Patagonia and the Chilean Fjords via Ushuaia
Discovering the Chilean fjords
Interested in this voyage?
Personal advice, no call centre - a reply within 24 hours.
Puerto Williams → Valparaíso
Eleven nights aboard Silver Cloud Expedition sail from Puerto Williams through the Chilean fjords to Valparaíso. The ice-strengthened 254-guest vessel carries 18 Zodiacs and enables landings in remote coves between the Beagle Channel and the Patagonian ice fields. An expedition team of naturalists, glaciologists and historians accompanies every activity. A butler in every suite, the premium onboard concept and Wi-Fi are part of the all-inclusive.
Route highlights
- Puerto Williams: embarkation in the world's southernmost town on the Beagle Channel.
- Beagle Channel and Glacier Alley: Glaciar Pia, Romanche, Italia and Garibaldi in a single day.
- Punta Arenas: Chilean Patagonian port on the Strait of Magellan.
- Chilean fjords: passage through narrow waterways between island ranges and hanging glaciers.
- Puerto Edén and Chiloé: Kawésqar settlement in a fjord and the wooden UNESCO churches.
- Puerto Montt: gateway to the Chilean Lake District, with views of Osorno volcano.
- Valparaíso: disembarkation in Chile's port city of mural-clad cerros (UNESCO).
Early booking advantage: Voyages in 2028 fill quickly - premium cabins are often reserved 18-24 months in advance. An early booking enquiry is non-binding and secures your preferred cabin category.
The Route
Puerto Williams
11 nights
Valparaíso
-
TUE · 29 Feb 2028Puerto Williams · EmbarkationDeparture 18:00
Puerto Williams on Navarino Island is considered the southernmost town in the world and sits on the Beagle Channel with views of the Cordillera Darwin. The small Chilean town is a starting point for tours to Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn.
-
WED · 01 Mar 2028UshuaiaArrival 07:00 Departure 15:30
Ushuaia in Argentina calls itself "the end of the world" and lies on the Beagle Channel, just short of Cape Horn. The town is the most important starting point for Antarctic expeditions and is surrounded by the wild landscapes of Tierra del Fuego National Park.
-
THU · 02 Mar 2028Aguila GlacierArrival 13:30 Departure 18:30
The Aguila Glacier calves into Bahía Aguila south of the Beagle Channel in the Chilean Patagonian fjords. It flows from the Darwin range and is one of the few ice streams where calm conditions allow Zodiacs to approach close to the calving face.
-
FRI · 03 Mar 2028Punta ArenasArrival 07:30 Departure 18:00
Punta Arenas in Chilean Patagonia was once the most important transit station between Atlantic and Pacific before the Panama Canal. The Palacio Sara Braun and the central Plaza Muñoz Gamero bear witness to the wealth of the 19th-century sheep-farming barons. Excursions lead to Torres del Paine National Park.
-
SAT · 04 Mar 2028Cruise Chilean Fjords
The Chilean fjords stretch over more than 1,500 kilometres along the Pacific coast of Patagonia from the Gulf of Corcovado to Cape Horn. Between the islands of the archipelago, glaciers from the Northern and Southern Patagonian Ice Fields tumble into the sea, with deserted coves between them home to Magellanic penguins.
-
SUN · 05 Mar 2028Cruise English NarrowsArrival 09:00 Departure 10:00
The English Narrows, or Angostura Inglesa, are a bottleneck only about 180 metres wide in the Messier Channel in the southern Chilean fjords. With its sharp course changes and powerful tidal currents, the passage is considered one of the most nautically demanding stretches in Patagonia.
-
SUN · 05 Mar 2028Tempanos GlacierArrival 13:30 Departure 18:30
The Tempanos Glacier sits in Chile's Bernardo O'Higgins National Park in the far south of Patagonia, calving directly into turquoise fjord waters. Its ice flows down from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the largest connected ice field in the Southern Hemisphere outside Antarctica.
-
MON · 06 Mar 2028TortelArrival 07:00 Departure 18:00
Caleta Tortel sits in Chilean Patagonia between two great ice fields on a sheltered bay. The village has no streets at all and is connected entirely by cypress-wood boardwalks on stilts.
-
TUE · 07 Mar 2028Cruise Chilean Fjords
-
WED · 08 Mar 2028Puerto CisnesArrival 06:30 Departure 13:00
On the rugged Patagonian Pacific coast in Chile's Aysén region, this fishing settlement nestles at the mouth of the Río Cisnes in the sheltered Puerto Cisnes bay. Surrounded by dense lenga forests and backed by Magdalena National Park, it is a gateway to Patagonia's remote fjord wilderness.
-
THU · 09 Mar 2028Puerto MonttArrival 07:00 Departure 13:00
Puerto Montt is the gateway to the Chilean lakes and fjords. Excursions reach Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park with Lago Todos los Santos and the Osorno volcano; the historic wooden church of Dalcahue on Chiloé island (UNESCO) is nearby. Puerto Montt is also the starting point for voyages through the Patagonian channels.
-
FRI · 10 Mar 2028At sea
-
SAT · 11 Mar 2028Valparaiso · DisembarkationArrival 09:00
Climate & best time to sail
Embarkation: Puerto Williams
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Sea °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Rain mm | 38 | 30 | 38 | 44 | 42 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 40 |
Long-term monthly normals · Reference: Patagonia / Chilean fjords (Punta Arenas)
Disembarkation: Valparaíso
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Sea °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Rain mm | 200 | 250 | 270 | 180 | 60 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 80 |
| Season | wet | wet | wet | wet | dry | dry | dry | dry | dry | dry | dry | wet |
Long-term monthly normals · Reference: Pacific coast / Galápagos (Guayaquil)
Silver Cloud Expedition
Silver Cloud Expedition was converted in 2017 from luxury liner to expedition ship: ice-reinforced hull, Zodiac fleet, 296 guests. What remained: Silversea service, the all-inclusive philosophy and a standard of comfort unmatched in the expedition class.
The Ship
Cabins
Owner's Suite
The most prestigious suite on board, available with a second bedroom. A separate living and dining area, a generous marble bathroom and a private veranda overlooking the sea. Butler service included.
Grand Suite
The most spacious suite on Silver Cloud, available with two bedrooms. An elegant living and dining area, two bathrooms and a large veranda in the forward position. Ideal for the highest demands on space. Butler service included.
Royal Suite
A stately suite with a separate living and dining area, available with a second bedroom. A marble bathroom and a private veranda with sweeping forward views. Butler service included.
Medallion Suite
A generous midship suite with a sitting area, a marble bathroom and a veranda with floor-to-ceiling glass doors. Butler service included.
Silver Suite
A stylish suite with a separate living area, a marble bathroom with bathtub and separate shower, and a particularly large veranda. Butler service included.
Vista Suite
An elegant suite with a large picture window instead of a veranda, a cosy living area and a marble bathroom. Butler service included.
Deluxe Veranda Suite
A comfortable veranda suite in a particularly central location, with a seating area, a marble bathroom and a private veranda. Butler service included.
Veranda Suite
The classic Silversea suite: a welcoming living area, a marble bathroom and a private veranda with panoramic ocean views. Butler service included.
Deck plan · Silver Cloud Expedition
Standard inclusions of the ship voyage
On board
- Suite with butler service
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the ship
- Gourmet cuisine 24 hours a day
- Free-seating dining with À-la-carte menus
- 24-hour room service (complimentary)
- Premium beverages: champagne, fine wines, spirits, beers, water and soft drinks
- Personalised minibar, replenished daily
- Gratuities for all staff included
- All entertainment (shows, lectures, performances)
- Wellness facilities (fitness centre, sauna, steam bath in Otium Spa)
Not included
- Specialty restaurant La Dame (may have nominal charge)
- Flights and transfers (unless on All-Inclusive Plus fare)
- Additional paid activities and premium extras
Further options
Additionally included depending on voyage type (Classic / Expedition) and fare (Door-to-Door / All-Inclusive Plus):
- Shore excursions: at least one per port on Classic fares; all Zodiac cruises and guided landings on Expedition voyages
- Expedition extras: expert lectures, a parka to keep and rubber boots on loan
- Economy-class flights from and to your home airport (Door-to-Door and many All-Inclusive fares)
- Airport transfers between airport and ship (Door-to-Door and All-Inclusive Plus fares)
- Hotel night before and after the voyage (Door-to-Door and selected expeditions)
- Private chauffeur service from your door to the airport (Door-to-Door, within about 80 km)
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this voyage?
Send us a non-binding enquiry via the form on this page. Our team replies personally within 24 hours with availability, cabin options and a tailored offer. No enquiry fee, no upfront payment.
What is included in the price?
The base price per person (twin cabin) includes the cabin in your chosen category, full board, all port fees and the onboard programme. Flights and transfers are quoted separately. 11 nights from EUR 9.840 p.p. With Silversea, selected wines and beverages at meals are included.
How many guests sail on the Silver Cloud Expedition?
A maximum of 254 guests - extraordinarily intimate compared to standard cruise ships. The high crew-to-guest ratio ensures personal attention throughout the voyage.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes - all itineraries are subject to weather, port availability and the captain's decisions. This is part of the charm of small-ship cruising: flexibility allows for unexpected discoveries.
Are there specials for early bookers or solo travellers?
Yes. Early bookers receive discounts for timely booking. Solo travellers often benefit from a reduced or waived single supplement. Simply mention your preferences in the enquiry.
Is my booking protected?
Yes. As a German tour operator, ivent-sailing provides a travel protection certificate (Reisesicherungsschein) under German law. Your payment is fully insured.
What about flights and transfers?
We arrange flights and transfers on request as part of your personal offer. This allows us to find the best connections for your specific departure date and home airport.
Are there shore excursions?
Yes. All cruise lines offer shore excursions - from guided cultural tours to nature experiences. The concepts vary by fleet. We are happy to provide details on available excursions for your chosen voyage.
What water sports and activities are available?
Depending on the ship and route: snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddling, diving, and Zodiac landings (on expedition voyages). Many ships have a marina platform for direct access to the water. We will be happy to tell you exactly what is available on your voyage.
When is the best time to sail this voyage?
For embarkation in Puerto Williams the best time to sail is November to March (southern summer); for disembarkation in Valparaiso it is May to December (dry season).
Non-binding enquiry
Your enquiry reaches a person familiar with this voyage and ship.
