Cruise itinerary
18-Night Polar Cruise from San Antonio
18 nights · Polar · 10 ports of call
18-night Polar cruise aboard Seabourn Pursuit, departing San Antonio and calling at Puerto Montt, Scenic Cruising, Caleta Tortel, PIO X Glacier, El Brujo Glacier and Punta Arenas and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Seabourn Pursuit
- Cruise line
- Seabourn
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Polar · Antarctica
- Departs
- San Antonio
- Returns
- Buenos Aires
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
San Antonio
Depart 17:00
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Puerto Montt
Arrive 10:30 · Depart 18:00
A port city in Chile's Lake District, set on the Reloncaví Sound where the central valley meets the fjords of Patagonia. Snow-capped volcanoes ring the bay, and the town is a launch point for trips to lakes, the German-influenced settlement of Puerto Varas and Chiloé island.
- Osorno Volcano
- Puerto Varas
- Angelmó market
- Day4
Scenic Cruising
- Day5
Scenic Cruising
Caleta Tortel
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Scenic Cruising
Scenic Cruising
PIO X Glacier
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 13:00
- Day7
Scenic Cruising
Scenic Cruising
El Brujo Glacier
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 11:00
- Day8
Punta Arenas
Arrive 12:00
A windswept city on the Strait of Magellan in Chilean Patagonia, one of the southernmost ports on earth. It serves as a gateway to Tierra del Fuego, Antarctic crossings and nearby penguin colonies, with a grand central plaza recalling the wool and shipping boom.
- Strait of Magellan
- Plaza de Armas
- Penguin colonies
- Day9
Punta Arenas
Depart 18:00
A windswept city on the Strait of Magellan in Chilean Patagonia, one of the southernmost ports on earth. It serves as a gateway to Tierra del Fuego, Antarctic crossings and nearby penguin colonies, with a grand central plaza recalling the wool and shipping boom.
- Strait of Magellan
- Plaza de Armas
- Penguin colonies
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Antarctic Experience
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A scenic-cruising day among the icebergs and channels of the Antarctic Peninsula, the planet's southernmost wilderness. Ships glide past glaciers and tabular bergs, with whales, seals and vast penguin colonies often visible from deck.
- Penguin colonies
- Glaciers and icebergs
- Whale watching
- Day13
Antarctic Experience
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A scenic-cruising day among the icebergs and channels of the Antarctic Peninsula, the planet's southernmost wilderness. Ships glide past glaciers and tabular bergs, with whales, seals and vast penguin colonies often visible from deck.
- Penguin colonies
- Glaciers and icebergs
- Whale watching
- Day14
Antarctic Experience
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A scenic-cruising day among the icebergs and channels of the Antarctic Peninsula, the planet's southernmost wilderness. Ships glide past glaciers and tabular bergs, with whales, seals and vast penguin colonies often visible from deck.
- Penguin colonies
- Glaciers and icebergs
- Whale watching
- Day15
Antarctic Experience
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A scenic-cruising day among the icebergs and channels of the Antarctic Peninsula, the planet's southernmost wilderness. Ships glide past glaciers and tabular bergs, with whales, seals and vast penguin colonies often visible from deck.
- Penguin colonies
- Glaciers and icebergs
- Whale watching
- Day16
Antarctic Experience
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A scenic-cruising day among the icebergs and channels of the Antarctic Peninsula, the planet's southernmost wilderness. Ships glide past glaciers and tabular bergs, with whales, seals and vast penguin colonies often visible from deck.
- Penguin colonies
- Glaciers and icebergs
- Whale watching
- Day17At sea
- Day18
Ushuaia
Arrive 19:00
The world's southernmost city, on Argentina's Tierra del Fuego at the tip of South America. Backed by snowy peaks on the Beagle Channel, it is the chief departure port for Antarctica and a base for the Patagonian wilderness.
- Beagle Channel
- Tierra del Fuego park
- End of the world
- Day19
Ushuaia
Arrive 06:00
The world's southernmost city, on Argentina's Tierra del Fuego at the tip of South America. Backed by snowy peaks on the Beagle Channel, it is the chief departure port for Antarctica and a base for the Patagonian wilderness.
- Beagle Channel
- Tierra del Fuego park
- End of the world
Buenos Aires
Argentina's grand capital on the Río de la Plata, a city of wide boulevards and European-style architecture. The tango was born in its streets, with the colourful houses of La Boca and the cafés of San Telmo close to the waterfront.
- La Boca
- San Telmo
- Tango culture
Upcoming departures
- 18 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Polar Cruise from San Antonio FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Polar cruise calls at San Antonio, Puerto Montt, Scenic Cruising, Caleta Tortel, PIO X Glacier, El Brujo Glacier, Punta Arenas, Antarctic Experience, Ushuaia and Buenos Aires.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from San Antonio and ends in Buenos Aires.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Seabourn Pursuit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.