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19 Day Fly, Stay & Expedition Cruise Holiday with $4000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More
Book By 30 November 2024
19 Day Fly, Stay & Expedition Cruise Holiday with $4000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More
Economy flights to Santiago returning from Buenos Aires
Kick off your cruise holiday a little sooner with exclusive entry to a private international airport lounge. Feel like a VIP as you dine on delicious dishes, sip from an extensive menu of wine, beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages and freshen up before your flight to embark on your cruise.
Available from Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne International Airports.
BONUS 2 Night hotel stay to explore the city of Santiago at your leisure
BONUS City centre to port transfer
Enjoy a 15 day South America Expedition Cruise from Valparaiso to Ushuaia onboard MS Fridtjof Nansen in an Polar Outside Stateroom
Flavourful onboard dining across a range of complimentary venues, with exciting menus influenced by the destinations visited on your voyage
Enjoy an all-inclusive beverage and wifi package
Onboard prepaid gratuities
Guided highlights & history tour of Valdivia & Castro
Learn more about the destination by visiting the local community of Tortel
Enjoy the views of glacier-capped peaks & explore the caves if Milodon Caves in Puerto Natales
Have the opportunity to Kayak through Valdivia Wetlands or visit the Volcanoes in Oncol Park
Enrich your expedition experience with in-depth lectures and discussions delivered by experts on your Expedition Team
Full use of The Science Center onboard your ship, complete with an extensive library and advanced biological and geological equipment
Enjoy informal gatherings onboard with your Expedition Team, including daily recaps and preparation for your next adventure
Capture once in a lifetime moments and lifelong memories with the help of the experienced expeditions photographers ashore
Use of onboard sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room, lounges and more
One way charter flight from Ushauia to Buenos Aires
BONUS 2 Night hotel stay to explore Buenos Aires at your leisure
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Welcome to Santiago! Nestled at the foot of the Andes Mountains, Chile’s capital is a city of towering skyscrapers, exquisite food and rare natural beauty. Wine lovers should head just outside the city to the San Antonio and Maipo Valleys, where several noteworthy wineries are just waiting to be toured. Enjoy a 2-night hotel stay to explore this exciting city.
The adventure of a lifetime awaits you in the UNESCO-listed city of Valparaiso. Embark your 15 day Chilean Fjords expedition cruise onboard MS Fridtjof Nansen today.
Today, journey south through the Humboldt Current and pass over the Peruvian Trench – a tectonically active, 5000-foot-deep gouge in the seafloor. The deep water and swift-moving currents bring a variety of wildlife to the area, including Peruvian boobies, brown boobies and various whale species.
Head ashore to the pretty seaside town of Niebla, set on a peninsula with views of Corral Bay on one side and the Valdivia River on the other. Visit the ruins of the old Spanish fort to immerse in regional history and, if the Feria Costumbrista market is on, take the opportunity to try traditional snacks like empanadas, anticuchos and churros.
Cruise to the lush greenery of Chiloé Island and visit Castro, the third oldest city in Chile. Castro is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Iglesia San Francisco, which is one of the oldest colonial era buildings in the country and has survived 15 major earthquakes.
Your expedition continues south through the waters of Patagonia. As you cruise through the scenic Chiloé National Park, keep your eye out for whales, seabirds, seals and more.
Venture off the beaten path with a visit to the isolated village of Caleta Tortel. Lying at the mouth of the Baker River, a maze of boardwalks connects this close-knit community of just 500 inhabitants. During your exploration, you’ll likely come across locals selling handicrafts and may even be treated to a folk dance performance.
Spend the next two days sailing through the maze of the Chilean Fjords, drinking in the incredible scenery and spotting wildlife along the way. If tidal conditions allow, sail to Puerto Eden, an enchanting village accessible only by sea, home to some of the last remaining members of the Indigenous Kawésqar people. The following day, sail through the White Narrows into Puerto Natales, a striking waterway between islets and sheer rock cliffs, passable only in slack water and daylight.
Wake up this morning in Puerto Natales, gateway to the jaw dropping Torres del Paine National Park. The rugged landscapes of this park features steppe, forest and desert, punctuated by glaciers and lakes, and you can choose to explore it on either a panoramic bus or hiking tour. Look out for Andean animals like guanacos, rheas and pumas, along with Chilean flamingos and the mighty Andean condor.
Sail back through the White Narrows and into the heart of the Chilean Fjords. Spend the next two days soaking in the beauty and serenity of the Magellan Strait, passing islands, glaciers and steep mountains. Plus, keep an eye out for elephant seals, dolphins and whales, who often swim alongside the ship.
Enjoy a scenic cruise around Alberto de Agostini National Park. Here, the Andes tumble into the Pacific and great glaciers calve ice into beautiful fjords, including the Garibaldi Fjord. If conditions allow, sail into the head of the fjord to reach the Garibaldi Glacier, one of the most impressive in all of Chile.
Soak up the peaceful atmosphere of Puerto Williams, one of the world’s most southerly cities. Take a hike through the gorgeous scenery or drop into the Martin Gusinde Anthropological Museum to check out Indigenous Yaghan artifacts. Kayaking and birdwatching are also on offer, weather permitting.
Today, cruise through the Beagle Channel and sail down to the southernmost tip of South America – Cape Horn. This is where the open waters of the Atlantic and Pacific collide, creating powerful, swirly waves. Watch out for rare, endemic Peale’s dolphins and other wildlife here.
Your Patagonia and Chilean Fjords expedition comes to a close today in Ushuaia, capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Take a charter flight to the colourful city of Buenos Aires, where you’ll enjoy a two-night hotel stay.
Farewell Buenos Aires as you board your flight home, or ask us about our flexible flights and extend your stay.
Explore the most spectacular corners of the globe onboard MS Fridtjof Nansen.
Explore the most spectacular corners of the globe onboard MS Fridtjof Nansen.
Price based on cruise sail date 17 October 2025
Price based on departing from Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
Extra charges apply for:
Based on Polar Outside Stateroomview stateroom
Upgrade to Arctic Superior High Deck Stateroom from $1999 per personview stateroom
Upgrade to Expedition Suite with Balcony Stateroom from $3799 per personview stateroom
Prices are per person twin share in AUD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.
Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily. Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.
Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.
Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.
Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into Australian Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry. Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.
Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.
Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150AUD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges. These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights
Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.
Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.
China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all Australian passport holders.
For Non-Australian passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.
** Low Deposit Policy
A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.
Product Code: MC-32841
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