Chile Intensive Cruise: Puerto Montt, Castro & Punta Arenas

Day 1 - Valparaiso

Arrive: Mon 24 January 2028 / Depart: Mon 24 January 2028 at 18:00

Located in central Chile, north west of the capital Santiago, the historic port city of Valparaiso was once the most important merchant port on the Pacific trading routes of South America. Now it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering some of the best in Chilean food, art, and culture waiting to be discovered.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Puerto Montt

Arrive: Wed 26 January 2028 at 11:30 / Depart: Wed 26 January 2028 at 20:00

Puerto Montt is an urban oasis surrounded by the breathtaking volcanoes, glacial lakes, and parks for which the Chilean Lake District is known. As the region’s commercial hub, Puerto Montt offers the perfect blend of shopping, sightseeing, and history that elevates any South American cruise itinerary. Start with a trip to the Angelmo Harbor Market to enjoy the ocean breeze and peruse stalls selling everything from freshly caught fish to rainbow-hued alpaca wool goods sure to keep you warm during those chilly days at sea. For a taste of local flavor, try cancato—a famous Chilean favorite dish made of fish, chorizo, tomato, and cheese. After your meal, take a boat across the Tenglo Channel to Tenglo Island, where you’ll be treated to fantastic views of Osorno—a snow-capped volcano known as one of the most active in all of the southern Chilean Andes.

Day 4 - Castro, Chiloe Island

Arrive: Thu 27 January 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 27 January 2028 at 15:30

Day 5 - Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Arrive: Fri 28 January 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 28 January 2028 at 18:00

South of Puerto Montt, surrounded by majestic fjords, Puerto Chacabuco looks more like Norway than Northwest Patagonia. The town’s history as an important fishing village still holds true today. And with a population of just 1,200, Azamara® guests can expect a truly immersive experience on shore. Plunging waterfalls. Fathomless gorges. Dramatic coastlines. Puerto Chacabuco is your gateway to some of Chile’s most stunning natural wonders. Don’t miss the Río Simpson National Preserve: a protected park that boasts all three; plus, some of the best fly fishing in the world. A visit to Aiken del Sur Private Park promises the same, with an enchanting opportunity to get back to nature at serene Lake Riesco.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - Sailing In The Chilean Fjords

Day 8 - Sailing In The Chilean Fjords

Day 9 - Punta Arenas, Chile

Arrive: Tue 01 February 2028 at 08:00

Perched on the western side of the Strait of Magellan, Punta Arenas has long been a European trading point and is now the most commercially crucial city in Patagonian Chile. A relaxed, diverse city rich with vibrant pioneering history, this welcoming port is equally popular as a gateway for adventures to Antarctica.

Day 10 - Punta Arenas, Chile

Depart: Wed 02 February 2028 at 07:00

Perched on the western side of the Strait of Magellan, Punta Arenas has long been a European trading point and is now the most commercially crucial city in Patagonian Chile. A relaxed, diverse city rich with vibrant pioneering history, this welcoming port is equally popular as a gateway for adventures to Antarctica.

Day 11 - Ushuaia, Argentina

Arrive: Thu 03 February 2028 at 06:30 / Depart: Thu 03 February 2028

Surrounded on three sides by towering peaks, this former penal colony on banks of the Beagle Channel is spectacularly sited amidst waterfalls, glaciers, and beech forests, and marine life abounds offshore. This is the southern extreme of Tierra del Fuego, a national park with hiking trails and walking paths through thick forests, inhabited by native birds and beavers, where seals, sea lions, and sea birds can be found in abundance. The channel is named for HMS Beagle, which sailed these waters with a young Charles Darwin aboard. It was during that voyage that he began to formulate his theories of evolution.