Ushuaia, the capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego, is Argentina's southernmost city. The Tierra del Fuego National Park offers spectacular scenery alongside the popular ‘End of the World’ train ride through the park. Wonder at the beautiful sights of the city and the natural surroundings from the Martial Glacier. History buffs should make sure to visit the Maritime Museum.

The Drake Passage is a strait between the southern tip of South America and the northern tip of Antarctica. It connects the Atlantic with the Pacific Ocean and was named after the explorer Sir Francis Drake. The Passage is around 1,000 kilometres long. Crossing the Drake Passage is seen as a pivotal moment in making the crossing to Antarctica and offers the perfect opportunity for passengers to test their endurance skills, as the waters here are some of the roughest in the world. Once through the Passage passengers will enjoy the calm waters and incredible natural landscape of Antarctica which make the trip more than worth it.

Over the years, the Antarctic has developed one of the richest ecosystems on earth. Clear air, seemingly endless, white mountains and amazing wildlife await you.

The Drake Passage is a strait between the southern tip of South America and the northern tip of Antarctica. It connects the Atlantic with the Pacific Ocean and was named after the explorer Sir Francis Drake. The Passage is around 1,000 kilometres long. Crossing the Drake Passage is seen as a pivotal moment in making the crossing to Antarctica and offers the perfect opportunity for passengers to test their endurance skills, as the waters here are some of the roughest in the world. Once through the Passage passengers will enjoy the calm waters and incredible natural landscape of Antarctica which make the trip more than worth it.

Cape Horn is located on the headland of a Chilean rock island. The circumnavigation of the Cape was once one of the most difficult river passages known to man but the area has since become a major cruise destination. Cape Horn marks the northern boundary of and also where the Pacific and Atlantic meet. Cape Horn and the surrounded area have remained largely untouched and remains home to many species of wildlife. It’s particularly famous for being populated by many types of wild birds including Magellanic penguins. The wildlife as well as the rest of the archipelago can be explored on several cruise excursions offered in the area.

Ushuaia, the capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego, is Argentina's southernmost city. The Tierra del Fuego National Park offers spectacular scenery alongside the popular ‘End of the World’ train ride through the park. Wonder at the beautiful sights of the city and the natural surroundings from the Martial Glacier. History buffs should make sure to visit the Maritime Museum.

Cape Horn is located on the headland of a Chilean rock island. The circumnavigation of the Cape was once one of the most difficult river passages known to man but the area has since become a major cruise destination. Cape Horn marks the northern boundary of and also where the Pacific and Atlantic meet. Cape Horn and the surrounded area have remained largely untouched and remains home to many species of wildlife. It’s particularly famous for being populated by many types of wild birds including Magellanic penguins. The wildlife as well as the rest of the archipelago can be explored on several cruise excursions offered in the area.

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The Chilean Fjords are a unique and beautiful destination. Access via road and air are extremely tricky and therefore exploring them is a treat reserved mainly for cruise passengers. Largely left untouched by man, the Fjords are home to a wide array of fascinating wildlife. If you’ve always dreamt of whale watching then make sure to book your cruise for October. Cruise passengers have the huge advantage of being able to experience the rugged environment from the luxury of a ship. So no need to pack your gloves but just don’t forget your camera.

Punta Arenas, located on the southern most tip of Patagonia, is the southernmost major city in the world. The cultural of the city is mixed and culturally colourful due to the influence of Portuguese settlers as well as English animal breeders who have lived in the area. With it’s proximity to Antarctica, Punta Arenas is often used a base for excursions to see the surrounding wilderness and landscapes.