The best of Chilean Fjords
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Valparaiso
Chile
Wander through vibrant street art and colorful hillside neighborhoods that cascade toward the sparkling Pacific Ocean.
Arrive
2026-11-04 00:00:00
Depart
2026-11-04 18:00:00
Day 2
🌊 At Sea
Day 3
🌊 At Sea
Day 4
Quemchi, Chiloe Island
Chile
Wander through colorful stilt houses and taste fresh seafood in a village where Chilote traditions have remained unchanged for centuries.
Arrive
2026-11-07 00:00:00
Day 5
🌊 At Sea
Day 6
Caleta Tortel
Chile
Paddle through a labyrinth of wooden boardwalks and waterways in this remote fjord village where nature and human ingenuity merge seamlessly.
Arrive
2026-11-09 00:00:00
Day 7
🌊 At Sea
Day 7
PIO X Glacier
Chile
Witness massive blue ice walls calving thunderously into pristine fjords while kayaking among icebergs in Patagonia's most dramatic landscape.
Arrive
2026-11-10 00:00:00
Day 8
El Brujo Glacier
Chile
Navigate zodiac boats through pristine fjords of towering blue-ice glaciers and spot native wildlife in one of Earth's most dramatic landscapes.
Arrive
2026-11-11 00:00:00
Day 8
🌊 At Sea
Day 9
Estero las Montanas
Chile
Navigate emerald fjords surrounded by dramatic granite peaks and encounter playful dolphins in their natural habitat.
Arrive
2026-11-12 00:00:00
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Alberto de Agostini National Park
Chile
Witness colossal tidewater glaciers calving thunderous chunks of ice into pristine fjords surrounded by untouched Patagonian wilderness.
Arrive
2026-11-14 00:00:00
Day 11
Tuckers Islets
Chile
Kayak through pristine fjords surrounded by towering granite cliffs and spot playful sea otters in their natural habitat.
Arrive
2026-11-14 00:00:00
Day 12
Garibaldi Glacier
Chile
Witness massive icebergs calving from pristine turquoise waters while kayaking among floating ice in this remote Patagonian wilderness.
Arrive
2026-11-15 00:00:00
Day 13
Cape Horn
Chile
Navigate the legendary Drake Passage and witness the raw majesty of Earth's southernmost maritime gateway where two oceans converge.
Arrive
2026-11-16 00:00:00
Day 14
Puerto Williams
Chile
Kayak through pristine fjords beneath towering glaciers at the world's southernmost city.
Arrive
2026-11-17 00:00:00
Day 15
Ushuaia
Argentina
Sail to the end of the world through the dramatic Beagle Channel, spotting penguins and sea lions in their natural Antarctic gateway habitat.
Arrive
2026-11-18 00:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>Winding channels, snow-covered mountains, majestic glaciers and narrow passages: welcome to the magic of the Chilean fjords. PONANT is inviting you aboard Le Lyrial for an 15-day expedition cruise to the heart of South America’s extraordinary landscapes.<p></p>Departing from Valparaiso, you will discover Quemchi, an authentic village located on the lush island of Chiloé.<p></p>After sailing in the Pulluche Channel, your next call will be the remote village of Tortel, suspended above the water, and its typical wooden footbridges which take the place of streets.<p></p>You will then enter the Patagonian channel known as the English Passage, before getting closer to including El Brujo, and Pie XI Glacier glaciers.<p></p>You will enjoy an unforgettable experience of sailing along the Strait of Magellan, then you will glimpse the gigantic Agostini and Garibaldi before rounding Cape Horn, surrounded by the stunning scenery provided by Tierra del Fuego National Park.<p></p>On Navarino Island, you will make a final call at Puerto Williams, a pleasant fishing port considered by the Chileans to be the world’s southernmost city, and finally you will sail to Argentina and Ushuaia, the final destination on your trip.</p>
From $11,210 per person
14 nights on
L'Austral
with
PONANT EXPLORATIONS
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