Albatros Expeditions Launches a Free Air Special to Ring in The New Year on Exclusive 2023 Chilean Fjords Sailings
The line is offering a special holiday booking special on its 14-day Chilean Fjords voyage that begins on March 27, 2023, and journeys through the intricate mazes of inland passages, calving glaciers, and stunning wildlife that makes Chile’s fantastic fjords one of nature’s greatest wonders. The itinerary onboard Albatros Expeditions’ new vessel Ocean Victory embarks in the world’s southernmost town – Ushuaia, Argentina – and immediately enters Chilean waters as it cruises towards Garibaldi fjord, then it’s on to Torres del Paine, and Valparaiso. ‘
Special rates for this adventure to discover the amazing Chilean Fjords in luxurious comfort features fares from $6,990.00 double. As an added bonus, travelers can enjoy free air travel to and from Miami as one of the most convenient US gateways to Ushuaia and an ideal stop pre- or post- cruise.
On this expedition cruise travelers will revel in the natural wonders, starting with an included one-night stay in Ushuaia and day trip off-the-beaten-path to the natural archipelago of Tierra del Fuego before boarding the Ocean Victory. The cruise sails for Garibaldi fjord, followed by the passage of “Glacier Alley,” a fascinating part of the Beagle Channel. Here countless glaciers carve their way from Darwin Ice Field down to the sea. The expedition cruise continues deep inland to Puerto Natales where sojourners join a coach trip to sky-soaring Torres del Paine. Further north, guests can explore some of the most remote and stunningly located fishing settlements in Chile. Roadless Puerto Edén in Canal Messier, and beautiful Caleta Tortel, with houses and walkways built on thousands of stilts. On the green island of Chiloé, travelers will visit Castro, one of Chile’s oldest towns famous for its huge wooden cathedral – Church of San Francisco. Putting the fjord labyrinths behind, the adventure continues towards the Pacific as the itinerary heads north to disembark in Valparaíso.
The complete expedition cruise program can be viewed online at:
https://albatros-expeditions.com/expeditions/antarctica/patagonian-fjords-chile-2023 and includes:
13-days´ cruise with accommodation in a shared outside double stateroom with private facilities (unless booking a single); 1 hotel night in Ushuaia, Argentina; excursion in Ushuaia; shuttle transfer from city center to ship (Ushuaia); all Zodiac landings and excursions as per itinerary; rubber boot rentals; guiding and lectures by English-speaking expedition leader and team; near-shore guided walks in towns and settlements; Full board on the ship – breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon snacks; complimentary tea and coffee 24 hours a day; special photo workshop; welcome and farewell cocktails; taxes; digital visual journal link after voyage, including voyage log, gallery, species list, and more!
About Ocean Victory
The vessel is part of an ultra-advanced generation of low-energy vessels, with four diesel engines and two electro engines, all controlled electronically to optimize speed and fuel consumption. The new Ocean Victory features 93 ocean view staterooms (90% with balconies), several restaurants, a wellness area, an Albatros Nordic Bar, an open deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge, and a variety of other amenities. The vessel is also environmentally-friendly onboard, with an implementation of the Green Initiative Program, ensuring both absolute comfort and sustainability for guests.
With the highest Polar code 6 and Ice class 1A, Ocean Victory is the ideal vessel for small-ship cruising due to her sturdy construction and X-Bow®-Infinity class, which provides high stability in rough weather and allows for the smoothest movements on high waves, plus a Solas 2012 classification which facilitates a safe return to port.
About Albatros Expeditions
With over 30 years of operational expertise in the Nordic countries, Arctic and Antarctica, Albatros Expeditions, specializes in the destinations they serve. The distinctive travel brand focus is on delivering expedition cruises that take adventurers to experience the unparalleled nature along each sailing route, and to broaden one’s horizons across borders and cultures. The line’s expert knowledge of polar exploration extends from the furthest reaches in the Arctic territory’s Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard; then crisscrosses the globe to Antarctica. Albatros Expeditions’ small expedition ships have a distinct advantage over larger, traditional cruise ships in that they can access narrow inlets and sail close to shore, in-between icebergs, and into remote waters, permitting travelers to disembark quickly via Zodiac watercraft to access amazing sites with greater speed and efficiency. For additional information, please visit www.albatros-expeditions.com or call 888-691-0620.