Valparaiso to Punta Arenas

Discover Stunning Chilean Patagonia On A 9-Day Cruise

South America is famous for being the continent of extremes – from the world’s longest glacier to the world driest desert, and the coast is perhaps where its diversity shines brightest. Explore every aspect of its drama and romance aboard this 9-day cruise from Valparaiso to Punta Arenas, which puts the wonder in wonderful. Kayak amid towering glaciers, visit isolated settlements and get ready to enjoy this fascinating, multifaceted region.

With prices starting from £4,590 per person, there's never been a better time to get in touch.

Why Not Add An Extension?

Want to see more of South America? Speak to one of our Travel Specialists about adding a pre or post-cruise extension. Our recommendations would include Iguazu Falls, the wine region of Mendoza or perhaps the wildlife paradise of the Brazilian Pantanal. Every holiday we offer is Truly Individual to you, so you can add on any destination you like! 

Why Book Your South America Cruise With Us?

• Prices the same or better than the cruise operators directly

• Fully packaged protection, so everything booked with us is protected should any cruise arrangements be disrupted

• Great Offers and Promotions throughout the year

• Our holidays are protected by ATOL for your complete peace of mind.

• Extensive knowledge of South America and the Cruise Operators to help you decide on the right cruise

• Tailor your South America Cruise according to your preferences 

To find your perfect South America cruise call our Travel Specialists on 020 546 6222, or simply complete the enquiry form to get in touch.

Day 1 - Valparaiso

Since time immemorial Valparaiso has inspired writers, poets, musicians and artists alike. If the city is still a little rough around the edges, this only adds to its bohemian ambience; the architecture, style, street art, nightlife, and live music scenes of Valparaiso are some of the best in the world. Add colourful clifftop homes to the mix and you'll soon see why Valparaiso is many people's favourite Chilean city. The city was founded in 1536 by Spanish conquistador Juan de Saavedra, who named the city after his birthplace. Many of the colonial buildings he implemented are still standing today, despite the rain, wind, fire and several earthquakes (one of which almost levelled the city in 1906). Quirky architecture also abounds; poetry lovers and amateur architects will no doubt want to make the 45 km trip south to Chilean poet laureate (and Nobel Prize winner) Pablo Neruda’s ship-shaped house and museum for a taste of the extraordinary. 

Overnight departure at 6pm

Day 2 - At Sea

Enjoy a day at sea today. The perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale watching, catching up on your reading or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shore side.

Day 3 - Niebla

Niebla is a small seaside resort where the Valdivia River flows into the Corral Bay and the Pacific Ocean, less than 15 kilometres west of Valdivia. Taken normally as a gateway into Valdivia, the small size of the town belies its historical importance. First visited by Spaniards in 1544, the river next to Niebla was named in honour of the conquistador and governor of Chile, Pedro de Valdivia -who would in 1552 found the city which bears his name. Valdivia was the port of entry into Chile after taking the Magellan Strait or rounding Cape Horn and had to be fortified against pirate attacks. The “Castillo de la Pura y Limpia Concepción de Monfort de Lemus” was built into Niebla’s rocky coastline between 1671 and 1679 and was one of the four important Corral Bay fortifications protecting the entrance of the bay and river.

Departure at 5pm

Day 4 - Puerto Montt

For most of its history, windy Puerto Montt was the end of the line for just about everyone travelling in the Lake District. Now the Carretera Austral carries on southward, but for all intents and purposes, Puerto Montt remains the region's last significant outpost, a provincial city that is the hub of local fishing, textile, and tourist activity. Today the city centre is full of malls, condos, and office towers—it's the fastest-growing city in Chile—but away from downtown, Puerto Montt consists mainly of low clapboard houses perched above its bay, the Seno de Reloncaví. If it's a sunny day, head east to Playa Pelluco or one of the city's other beaches. If you're more interested in exploring the countryside, drive along the shore for a good view of the surrounding hills.

Overnight departure at 7pm

Day 5 - Castro

The capital of Chile’s Chiloe Island, Castro is big, bright and boisterous. Colourful wooden huts (called palafitos) teeter on stilts over the city’s waterfront, inviting you into a slice of life that’s sure to brighten any day. Warm welcomes abound, music seeps from the street corner and life is celebrated with gusto all over the city. If you are looking for a healthy mix of culture and cosmopolitanism, then you have found it in Castro. The island is renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage Site wooden churches. Around 70 churches were built in the 17th and 18th centuries, embodying the intangible richness of the Chiloé Archipelago, and bear witness to a successful fusion of indigenous and European culture

Overnight departure at 7pm

Day 6 - At Sea

Enjoy a day at sea today. The perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale watching, catching up on your reading or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shore side.

Day 7 - Tortel

Tortel is a commune located in Southern Patagonia, a spectacular wilderness region of rugged mountains, glaciers, rivers and forests of infinite beauty. The uneven geography of Tortel shapes a unique landscape, characterized by an archipelagic area with numerous islands and channels. Tortel is known as the “footbridge city” for the unique beauty of its wooden walkways that connect the piers and houses of this quaint place through bridges and stairs, built from cypress wood, that run for four and a half miles around the cove and that respect the rich vegetation that grows under them. Even though it is the sixth-largest commune in Chile, it has the lowest population of all with roughly 531 people. The history of the town dates back to 1520 when it was inhabited by nomadic Kawesqar, now extinct. Its definitive foundation was in 1955, after numerous attempts to populate the area. In 2001, it was declared by the Chilean government as a Picturesque Zone of National Heritage.

Overnight departure at 8pm

Day 8 - Cruise English Narrows

English Narrows refers to a narrow passage at the southern end of the Messier Channel in Chile’s Region XI, Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campos. The region is Chile’s least populated and a few kilometres south of English Narrows is Puerto Eden, the only settlement along the entire Chilean Inside Passage. With Wellington Island to the west and surrounded by Chile’s largest national park, Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, the narrow passage is at times 180 meters wide, while the entire length is given as 18 kilometres. Low-lying islands and steep mountains are seen on both sides and the Magellanic subpolar forest with its evergreen trees of the genus Nothofagus has taken hold where possible. The strong currents require to pass English Narrows at slack tide and although most of the Messier Channel leading to English Narrows is quite deep, a shipwreck sitting on a bank some 20 kilometres north of the entrance to English Narrows shows why pilots are required by law in Chile.

Day 8 - Cruise English Narrows

Winding through the vast expanses of the Chilean Fjords will reveal mountains looming on both sides, waterfalls, and the marvel of hardy flora clinging to barren rocks. Seals and dolphins patrol the length of these uninhabited fjords as they have done for millennia. Small fishing-boats come out of Punta Arenas luring fish and trapping for king crab, while terns dip and glide coaxing their own small fish out of the deep, dark fjord waters amongst tiny islands thick with vegetation.

The next morning, you'll arrive in Punta Arenas for an early disembarkation

To find your perfect South America cruise call our Travel Specialists on 020 546 6222, or simply complete the enquiry form to get in touch.

Dates:

From: 5th November 2021 - 13 November 2021

Prices:

Please speak to one of our Travel Specialist to have your holiday priced with flights and any pre or post-cruise extensions.

Included In The Cruise Fare:

• Spacious suites – over 85% with private verandas

• Butler service in every suite

• Free WiFi throughout the ship*

• Personalised service – nearly one crew member for every guest

• Multiple restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining

• Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, select wines, and spirits 24-hour dining service

• Onboard entertainment and enrichment lecturers

• Complimentary transportation into town in most ports

• Onboard gratuities

* One-hour free WIFI per day for all guests. Unlimited free WIFI for guests sailing on select suite categories.

Find your perfect South America cruise call our Travel Specialists on 020 546 6222, or simply complete the enquiry form to get in touch.

Silver Cloud

Building on the phenomenal success of Silver Muse, Silver Moon will mirror her sister ship and will establish a new era of Silversea. At 40,700 gross tons and with a capacity to accommodate 596 passengers on board, Silver Moon will maintain the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation which are the hallmarks of the Silversea experience. Silver Moon will also feature the all-new Sea And Land Taste (.S.A.L.T.) programme – an immersive culinary concept that will enable guests to travel deeper through a range of destination-based gastronomic experiences

To find your perfect South America cruise call our Travel Specialists on 020 546 6222.

Alternatively, simply complete the enquiry form to get in touch.