Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP)
Language
Spanish
Time Zone
CLST (UTC-3)
Best Time to Visit
Nov–Mar
Typical Duration
14 nights
Price Range
$5,544–$12,171 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
Yes
Gateway to Patagonia's most dramatic fjords, glaciers, and remote wilderness, offering expedition cruises to Cape Horn and pristine Antarctic waters.
Cruises that visit Puerto Natales
Build Your Day in Puerto Natales
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 9:00 AM
Usually about 1 hours ashore
Getting around:
Mylodon Cave Natural Monument
A very historic cave for Chileans.
Open now
restaurante La Picada De Carlitos
Simple home-style food, big portions and cheap :)
Mesita Grande
Great dinner, very easy going casual and the food was absolutely delicious.
La Mano
Welcome To Costanera De Puerto Natales Out In Chile!
Baguales Brewpub
Great beer and food, fair price, and a nice place to meet people.
Closed · Opens 6:45 PM
LA GUANACA entre fuegos
Excellent crispy chicken burger, excellent salads, excellent service.
Restaurante el Bote Cerveza Natales
Great service, tasty food, cool atmosphere.
Muelle Historico
Welcome To Costanera De Puerto Natales Out In Chile!
El Asador Patagónico
I would come back to Puerto Natales just for their steak.
Pampa Restobar
Great atmosphere and music, friendly staff and good food :)
Pizzeria Napoli
Great pizzas, great cocktails great atmosphere!
Holaste! Specialty Coffee
Best coffee I could find in Puerto Natales, the hot chocolate is good too.
The Singular Patagonia, Puerto Bories Hotel
Prices and service are the best in Puerto Natales.
W Circuit - Trekking in Patagonia
All the money we paid totally worth for these day tours from Puerto Natales!
Chocolatería Patagonia Dulce
Best chocolate cake in chile!
Restaurante Los Coigues "Jechef"
Phenomenal food, fantastic drinks, and amazing service!
La Disqueria Restaurant
Enjoyed a lovely dinner with a delicious salmon disc and a lamb disc.
Café Artimaña
Cozy vibe, locally sourced ingredients, great food and super nice staff.
Santolla
Amazing food, fantastic atmosphere, great interior design!
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Cafe Kaiken
Prices are very fair for Puerto Natales and the quality of the food.
Closed · Opens 7 PM
Pueblo Artesanal. Artesanías De La Patagonia.
Onsite services
Last Hope Distillery
A must visit in Puerto Natales, great local cocktails for amazing prices !
Closed · Opens 8 PM
Patagonia'food
Great Chilean food, reasonably priced and very quick service
Restaurant Cormoran
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 6:30 PM
La cocina criolla
Tasty Chilean food, very reasonable prices and friendly service.
Monumento al viento
Great place in Puerto Natales to relax and take a nice walk.
Open now
Kau Lodge
Great servers, great food, great music.
Vinnhaus
The vibe is great and the staff are fantastic.
Mall Chino Moda
You can get many stuff here.
Open · Closes 8 PM
Costanera De Puerto Natales, Seno de Última Esperanza.
Welcome To Costanera De Puerto Natales Out In Chile!
Jose Antonio de la Patagonia
Incredible ceviche, local beer selection and entrees!
JAU Natales Restaurante
The cocktails were great and the food was fantastic, meat cooked perfect.
Closed · Opens 12:30 PM Sat
Restaurant Bahía Mansa
Dine-in·Takeout
Closed · Opens 7 PM
El Puesto Restobar
Only stopped for drinks, great cocktails and super friendly staff!
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Muelle Viejo
Remota Patagonia Lodge
We had a fantastic stay with delicious food and beautiful water views.
La terraza
Perfect food, perfect cocktail, and perfect service, love it!
Nomad coffee, Puerto Natales
A cozy cafe in Downtown Puerto Natales with friendly hosts.
La Tapera Puerto Natales
Such great food with an amazing atmosphere with excellent staff.
La Escondida
An amazing meal, with relaxing surroundings and excellent service.
Carneros
The best lamb in Natales with friendly service and delicious food.
Nuestro Café
The best cafe experience and service I’ve had at my stay in Chile.
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Hello Patagonia
They even helped us set up an excursion in Puerto Natales.
Tempest café -coffee & pastry-
Really good coffee, best cappucino I had in Chile so far
Gemas coffee & bistró
Food prices are as reasonable as it gets in Puerto Natales.
Opens soon · 4 PM
Café La Nata - Sandwich & Coffee
The coffee and food are incredible and the owner is very friendly
Mirador Dorotea
You can hitch or walk from and to Puerto Natales.
One Aco Outdoorshop
Their selection of products are larger than other stores.
Open · Closes 9 PM
Cafetto - Coffee and Brunch
Great coffee, delicious and creative food, and unbeatable view.
Wild Restobar & Cervecería
Excellent beer, tasty food and helpful staff.
Tierra de vientos, Restobar
The place is open till late.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Sat
PASEO SELKNAM
Delivery
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
Volkanica Outdoors - Puerto Natales
Great staff with some local products and top gear.
Open · Closes 8 PM
Bar Onde' los Gatos
Great vibe, great drinks and really nice owners and staff.
Closed · Opens 7:30 PM
Restoarte Micorriza
Lovely place with chilled music, cool design and friendly staff
Muelle Braun & Blanchard
Bar de PAPURRI DISCOTEQUE
No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 10 PM
La Tehuelche
Very nice shop, plenty of local variety, moderate prices.
Opens soon · 4 PM
Nuevo mall chino luz del oriente"
My favorite destination for scrap shopping... In every town)
Open · Closes 8:30 PM
El Toque Campero (Artesanias)
They have homemade chocolates and jams and some other artisanal goods.
Open · Closes 8 PM
The Singular Patagonia restaurant
Quality dishes, many with local ingredients.
ETNIA PATAGONIA
Patty was the sweetest, kindest woman with incredible knitting skills!
Opens soon · 4 PM
Estancia Bahia Esperanza
Open now
Paseo de las Artes
Buy here instead of the souvenir stores which have mass produced products.
Open · Closes 8 PM
UNIC
Housewares and seasonal goods.
Open · Closes 7 PM
Cerro Dorotea
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales has emerged as a premier embarkation point for expedition cruising in South America's most remote regions. Three specialized cruise lines—Quark Expeditions, HX Expeditions, and Swan Hellenic—operate voyages from this Patagonian port, with most itineraries spanning 14 nights and departing during the peak season of March. These carefully curated cruises navigate some of the world's most spectacular waters, visiting destinations like Ushuaia, Cape Horn, and the breathtaking Pía Glacier.
What makes Puerto Natales particularly special is its position as your launching point into the Chilean Fjords and Glacier Alley, where dramatic landscapes of turquoise ice and towering peaks await. While primarily a port of embarkation, the town itself offers a charming introduction to Patagonia, with local character and access to the region's natural wonders. Whether you're beginning an expedition cruise or exploring during a port day, Puerto Natales delivers an authentic taste of southern Chile's wild beauty.
What makes Puerto Natales particularly special is its position as your launching point into the Chilean Fjords and Glacier Alley, where dramatic landscapes of turquoise ice and towering peaks await. While primarily a port of embarkation, the town itself offers a charming introduction to Patagonia, with local character and access to the region's natural wonders. Whether you're beginning an expedition cruise or exploring during a port day, Puerto Natales delivers an authentic taste of southern Chile's wild beauty.
Cruise Lines at Puerto Natales
- Quark Expeditions (3 cruises)
- HX Expeditions (2 cruises)
- Aurora Expeditions (1 cruise)
Cruises Departing From Puerto Natales
Cruises Visiting Puerto Natales
Ship Schedule at Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales Location
Other Cruise Ports in Chile
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main attractions near Puerto Natales?
Torres del Paine, Balmaceda National Park, fjords, and the Milodón Cave nearby.
How are cruise ship passengers taken ashore in Puerto Natales?
Guests are landed by ship's tenders to a jetty near the town center.
What is Milodón Cave and why is it significant?
Milodón Cave yielded near-complete remains of a prehistoric ground sloth discovered by Capt. Eberhard.
Where can visitors find good restaurants in Puerto Natales?
Tranquera and Circulo Español are among the town's noted eateries.