Fjords of Tierra del Fuego

Fjords of Tierra del Fuego Cruise Tour

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The Fjords of Tierra del Fuego in Chile offer one of the most remote and breathtaking natural landscapes in the world. Located at the southernmost tip of South America, this region is a maze of deep, glacier-carved fjords, towering mountains, and rugged islands. Exploring these fjords is a journey through dramatic scenery that includes icy blue glaciers cascading into the sea, lush forests, and windswept cliffs, all teeming with diverse wildlife.

 

Cruises through the fjords provide a front-row seat to some of the most pristine and untouched ecosystems on Earth. You’ll sail past massive ice fields, like the Darwin Ice Field, and witness glaciers such as the Pia, Garibaldi, and Águila slowly spilling into the waters below. The fjords are also home to diverse wildlife including sea lions, penguins, dolphins, and even whales, while the skies are often filled with soaring condors and other bird species.

 

As you navigate through the labyrinth of waterways, you’ll feel the sheer isolation and wild beauty of this remote region. The stunning vistas of snow-capped peaks, crystal-clear waters, and misty forests create an almost surreal atmosphere that changes with the weather, making every moment unpredictable and awe-inspiring.

 

Our cruises that take you to view the glaciers up close, make of the fjords of Tierra del Fuego promise a unique and unforgettable experience in one of the world’s last great wildernesses.

Activity details
Between 13:00 and 17:00 hrs, we will begin to check-in at the Muelle Arturo Prat (Av. Costanera del Estrecho 1398) of Punta Arenas, to embark at 18:00 hrs. Once onboard, we will make a welcome toast and introduce the Captain and his crew. The ship will sail to the far south immediately after. Through the mythical Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel, we will travel through Patagonia and the fjords of Tierra del Fuego

We will arrive in the vicinity of the Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay. We will learn how life resurfaces after the ice has melted. We will hike through the wonderful sub-Antarctic Magellanic forest.

We will visit the Tuckers Islets, where you will see Magellanic penguins and cormorants from the Zodiacs. In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a hike near a glacier in Brookes Bay.

We will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord. We will sail to the viewpoint from where you can see the homonymous glacier, whose main peak extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. After this unforgettable experience, we will continue our navigation under the majestic gaze of the “Glacier Alley”.

We will arrive at the Cape Horn National Park, where we will disembark, if the weather conditions are suitable, to experience the magic of walking through one of the southernmost points of the world, surrounded by charm and legends.

In the afternoon, we will disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historic site of one of the largest settlements of the native Yagans canoeists. We will reach a viewpoint, walking through the Magellanic forest in which lengas, coigües, canelos and ferns grow, among other species.

Port of Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. We will disembark at 08:30 or 09:00 AM, depending on the sailing date. Arrival in Ushuaia, the most important Argentine city in Tierra del Fuego and the southernmost city in the world.
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