HX Expeditions

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Valparaiso

   Chile

   

   Valparaíso is Chile's UNESCO-listed port city of 42 painted hills, Victorian funicular railways, and one of the world's most spectacular street art scenes, where Pablo Neruda built his hill-top home La Sebastiana. Must-dos include riding the historic ascensores, touring Neruda's house, and feasting on Humboldt Current seafood. October through March offers the warmest, driest weather.

2. Day 2

   At sea

   

3. Day 3

   At sea

   

4. Day 4

   Castro

   Chile

   

   Castro, Chile, delivers South America's irresistible combination of dramatic landscapes, vibrant culture, and extraordinary biodiversity. Essential experiences include exploring local markets, tasting the distinctive regional cuisine, and venturing into the surrounding natural environments. Best visited November through February, when the austral summer brings the longest days and mildest conditions. Cruise lines including Azamara feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

5. Day 5

   Chilean Fjords

   Chile

   

   The Chilean Fjords are a 1,600-kilometer wilderness of glaciers, temperate rainforest, and channels along Patagonia's coast, where tidewater glaciers calve into jade-green waters and Magellanic penguins, condors, and dolphins thrive in one of Earth's last great frontiers. Must-dos include glacier viewing, wildlife observation from the deck, and transiting the Beagle Channel. December through February offers the longest days and mildest conditions in this notoriously unpredictable climate.

6. Day 6

   Tortel, Chile

   Chile

   

   Caleta Tortel is a unique Patagonian village built entirely on elevated wooden walkways through temperate rainforest at the mouth of Chile's Baker River, with no conventional streets. Must-dos include strolling the seven kilometres of cypress boardwalks, taking a boat excursion to the Jorge Montt Glacier, and tasting fresh centolla king crab. November through March offers the best conditions, though rain gear is essential in this gloriously wet corner of Patagonia.

7. Day 7

   Chilean Fjords

   Chile

   

   The Chilean Fjords are a 1,600-kilometer wilderness of glaciers, temperate rainforest, and channels along Patagonia's coast, where tidewater glaciers calve into jade-green waters and Magellanic penguins, condors, and dolphins thrive in one of Earth's last great frontiers. Must-dos include glacier viewing, wildlife observation from the deck, and transiting the Beagle Channel. December through February offers the longest days and mildest conditions in this notoriously unpredictable climate.

8. Day 8

   Chilean Fjords

   Chile

   

   The Chilean Fjords are a 1,600-kilometer wilderness of glaciers, temperate rainforest, and channels along Patagonia's coast, where tidewater glaciers calve into jade-green waters and Magellanic penguins, condors, and dolphins thrive in one of Earth's last great frontiers. Must-dos include glacier viewing, wildlife observation from the deck, and transiting the Beagle Channel. December through February offers the longest days and mildest conditions in this notoriously unpredictable climate.

9. Day 9

   Chilean Fjords

   Chile

   

   The Chilean Fjords are a 1,600-kilometer wilderness of glaciers, temperate rainforest, and channels along Patagonia's coast, where tidewater glaciers calve into jade-green waters and Magellanic penguins, condors, and dolphins thrive in one of Earth's last great frontiers. Must-dos include glacier viewing, wildlife observation from the deck, and transiting the Beagle Channel. December through February offers the longest days and mildest conditions in this notoriously unpredictable climate.

10. Day 10

    Drake Passage

    

11. Day 11

    Drake Passage

    

12. Day 12

    Antarctic Peninsula

    Antarctica

    

    The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.

13. Day 13

    Antarctic Peninsula

    Antarctica

    

    The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.

14. Day 14

    Antarctic Peninsula

    Antarctica

    

    The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.

15. Day 15

    Antarctic Peninsula

    Antarctica

    

    The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.

16. Day 16

    Ushuaia, Argentina

    Argentina

    

    Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is a captivating blend of history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, making it a unique port of call in Argentina. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like centolla and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of nearby Los Glaciares National Park. The best time to visit is during the summer months of December to March, when the weather is mild, and the scenery is at its most stunning.

17. Day 17

    Ushuaia, Argentina

    Argentina

    

    Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is a captivating blend of history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, making it a unique port of call in Argentina. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like centolla and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of nearby Los Glaciares National Park. The best time to visit is during the summer months of December to March, when the weather is mild, and the scenery is at its most stunning.

18. Day 18

    Buenos Aires

    Argentina

    

    Twice-founded and once the wealthiest city in Latin America, Buenos Aires seduces with the world-class acoustics of the Teatro Colón, the ritual theatre of a wood-fire asado at a San Telmo parrilla, and the cobblestoned milongas where tango was born and where it burns still. Cross the estuary to UNESCO-listed Colonia del Sacramento or head south toward the glaciers of Patagonia. As South America's premier cruise hub for Antarctic expeditions and round-the-continent voyages, the city is most inviting from November through March.

Cabin Categories

Balcony Cabin

Outside

194 sq ftMax 2XTJ

Cabin with balcony, double bed (optional twin)*, some with sofa bed. Limited view.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+2

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Balcony Cabin

Outside

161–204 sq ftMax 2XTD

Cabin with balcony, double bed.

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVHair DryerRoom Service Available+2

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Balcony Cabin

Outside

204 sq ftMax 4XY

Wheelchair-accessible cabin with balcony, double bed.

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+4

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Balcony Cabin

Outside

193 sq ftMax 4XT

Cabin with balcony, double bed (optional twin)*, with sofa bed or seating area.

Double or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-Fi+5

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Arctic Superior

Outside

236 sq ftMax 2TY

Large accessible cabins without balcony. Middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, kettle, tea and coffee. 22 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

DoubleShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+2

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Arctic Superior

Outside

290 sq ftMax 2TT

Large cabins without balcony. Lower/middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee. 24 - 27 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

Queen or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+2

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Polar Outside

outside

RS

Cabins on lower/middle decks with double bed and TV. 17 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

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Polar Outside

Outside

204–247 sq ftMax 4RR

Larger cabins on middle decks. Most 20 square meters, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV. 19 - 23 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

DoubleTwinSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTV+1

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Expedition Corner Suite

Suite

215–322 sq ftMax 2MC

Aft Corner Suite with private balcony and hot tub. Various sizes, large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofa, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 20 - 30 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVCoffee MachineSafe+3

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Expedition Corner Suite

Suite

236 sq ftMax 4MF

Corner cabin with large windows. Flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. Without balcony. 22 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee MachineHair Dryer+3

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Expedition Large Suite

Suite

376 sq ftMax 4MD

Large Corner Suite with private balcony, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, espresso maker. Adapted for guests with wheelchair. 35 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+2

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Expedition Suite

Suite

236–301 sq ftMax 4ME

Suites with private balcony, different sizes, top-high decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 20 - 28 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+6

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Expedition XL Suite

Suite

474 sq ftMax 4MB

Extra Large Corner Suite without balcony. Aft corner suite with sofabed, flexible sleeping arrangements, large windows, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 44 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+4

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Expedition XL Suite

Suite

495–516 sq ftMax 4MA

Extra Large Corner Suite with private balcony. Ship’s most spacious cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 46 - 48 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerWhirlpool BathToiletries ProvidedSuite Benefits+7

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