onboard Ocean Atlantic by raising your glass to the experience of a lifetime! Our bar is fully equipped with a variety of cocktails, beers, non-alcoholic beverages and more, to quench your thirst and reward the explorer in you. Knud Rasmussen Library Honoring the great explorers, the lecture room allows for an adventure within an adventure. Here you can find sagas, narratives and practical information on the polar regions, in various languages and subjects. From encyclopedias of the polar wildlife and fauna to narrations of the many challenges faced by the first expeditions, this is the perfect location for entertaining your brain while we sail. Albatros Nordic Bar Lounge The Albatros Nordic Bar Lounge provides a bit of warm Nordic hospitality to the Antarctic. Offering a large choice of drinks, including wine tasting menus from Gerard Bertrand, this is the perfect place to relax after an unforgettable day and make new international friends. Albatros Observation Lounge Celebrate your dream polar adventure, engage in conversation and relax while admiring the icy landscape of the polar regions. At our Nordic Bar Lounge we aim to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere with varied cocktails and drinks, appetizers and smaller events. Or try one of our unique wine-tasting menus from Gerard Bertrand. Shackleton Lecture Lounge What makes a good expedition? It is a combination of its landings and the experiences onboard the ship. At Albatros Expeditions we are honored to have an amalgam of experts in our expedition team, from climatologists and geologists to renown photographers, all eager to share their adventures and knowledge with our guests.

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1 ARRIVAL AND EMBARKATION IN USHUAIA
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Day 2 - DAY 2 CIRCUMNAVIGATING CAPE HORN
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Day 3 - DAYS 3-4 GLACIER ALLEY TO PUNTA SANTA
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Day 4 - DAYS 5-6 THROUGH THE FJORDS TO PUERTO NATALES
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Day 5 - DAYS 7 - 10 CHILEAN FJORDS AND VISITS TO BRÜGGEN GLACIER, PUERTO EDÉN AND TORTEL.
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Day 6 - DAY 11 TOWN OF CASTRO ON CHILOÉ ISLAND
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Day 7 - DAYS 12-13 INTO THE PACIFIC TOWARDS VALPARAÍSO
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Day 8 - DAY 14 ARRIVAL IN VALPARAÍSO AND DISEMBARKATION
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Day 9 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
19-03-202301-04-2023AUD $7,490Category F
19-03-202301-04-2023AUD $9,490Category D
19-03-202301-04-2023AUD $10,790Category E
19-03-202301-04-2023AUD $11,490Category C
19-03-202301-04-2023AUD $12,790Category G
19-03-202301-04-2023AUD $12,790Category B2
19-03-202301-04-2023AUD $15,490Category B1
19-03-202301-04-2023AUD $17,490Category A
19-03-202301-04-2023AUD $20,490Polar Premium Suite
18-03-202431-03-2024AUD $11,490Category D
18-03-202431-03-2024AUD $12,290Category E
18-03-202431-03-2024AUD $12,990Category C
18-03-202431-03-2024AUD $14,690Category G
18-03-202431-03-2024AUD $14,990Category B2
18-03-202431-03-2024AUD $17,990Category B1
18-03-202431-03-2024AUD $19,990Category A
18-03-202431-03-2024AUD $22,990Polar Premium Suite
18-03-202431-03-2024AUD $8,890Category F

Inclusions

    • KAYAKING
    • Glide through the waters and take in the royal grace of the icebergs, see the varied birds and seals, and maybe even the whales in their natural habitat under the supervision of experienced kayak guides.
    • LECTURES
    • Our primary focus is knowledge, and we apply this to every aspect of a journey. From the staff that forms our expedition team, to the routes our ship follows, and of course, the program onboard.
    • PHOTOGRAPHY
    • We always have a dedicated expedition photographer onboard to document the voyage and share their passion for photography through lectures and during landings and zodiac cruises.
    • ZODIAC
    • Essential for expedition cruises, Zodiacs are robust boats that can go up on a beach, a rocky outcrop, a river bank or even an ice floe push through bergy bits of ice floating in the water.

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