Day 821- South American Cruise Day 24

Cruise Day 24-Day 821

Dec 11, 2026

Punta Arenas, Chile

Punta Arenas is a city near the tip of Chile's southernmost Patagonia region. Located on the Strait of Magellan, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, it's often used as base for excursions to the surrounding wilderness and Antarctica. The Plaza Muñoz Gamero has a memorial to explorer Ferdinand Magellan, and the Museo Nao Victoria features a replica of one of his galleons.

Punta Arenas is a city near the tip of Chile's southernmost Patagonia region. Located on the Strait of Magellan, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, it's often used as base for excursions to the surrounding wilderness and Antarctica. The Plaza Muñoz Gamero has a memorial to explorer Ferdinand Magellan, and the Museo Nao Victoria features a replica of one of his galleons

Fuerte Bulnes (Fort Bulnes) is a historic, reconstructed Chilean fort located along the Strait of Magellan, approximately 52 km (32 miles) south of Punta Arenas. Built in 1843 to establish Chilean sovereignty in Patagonia, it is now a major National Historic Monument

Plaza Muñoz Gamero, Punta Arenas, Chile.

The Statue: A bronze monument to explorer Ferdinand Magellan, featuring native figures at its base.

The Legend: Rubbing the polished toe of the indigenous figure guarantees your return to Punta Arenas

Punta Arena-  As we were looking for a place to eat. We saw several seamen in white hats walking in front of us. The choice was made...ollowed the hats!  The food was EXCELLENT 

La Luna Restaurant, located at O'Higgins 1017 in Punta Arenas, Chile, opened on April 11, 2001. Founded by Marjorie Kusch and Mario Navarro, it is famed for its vibrant, eclectic decor and for serving fresh, regional Patagonian seafood

Cruise Day 24-Day 821

Dec 11, 2026

Cockburn Channel

The Cockburn Channel is a channel that separates the Brecknock Peninsula, which is the westernmost projection of the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, from Clarence Island, Capitán Aracena Island and other minor islands in Chile

Cruise Day 24-Day 821

Dec 11, 2026

Beagle Channel

The Beagle Channel is a strait in the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago, on the extreme southern tip of South America between Chile and Argentina.