Chilean Fjords, Fiji & Kimberley Expedition Cruise

Day 1 - Buenos Aires

Arrive: Wed 18 March 2026

Founded in 1536, Buenos Aires was administered by a Spanish viceroy for nearly three centuries before winning its independence in 1816. A sleepy port town for most of that time, it wasn't until the turn of the 20th century that the city finally emerged as an important shipping center. Today, Argentina's democratically elected government has made it South America's safest (and most expensive) country. This cosmopolitan city is characterized by broad boulevards with huge shade trees, beautiful residential districts, plazas containing monuments and fountains, interspersed with 20th-century high-rise buildings. It is a truly great walking city.

Day 2 - Buenos Aires

Depart: Thu 19 March 2026

Founded in 1536, Buenos Aires was administered by a Spanish viceroy for nearly three centuries before winning its independence in 1816. A sleepy port town for most of that time, it wasn't until the turn of the 20th century that the city finally emerged as an important shipping center. Today, Argentina's democratically elected government has made it South America's safest (and most expensive) country. This cosmopolitan city is characterized by broad boulevards with huge shade trees, beautiful residential districts, plazas containing monuments and fountains, interspersed with 20th-century high-rise buildings. It is a truly great walking city.

Day 2 - Bue Jorge Newbery Airfield

Day 2 - Ushuaia

Arrive: Thu 19 March 2026 / Depart: Thu 19 March 2026

The southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia is the capital of Argentine Tierra del Fuego and an important naval base boasting a strategic as well as a picturesque location on the shores of Ushuaia Bay and the Beagle Channel. This rustic coastal town is set among waterfalls, glaciers, snow-clad mountains and beech forests, and the nutrient-rich local waters abound with marine life. Though the houses here are painted warm, pastel colors, the weather is chilly year-round and winter sports such as downhill and cross-country skiing and skating are popular. Ushuaia's principal industries are raising sheep, logging, fishing and trapping. It became a boomtown with 30,000 residents in the late 1980's when the government sought to increase Argentina's presence near Antarctica by giving tax breaks to citizens who settled here.

Day 2 - Puerto Williams, Chile

Arrive: Thu 19 March 2026 at 18:30 / Depart: Thu 19 March 2026 at 19:30

Day 3 - Garibaldi Fjord & Glacier, Chile

Arrive: Fri 20 March 2026 / Depart: Fri 20 March 2026

Day 4 - Cockburn Channel

Day 5 - Karukinka Park, Chile

Day 5 - Punta Arenas, Chili

Arrive: Sun 22 March 2026 at 21:00

Red roofs and smoking chimneys decorate the gently sloping hillsides of Punta Arenas (Sandy Point), the bustling center of one of the world's largest sheep farming areas. This pleasant community welcomes you with attractive parks and delightful Victorian architecture.

Day 6 - Punta Arenas, Chili

Depart: Mon 23 March 2026 at 20:00

Red roofs and smoking chimneys decorate the gently sloping hillsides of Punta Arenas (Sandy Point), the bustling center of one of the world's largest sheep farming areas. This pleasant community welcomes you with attractive parks and delightful Victorian architecture.

Day 7 - Strait of Magellan

Day 8 - Fjord Of The Mountains, Chile

Day 8 - Peel Fjord

Day 9 - Pio XI Glacier

Arrive: Thu 26 March 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 26 March 2026 at 14:00

Day 9 - Messier Channel

Day 10 - Caleta Tortel, Chile

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Boca Del Guafo

Day 13 - Castro, Chiloe Island

Arrive: Mon 30 March 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 30 March 2026 at 21:00

The towns are largely built of abundant local woods, and many houses are elaborately shingled in intricate designs. Even the cathedral is a beautiful, vaulted structure crafted of local hardwoods. The forest and the sea are the source of livelihood and much more in this rustic outpost.

Day 14 - Puerto Montt

Arrive: Tue 31 March 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 31 March 2026 at 14:30

The lake country of southern Chile seems to be altogether another world from the deserts of the north. The Lake District is graced with spectacular scenery, including the magnificent snowcapped volcanic cone, Mt. Osorno. Puerto Montt serves as the principal port for this region and as a gateway for cruises southward into Chile's fjords.

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - San Antonio, Chile

Arrive: Thu 02 April 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 02 April 2026

This large, modern port serves Chile’s capital, Santiago, a city with Spanish colonial charm and a vivacious spirit. Encircled by the Andes and the Coastal Range, Santiago is centered around the Plaza de Armas, with several of the city’s landmarks: the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral the Palacio de la Real Audencia from 1808, the City Hall and the National Museum of History. North of San Antonio lie the picturesque old port and university town of Valparaíso and the colorful seaside resort of Viña del Mar. In between the coast and the capital are valleys filled with some of Chile’s most famous wineries, all inviting you to come and taste.

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - The Seabourn Juan Fernandez

Day 19 - The Seabourn Juan Fernandez

Day 20 - At Sea

Day 21 - At Sea

Day 22 - At Sea

Day 23 - At Sea

Day 24 - Easter Island

Arrive: Fri 10 April 2026 at 07:00

The southeastern-most point in the Polynesian Triangle, tiny Easter Island in the South Pacific is one of the most remote places on earth. Even more oddly, it belongs to Chile, which lies 3,700 miles away over the eastern horizon. In fact, a large slice of the island is Chile’s Rapa Nui National Park, preserving the sculptural heritage of the indigenous Rapa Nui people, whose ancestors carved the huge human effigies called moai that give the island its renown and earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. These stylized sculptures stand on the slopes of the island, gazing implacably out to sea, often on stone platforms called ahu. They were apparently carved between the 13th and 16th centuries, for reasons that are debated. But the enigmatic effigies, the dramatic volcanic landscape, the Rapa Nui people themselves and the sheer isolation of the island combine to draw visitors from every corner of the globe to this speck in the world’s largest ocean.

Day 25 - Easter Island

Depart: Sat 11 April 2026 at 18:00

The southeastern-most point in the Polynesian Triangle, tiny Easter Island in the South Pacific is one of the most remote places on earth. Even more oddly, it belongs to Chile, which lies 3,700 miles away over the eastern horizon. In fact, a large slice of the island is Chile’s Rapa Nui National Park, preserving the sculptural heritage of the indigenous Rapa Nui people, whose ancestors carved the huge human effigies called moai that give the island its renown and earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. These stylized sculptures stand on the slopes of the island, gazing implacably out to sea, often on stone platforms called ahu. They were apparently carved between the 13th and 16th centuries, for reasons that are debated. But the enigmatic effigies, the dramatic volcanic landscape, the Rapa Nui people themselves and the sheer isolation of the island combine to draw visitors from every corner of the globe to this speck in the world’s largest ocean.

Day 26 - At Sea

Day 26 - At Sea

Day 27 - At Sea

Day 28 - Ducie Island, Pitcairn Islands

Arrive: Tue 14 April 2026 at 06:00 / Depart: Tue 14 April 2026 at 12:30

Day 29 - Adamstown, Pitcairn Islands

Arrive: Wed 15 April 2026 at 07:30 / Depart: Wed 15 April 2026 at 18:00

Adamstown is the capital of, and the only settlement on, the Pitcairn Islands.

Day 30 - At Sea

Day 31 - At Sea

Day 31 - At Sea

Day 31 - At Sea

Day 32 - At Sea

Day 33 - Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands

Arrive: Sun 19 April 2026 at 06:00 / Depart: Sun 19 April 2026 at 10:00

The 77 Tuamotus, (the name means “Distant Islands” in Polynesian) comprise the largest chain of coral atolls on earth. They sprawl across the vast blue South Pacific Ocean encompassing an area the size of Western Europe. Atolls are literally the skeletal remains of coral reefs, forming rings of crushed coral sand surrounding a shallow central lagoon. The natural flora and fauna of the Oceanic realm is adapted to this environment, and Fakarava’s large lagoon is designated by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. The people of Fakarava farm coconuts for copra on shore and pearls in the lagoons. They also host the travelers who flock here to bask on the beaches and snorkel or dive in the luxuriant coral gardens along the shore. At the long spit of Les Sables Roses, the pink blush of the sand reveals its coral origin. The sleepy towns of Rotoava and Tetamanu offer scant attractions for visitors, except for their distinctive rock lighthouses shaped like stepped pyramids. Tetamanu does boast a 19th Century church built of coral rock by missionaries, and an adjoining cemetery with coral rock headstones. Aside from snorkeling or beach-basking, some visitors enjoy a visit to a lagoon pearl farm, to see how the large, flat bivalves are coaxed into creating the treasured gems formed by the lustrous nacre inside their shells.

Day 33 - Toau

Arrive: Sun 19 April 2026 at 12:30 / Depart: Sun 19 April 2026 at 18:30

Day 34 - Anaa, French Polynesia

Arrive: Mon 20 April 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 20 April 2026 at 14:00

Day 35 - Papeete

Arrive: Tue 21 April 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 21 April 2026 at 17:00

The islands of French Polynesia are acclaimed as the most beautiful in the South Pacific. Tahiti is the largest of the Polynesian islands and home to the capital city of Papeete, a delightful blend of cultures. Papeete, meaning the "water basket," was once a gathering place where Tahitians came to fill their calabashes with fresh water. Today, it is the gateway to the country, and boasts romantic resorts, fine dining, vibrant markets, pearl shops, and boutiques. Tahiti's mountainous interior is adorned with deep valleys and scenic waterfalls, while the rugged coastal lands are home to fields of tropical flowers, and glorious white and black sand beaches.

Day 36 - Raiatea

Arrive: Wed 22 April 2026 at 06:00 / Depart: Wed 22 April 2026 at 17:00

The second-largest of the Society Islands is practically twinned with its neighbor Taha’a. Actually they are connected by a reef in the same lagoon and may have been one island in the past. The main town, Uturoa is where most of the population lives. It’s lively, although no competition for Tahiti. Called the Sacred Island, Raiatea’s name means “bright sky,” and it was probably the first human community in the islands. The ancient sacred site of Taputapuatea is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and may have been the place from which Polynesian migrations to Hawaii, the Cook Islands, New Zealand and the rest of the South Pacific started. Although less touristed than Tahiti, caring for visitors has grown in importance. Agriculture is mainly given over to coconuts, pineapples and vanilla. Vanilla orchids are hand-pollinated, since Raiatea has no insect pollinators for vanilla blossoms. South Seas pearls are farmed in the lagoon in various colors. A hike up Mt. Tapioi rewards with stunning views of the lagoon and sea, and tall Bora Bora on the far horizon. Another favorite hike leads to the island’s three waterfalls. The tallest peak, Mt. Temehani, is the place to look for the unique, five-petaled Tiare Apetahi flowers that grow nowhere else. The lagoon is dotted with tiny motus, which are mostly coral sand beach, and are popular for castaway swimming and snorkeling adventures.

Day 37 - At Sea

Day 38 - Aitutaki

Arrive: Fri 24 April 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 24 April 2026

Day 39 - At Sea

Day 40 - At Sea

Day 41 - Cross International Dateline

Day 42 - Apia

Arrive: Tue 28 April 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 28 April 2026 at 17:00

A total of sixteen islands comprise the Samoas, considered to be the heart of Polynesia. It was from these islands that early Polynesians sailed to populate other Pacific Islands. Today this chain of islands is divided into two political units - the U.S. Territory of American Samoa and the independent country of Western Samoa. Much of the charm of the Samoas lies in the simple village life and the friendly people, combined with a striking landscape of soaring mountain peaks, rugged coastlines, white sandy beaches and tropical rainforests rich in flowering plants. Western Samoa consists of a total of nine islands with the two main ones, Savi'i and Upolo, separated by a narrow strait. The country's capital Apia, resembling an old South Seas port during the early trading days, perches on the north coast of Upolo. Colonial-style wooden buildings and churches line the tree-shaded main street that curves around the harbor. The primary attractions include Parliament House, the village green, Independence Monument and the former home of Robert Louis Stevenson, now the residence of Western Samoa's head of state. A trip around the island passes mile after mile of stunning landscape, interspersed with tumbling waterfalls, breathtaking views, tiny villages, and coconut and cocoa plantations.

Day 43 - At Sea

Day 44 - Vavau, Tonga Islands

Arrive: Thu 30 April 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 30 April 2026 at 12:00

Vava?u is the island group of one large island and 40 smaller ones in Tonga. It is part of Vava?u District which includes several other individual islands. According to tradition the Maui god finished up both Tongatapu and Vava?u, but put a little more effort into the former.

Day 44 - Nuku Island

Arrive: Thu 30 April 2026 at 13:00 / Depart: Thu 30 April 2026 at 17:00

Day 45 - Vanua Balavu

Arrive: Fri 01 May 2026 at 13:00 / Depart: Fri 01 May 2026

Day 46 - Yasawa Islands, Fiji Islands

Arrive: Sat 02 May 2026 at 10:00 / Depart: Sat 02 May 2026 at 17:00

Day 47 - Lautoka

Arrive: Sun 03 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 03 May 2026 at 17:30

A major seaport, Fiji's second-largest city, Lautoka is the main center of the sugar and timber industries. Towering royal palms march in a long, orderly row from the main street to the harbor and into the heart of the city. Although Lautoka grew up around the Fijan village of Namoli, it is a very Indian town today.

Day 48 - Nabukeru, Yasawa

Arrive: Mon 04 May 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 04 May 2026 at 13:00

Day 49 - At Sea

Day 50 - Ambrym Island, Vanuatu

Arrive: Wed 06 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 06 May 2026 at 13:00

Day 50 - Pentecost Island, Vanuatu

Arrive: Wed 06 May 2026 at 15:00 / Depart: Wed 06 May 2026 at 20:00

Day 51 - Luganville

Arrive: Thu 07 May 2026 at 06:00 / Depart: Thu 07 May 2026 at 17:00

The second-largest city in the Vanuatu archipelago, Luganville is on the large northern island of Espiritu Santo, and has an unusually broad main street, the result of its occupation by some 40,000 Allied troops in World War II. The commander insisted that the road accommodate four trucks abreast. Its protected harbor makes the town one of the island nation’s most important ports, a center for trans-shipping of copra and cacao. The rusting relics of its WWII heritage are everywhere on the island. But today most visitors are drawn to the natural features both on shore and in the surrounding seas. Blue Lagoon is a popular attraction, where a freshwater spring fills a clear, aqua-blue pool surrounded by lush vegetation. Others opt for exploring the island on horseback, a visit to a coconut oil factory or simply relaxing at one of the resorts along the beaches. One unusual alternative is a visit to a village of immigrants from the more remote Banks and Torres Islands, who perform traditional music and dances including an enchanting Water Music dance.

Day 52 - At Sea

Day 53 - At Sea

Day 54 - At Sea

Day 55 - Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Arrive: Mon 11 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 11 May 2026

Alotau, Papua New Guinea. Alotau is the capital of the Milne Bay province of Papua New Guinea, located on a peninsula in Milne Bay in the Coral Sea. The town and water comprise the site of the 1942 battle of Milne Bay, in which the invading Japanese army suffered its first decisive defeat in the Pacific Theater of World War II at the hands of Allied, mostly Australian forces. A War Memorial commemorates the battle. Today the area is largely given over the palm oil plantations. The local people keep their Tawala cultural traditions alive, with the exception of the long-past ritual cannibalism. In Bibiko Village, they will be pleased to show them off in displays of prowess with Kundu drum ceremonies and exhibitions of their impressive war canoes. At the Ahioma village of Dodobana, the many specialized skills of daily Melanesian life are demonstrated in a family-style setting, such as basket weaving, grass skirt making and gardening.

Day 56 - Conflict Islands, PNG

Arrive: Tue 12 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 12 May 2026 at 13:00

Don’t let the name scare you. This idyllic archipelago of 21 coral atolls off the coast of New Guinea was named after the British ship HMS Conflict by its discoverer, a most patriotic captain. You could hardly ask for a more conflict-free paradise. The island group is privately owned by a passionate conservationist, who insists on sustainable methods for any activity within his tropical domain. Activities are therefore tailored for enjoying the exceptionally beautiful beaches, the supremely biodiverse coral reefs and the clear, warm waters. Kayaking, snorkeling and paddle-boarding are the more strenuous varieties. Simply relaxing mindfully on the sugary fringes of the lagoon are also acceptable. The area is under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage inscription.

Day 57 - At Sea

Day 58 - At Sea

Day 59 - Agats, Asmat

Arrive: Fri 15 May 2026 at 10:00

Day 60 - Agats, Asmat

Depart: Sat 16 May 2026 at 16:00

Day 61 - At Sea

Day 62 - Darwin, Australia

Arrive: Mon 18 May 2026 at 07:00

Despite its small size, Darwin is a modern, multi-cultural city, and its proximity to Asia makes it ideal for travel. Named after the famous scientist, Charles Darwin, the area was originally settled by the Larrakia Aboriginals. The Dutch arrived and mapped the land in the 1600s, followed by the British in 1939, when the town was given its English name. Darwin has a beautiful coastline, as well as numerous parks and gardens, making the city a top spot for outdoor activities.

Day 63 - Darwin, Australia

Depart: Tue 19 May 2026 at 17:00

Despite its small size, Darwin is a modern, multi-cultural city, and its proximity to Asia makes it ideal for travel. Named after the famous scientist, Charles Darwin, the area was originally settled by the Larrakia Aboriginals. The Dutch arrived and mapped the land in the 1600s, followed by the British in 1939, when the town was given its English name. Darwin has a beautiful coastline, as well as numerous parks and gardens, making the city a top spot for outdoor activities.

Day 64 - At Sea

Day 65 - King George River, Western Australia

Arrive: Thu 21 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 21 May 2026 at 17:00

Day 66 - Vansittart Bay, WA

Arrive: Fri 22 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 22 May 2026 at 20:00

Day 67 - Ashmore Reef

Arrive: Sat 23 May 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 23 May 2026 at 13:00

Day 68 - Hunter River, Western Australia

Day 69 - Kuri Bay

Arrive: Mon 25 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 25 May 2026

Kuri Bay is a remote coastal bay in the far north of Western Australia in the Kimberley region, about 370 km north of Broome. It is a designated point on the Western Australian Forecast Areas, utilised by the Bureau of Meteorology as a boundary for the North Kimberley Coast area from the West Kimberley Coast

Day 70 - Freshwater Cove, Australia

Day 70 - Freshwater Cove, Australia

Day 70 - Montgomery Reef, Western Australia

Arrive: Tue 26 May 2026 at 12:30

Day 70 - Montgomery Reef, Western Australia

Day 71 - Montgomery Reef, Western Australia

Depart: Wed 27 May 2026

Day 71 - Talbot Bay/Horizontal Waterfalls, WA

Arrive: Wed 27 May 2026 at 03:45 / Depart: Wed 27 May 2026

Day 72 - Lacepede Islands

Arrive: Thu 28 May 2026 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 28 May 2026 at 18:00

Day 73 - Broome, Australia

Arrive: Fri 29 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 29 May 2026

Isolated on the farthest northwest corner of the continent, Broome thrived from its founding in 1883 based on the bounty of South Sea pearls found in offshore oyster beds. Even today, the pearling industry is active here, though most are now cultured. But Broome has grown into one of Australia’s premier holiday destinations, offering an amazing variety of attractions and activities for visitors. It boasts a splendid, 14-mile strand of soft white sand at Cable Beach, where people flock to enjoy sunset camel rides. And with 2,600 islands in the area and warm seas, it is a sportsman’s paradise. But the unique allure of the region is the unspoiled expanse of bizarre geological formations, waterways and ancient Aboriginal lands called the Kimberley. Corrugated with red-hued cliffs and escarpments, and laced with pristine waterways, swimming holes and waterfalls, the Kimberley is unlike any other landscape on earth. It invites visitors to cruise the coast, fly over the ranges, kayak the islands and explore the rugged terrain in 4WD vehicles. The only difficulty is deciding which adventure to partake of next.