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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords
ABOARD LE BORÉAL
Discover Patagonia and the
Chilean fjords, where earth
and sea mingle to form a
labyrinth of islands, fjords,
lakes, and mountains. Round
mythical Cape Horn and sail
to the heart of the Chilean
Channels, with a chance to
hike in renowned Torres del
Paine National Park. Explore colorful colonial-era towns and
nature reserves, home to impressive fauna and flora, and
visit charming Chiloé Island in the heart of the Lake District.
DAYS 1-7 USHUAIA, ARGENTINA / CHILEAN FJORDS
From Ushuaia, cruise past Cape Horn and into the Chilean
Channels. In a glorious sea scattered with islands, this faraway
land enchants with its beauty and vigorous nature, and above all
its icy and unspoiled glaciers that have been transforming and
reshaping the landscapes for centuries.
DAYS 8-14 TORTEL / CHILOÉ ISLAND / VALPARAISO
In Tortel, a Patagonian village at the end of the world, stroll the
“streets” (boardwalks) that follow a coast lined with stilt houses.
Explore Chiloé, a lush island with remarkable architecture. The
16 wooden churches of its capital, Castro, are World Heritage
Sites. Depart on Day 14 via Valparaiso.
DATES
Nov 4-14, 2017
TRIP COST
From $8,620
Price is per person and depends
on cabin type
Santo Domingo to Antigua
ABOARD THE SEA CLOUD
Discover pirate hideaways and sailors’ haunts, drop anchor
beside green volcanoes, revel in a dreamlike underwater world,
and learn about the Caribbean’s fascinating multi-layered
history as you sail a sparkling sea aboard the enchanting,
traditional windjammer Sea Cloud. The rush of the wind filling
the sails, a delightful French ambiance, a gentle pace of life—
climb aboard, switch off, and enjoy the sunny side of life on this
extraordinary journey!
DAYS 1-5 SANTO DOMINGO / LA ROMANA / BRITISH
VIRGIN ISLANDS Embarking on the Sea Cloud, explore the
Maravillas Caves with their ancient Taino cave paintings, then
head to the British Virgin Islands, where coral reefs and white-
sand beaches abound. On Virgin Gorda, visit an unusual geological
formation known as “the Baths,” and on mountainous Jost Van Dyke,
enjoy its lovely beaches framed by swaying palms.
DAYS 6-11 ST. BARTHÉLEMY / CABRITS, DOMINICA /
ANTIGUA Stroll through the charming town of Gustavia on St.
Barthélemy (St. Barts), where beautifully restored homes and colonial
facades look out over the sea. On Dominica, walk through Cabrits
National Park, with its two extinct volcanoes, then explore Terre-
de-Haut on Iles des Saintes, set below historic Fort Napoleon. The
voyage ends in St. John’s, the capital of Antigua.
DATES
Jan 20-30, 2017
TRIP COST
From $7,125
Price is per person and
depends on cabin type