10 Best Chile Cruises for 2024-2025

8 Top Fly/Cruise Trips to Antarctica from Chile for 2024-2025

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition	$23795	12	Feb 6, 2026	Get a chance to observe seals and penguins in their natural habitat. Spend 12 days aboard the Sylvia Earle exploring Antarctica's huge white … 0
Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition	$17895	12	Mar 17, 2026	Explore Antarctica on this 12-day cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard Sylvia Earle. Reduce your time at sea by flying one way over the Drake … 0
Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail	$19895	13	Jan 19, 2025	Explore the vast white continent of Antarctica on this 13-day Antarctic Explorer Expedition Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Sylvia Earle. … 0
Antarctic Explorer featuring the Chilean Fjords - Fly/Sail	$18795	14	Mar 1, 2025	Embark on a 14-day Antarctic Explorer featuring the Chilean Fjords Fly/Sail expedition. Discover the pristine beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula, … 0
Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition	$23795	12	Jan 23, 2026	Embark on a 12-day Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition roundtrip Punta Arenas aboard Greg Mortimer, exploring remote areas of … 0
Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition	$18695	12	Feb 1, 2026	Maximize your time in Antarctica by flying from Punta Arenas, Chile to King George Island and then cruising back. Observe the wildlife of the … 0
Antarctica Express Air Cruise	$4995	6	Nov 29, 2024	The fastest possible trip to Antarctica, and one of most economical is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia. Sail the Beagle Channel, Cape … 0
Antarctica Express Air Cruise	$5995	6	Nov 23, 2024	The shortest possible trip to Antarctica is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia, through the Beagle Channel, legendary Cape Horn, and … 0

Chile Cruise Guide & Travel Tips

Top 10 Things to See on a Chilean Cruise

Tierra del Fuego
Punta Arenas, Chile
Garibaldi Fjord & Glacier
Isla de los Estados
Torres del Paine National Park
Wulaia Bay
Cape Horn
Cordillera de Sarmiento Mountains
Pia Glacier
Tortel Settlement

Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina

Tierra del Fuego- The Southernmost Point in the World

Exploring Tierra del Fuego is an adventurous addition to any Patagonia itinerary. It is an island separated from Argentina's mainland by a strait that joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Learn about the geography of the region, sites to visit, and activities that should not be missed.

What to Expect on a Cruise of Chile
Cruises of Chile are an unforgettable experience, but they are surely like no other cruise you've ever experienced - even if you've done expedition cruises in the Arctic.
These cruises are ideal for those seeking an active adventure and hoping to be immersed in some of the most isolated natural environments in the world. From sweeping glaciers to towering fjords, these cruises put you in the heart of a windswept, seemingly mythical landscape of towering mountains, colorful steppes, and islands teeming with wildlife like seabirds, penguins, and seals, to name a few.
Zodiac excursions, trekking (sometimes quite technical), and wildlife exploration are highlights of any Chilean cruise.

Best Time of Year to Visit Patagonia

Learn about the best months to travel to Patagonia: November through March is when most travelers visit, but the autumn and spring shoulder seasons work too.

Patagonia landscape with Mt Fitz Roy in Argentina

Chile Weather

From north to south, Chile expands over a very large area. This means various temperatures and weather patterns throughout the country. Although it is unpredictable, it is smart to be prepared for what the weather may bring during your adventures in Chile.

Wildlife on Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego

Tierra del Fuego Culture

Travel to the "End of the World" on a trip to Tierra del Fuego, a truly unique place located in Argentina. Home to interesting people groups throughout its history, this destination has been shaped by past influences and events. Experience what Tierra del Fuego has become during your Argentina trip.

Adventures in Patagonia! Beautiful wildflower fields

Flora in Torres del Paine National Park

Beyond the landscapes and the wildlife, travelers will encounter diverse plant life in Patagonia. Learn what flora you can expect to see as you explore the Torres del Paine and Punta Arenas regions.

Best Chile Cruises Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2024-2025

Ponant - aims to offer you a bespoke cruise, working hard every day to provide first-class, intuitive service with its attentive and highly experienced staff. The luxury sister ships Le Lyrial and Le Borea l sail to remote destinations at the far side of the world, such as the Chilean Fjords and Patagonia
Silversea Cruises - provides expedition cruises to the spectacular Chilean Fjords and Antarctica, departing from Buenos Aires, Valparaiso, or Ushuaia. The Silver Cloud and Silver Wind guests spend overnight in Santiago, Chile, on their journey to Punta Arenas.
Lindblad Expeditions - offers carefully curated voyages that lets you discover the fjords, glaciers, and panoramic vistas that make Chilean Patagonia one of the most lauded nature destinations on Earth. You can join any naturalist who shares your interests. Plus, get top shots with the help of a photographer aboard National Geographic Resolution, who lingers ashore through the golden hour of light.
Quark Expeditions - focuses its explorations on the Andes Mountains that form the natural divide between Argentine Patagonia and Chilean Patagonia. Located in Chile, the western half of Patagonia is home to glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, lakes, lush forests, and an abundance of wildlife. Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer, among its finest ship, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation.
Aurora Expeditions - has a preference for small-group, personal expedition cruises that take guests on perspective-altering voyages in some of the most remote and incredible off-the-beaten-path destinations like the Chilean Fjords. Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle are its new fleet of advanced, purpose-built expedition ships.
Hurtigruten - has expedition cruises to Chile with an expedition team to help you discover the history and wildlife of the area. Each cruise mixes nature with culture, learning with active exploration, and offers hikes and other activities to explore South America’s Pacific coastline aboard the exploration ship MS Roald Amundsen.