On this expedition, you’ll journey from Valparaíso, past Chile’s deep fjords and down to the frozen continent of Antarctica during its late spring season.
The national parks of Patagonia
The expedition begins in the UNESCO city of Valparaíso, sailing to rustic and charming Castro. From there, we continue to the isolated hamlet of Puerto Edén within Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, and Puerto Natales, gateway to Torres del Paine National Park which you can visit on an optional excursion. We cruise the Strait of Magellan on our way through the Beagle Channel before reaching the southernmost tip of South America. If we have favourable sea conditions, we’ll try landing at Cape Horn. After that, we’ll start our crossing of the Drake Passage towards Antarctica.
The Seventh Continent
When you arrive in Antarctica, it will be late spring. The snow is fresh from winter, icebergs look pristine, and penguin species are courting and nest-building. Over the next four days, you’ll be exploring several landing sites out of a choice of 20. We have no fixed itinerary, as wind, weather, wildlife and sea ice in this extreme environment can affect our daily programme. But rest assured, it’s all part and parcel of the adventure. You’ll enjoy joining the Expedition Team on lectures, ice-cruising, landings and possibly on optional activities like kayaking, snowshoeing or even camping.

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Day 1Valparaíso, Chile
Chile’s ‘Little San Francisco’
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Day 2-3At sea
Expedition enlightened
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Day 4Castro
Capital of Chiloé Island
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Day 5At sea
Sailing south
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Day 6Puerto Edén
The Portal to Paradise
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Day 7-8Puerto Natales
The Last Hope Sound
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Day 9Chilean Fjords
Going with the flow
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Day 10-11At Sea
Cape Horn and the Drake Passage
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Day 12-15Antarctic Peninsula
The fabled frozen continent
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Day 16-17At sea
Back from the bottom of the world
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Day 18Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
A fond farewell
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Included in your voyage
Transfer
- Transfer from the ship to Ushuaia airport after the expedition cruise
Flights
- Flight in economy class from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to use at water refill stations on board
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
Onboard Activities
- Experts on the Expedition Team deliver in-depth lectures on a variety of topics
- Use of the ship’s Science Center which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- Citizen Science program allows guests to assist with live scientific research
- Professional onboard photographer gives top tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos
- Use of the ship’s hot tubs, panoramic sauna, outdoor and indoor gyms and outdoor running track
- Informal gatherings with the crew such as daily recaps and preparation for the day to come
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats while in Antarctica
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
- Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition Photographers help with your camera settings before landings
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities expected
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Your ship
MS Roald Amundsen
Year built | 2019 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards |
Passenger capacity | 530 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20 889 T |
Length | 140 m |
Beam | 23,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
In 2019, Hurtigruten added a brand new ship to its fleet: the MS Roald Amundsen. The state of the art vessel features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that will reduce fuel consumption and show the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible.
Practical information
Sailing with MS Roald Amundsen
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MS Roald Amundsen: Life on board and Practical information
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Meet our Expedition Teams
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Landing sites in Antarctica
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Young Explorers’ Programme: Bring your kids on board
Before you travel with MS Roald Amundsen
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