How to get to Tierra del Fuego
The end of the world is pretty remote, and getting there is an adventure in itself. With a bit of planning, you can make the journey down here one of the most memorable of your …
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These are no ordinary cruises. With the emphasis heavily on adventure, every day you'll be out and about exploring the treasures hidden deep in the Chilean Fjords.
Cruise ships wind through the sheltered waters between Ushuaia and Punta Arenas, and on-board these adventure ships is one of the best ways to travel between the two cities. Not only will you make the most of your time travelling between Argentina and Chile, you'll explore some of the best scenery in the region. Cruises range from four to eight nights, either one-way or round trip.
Don't be put off by the word cruise: the emphasis here is on getting out and about, and up close with the scenery and wildlife.
Adventure cruises in Tierra del Fuego trips scored 4.5/5 from 229 reviews
Seeing the glaciers up front was an awesome experience, and we were incredibly lucky too with the weather for the Cape Horn excursion. To stand by the Albatross sculpture with a fabulous view of the 'end of the world' is an unforgettable experience! Read the full review
Travelled: October 2022
Ralph Turkel - USA
The overall natural beauty is unsurpassed and should be on any serious traveler’s bucket list 😃 Read the full review
Travelled: October 2022
Ralph Turkel - USA
The cruise on Australis was fantastic. Our friends swore up and down that they hated cruises, but Australis won them over, easily.
Travelled: November 2017
Jenny - Oregon, USA
This was the highlight of the trip. The scenery, wildlife & remoteness of the area was fabulous. Everything about the cruise on the Stella Australis was amazing. The guides were all great.
Travelled: November 2017
Carole - UK
The Stella Australis was wonderful, as were the crew, above and beyond expectations. The Glaciers were amazing. The scenery was breath-taking and memorising.
Travelled: January 2017
Chris and Nikki -
The Stella Australis cruise was brilliant and very luxurious with plenty of time ashore.
Travelled: December 2016
Brian -
We particularly appreciated Chloe's suggestion to add the Australis cruise - brilliant choice.
Travelled: March 2016
Heinrich -
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Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t have to be. If you plan in advance and book early, you can snap up a cabin in the cheapest category before anyone else. We work very closely with a range of cruise and operators in Patagonia and know the best early booking discounts. There are some excellent low season rates too, if you’re willing to travel at the start/end of the season.
We offer cruises and boat trips to suit a wide spectrum of budgets, from around $600 USD for a 1 day whale watching trip to $4,000 for the best cabin in high season on a luxury adventure cruise vessel.
Our Adventure Cruises have been described as ‘cruises for people who don’t do cruises’. Basing yourself from a boat is a great way to explore deep into the sparkling, mountain-lined fjords, both on and off the vessel, to watch crashing glaciers calve before you and wildlife going about their business, and experience the peaceful channels as the pioneers once did - with barely anyone else around.
We work with 15 different ships, small boats and sailboats, with capacity of between 10 to 210 passengers. Each ship has a different style and focus and we can talk you through the pros and cons of each, to help you to choose the best cruise for you.
We can help you choose the right cruise to suit you, depending on how active you want to be. All of our cruises and boat trips offer the opportunity to be active, but it’s not compulsory; excursions are optional and there are different effort levels available on some cruises, so that you can mix challenging hikes with more relaxed excursions - the choice is yours.
The most popular Patagonia cruise routes run between Ushuaia (Argentina) and Punta Arenas (Chile), and are a great alternative to flights or bus journeys as they combine border crossings with sightseeing along the way. There are also a number of ‘there and back’ trips, for example from/to Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Ushuaia, Puerto Montt and Puerto Aysen - great if you want to start and end in the same place.
Keeping a close eye for calving ice, Pia Glacier
Observing Magellanic penguins from a zodiac in the Chilean fjords
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Discover MoreWe'll spend some time listening to your aspirations, then discuss the kind of experience that might suit you.
Next we'll discuss the options, shortlist the best trips for you and present you our impartial recommendations.
We'll place a 24 hour hold on your preferred option - without obligation - whilst we talk through the details.
Get in touch today to talk about your dreams for your trip. Whether it’s a 2-week or 2-month adventure, you’re travelling independently or in a big group, you want to see Patagonia in comfort or discover challenging hikes, we’d love to help.
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