The 5-Day Cape Horn Voyage sails between Punta Arenas, Chile and Ushuaia, Argentina. It is a great way to see the Fjords and glaciers at the southern tip of Chile and Argentina — pristine and remote region of the Southern Tip of Patagonia, sailing the waters of the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel, visiting fjords and glaciers, engaging with the flora and fauna, and making the mythical landing at Cape Horn.
Punta Arenas to Ushuaia — Fjords of Tierra del Fuego Route
- DAY 1: Punta Arenas
- DAY 2: Ainsworth Bay – Tuckers Islets
- DAY 3: Pia Glacier – Glacier Alley
- DAY 4: Cape Horn – Wulaia Bay
- DAY 5: Ushuaia
Ushuaia to Punta Arenas — Patagonian Explorer Route
- DAY 1: Ushuaia
- DAY 2: Cape Horn – Wulaia Bay
- DAY 3: Pia Glacier – Porter Glacier
- DAY 4: Aguila Glacier – Condor Glacier
- DAY 5: Magdalena Island – Punta Arenas
There are 2 excursions per day, weather permitting. Landing at Cape Horn is one of the highlights! The excursions offered have low, intermediate, and high options and take 45 minutes to 2.5 hours.
- Whales: Mid-December to the end of February
- Penguins: Mid-October to mid-March
There are 2 identical ships — Ventus and Stella. Each boat has 100 cabins, so a maximum of 200 people, but they typically operate at 150-160 passengers. Cabins have 1 king bed or 2 twin beds. They can accommodate triple for kids under 12 years old with a roll-away bed. There are no interconnecting rooms. Single cabins have a 50% single room supplement.
There are different cabin types. They are all very similar, but the location is different. There are no balconies but all rooms have large panoramic windows.
- AAA – Located on the upper deck
- AAA Superior – Same deck but mid-ship and a bit larger (most expensive)
- AA – Located on the middle deck
- AA Superior – Same deck but mid-ship
- A – Located on the lower deck
- B – Located on the lower deck in the front (least expensive)
There are 8-9 guides, so about 1 guide for 15 people. There are enough zodiacs that the entire ship is transferred in about 20 minutes.
You will want to bring waterproof hiking boots, rain jacket, rain pants, warm clothing.
Prices are all-inclusive except for port fees (quoted separately) and tips. Dining is table service and open bar. There is no Wifi, laundry, spa, gym, or elevator.
Extend your trip in Chile with 5 days in Torres del Paine. If you start in Punta Arenas, you do not see the penguins on Magellan Island, so we recommend adding a night there before the cruise. You will need to fly into or out of Santiago, Chile.
Extend your trip in Argentina with a day trip to Tierra del Fuego in Ushuaia, and a few days in Buenos Aires. If you have more time, you can visit the Argentine Patagonia area in El Calafate and El Chalten.