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Expedition Voyage Demystifies Coastal Chilean Patagonia’s Beauty and Cultural Complexity

Expedition Voyage Demystifies Coastal Chilean Patagonia’s Beauty and Cultural Complexity

London, 11 September 2019: Small ship expedition cruise specialist, One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) celebrates the end of an exceptional cruise season to the Canadian Arctic and a series of new destinations. The new collection of voyages began earlier this year with a March departure of a sensational Chilean Fjords Explorer voyage.

Sailing along the western coast of Chilean Patagonia from Ushuaia, Argentina to the city of Valparaiso, Chile, the 14-day Chilean Fjords Adventure voyage had OOE’s guests awestruck by the region’s colourful culture, colossal natural wonders and fascinating history.

Travellers with a deep interest in the environment, glaciers, nature, history and photography enjoyed an incredible journey onboard RCGS Resolute. Throughout the voyage guests experienced a wide range of active and educational activities, led by OOE’s talented and hospitable staff. Expert glaciologists, geologists, naturalists, historian and ornithologists as well as artists and photographers treated guests to daily lectures, workshops and shore excursions.

The voyage took guests on an immersive exploration of the world’s most isolated National Parks and fjords with visits to Garibaldi Fjord and Alberto de Agostini Sound and its imposing glaciers Dainelli and Serrano. Sailing north, RCGS Resolute travelled along the shore of Magellan Strait to Cabo San Isidro, the site of a century old lighthouse and whaling station. Guests were taken on guided nature hike in the area to experience the Magellanic southern beech forests.

The adventure continued to the Peel Fjord and almighty Amalia Glacier, a visual feast and mesmerizing journey where guests were in awe of the glaciers’ towering beauty and thundering sounds. Throughout the voyage, OOE’s marine mammal specialists, ornithologists, naturalists and animal lovers were on the lookout for whales, South American sea lions, rock cormorants and Andean condors, amongst other species.

The journey continued to Wellington Island, one of the most isolated inhabited places in the world. An emotionally charged visit to the small village of Puerto Edén, home of the Kawéskar people, stirred guests’ emotions as they met the last remaining indigenous community of Southern Patagonia.

The voyage sailed further north to the milder climate of coastal Chile and Castro, the nation’s third oldest city. Founded in 1567, the provincial capital of the island of Chiloé is known for its colourful houses built on stilts and elaborate manmade wooden churches, many of which have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Sailing Chile’s narrow fjords to remote coastal villages can only be done on a small expedition cruise vessel, such as OOE’s flagship vessel RCGS Resolute. Purpose-built for polar expeditions and able to skilfully navigate complex waters with stability and strength, RCGS Resolute offers a spacious and comfortable environment for active discovery.

For more information on One Ocean Expeditions’ new destinations collection visit: https://www.oneoceanexpeditions.com/south-central-america

For pictures and videos of the Chilean Fjords Explorer voyage visit: https://bit.ly/2kz2Ikh

Rates begin from US$6,895 per person for a 13-night voyage departing on 28 March 2020.

For Media Enquiries please contact Debra Taylor, debra@toucanmoon.com +44 7956 852197

 

More about One Ocean Expeditions – One Ocean Expeditions is a proudly Canadian world leader in expedition cruising. Committed to environmental and social responsibility, One Ocean Expeditions offers passengers personalised marine experiences in some of the most unspoiled and ecologically sensitive places on Earth. With a range of innovative itineraries in Antarctica, the Arctic, Canada’s East Coast, Greenland, Chile, Central America, Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland; One Ocean Expeditions has earned a reputation for exceptional quality, customer service, industry-leading safety standards and unparalleled value. In addition to creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for our guests, One Ocean Expeditions supports environmental awareness and education, world-class scientific research in sensitive ecosystems, historical preservation, and the sustainment of local communities. One Ocean Expeditions maintains ongoing affiliations with an array of scientific and educational institutions, and is proud to serve as the exclusive marine travel partner of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

 

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Founding director of toucanmoon, Debra has many years’ experience in the travel industry and has held director-level positions in several high-profile international companies.

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