Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP)
Language
Spanish
Time Zone
CLST (UTC-3)
Best Time to Visit
Dec–Mar
Typical Duration
7-26 nights
Price Range
$1,175–$139,990 per person
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to Antarctica and the southernmost tip of South America, offering expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula and sub-Antarctic islands with pristine wilderness experiences.
Cruises that visit Punta Arenas
- cruises to Punta Arenas
- Punta Arenas sailings
- Punta Arenas cruises
- 8-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 8-night Quark Expeditions cruise
- 9-night Quark Expeditions cruise
- 9-night Quark Expeditions cruise
- 10-night Quark Expeditions cruise
- 10-night Seabourn cruise
- 10-night Quark Expeditions cruise
- 11-night Silversea cruise
- 12-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 12-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 12-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 12-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 12-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 12-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 13-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 13-night Polar Latitudes Expeditions cruise
- 14-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 14-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 14-night Holland America Line cruise
- 14-night Quark Expeditions cruise
- 14-night Holland America Line cruise
- 14-night Quark Expeditions cruise
- 15-night Seabourn cruise
- 15-night Holland America Line cruise
- 15-night Holland America Line cruise
- 15-night Holland America Line cruise
- 15-night Holland America Line cruise
Build Your Day in Punta Arenas
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 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Plaza Armas Punta Arenas
This is a beautiful, clean and shaded park in the center of Punta Arenas.
Zona Franca
Great shopping options and you can eve got skating indoors!
Open · Closes 9 PM
Cerro de la Cruz
Gives you a perfect view of Punta Arenas Chile
Mall Espacio Urbano Pionero
Very modern and nice shopping mall in Punta Arenas.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Kiosco Roca Punta Arenas
Delicious, fast, and friendly - simple menu where they make everything well.
La Luna
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
Lomito's
Cheap and delicious food and beer!
Costanera
A great place for a walk, run, bike or a little exercise.
La Chocolatta
Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery
Museo Nao Victoria
Located north of Punta Arenas can be reached by taxi or private vehicle.
Mesita Grande
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery
Parque María Behety
HOTEL SAVOY
I would certainly recommend the Chupe de Centolla to anyone.
Wake Up
The menu is full of good coffee alternatives and portions are very generous.
Taberna Club de La Union
Recommend the octopus, ceviche and crab in particular but all was great!
Closed · Opens 6:30 PM
Cafe Inmigrante
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Sotito's Restaurant
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 12 PM Wed
La Marmita
Upscale bar/eatery with regional recipes
Restaurant Estilo Magallánico
Dine-in·Takeout
Museo Regional de Magallanes
Very cool museum about the founding family of Punta Arenas.
Temporarily closed
Luan's Restaurant
Dine-in·Drive-through·No-contact delivery
Closes soon · 4 PM
Reserva Nacional Magallanes
The national park was good and nice, with good views over Punta Arenas.
La Tabla Restobar
Big portions with reasonable price + Patagonia beer on board.
Restaurant La Casa De Doña María
Dine-in·Takeout
Closes soon · 4 PM
CAFE TAPIZ
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Entre Ollas y Sartenes
Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery
Closed · Opens 5 PM
La Cuisine
The Chilean sea bass was perfectly buttery and the crème brûlée unique.
Closed · Opens 7:30 PM
Club Andino punta arenas
I visited Andino many times during my stay in Punta Arenas.
Restaurante La Yegua Loca
Dine-in·Delivery
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Cemetery of Punta Arenas
A beautiful old cemetery near downtown Punta Arenas.
GALERIA PATAGONIA
Open · Closes 8 PM
Restaurant Damiana Elena
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 7:30 PM
Monumento Hernando De Magallanes
This statue and garden are the heart of Punta Arenas.
La Mona Crespa Café
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Palacio Sara Braun / Club de la Unión
Beautiful and well-maintained stately home in the middle of Punta Arenas.
Restaurant San Telmo
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Closed · Opens 7:30 PM
Be Happy Café
Dine-in·Curbside pickup
Restaurante Ventisca - Punta Arenas
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
Closed · Opens 7 PM
EL CHILE RESTAURANT Punta Arenas
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·Delivery
Closed · Opens 12 PM Wed
Restaurant Azuca Cocina & Vinos
Nice chill atmosphere, good food and great service.
zonaustral Zona Franca
Open · Closes 9 PM
Municipal Craft Center - Punta Arenas
I found interesting items I couldn’t find anywhere else.
Open · Closes 6 PM
Diente Largo
Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery
Gradozero Outdoor
Friendly bilingual staff, fair prices, amazing selection.
Open · Closes 7 PM
Galería Palace
Open · Closes 8 PM
Aima Restaurant
The space is exquisitely curated, and the food is beyond amazing.
Mountain House
Gear was reasonably priced, and well stocked.
Open · Closes 7 PM
Restaurant Ancla Mar
Staff is very friendly and attentive.
Closed · Opens 7 PM
Bessons Coffee & Bar
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
Vieja Patagonia
Enjoy this hidden treasure of Punta Arenas!!
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Café Gud Mood
Dine-in·Takeout
Patagonia Tours
Temporarily closed
Wake Up - Coffee Lab
Dine-in·No delivery
Punta arenas
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Punta Arenas
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas stands as one of the Southern Hemisphere's most important cruise hubs, with nine major cruise lines calling at this strategic port in Chilean Patagonia. Whether you're embarking on an Antarctic expedition or simply stopping between destinations, you'll find excellent cruise infrastructure and frequent sailings throughout the peak season. With 138 upcoming cruises and typical itineraries spanning seven nights, Punta Arenas serves as the primary launching point for unforgettable journeys to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, and beyond.
During your time in port, you'll discover a charming city with genuine Patagonian character. The waterfront area invites leisurely exploration, while the regional museum offers fascinating insights into the area's maritime heritage and Antarctic exploration history. Most cruisers find the compact downtown easily navigable, making it simple to stretch your legs and soak in the local atmosphere before or after your voyage to the ice.
During your time in port, you'll discover a charming city with genuine Patagonian character. The waterfront area invites leisurely exploration, while the regional museum offers fascinating insights into the area's maritime heritage and Antarctic exploration history. Most cruisers find the compact downtown easily navigable, making it simple to stretch your legs and soak in the local atmosphere before or after your voyage to the ice.
Cruise Lines at Punta Arenas
- Quark Expeditions (44 cruises)
- Viking Ocean Cruises (38 cruises)
- Holland America Line (33 cruises)
- Seabourn (24 cruises)
- HX Expeditions (23 cruises)
- Aurora Expeditions (19 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (13 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (11 cruises)
- Silversea (8 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (1 cruise)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (1 cruise)
- Polar Latitudes Expeditions (1 cruise)
