Valparaiso to Puerto Williams Cruise on Silver Wind from Valparaiso (Chile)

Valparaiso (Chile)

Considered "the Jewel of Pacific", Valparaíso is a city nestled in a natural amphitheater, surrounded by 45 mounts that fall abruptly into the sea. Declared World Heritage by UNESCO, Valparaíso tells the basis of its development through its historical architecture, its traditions and its art. This city has inspired well-known writers, architects, musicians and draftsmen due to the charms of its colorful scenery. The most prolific writer was Pablo Neruda, who resided in the city, built his house and wrote several of his outstanding works here.

Niebla, Chile

Puerto Montt (Chile)

It is the capital od the region of Lagos, at the northern end of the Reloncaví Sound in the Llanquihue Province. Puerto Montt was founded in 1853 by Vicente Perez Rosales. One year before the german immigrants had arrived to the city with Valdivia and Osorno. From the bay of Puerto Montt you can view the Corcovado and the volcanoes of Michinmahuida. The bussiness section and the central services of the city are all around the the Plaza Manuel Irrazabal with a lovely view to the sea, and the cathedral located north of the plaza.

Castro (Chile)

The second biggest town on Chile's Chiloe Island, Castro is a tiny gem located on the scenic coast. Visitors can enjoy the famous local cuisine, especially exotic meat and seafood dishes. Travelers can stroll through the local market, which offers a variety of textured native clothing, hand-crafted artwork, and unique souvenirs.

Caleta Tortel (Chile)

Caleta Tortel is a coastal village in Chile. It is located between the mouth of the Baker River the largest river in Chile and Baker Channel. The surrounding geography is rugged, formed by a number of islands, fjords, channels and estuaries.

Expedition Chilean Fjords

Expedition Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia (Argentina)

Ushuaia is the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur Province, Argentina. It is commonly regarded as the southernmost city in the world. As a center of population, commerce, and culture, and as a town of significant size and importance. Ushuaia however clearly qualifies as a city. Ushuaia is located in a wide bay on the southern coast of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, bounded on the north by the Martial mountain range and on the south by the Beagle Channel.

Drake Passage

Drake Passage

Antarctic Sound (Peninsula)

Antarctic Sound is a body of water about 30 miles long and from 7 to 12 miles wide, separating the Joinville Island group from the northeast end of the Antarctic Peninsula. The sound was named by the Swedish Antarctic Expedition under Otto Nordenskiöld for the expedition ship Antarctic which in 1902, under the command of Carl Anton Larsen, was the first vessel to navigate

Cruising by Antarctic Peninsula

Shetland Island

Drake Passage

Puerto Williams (Chile)

Puerto Williams (Chile)