Winding channels, snow-covered mountains, majestic glaciers, and narrow passages: welcome to the magic of the Chilean fjords. Experience a 15-day expedition cruise aboard Le Lyrial to the heart of South America’s extraordinary landscapes.
Itinerary Highlights
- Observing glaciers, channels and fjords, and navigating along narrow passages.
- The stop in Tortel, a picturesque village with wooden pontoons and footbridges, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Landscapes: fjords dominated by the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, iridescent glaciers, and mountain lakes with crystal-clear water.
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Departure from Valparaiso - Embarkation
- Day 2 and 3: At sea
- Day 4: Quemchi, Chiloe Island
- Day 5: Sailing in the Pulluche Canal
- Day 6: Tortel
- Day 7: Pie XI Glacier
- Day 8: El Brujo Glacier & Skua Glacier (sailing)
- Day 9: Estero las Montanas
- Day 10: Sailing in the Strait of Magellan
- Day 11: Islas Tuckers & Agostini Glacier
- Day 12: Garibaldi Glacier
- Day 13: Sailing around Cape Horn
- Day 14: Puerto Williams
- Day 15: Disembarkation - Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Travelling with Eclipse
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Day 1: Departure from Valparaiso - Embarkation
Embarkation 3/11/2026 From 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Departure 3/11/2026 at 6:00 pm
Located about 100 kilometres south of Santiago, the legendary Valparaiso is the second largest city in Chile. It is also a splendid city, full of history: two qualities justifying its nickname “gem of the Pacific” and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can stroll along the steep streets, on foot or by cable car, and explore the many admirable sites like the delicate Iglesia de la Matriz, Sotomayor square, Bellavista hill, or Sebastiana house where the author Pablo Neruda lived. At every turning, you’ll get a refreshing view of the sea.
Dinner included.
Day 2 and 3: At sea
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 4: Quemchi, Chiloe Island
In southern Chile, in the Lake District, discover the small fishing port of Quemchi on the east coast of Chiloé Island. With its authentic charm, its pretty wooden houses, its narrow streets lined with small shops, and its fish market, this faraway village is sure to win you over. Be sure to visit the museum dedicated to Francisco Coloane, the famous Chilean author and adventurer born on this southern land. Not far from there, the small island called Isla Aucar, accessible via a wooden footbridge, will be a chance to observe a wide variety of birds and discover a magnificent botanical garden, home to many of the region’s endemic plants.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 5: Sailing in the Pulluche Canal
Near the Peñón de Lobos (‘wolf rock’), in Chile, the Pulluche Canal is located northwest of Monte Prieto and the island of Sin Nombre, literally “the island without a name”. This maritime channel in the Aysén du Général Carlos Ibañez del Campo Region, in the south of the country, is 1,400 km south of the capital. You will sail through a very singular landscape made up of islands, canals and fjords. Recognised as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1979, the San Rafael Lake brims with rainforests and abundant wildlife: sea birds (Black-browed Albatrosses, cormorants…) and marine mammals (pinnipeds).
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 6: Tortel
A picturesque, colourful fishing village, Tortel boasts a splendid location in the heart of southern Patagonia, halfway between Puerto Montt and Cape Horn. From the little streets made up of small walkways, you’ll love the grand panorama of rounded mountains, dense forest, the clear waters of the Pacific. If you walk out onto one the many wooden pontoons, you can admire the views as you stand suspended a few metres above the water. The village is scattered with sculptures made by local artists, an excellent introduction to this friendly community.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 7: Pie XI Glacier
The Brüggen Glacier, a coastal glacier in southern Chile also known as Pio XI, is astonishing for its almost surreal dimensions. With a surface area exceeding 1,200 km2, it is the largest of the glaciers making up the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. This gigantic ice field is the third largest ice mass in the world. Straddling the southern Andes Mountains, its breathtaking natural setting inspires sheer wonder and awe.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 8: El Brujo Glacier & Skua Glacier (sailing)
At the heart of Bernardo O’Higgings National Park, the largest protected area in Chile, discover El Brujo Glacier. Located at the end of the Asia Fjord, this huge wall of ice sculpted by the wind is fascinating and impressive. This magical, natural and grandiose décor that changes as the light plays upon it will be an unforgettable sight.
In the heart of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, where the National Parks of Bernardo O’Higgins, Torres del Paine and Las Glaciares meet, discover the Skua Glacier, also known as the Amalia Glacier. Nested on the Andes, this three-kilometre-wide tidewater glacier will offer you sumptuous landscapes in infinite shades of blue: a magical show during which the impressive cracking of the ice can be heard at times.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 9: Estero las Montanas
Also called Fjord of the Mountains or Channel of the Mountains, the Estero Las Montañas fjord offers enchanting landscapes. Situated in large part in the Alacalufes National Reserve, this former glacial valley now flooded with water seems to stretch on for ever inland. Surrounded by tall mountains with lush slopes and edged with numerous glaciers tinged in various shades of blue, it will be a highlight of your cruise.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 10: Sailing in the Strait of Magellan
This mythical strait situated in the south of Chile and separating South America from Tierra del Fuego, awakens our imagination, stirring up a longing for adventure. For the first time, follow in the footsteps of the famous Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, known for having organised the first circumnavigation of the globe in the 16th century. Aboard your ship, cruise along the 600 km separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Pacific and, before arriving in Ushuaia, discover the sea route which was long nicknamed “Strait of All Saints” because Magellan’s ships first entered it on All Saints’ Day. A fascinating adventure.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 11: Islas Tuckers & Agostini Glacier
The Tuckers Islets are like ends of the world emerging from the Magellan Strait, lying between the Tierra del Fuego and Dawson Island. They offer a haven of choice to many bird species as well as to some sea lions. During a Zodiac exploration, observe the colonies of imperial shags and rock shags, Magellanic penguins, kelp geese and condors that come to nest and live on the tiny pebble beaches, pieces of tundra and rocky outcrop that make up this micro-archipelago sheltered from predators.
In the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the Agostini Glacier sits at the back of the eponymous fjord, framed by the Cordillera Darwin. Named after the Italian missionary and explorer Alberto Maria De Agostini, this imposing blue-tinged glacier offers a stunning view over the fjord.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 12: Garibaldi Glacier
Cruise along the narrow arm of Garibaldi Fjord and marvel at its stunning landscapes: thick green vegetation adorns steep mountains, rivalling the beauty of surrounding ice and snow. Further on, Garibaldi Glacier unveils itself: a towering ice titan looming at the end of the fjord that shares its name. Don't be surprised if sea lions and numerous birds accompany you on your enchanting journey into the heart of one of Chile's most beautiful glaciers.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 13: Sailing around Cape Horn
It’s at the meeting point between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans that you enter Chilean Patagonia where you head for the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and its famous Cape Horn. From the top of its impressive 425-metre high cliff, South America’s southernmost tip has, for many centuries, seen merchant ships from the world over passing by. Because of its legendary storms and rough seas, getting round this cape has gone down in history as a challenge for all seafarers.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 14: Puerto Williams
Located on Navarino Island a few kilometres from the Argentinian border, the city of Puerto Williams is, according to Chileans, the southernmost city in the world. It is first and foremost, a charming fishing port whose calm and isolation will delight you. You can stroll around a few little streets and admire the dark silhouette of the Patagonian Andes, surmounted by eternally white peaks. The Martin Gusinde museum of anthropology gives an aperçu of the living conditions of the ancient indigenous people, the Yámanas, while the surrounding areas propose hiking paths across wild, unspoiled nature.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 15: Disembarkation - Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
After breakfast, you will disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires.
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…
Breakfast included.
- Day 1: Departure from Valparaiso - Embarkation
- Day 2 and 3: At sea
- Day 4: Quemchi, Chiloe Island
- Day 5: Sailing in the Pulluche Canal
- Day 6: Tortel
- Day 7: Pie XI Glacier
- Day 8: El Brujo Glacier & Skua Glacier (sailing)
- Day 9: Estero las Montanas
- Day 10: Sailing in the Strait of Magellan
- Day 11: Islas Tuckers & Agostini Glacier
- Day 12: Garibaldi Glacier
- Day 13: Sailing around Cape Horn
- Day 14: Puerto Williams
- Day 15: Disembarkation - Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
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03 Nov 2026 - 17 Nov 2026 | AUD$12980pp | ||
Superior Stateroom | AUD$12980pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe Double Stateroom | AUD$13960pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 | AUD$15360pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 | AUD$16070pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 | AUD$16900pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe Suite | AUD$23050pp | Contact us | |
Privilege Suite | AUD$26140pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Suite - Deck 5 | AUD$30750pp | Contact us | |
Grand Deluxe Suite | AUD$32010pp | Contact us | |
Grand Privilege Suite | AUD$32990pp | Contact us | |
Owner's Suite | AUD$45570pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Superior Stateroom
21m², 2 single beds or 1 king bed, individually-controlled air-conditioning, shower, minibar, flatscreen, satellite TV, deck with stationery, iPod players, video on demand, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, french bath products, 24-hour room service and WiFi access.
Deluxe Double Stateroom
18m², 2 single beds or 1 king bed, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, shower, minibar, flatscreen, satellite TV, deck with stationery, iPod players, video on demand, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service and WiFi access.
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
18m², 2 single beds or 1 king bed, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, shower, minibar, flatscreen, satellite TV, deck with stationery, iPod players, video on demand, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service and WiFi access.
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
18m², 2 single beds or 1 king bed, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, shower, minibar, flatscreen, satellite TV, deck with stationery, iPod players, video on demand, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service and WiFi access.
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
18m², 2 single beds or 1 king bed, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, shower, minibar, flatscreen, satellite TV, deck with stationery, iPod players, video on demand, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service, WiFi access and butler service.
Deluxe Suite
27m², 2 single beds or 1 king bed, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, shower, minibar, flatscreen, satellite TV, deck with stationery, iPod players, video on demand, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service and WiFi access.
Prestige Suite - Deck 5
36m², 2 single beds or 1 king bed, 8m² private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, shower, minibar, flatscreen, satellite TV, deck with stationery, iPod players, video on demand, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service and WiFi access.
Privilege Suite
36m², 2 single beds or 1 king bed, 8m² private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, bathtub, minibar, flatscreen, satellite TV, deck with stationery, iPod players, video on demand, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service and WiFi access.
Grand Deluxe Suite
45m², 2 single beds or 1 king bed, 10m² private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, bathtub, minibar, flatscreen, satellite TV, deck with stationery, iPod players, video on demand, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service and WiFi access.
Grand Privilege Suite
54m², 4 single beds or 2 king beds, 12m² private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, shower and bathtub, minibar, flatscreen, satellite TV, deck with stationery, iPod players, video on demand, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service and WiFi access.
Owner's Suite
54m², located on deck 6, 2 single beds or 1 king bed, french design, panoramic views, individually-controlled air-conditioning, shower, minibar, flatscreen, satellite TV, deck with stationery, iPod players, video on demand, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service, WiFi access, 1 private transfer (round trip: airport - hotel - port) and 1 free hour of spa treatments.
Deluxe Single Stateroom
18m², 2 single beds or 1 king bed, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, shower, minibar, flatscreen, satellite TV, deck with stationery, iPod players, video on demand, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service and WiFi access.
Specifications
- Length: 466 feet
- Beam: 59 feet
- Draft: 15.3 feet
- Cruising Speed: 14 knots
- Ice Class: 1C
- Classification: Bureau Veritas
- Flag: French
- Guest Decks: 6
- Guest Capacity: Up to 260 pax
- Guest capacity Antarctica: 200 pax
- Normal Crew Size: 140
- Fleet of Expedition Zodiac®: Mark V HD
- Gross Tonnage: 10,992 UMS
- Electric Motors: 2 x 2300 kW
- Installed Power: 7,200 kW
- Construction: Fincantieri-Ancône-Italy
What’s included?
- Economy class flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires.
- Services of local guides, in Ushuaia.
- Transfers as mentioned in the programme.
- Accommodation in your selected stateroom.
- Landings and zodiac outings.
- A full meal plan.
- Open Bar: beginning with boarding, and during the duration of the cruise, a wide selection of drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, wine, beer, Charles Heidsieck champagne, spirits, coffee, tea) is served on request and at any time of the day. Certain premium alcoholic beverages on the menu are not included in the Open Bar.
- Free Wi-Fi internet access 24 hours a day.
- Port taxes.
What’s not included?
- Tips for the local guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Other meals and services not mentioned in the programme.
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Destination: South America
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