
On this expedition, you’ll journey from Valparaíso to Chile’s deep fjords and down to the frozen continent of Antarctica during its late spring season.
National Parks of Patagonia
The expedition begins in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Valparaíso, sailing to rustic and charming Castro. From there, we continue to the isolated hamlet of Puerto Edén within Bernardo O’Higgins National Park. Then it’s on to Puerto Natales, gateway to Torres del Paine National Park, which you can visit on an optional excursion. We cruise the Strait of Magellan on our way through the Beagle Channel before reaching the southernmost tip of South America. With favorable sea conditions, we’ll try landing at Cape Horn. After that, we’ll begin our crossing of the Drake Passage toward Antarctica.
The Seventh Continent
You’ll arrive in Antarctica in its late spring. The winter snow is still fresh, the icebergs look pristine, and penguin species are courting and nest-building. Over the next four days, you’ll explore several of more than 20 possible landing sites. We have no fixed itinerary, as the wind, weather, wildlife, and the sea ice call the shots in this extreme environment. Rest assured, it’s all part and parcel of the adventure. Join the Expedition Team on lectures, ice-cruising, landings, and possible optional activities such as kayaking, snowshoeing, or even camping.
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Day 1
Valparaíso, Chile
Chile’s “Little San Francisco”
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Day 2-3
At sea
Expedition enlightened
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Day 4
Castro
Capital of Chiloé Island
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Day 5
At sea
Sailing south
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Day 6
Puerto Edén
The Portal to Paradise
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Day 7-8
Puerto Natales
The Last Hope Sound
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Day 9
Chilean Fjords
Going with the flow
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Day 10-11
At Sea
Cape Horn and the Drake Passage
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Day 12-15
Antarctic Peninsula
The fabled frozen continent
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Day 16-17
At sea
To the bottom of the world and back again!
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Day 18
Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
A fond farewell
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What's Included
Included in Your Expedition
Transfer
- Transfer from the ship to the Ushuaia airport after the expedition cruise
Flights
- Flight in economy class from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- Fine-dining À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard water refill stations
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
Onboard activities
- Experts from the Expedition Team present detailed lectures on a variety of topics
- Use the ship’s Science Center, which features an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- The Citizen Science program allows guests to contribute to current scientific research
- The onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
- The ship has hot tubs, a sauna, an outdoor and indoor gym, and an outdoor running track
- Participate in informal gatherings with the crew, such as daily recaps and the next day’s preparations
Landing activities
- Escorted landings in a small boat (RIB) while in Antarctica
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for the activities
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographers will help configure your camera settings before landings
Not Included In Your Expedition
- International flights
- Travel protection
- Baggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please ensure you can meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities are expected
MS Roald Amundsen
Year built | 2019 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards |
Passenger capacity | 528 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20 889 T |
Length | 140 m |
Beam | 23,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
In 2019, Hurtigruten added a brand new ship to its fleet: the MS Roald Amundsen. The state of the art vessel features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that will reduce fuel consumption and show the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible.
Practical Information
Sailing with MS Roald Amundsen
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Practical Information for Expedition Cruises On Board MS Roald Amundsen
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Experts in exploration
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Landing Sites in Antarctica
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