CHILE
The pick of the region.
Chile's 10 most-booked cruises & boat tours, with the real story on each one and what it costs to go.
Cruise Grey Lake to the Grey Glacier for a close-up, photo-ready glacier wall, plus an included pisco sour in Torres del Paine.
“Well worth the effort to get to the boat. Awesome views of the glacier. Well organized & recommended.”
A cold-morning boat trip from Punta Arenas to Isla Magdalena to walk a penguin trail, learn the breeding cycle, and spot sea lions.
“Sea sickness is real And can hit anyone in different ways. Please carry sea sickness medicine if possible. Lot of people on the boat got sick because the water was very choppy. The island itself was amazing, we saw lots of sea lions, penguins and different birds. Our guide kept us honest with rules and…”
Sail close to the Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers, walk a forest trail for views, and end with a traditional Patagonian ranch lunch.
“150 people on a boat means you are unlikely to be at a window. We were fortunate to be sat in a great place. It was a good trip to glacier but if you were not first off it would have been a trudge in a long line. Lunch stop was a highlight.”
Sail the Strait of Magellan and visit Magdalena Island to see thousands of Magellanic penguins, plus lighthouse views and a short guided walk.
“Seeing the wildlife was definitely the highlight! I felt the ticket venue and the checking in process could be improved. The tiny area where people were waiting in to check in, was sooo crowded and overflowing that when it was announced that people could begin the check in process, it was chaotic. I’m sure the…”
Private Santiago to Valparaiso or San Antonio cruise port transfer with A/C, direct routing, and luggage tips for a calmer boarding day.
“The hotel I was staying at had 2 lobbies. Driver waited at one and husband and I at the other lobby. Fortunately the driver was diligent and walked through both lobbies to find us. Crisis averted. We left on time. Trip was smooth and the driver was a safe driver. We arrived at the VTP…”
Sail Ultima Esperanza Fjord to see Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers, hike in Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, and enjoy drinks plus lunch.
“The scenery was magnificent, we were speechless. Tasty genuine lunch with a three course meal highly recommended.”
Sail to the Marble Caves on Lake General Carrera from Puerto Tranquilo. 90 minutes, English–Spanish guide, real color changes.
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Boat through General Carrera Lake to the Marble Chapels and Cathedral. 90 minutes, photo stops, life jacket included for $52.
“Great 👍🏼 Guide was informative of the tour sites he had a great sense of humor”
Full-day Punta Arenas tour to Torres del Paine and Grey Glacier by catamaran; sail Grey Lake with pisco and guided viewpoints.
“Mesmo com condições climáticas pouco favoráveis, o passeio foi incrível! Barco novo e com toda sua equipe animada e gentil. A experiência foi extraordinária! Paisagem maravilhosa com infinitos tons de azul. A natureza em sua beleza plena. Outro ponto alto foi nosso guia Roberto, que nos levou de Punta Arenas até o Parque. Além de…”
Zodiac dolphin and wildlife cruise from Punta Arenas with small groups, warm gear tips, and possible whale and penguin sightings.
“Die beste Tour die man in Punta Arenas machen kann. Absolut individuell, Delphine direkt am Boot. Toller Capitan, super organisiert. Ein absolut traumhaftes Erlebnis. Egal wie, das ist euer Ausflug.”
