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Punta Arenas Whale Watching Cruises

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Experience the captivating world of the Patagonian city of Punta Arenas on our 10 carefully crafted whale-watching tours for this year and next. Nestled in the striking landscape of southern Chile, our whale-watching tours offer a journey that seamlessly blends natural beauty, exploration, and wildlife observation, providing a unique insight into the marine life of this remarkable destination. Over 8 to 20 days, you will explore the rich waters around Punta Arenas, renowned for its vibrant marine ecosystem and the opportunity to witness magnificent whales in their natural habitat. To embark on a journey that promises close encounters with majestic marine life, contact us to plan an unforgettable whale-watching adventure.
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from $12,995
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Magellan Discoverer Inaugural Air-Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Start your adventure in Punta Arena
  • Enjoy Patagonia Adventures
  • Beagle Channel and Drake Passage
  • Antarctic Exploration
  • Return Flight from King George Isla
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Embark on a 10-day cruise on the Magellan Discoverer from Punta Arenas to Antarctica. Sail the Strait of Magellan, explore Glacier Alley, and cross the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Spend three days discovering fjords, icebergs, and wildlife before flying back from King George Island.
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Wulaia Bay view.
from $3,200
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Patagonia Glaciers and Tierra del Fuego Adventure

Punta Arenas to Ushuaia - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis
  • Ainsworth Bay landing
  • Walk subantarctic forest trails
  • See Brookes Glacier calving
  • Glacier Alley cruising
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego aboard MV Stella Australis. Visit Ainsworth Bay, Aguila Glacier, Glacier Alley, Cape Horn, Wulaia Bay, Puerto Toro, and Puerto Williams. Go ashore by Zodiac, hike to glacier viewpoints, and explore remote southern landscapes.
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Go sightseeing for whales.
from $4,439
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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis
  • Explore Cape Horn cliffs
  • Witness Pia Glacier calving
  • Visit Ainsworth Bay wildlife
  • Spot penguins on Magdalena
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Sail through Patagonia on a 9-day expedition cruise. Visit Cape Horn, explore majestic glaciers, hike through pristine forests, and witness penguins and diverse wildlife aboard the Stella Australis.
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View of Stromness from the water
from $10,995
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Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Observe king penguin colonies
  • Explore Grytviken historical sites
  • Cruise Drygalski Fjord waters
  • Visit Port Stanley town
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Embark on a 17-day sub-Antarctic cruise from Punta Arenas aboard Magellan Explorer. Visit the Falklands and South Georgia, landing on Saunders Island, West Point Island, Grytviken, Fortuna Bay, Gold Harbor, and St Andrews Bay. Hike, kayak, and cruise in Zodiacs while watching king, rockhopper, and macaroni penguins, and glaciers.
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine Park
from $14,061
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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Explore Isla de los Estados
  • Venture into wildlife reserves
  • Take advantage of superb photo ops
  • Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Experience the iconic wilderness of Patagonia’s saw-toothed peaks, cerulean glaciers, and soaring fjords over 10 days of exploration. Discover Chilean Patagonia’s highlights including the stunning Beagle Channel and famous Cape Horn. Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise wild fjords, and explore wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public.
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Penguins gathering on the shore
from $15,995
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Port Stanley settlement
  • Visit historic Grytviken site
  • Observe Salisbury Plain penguins
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula waters
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Travel 20 days from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Explorer. Cross the Strait of Magellan and sail to the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), South Georgia, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit Port Stanley, Grytviken, Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, and the South Shetland Islands.
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Stunning reflections in the Lemaire channel
from $18,995
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Explore Historic Grytviken Site
  • Encounter Salisbury Plain Penguins
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula Waters
  • Discover Elephant Island Coast
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Hiking
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Set sail on a 20-day voyage from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Cross the Strait of Magellan, explore Saunders Island and Port Stanley, and cruise to South Georgia’s king penguin colonies. Visit Grytviken, St. Andrews Bay, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula before ending in Ushuaia.
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Golden light on the iconic towers of Torres del Paine National Park
from $15,724
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Chilean Fjords & Antarctica

Santiago - Buenos Aires - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit
  • Explore Santiago's landmarks
  • Cruise Reloncavi Sound
  • Visit Petrohue Falls
  • Visit Bruggen Glacier's expanse
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Santiago / Buenos Aires
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Embark on a 19-day cruise from Santiago to Ushuaia aboard the Seabourn Pursuit, exploring Chile's stunning coastline, Patagonia's fjords, and the pristine wilderness of Antarctica. Highlights include volcanic landscapes, penguin colonies, and majestic glaciers.
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An old ship rusts in a Falkland Islands harbor
from $15,995
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Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Encounter King Penguin Colonies
  • View Historic Grytviken Settlement
  • Cruise Drygalski Fjord Glaciers
  • Walk Port Stanley Waterfront
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Sail 17 days roundtrip from Punta Arenas to the Falklands and South Georgia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Encounter king penguins at St Andrews Bay, walk in Shackleton’s footsteps at Grytviken, and cruise Drygalski Fjord. Explore Port Stanley, Bleaker Island, and Salisbury Plain while attending expert lectures at sea.
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Go sightseeing for whales.
from $3,051
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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis
  • Learn about the great navigators
  • Zodiac to Porter Glacier
  • Walk near Aguila Glacier’s lagoon
  • Learn about Magellanic penguins
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Embark on a 9-day Patagonia adventure aboard MV Ventus Australis, tracing Darwin’s historic route through the Fuegian Archipelago, round-trip from Ushuaia, to the breathtaking landscapes at the world’s end.
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