Expedition Chilean Fjords: Where Unique Panoramas Unfold
18 nights
HANSEATIC inspiration
14 Nov '28Cruise overview
Humankind dwarfed by the scale of nature: narrow and winding waterways take you to unimaginably glorious natural sites with majestic glaciers and an impressive diversity of wildlife.
Itinerary
Valparaiso
Valparaíso’s dramatic topography—45 cerros, or hills, overlooking the ocean—requires the use of winding pathways and wooden ascensores (funiculars) to get up many of the grades. The slopes are covered by candy-color houses—there are almost no apartments in the city—most of which have exteriors of corrugated metal peeled from shipping containers decades ago. Valparaíso has served as Santiago’s port for centuries. Before the Panama Canal opened, Valparaíso was the busiest port in South America. Harsh realities—changing trade routes, industrial decline—have diminished its importance, but it remains Chile’s principal port. Most shops, banks, restaurants, bars, and other businesses cluster along the handful of streets called El Plan (the flat area) that are closest to the shoreline. Porteños (which means “the residents of the port”) live in the surrounding hills in an undulating array of colorful abodes. At the top of any of the dozens of stairways, the paseos (promenades) have spectacular views; many are named after prominent Yugoslavian, Basque, and German immigrants. Neighborhoods are named for the hills they cover. With the jumble of power lines overhead and the hundreds of buses that slow down—but never completely stop—to pick up agile riders, it’s hard to forget you’re in a city. Still, walking is the best way to experience Valparaíso. Be careful where you step, though—locals aren’t very conscientious about curbing their dogs.
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Punta Arenas
Garibaldi Glacier
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Ushuaia
Panoramic Cabin
Comfortable and stylish, these cabins feature large picture windows and elegant finishes.
Amenities
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Coffee Machine
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Free Mini Bar
- Media/Entertainment Station
Ship features
Every detail aboard the MS Hanseatic Inspiration has been carefully crafted for an immersive adventure and refined living experience.
- Accommodates up to 230 guests (199 in polar regions)
- Hybrid propulsion and ice-classed hull
- Fleet of Zodiacs for daily excursions
- Three dining venues with global cuisine
- Expedition team of scientists and guides
- HanserAtrium lecture theatre and Ocean Academy
- Water-sports marina for kayaking and paddleboarding
- Spacious spa and fitness suite
- Observation Lounge with panoramic views
- Glass balconies extending beyond the ship’s edge
