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Review of 7-Day Antarctic Peninsula Fly-and-Cruise Day 1:

Brimming over with excitement at the thought of flying over the Drake Passage and seeing the Lemaire Channel, Charlotte Bay and the Gerlache Strait, I arrived in the port city of Punta Arenas in southern Chile on Friday 7th December. … Continue reading

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Why Cruceros Australis is a Must-Do on any trip to Patagonia

For many people, making sure to see all the highlights you read about in your travel guide is really important on a trip to Patagonia. And in general, we’d agree. Although the visit to Perito Moreno Glacier is one of … Continue reading

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Cruise of a lifetime – Antarctica on the Cheap

When I hear the word ‘Antarctica’, lots of images are conjured up in my mind, but those that stand out most are icebergs, penguins, whiteness and standing in the middle of nowhere in complete silence. But Antarctica means different things … Continue reading

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Antarctic Cruise Review

In February 2012, Ronnette did a 10-day trip to explore Antarctica on board the MV Ushuaia, as part of a wider trip round Patagonia and beyond. She talks penguins and ice bergs and tells us about some of her most … Continue reading

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Cruceros Australis; a journey to the End of the World through Chile’s little known fjords, glaciers & bays

I’d been looking forward to the Australis cruise for quite a while now and had been anticipating what it was going to be like during my time in Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas. When the day arrived, I was impressed … Continue reading

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