Cruise itinerary
22-Night Polar Cruise from Valparaiso
22 nights · Polar · 11 ports of call
22-night Polar cruise aboard Seabourn Pursuit, departing Valparaiso and calling at Juan Fernández Island, Puerto Montt, Scenic Cruising, Caleta Tortel, PIO X Glacier and El Brujo Glacier and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Seabourn Pursuit
- Cruise line
- Seabourn
- Duration
- 22 nights
- Region
- Polar · Antarctica
- Departs
- Valparaiso
- Returns
- Buenos Aires
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Valparaiso
Depart 17:00
A historic port city on Chile's central coast, built across steep hills laced with funiculars and painted houses. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it serves as the gateway to Santiago and the Casablanca wine valley, with a busy working harbour below.
- Hillside funiculars
- Cerro Concepción
- Casablanca wineries
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Juan Fernández Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day4
Juan Fernández Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day5
Juan Fernández Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 12:00
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Puerto Montt
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day8
Scenic Cruising
- Day9
Scenic Cruising
Caleta Tortel
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day10
Scenic Cruising
Scenic Cruising
PIO X Glacier
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 13:00
- Day11
Scenic Cruising
Scenic Cruising
El Brujo Glacier
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 11:00
- Day12
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
- Day13
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
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- 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
- Day17
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
- Day18
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
- Day19
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
- Day20
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
- Day21At sea
- Day22
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
- Day23
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 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
22-Night Polar Cruise from Valparaiso FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 22-night Polar cruise calls at Valparaiso, Juan Fernández Island, 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?
6 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Valparaiso and ends in Buenos Aires.
How long is this cruise?
22 nights aboard Seabourn Pursuit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Oct 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.