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Arrival |
Departure |
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27 Nov 2021 |
Santiago, Chile. Pre-Cruise Stay
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| Fly from the UK to Santiago, Chile. Most flights operate overnight. |
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28 Nov 2021 |
Santiago, Chile. Pre-Cruise Stay
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| Arrive into Santiago and meet your transfer driver to take you to your hand-picked hotel for a two-night stay. |
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29 Nov 2021 |
Santiago, Chile. Pre-Cruise Stay
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| Santiago is a cosmopolitan and energetic city. You'll find many museums, excellent dining and more, all framed by spectacular views of the majestic Andes. |
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30 Nov 2021 |
San Antonio, Chile
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17:00 |
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| After a relaxed breakfast, you'll be transferred to the port at San Antonio to join the elegant Westerdam for your 14-night cruise. Sail late afternoon. |
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1 Dec 2021 |
At Sea
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| Relaxing day at sea |
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2 Dec 2021 |
Puerto Montt, Chile
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08:00 |
17:00 |
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| Gateway to the life-affirming natural beauty of southern Chile, Puerto Montt is in a perfect spot for visiting Chilean Patagonia. Explore the Chiloé Islands or Vincente Perez Rosales National Park, Petrohue falls and Todos Los Santos Lake. |
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3 Dec 2021 |
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
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11:00 |
19:00 |
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| Chacabuco is the site of a famous victory in the Latin-American wars of independence. This busy little port is abuzz with river ferries and local colour and is linked to the port of Puerto Aisen by the longest suspension bridge in Chile.
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4 Dec 2021 |
At Sea
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| Far more remote and less explored than Norway, the Chilean Fjords stretch from the Strait of Magellan to Puerto Montt and offer once-in-a-lifetime vistas.
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5 Dec 2021 |
At Sea
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| Sarmiento Channel is one of the main Patagonia channels extending in a north-south direction located in the Magallanes y Antarctica Chilena Region. The channel is named after a Spanish explorer who navigated the region's waterways in 1579/1580. |
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6 Dec 2021 |
Punta Arenas, Chile
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06:00 |
18:00 |
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| From penguin spotting on Isla Magdalena and kayaking the Strait of Magellan to visiting farms and indulging in surf-and-turf specialties (here meaning fresh seafood and asado, or Chilean barbecue) at local restaurants, Punta Arenas is a fantastic stop
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6 Dec 2021 |
Scenic Cruising
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18:01 |
23:59 |
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| Scenic cruising of Cockburn Channel, Beagle Channel & Glacier Alley
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7 Dec 2021 |
Glacier Alley, Chile
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00:01 |
11:59 |
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| Listen to the thunderous noises caused by the large masses of ice cracking and dropping into the bay.
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7 Dec 2021 |
Ushuaia, Argentina
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12:00 |
20:00 |
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| You're unlikely to venture much further down the planet than Ushuaia, one of the world's southernmost cities. On the Argentine island of Tierra del Fuego, it's home to sub Antarctic scenery from glaciers to snow-capped mountains.
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8 Dec 2021 |
At Sea
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| At the southernmost point of the South American continent, in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the mighty Andes extends as a few rocky islands into Drake Passage, the Antarctic strait connecting the South Atlantic and South Pacific oceans. |
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9 Dec 2021 |
Scenic Cruising Cape Horn
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00:01 |
07:59 |
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| Magellan and Drake left their mark and names here, as did Darwin, who sailed through on HMS Beagle. The great clippers of '49er lore later fought their way through fierce waves carrying gold between California and the East Coast before the Panama Canal |
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9 Dec 2021 |
Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
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08:00 |
18:00 |
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| Visit the Falkland Islands to discover amazing sea life, from seals and whales to penguins and other seabirds. Off the coast of South America, you'll find an archipelago of hundreds of rocky islands, many inhabited only by wildlife.
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10 Dec 2021 |
At Sea
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| Relaxing day at sea |
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11 Dec 2021 |
At Sea
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| Relaxing day at sea |
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12 Dec 2021 |
Montevideo, Uruguay
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08:00 |
18:00 |
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| Find a blend of South American atmosphere and European style in Montevideo, Uruguay's seductive capital. Walk around the colonial buildings of the Old Town or take a seafront stroll along La Rambla, the pleasant promenade.
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13 Dec 2021 |
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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08:00 |
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| There's a European feel to Buenos Aires' cosmopolitan streets and squares. Get a feel for this buzzing place in its bars, cafes and restaurants, learn to dance in the city that invented the tango or discover Latin American art in the MALBA gallery.
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14 Dec 2021 |
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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06:00 |
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| After a relaxed breakfast onboard, disembark Westerdam for your return flight to the UK. Alternatively, ask us about extending your holiday in South America. |
Itinerary details may be subject to change.
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