The gigantic Patagonian Ice Sheet covered southern Chile in a thick blanket of ice and snow during the last Ice Age. Around 12,000 years ago, rising temperatures caused it to begin melting, carving out the Patagonian landscape as it receded. Today, two vast sections, northern and southern, remain of this ancient ice sheet. Together, they cover more than 5,400 square miles and form the third largest frozen landmass on Earth. At their edges are towering glaciers of blue-tinged ice, whose ever-changing faces create the large icebergs that float in the fjords and channels.
A Day in the Life of an Explorer
Witness Towering Glaciers
Admire stunning landscapes and listen for the distinctive sound of crackling ice as you sail amid dramatic scenery.
Kayaking
Experience your surroundings up close as you navigate your kayak past icebergs and keep watch for local wildlife.
Zodiac Cruise
Admire towering glaciers as your experienced helmsman navigates pristine waters, passing floating ice masses.
Field Science
Become a Citizen Scientist and set out in a Special Operations Boat to conduct a sonar survey of waterways.
On the Big Screen
Sit back and relax in The Aula and immerse yourself in an informative documentary about the Patagonian region.
Dine Well
Relax and enjoy a freshly prepared meal at Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant. Afterward, relax on the Aquavit Terrace.
