Ponant

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Valparaiso

   Depart 18:00

   Chile

   

   Valparaíso is Chile's UNESCO-listed port city of 42 painted hills, Victorian funicular railways, and one of the world's most spectacular street art scenes, where Pablo Neruda built his hill-top home La Sebastiana. Must-dos include riding the historic ascensores, touring Neruda's house, and feasting on Humboldt Current seafood. October through March offers the warmest, driest weather.

2. Day 2

   At Sea

   

3. Day 3

   At Sea

   

4. Day 4

   Quemchi

   Chile

   

   Quemchi is a tranquil fishing town on Chile's Chiloé Island, where UNESCO-listed wooden churches, traditional curanto feasts, and over two hundred native potato varieties reflect centuries of island culture. Must-dos include walking to the enchanting island of Aucar, tasting curanto, and exploring the valdivian rainforest. December through March offers the driest weather on this perpetually misty but deeply atmospheric island.

5. Day 5

   At Sea

   

6. Day 6

   Caleta Tortel

   Chile

   

   Caleta Tortel is a unique Patagonian village built entirely on wooden boardwalks winding through cypress forest at the confluence of Chile's Baker and Pascua rivers, with no streets or roads within the settlement. Must-dos include walking the eight-kilometre boardwalk network, boat excursions to the Jorge Montt Glacier, and sampling fresh king crab pulled from the fjord. Visit November through March for the driest conditions and longest days along the Carretera Austral.

7. Day 7

   At Sea

   

8. Day 7

   At Sea

   

9. Day 8

   El Brujo Glacier

   Chile

   

   El Brujo (The Sorcerer) Glacier descends from the Northern Patagonian Ice Field into a narrow Chilean fjord, its blue-white face calving icebergs into turquoise waters surrounded by sub-Antarctic beech forest inhabited by Magellanic woodpeckers and the world's smallest deer. Must-do experiences include Zodiac cruising among icebergs, watching glacier calving events, and observing the fog-and-light interplay that inspired the glacier's mystical name. November through March offers the mildest conditions for this remote Patagonian fjord.

10. Day 8

    El Brujo Glacier

    Chile

    

    El Brujo (The Sorcerer) Glacier descends from the Northern Patagonian Ice Field into a narrow Chilean fjord, its blue-white face calving icebergs into turquoise waters surrounded by sub-Antarctic beech forest inhabited by Magellanic woodpeckers and the world's smallest deer. Must-do experiences include Zodiac cruising among icebergs, watching glacier calving events, and observing the fog-and-light interplay that inspired the glacier's mystical name. November through March offers the mildest conditions for this remote Patagonian fjord.

11. Day 9

    Estero las Montanas

    Chile

    

    Estero las Montañas is a hidden fjord deep in Chilean Patagonia, accessible only by expedition ship, where sheer forested mountains and cascading waterfalls create one of South America's most primally beautiful landscapes. Must-dos include Zodiac cruising beneath the towering waterfalls, watching for Andean condors and the endangered huemul deer, and sipping whisky chilled with ancient glacial ice. Expedition ships visit from October through April, weather permitting.

12. Day 10

    At Sea

    

13. Day 11

    Alberto de Agostini National Park

    Chile

    

    Alberto de Agostini National Park, Chile is a spectacular maritime passage celebrated for its dramatic natural scenery and wildlife encounters, featured on expedition itineraries by Ponant. Travelers should position themselves on open decks with quality binoculars for the best viewing experience, and take advantage of Zodiac excursions when conditions permit. The optimal season is December through February, when summer months bring the warmest temperatures and longest days.

14. Day 11

    Tucker Islets

    Chile

    

    The Tucker Islets are a wildlife-rich group of islands in Chile's Beagle Channel, home to thousands of breeding Magellanic penguins, imperial cormorant colonies, and South American sea lions against a backdrop of the snow-capped Darwin Range. Must-do experiences include Zodiac wildlife cruising, photographing penguin colonies at close range, and absorbing the severe beauty of the sub-Antarctic landscape. December through February offers peak wildlife activity and the longest daylight hours.

15. Day 12

    Garibaldi Glacier

    Chile

    

    Garibaldi Glacier in Chile's Tierra del Fuego descends into a pristine fjord of subantarctic beech forest, calving icebergs, and Andean condors — one of Patagonia's most spectacular and remote glacial landscapes within the vast Alberto de Agostini National Park. Must-dos include Zodiac cruising to the glacier face, watching calving events, and spotting Magellanic woodpeckers in the ancient beech forest. November through March provides the mildest temperatures and longest days for this wilderness experience.

16. Day 13

    Cape Horn

    Chile

    

    Cape Horn is South America's southernmost headland, where the Atlantic meets the Pacific in waters that claimed over ten thousand lives during the age of sail, and a solitary Chilean lighthouse keeper endures some of Earth's most extreme conditions. Attempt a landing November through March via Seabourn or Viking — weather permitting — for the albatross memorial walk and the visceral triumph of standing at the end of the Americas in howling Antarctic wind.

17. Day 14

    Puerto Williams, Chile

    Chile

    

    Puerto Williams is the world's southernmost city, set beneath the jagged Dientes de Navarino on Chile's Isla Navarino, where the last Yaghan speaker preserved one of humanity's oldest linguistic traditions until 2022. Visit November through March via Seabourn or Silversea for the world's most southerly trekking circuit, Beagle Channel wildlife, and the threshold experience of standing at civilization's furthest southern reach before Antarctica begins.

18. Day 15

    Ushuaia, Argentina

    Argentina

    

    Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is a captivating blend of history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, making it a unique port of call in Argentina. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like centolla and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of nearby Los Glaciares National Park. The best time to visit is during the summer months of December to March, when the weather is mild, and the scenery is at its most stunning.

Cabin Categories

Deluxe Stateroom

Outside

193 sq ftMax 2D

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A window and panoramic glazed swing door

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+10

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4

Outside

193 sq ftMax 21

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+10

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5

Outside

193 sq ftMax 22

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+10

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6

Outside

193 sq ftMax 23

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+10

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Deluxe Suite Deck 6

Suite

290 sq ftMax 2DS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV An armchair and a sofa (167 x 70 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 5 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler Service+13

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Owner's Suite

Suite

484 sq ftMax 2OS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A living/dining room with a sofa, armchair, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar A private 9 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler Service+13

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Prestige Deck 5 Suite

suite

4

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, second TV, and sliding courtesy door Two bathrooms with shower A private 8 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows

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Prestige Suite Deck 6

Suite

398 sq ftMax 45

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, a second TV, and a sliding courtesy door Two bathrooms with shower A private 8 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVSafeHair Dryer+10

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Superior Stateroom

Suite

226 sq ftMax 36

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed or two single beds (180 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A window (except for stateroom 300: a round porthole only)

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+11

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