Inaugural cruise of the Exploris One in the Chilean fjords

The inaugural cruise of the Exploris One

December 2023

The inaugural cruise of the Exploris One through the Chilean fjords, from Valparaiso to Ushuaia.

Photos © Exploris / Jean-Félix Fayolle

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Valparaiso

Passengers board in the late afternoon, get a welcome speech from the captain, and we set sail in the evening to anchor off Valparaiso harbor, greeted by the port tugs.

Sunday December 24 to Tuesday December 26, 2023

At sea

Bunkering in Valparaiso harbor before setting sail for Chiloé. Introduction to the expedition team and principal officers, and a crossing in somewhat rough conditions that shakes the passengers a little until the entrance to the Chacao Channel, where we encounter very strong currents.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Castro, Chiloe island

An exotic stopover on the island of Chiloé, where our passengers disembark for the first time in excellent weather conditions.

We set sail again in the evening, heading south towards the Golfo de Penas and Tortel, which we reach after another day at sea.

Friday, December 29, 2023

Tortel

Stopover in Tortel, with the charm of its village and the splendour of its natural environment. We're really starting to feel like we're in Patagonia.

Saturday December 30, 2023

Glacier Pie XI

Patagonia's largest glacier is as impressive as ever. Notably, it is also one of the few glaciers to have advanced in recent decades.

Sunday December 31, 2023

Amalia Glacier and navigation in the fjords

A magnificent day to end 2023 on a high note.

Monday January 1, 2024

Isla Carlos III / Bay of Sardines

The wind was too strong to operate around Carlos III Island, so we improvised an exploration of the Bay of Sardines, and it was a great success!

Tuesday January 2, 2024

Fjord Agostini

Magnificent exploration of the Agostini Fjord, in superb weather conditions. A dream come true!

Wednesday January 3, 2024

Glacier Garibaldi

The highlight of the cruise is this last stop near the Agostini glacier and wonderful encounters with wildlife, before arriving in Ushuaia.