Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll fly into Buenos Aires and head straight to the cruise terminal to board the Discovery Yacht. After meeting the Captain and crew, you'll settle into your luxury suite and have a glass of Champagne at the Scenic Lounge Bar to toast the beginning of your expedition.
Included Activities
- Board Discovery Yacht and meet Captain and crew
- Explore luxury suite
- Welcome reception with Champagne at Scenic Lounge Bar
Landmarks/POIs Buenos Aires Cruise Terminal - Day 2
Montevideo
The ship arrives in Montevideo, Uruguay's capital with over 300 years of history behind it. You can walk along the 22-kilometre Rambla beachside avenue and check out the city's Art Deco and Neoclassical architecture, plus get a feel for the local passion for meat, wine, and football.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrive in Montevideo
- Explore city architecture and Rambla beachside avenue
Landmarks/POIs Rambla of Montevideo - Day 3
At Sea
The Discovery Team gives an introductory presentation about how the Zodiac excursions and other activities will work throughout your trip. You'll learn about the experts' backgrounds in geology, marine biology, and history as the expedition officially begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Introductory presentation from Discovery Team on expedition operations
- Learn about Zodiac and other Scenic Discovery excursions
- Day 4
At Sea
You have a relaxed day at sea with optional wellness activities like gym, Pilates, stretching, and aerial yoga available. Stop by the Scenic Lounge Bar with over 130 whiskey varieties, and pick one of up to 10 dining venues for dinner tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (World-class dining experience (up to 10 dining venues available))
Included Activities
- Access to gym facilities
- Pilates classes
- Guided stretching
- Aerial yoga classes
- Relaxation at Scenic Lounge Bar
- World-class dining experiences (up to 10 options)
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments at Senses Spa (ESPA facials, Ayurvedic massage, alternative therapy)
- Day 5
Punta Piramides
You'll explore Punta Piramides, a World Heritage-listed nature reserve and breeding ground for southern right whales, elephant seals, and sea lions. During Zodiac cruises, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding excursions, watch for orca whales and migratory seabirds passing through.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Punta Piramides nature reserve
- Zodiac excursions with expert Discovery Team
- Kayaking excursions
- Stand-up paddleboarding excursions
- Wildlife photography guidance from Discovery Team
Landmarks/POIs Punta Piramides - Day 6
At Sea
Start the day however you like with fresh juice, barista-made coffee, or tea brought to your suite. Later, check out the ship's navigational bridge where the Captain shares technical details, or relax on your private verandah with the views.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Freshly squeezed juice, barista-made coffee or tea delivered to your door by butler), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- In-suite breakfast delivery service
- Open bridge access to explore navigational deck
- Learn from Captain and crew about ship operations
- Day 7
Isla Pinguino
You'll head to Isla Pinguino off the Patagonian coast, a remote windswept island home to Magellanic penguins and a population of rockhopper penguins. Walk the rocky terrain with your Discovery Team and look for elephant seals and seabirds scattered across the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Landing on Isla Pinguino
- Guided exploration of penguin colony with expert Discovery Team
- Wildlife observation including elephant seals and seabirds
- Coastal walks on rocky terrain and seaweed-fringed coastline
Landmarks/POIs Isla Pinguino - Day 8
Strait of Magellan
The ship sails through the legendary Strait of Magellan with panoramic views of rugged coastline. Relax in the Observation Lounge with specialty tea or coffee and Swarovski telescopes, then choose from 10 dining venues for dinner followed by an evening theatre performance before heading to your suite.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Casual lunch at Azure Bar & Café), Dinner (Elegant dining experience from up to 10 dining venues including Elements)
Included Activities
- Sail through Strait of Magellan
- Observation of rugged coastline
- Use of Swarovski telescopes in Observation Lounge
- Dining at one of 10 venues
- Theatre performance
Landmarks/POIs Strait of Magellan - Day 9
Punta Arenas
You arrive in Punta Arenas at the southern tip of Chile, the gateway to Antarctica and Torres del Paine National Park. Walk through the city's European-style architecture overlooking the historic Strait of Magellan, visit Magdalena Island to see Magellanic penguins, and unwind at Senses Spa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Punta Arenas city
- Visit Magdalena Island and penguin colonies
Optional Activities
- ESPA facial at Senses Spa
- Ayurvedic massage at Senses Spa
- Kayaking opportunities
- Torres del Paine National Park visits
Landmarks/POIs Punta Arenas Magdalena Island Torres del Paine National Park - Day 10
Whiteside Canal and Strait of Magellan
The voyage takes you through Whiteside Canal and the historic Strait of Magellan, the major shipping route before the Panama Canal opened. Your Discovery Team shares stories about Ferdinand Magellan and Sir Francis Drake during the day, and the theatre's 270-degree viewing experience awaits in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Whiteside Canal
- Navigate historic Strait of Magellan
- Learn maritime history from Discovery Team
- Theatre performance with advanced cinemascope technology
Landmarks/POIs Whiteside Canal - Day 11
Admiralty Sound and Ainsworth Bay
You'll explore Admiralty Sound within Alberto de Agostini National Park, where leopard and elephant seals roam amid snow-topped mountains, wide bays, and fjords. A Zodiac takes you ashore to secluded Ainsworth Bay to see towering glaciers and seals resting on ice floes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Admiralty Sound
- Zodiac excursion to Ainsworth Bay
- View towering glaciers
- Wildlife observation including seals on ice floes
- Access to gym facilities
- Pilates classes
- Guided stretching
- Aerial yoga classes
Landmarks/POIs Admiralty Sound Ainsworth Bay Alberto de Agostini National Park - Day 12
Tucker Islets
Stop at the Tucker Islets, a group of small islands in the Strait of Magellan with colonies of Magellanic penguins and seabirds like skuas and petrels. During the evening, grab dinner at Sushi @ Koko's, catch a theatre performance, and finish with a nightcap at Scenic Lounge Bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dining at Sushi @ Koko's)
Included Activities
- Explore Tucker Islets
- Observe penguin colonies
- Observe seabirds including skuas and petrels
- Dining at Sushi @ Koko's
- Theatre performance
- Relaxation at Scenic Lounge Bar
Landmarks/POIs Tucker Islets - Day 13
Aguila Glacier and Condor Glacier
You'll see Aguila Glacier and Condor Glacier, part of Chile's third largest park in the Darwin Mountain Range. Watch ancient ice formations cascade down mountainsides into the sea, particularly striking where Aguila Glacier feeds a mineral-rich lagoon that draws wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- View Aguila Glacier
- View Condor Glacier
- Observe Darwin Mountain Range
- Wildlife observation in mineral-rich lagoon
Landmarks/POIs Aguila Glacier Condor Glacier Darwin Mountain Range - Day 14
Beagle Channel and Cockburn Channel
The ship sails through the calm Beagle Channel, named after Charles Darwin's historic voyage, with dramatic Andean mountain views all around. You'll cruise the 64-kilometre Cockburn Channel known for glacier views, and watch for seals, dolphins, and whales from a cabana or your verandah.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Beagle Channel
- Sail through Cockburn Channel
- View Andean mountain scenery
- View glacier scenery
- Wildlife observation including seals, dolphins, and whales
Landmarks/POIs Beagle Channel Cockburn Channel - Day 15
Chilean Fjords
You navigate through the Chilean Fjords with narrow inlets, steep cliffs, and glacier-carved islands creating a dramatic landscape. From the Observation Deck, see towering peaks and cascading waterfalls, including Seno Garibaldi, one of few advancing glaciers, and explore Seno Pia Glacier's ice formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Chilean Fjords
- View Seno Garibaldi advancing glacier
- Explore Seno Pia Glacier
- Observe towering peaks, waterfalls, and dense forests
- Wildlife observation including seals, sea lions, and seabirds including Andean condor
Landmarks/POIs Chilean Fjords Seno Garibaldi Seno Pia Glacier - Day 16
Cape Horn and Murray Channel
The ship sails through Cape Horn where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet at South America's southernmost point, offering chances to spot sea lions, penguins, whales, and seabirds. You'll cruise through Murray Channel named after Captain John Murray, then warm up with a drink in the all-inclusive bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Cape Horn
- Sail through Murray Channel
- Wildlife observation including sea lions, penguins, whales, and seabirds
- Drinks at Scenic Lounge Bar or Sky Bar
Landmarks/POIs Cape Horn Murray Channel - Day 17
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Your expedition concludes as you say goodbye to the crew and fellow passengers. You'll have a final breakfast on board, then disembark in Ushuaia and fly back to Buenos Aires with memories from your journey through Patagonia and the Chilean Fjords.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final indulgent breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
- Disembark in Ushuaia
- Flight to Buenos Aires
Landmarks/POIs Ushuaia
