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Magnificent Polynesia and Chile's fjords

40 days | Tahiti - Gambier - Pitcairn Islands - Easter Island - Valparaíso - Chilean Fjords - Ushuaia - Falkland Islands - Montevideo

In the endless expanses of the South Pacific, the VASCO DA GAMA takes you to the most beautiful places in the world. In French Polynesia, on Gambier, the Pitcairn Islands and Easter Island, you will immerse yourself in the local culture, marvel at glittering lagoons and extinct volcanoes and pay a visit to the impressive moia (stone statues) before arriving in Valparaíso. A completely different world awaits you there. Be inspired by the impressive Chilean fjord world and follow in the footsteps of great explorers as you pass the Strait of Magellan, explore Tierra del Fuego and cruise off Cape Horn before this wonderful cruise ends in Montevideo.

from €8,759 p. P. incl. Flight Select cabin

South Pacific island

VASCO DA GAMA

Why this trip?

Mit nicko cruises Hochseekreuzfahrt nach Französisch Polynesien Tahiti

Mit nicko cruises Weltreise Kreuzfahrt Etappe 3 nach Französisch Polynesien

Insel Gambier Französisch-Polynesien Weltreise Hochsee mit nicko cruises

Adamstown Pitcairn Island Südpazifik Westreise nicko cruises

Chile Ahu Tongariki Moai Statue Osterinsel nicko cruises Seereise

Südsee Robinson Crusoe Island nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt

Chile Valparaiso Historische Stadt mit nicko cruises Seereise

Nach Chile Puerto Montt mit nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt Patagonien Landschaft

Mit nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt nach Chile Insel Chiloe

Mit nicko cruises Seereise nach Chile Puerto Natales Landschaft

Mit nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt nach Südamerika Chile Magellanstraße Eisberge

Mit nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt nach Argentinien Ushuaia Leuchtturm

Mit nicko cruises Hochseekreuzfahrt zu den Falkland Inseln Südamerikanischer Seebär

Falklandinseln mit nicko cruises Hochseekreuzfahrten entdecken

Nach Argentinien Puerto Madryn Wal mit nicko cruises Seereise

Mit nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt nach Argetinien Mar del Plata Seelöwe Statue

Mit nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt nach Uruguay Montevideo Strand

The my choice fare already includes the flight package from/to FRA and €1,000 on-board credit per person.
Immerse yourself in the world of two classics of world literature: "Mutiny on the Bounty" (Pitcairn Islands) and "Robinson Crusoe" (San Juan Bautista)
You will have enough time on Easter Island to look at the moai so closely that you will end up recognizing the differences between the individual stone statues
You will experience Chile's legendary fjord landscape not from afar, but up close and with all your senses
You will pass the Strait of Magellan and become part of the centuries-old seafaring history of South America

Itinerary

Mit nicko cruises Weltreise Seereise Etappe 3 nach Französisch Polynesien Tahiti Papeete

Papeete (Tahiti)

The capital of French Polynesia is located on Tahiti and convinces with its popular city market, historical buildings, various museums about Tahitian art as well as spacious parks and the harbor.

Embarkation 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Nach Französisch Polynesien Gesellschaftsinseln Moorea mit nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt Weltreise Etappe 3

Papeete (Tahiti)
Moorea (Society Islands)

Casting off: 04:00

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 20:00

Papeete (Tahiti)

Casting off: 04:00
Moorea (Society Islands)

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 20:00

Mit nicko cruises Hochseekreuzfahrten Frauen Deck Getränke

Day 3

Recreation at sea.

Day 4

Recreation at sea.

Gambian (French Polynesia)

Mooring: 09:00 Casting off: 16:30

The community of Gambier, consisting of five islands and several uninhabited islets, offers a unique setting. Relax on gorgeous sandy beaches between lagoons and extinct volcanoes.

Adamstown (Pitcairn Islands)

Mooring: 13:30 Casting off: 17:30

The remote Adamstown exudes a solitary beauty. Besides a visit to the island museum, which tells the story of the mutineers of the Bounty and the founders of the place, it is also worth exploring the island. Not far from the settlement you can enjoy a wonderful view of Bounty Bay surrounded by unique flora and fauna.

Ducie Atoll (Pitcairn Islands)

Mooring: 13:30 Casting off: 19:00

Being all to yourself, only the sound of the waves and sand under your feet - this is the feeling you will experience on Ducie Atoll, because Ducie is not only the southernmost atoll in the world, but also uninhabited. There is no better place to switch off and relax.

Day 8

Recreation at sea.

Day 9

Recreation at sea.

Hanga Roa (Chile, Easter Island)

Mooring: 07:00

Almost everyone knows about the famous stone statues on Easter Island, but only very few experience the impressive monuments up close. In Hanga Roa you have the opportunity to visit the countless Moai on the island. In addition to the completed moai, which number about 800 today, you should definitely visit Rano Raraku, also called the "Birthplace of the Moai". On its slopes today there are still almost 400 more or less completed Moai. After an exciting exploration around Easter Island, you will have the opportunity to relax by the sea. The beaches on the island are not numerous, but all the more beautiful. Alternatively, you can visit the sea bay Ahu Tongariki, where the largest Polynesian ceremonial site is located.

Hanga Roa (Chile, Easter Island)

Casting off: 18:00

Day 12

Recreation at sea.

nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt Flussreise oder Seereise Urlaub entspannt geniessen

Day 13

Recreation at sea.

Day 14

Recreation at sea.

Day 15

Recreation at sea.

San Juan Bautista (Chile, Robinson Crusoe Island)

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 18:00

The small town of San Juan Bautista is located on an island that served as the model for the world-famous story of Robinson Crusoe. The Archipelago Juan Fernandez National Park, of which the island is a part, invites all enthusiastic hikers and explorers to stay.

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Day 17

Recreation at sea.

Valparaíso (Chile)

Mooring: 08:00

Colorful buildings, steep hills and gorgeous views add to the charm of this important port city.

Valparaíso (Chile)

Casting off: 13:00

Colorful buildings, steep hills and gorgeous views add to the charm of this important port city.

nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt Flussreise oder Seereise entspannte Schifffahrt

Day 20

Recreation at sea.

Puerto Montt (Chile)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 20:00

In the beautiful bay of Puerto Montt, archaeologists suspect one of the oldest settlements on the American continent. No wonder there is a special atmosphere here! Puerto Varas, the city of roses, combines impressive nature with Chilean-German history.

Castro (Isla Chiloé, Chile)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 20:00

UNESCO has declared the churches of Chiloé a World Heritage Site. Find out why during a visit! In the Chiloé National Park you will once again experience Chile's biodiversity up close.

Mit nicko cruises Seereise nach Südamerika Chile Pío-XI-Gletscher Meer

Messier Channel/English Narrows

We take our time to explore the fabulous glacier and fjord landscape of Chile.

Nach Südamerika Chile Pío-XI-Gletscher Meer mit nicko cruises Seereise

Messier Channel/English Narrows

We take our time to explore the fabulous glacier and fjord landscape of Chile.

Mit nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt nach Chile Fjord

Pio XI Glacier

We take our time to explore the fabulous glacier and fjord landscape of Chile.

Puerto Natales (Chile)

Mooring: 14:00 Casting off: 22:00

Natural highlights of flora, fauna and rock can be experienced in Torres del Paine National Park, including a spectacular granite rock formation. The Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, as well as the impressive Grey Glacier with its tripartite glacier tongue, are not far from the city and can also be visited.

Nach Südamerika Chile Reloncaví Sound Gletscher Meer mit nicko cruises Seereise

Torres del Paine / Balmaceda Nationalpark

Recreation at sea.

Passage of the Chilean fjords.

Punta Arenas (Chile)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 20:00

In Punta Arenas you will experience the extreme south of Chile. Although the big city is located at the end of the world, you will experience a lively culture in the port city due to its location in the immediate vicinity of the Strait of Magellan, one of the most important waterways for shipping. People from all over the world live here!

Südamerika Weltreise Hochsee nicko cruises Chile Cóndor Gletscher

Aguila & Condor Glaciers

Recreation at sea.

Ushuaia (Argentina)

Mooring: 15:00

"Tierra del Fuego" is the name of the group of islands at the southern tip of South America. Ferdinand Magellan named it so when he discovered many fires at night from his ship in 1520, but saw no settlements during the day. Today, Ushuaia is home to the world's southernmost national park with impressive subpolar wildlife.

Ushuaia (Argentina)

Casting off: 13:00

Day 32

Recreation at sea.

George Island (Falkland Islands)

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 18:00

On George Island, commonly known as the "Gateway to Antarctica," you will experience the stark beauty of the polar region alongside penguins and fur seals.

Port Stanley (Falkland Islands)

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 18:00

More than 700 islands on more than 12,000 square meters - that is what is commonly summarized as the Falkland Islands. These numbers are impressive, but even more impressive is the unusual wildlife. The white sand beach of Volunteer Point gives a small glimpse of this, being home to more than 1,000 adult king penguins and the nesting site for hundreds of chicks. Gentoo penguins and Magellanic penguins are also at home here. In Port Stanley it becomes "very britsh" when you stroll along red telephone boxes or enjoy Afternoon Tea in a café.

Day 35

Recreation at sea.

Puerto Madryn (Argentina)

Mooring: 12:00 Casting off: 22:00

Behind Puerto Madryn lies the hilly landscape of the Patagonian Meseta with its steppe-like scrubland. The Peninsula Valdés, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers protection and habitat for sea lions, elephant seals and many other wild animals. The Punta Tombo wildlife sanctuary is the world's largest breeding ground for Magellanic penguins. However, adventurous expedition lovers are also in the right place here: you can explore the underwater world while snorkeling with sea lions or paddle along the coast in a kayak.

Day 37

Recreation at sea.

Mar del Plata (Argentina)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 18:00

Take a swim in the Silver Sea? You can do that in the largest and most famous seaside resort in Argentina. The water of the Argentinean seaside resort looks like it is shining. You can learn about the flora, fauna and culture of the region at the zoo, museum or cultural center.

nicko cruises Seereise nach Südamerika Uruguay Montevideo Plaza Independencia

Montevideo (Uruguay)

Mooring: 10:00

The fact that Uruguay is also called the "Switzerland of South America" has less to do with its geography than with its millionaire density. Strolling through the old town, admiring the monuments and mausoleums on the Plaza Independencia, buying fruit and vegetables at the Mercado Agricola or fresh seafood at the Mercado del Puerto - Montevideo makes it easy to feel good.

Montevideo (Uruguay)

Disembarkation until 09:00.

Services

The services provided during your trip

Flight package from/to Frankfurt included
1000 € on-board credit p.p.
Cruise in the booked cabin category
nicko cruises full board
nicko cruises cruise management
German-speaking local tour guide during the excursions (this cannot be guaranteed in all destinations, in these cases English-speaking guide)
English-speaking service on board
Entertainment programme and lectures on the countries visited on board
Childcare and a large children‘s area extended over two decks with indoor and outdoor areas
Comfortable Whisper audio system on all excursions operated by nicko cruises
Use of the fitness area, swimming pools, outdoor sports area and spa area with sauna
Travel documents
Luggage service between landing stage and cabin for embarkation and disembarkation
All port and passenger fees

Additional services

Classic beverage package on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €1,287 p. P.
Premium beverage package on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €2,067 p. P.
Non-alcoholic beverage package for kids & teens on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €546 p. P.
Insurance
Complete insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Travel health insurance

Your ship: VASCO DA GAMA

On our VASCO DA GAMA, which was named Ship of the Year in April 2023, you can travel to your personal places of longing all over the world. Whether you are dreaming of the North Cape, the Mediterranean or even a trip around the world: You will indulge in pure cruise feeling on a comparatively small ship with a manageable number of guests of maximum 1,000 passengers. Enjoy the family atmosphere on board our charming ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA and indulge in culinary delights in our five restaurants. Our attentive, German-speaking service staff will serve you top-class drinks in the seven bars and cafés on board, which have been furnished with great attention to detail. The heated swimming pool on the Lido Deck can be used all year round, regardless of the weather, thanks to the flexible sliding glass roof. Our on-board program is rounded off by first-class entertainment with on-board shows, varied live music and lectures on local history.