Chilean Patagonia Cruise

Regions/Countries: France Chile Argentina
Boat: World Explorer
Dates: Oct 24, 2024
Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
Tags: City Mainland port Popular Romantic Nightlife Village Secluded Island Town

The price includes

Air transport Paris/Santiago and Ushuaia/Paris on special or regular flight in economy class with or without stopover
Port taxes (€450 to date) and air taxes (€440 to date), variable and subject to change
Accommodation on board in the chosen cabin category
Full board (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner) and water, wine, tea or coffee during meals on board
Included day trip to Torres del Paine National Park
All activities and entertainment on board (cocktail, Captain's evening, workshops, shows)
Baggage handling on boarding and disembarking
Service charges for cabin crew
The services of a French-speaking cruise director and expedition team
A series of conferences given by a specialist in the region

The price does not include

Equipment and clothing needed for the expedition
Drinks other than those mentioned
Optional excursions
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
The Special Conditions of Sale will be communicated to you in full before any conclusion of a travel contract.
Possibility of flights from regions or in business class: contact us

Minimum number of participants

140

Special conditions

The General Terms and Conditions of Sale, of which the conditions reproduced below are only an extract, will be communicated to you in full before any conclusion of a travel contract. In accordance with the provisions of Articles R. 211-5 and L. 211-9 of the Tourism Code, RDM expressly reserves the right to make certain modifications to these General Terms and Conditions of Sale and to modify the price of its Cruises without notice. Any modification will be communicated in writing to the Seller before the conclusion of the Contract.
“RDM” means Rivages Du Monde SASU whose registered office is located at 19, rue du Quatre-Septembre, 75002 - Paris, France, which organizes cruises and markets them to the Seller.
The “Seller” means the legal entity that directly sold the Cruise to the Traveler.
“Traveler” means any person who has purchased an RDM cruise from the Seller.

Reservation :
Any reservation will be the subject of a contract concluded between RDM and the Seller specifying all the conditions and obligations of RDM and the Seller (price, payment terms, programs, cancellation conditions, etc.). The contract will only be deemed concluded after payment of the deposit by the Seller.

Travel prices:
Our prices, indicated in Euros and per person, are based on double occupancy of a cabin, include all the services explicitly mentioned in the program description and are not in principle revisable. However, the prices have been established on the basis of economic data subject to variation (airport taxes, port taxes, visas, and fuel costs) and the fluctuation of which is likely to lead to changes in the price of the cruise: Extract: - Fuel cost: For Maritime Cruise departures, the sales prices are revised if the variation in the cost of fuel, calculated on the basis of the pricing conditions communicated by the Carriers, is greater than 3%. 2022 departures: The price per ton of fuel is 416 USD (PLATTS index) and 1 EUR = 1.22 USD. - Currency rates: The currency rates used to calculate prices for Maritime Cruises, the portion of the program paid in foreign currency being able to represent up to 30% depending on the programs, are: 2022 departures: 1 EUR = 1.09 USD = 0.86 GBP = 10.24 NOK = 7.44 DKK.

Cancellation fees:
In the event of cancellation by the Traveler, cancellation fees must be paid according to the following terms:
• Between the Reservation and 1 year before departure: 200 euros fee per person;
• Between 1 year and 6 months before departure: 20% of the total amount of Services;
• Between 6 months and 2 months before departure: 50% of the total amount of Services;
• Between 2 months and 1 month before departure: 75% of the total amount of Services;
• Less than 1 month before departure: 100% of the total amount of Services.

Reservations and payment
• 30% upon signing the contract
• Balance 30 days before departure

Navigation
The port of call times are given for information purposes only and have no contractual value. The Captain of the ship is the only person authorized to define the conditions of navigation and has the right to interrupt a cruise, to modify its itinerary and the ports of call for reasons of force majeure, weather (fog, storm, insufficient or excessive rise in water levels, in particular) or for safety requirements of the Travelers or the ship.

Formalities

Passport valid for 6 months after the return date

Health formalities

DTP recommended.

All restrictions related to the Covid-19 epidemic for boarding your boat have been lifted. However, for your safety, we recommend that you ensure that your vaccination is up to date. These recommendations are subject to change. Any possible updates to the entry conditions in the countries visited or on board will be communicated to you before departure or upon arrival on the boat.

The boat

The brand new World Explorer was born in August 2019 in the shipyards of Viana do Castelo in Portugal.

Its cutting-edge technology allows it to navigate safely… even in the most extreme areas of the planet such as the confines of the Antarctic continent. It can access the most remote ports and thus facilitates the creation of exceptional itineraries.

On board the World Explorer, modernity is combined with elegance and comfort: the elegance of its resolutely sleek and refined design, the comfort and safety of its navigation provided by its high technicality. It adapts as well to expeditions as to beautiful coastal navigations or long ocean crossings.

The World Explorer is equipped with hybrid engines that allow it to carry out all its maneuvers in ports while limiting greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible. Its Rolls-Royce engines are optimized for minimum consumption.

Its new dynamic parking system allows it to stay in place without using anchors when it is stationary near the coast. This optimizes the preservation of underwater flora and the protection of ecosystems. Its new stabilizer technology also limits its consumption at sea.

On board, everything is done to limit waste as much as possible: water consumption, plastic objects, stock management, etc. Information is broadcast digitally on screens, which limits the use of paper.

Boat characteristics

• Construction: in 2019 in Viana do Castelo (Portugal)
• Length: 126 meters
• Width: 19 meters
• Draft: 4.75 meters
• Engines: 2 Rolls Royce hybrid/electric engines
• Certification/Ice class: 1B
• Classification: Exploration/Luxury
• Cabins: 98 cabins, all exterior
• Decks: 8 decks, including 3 dedicated to cabins
• Capacity: 180 passengers
• Crew: 105 to 125 members
• Max speed: 16 knots
• Portuguese pavilion
• Cabin voltage: 220 volts

Important note

The itinerary and stopovers may be modified, in particular due to weather conditions. Only the captain is authorized to make these decisions. The program may be modified due to local cultural events or technical requirements.

Some destinations or stopovers have a limited number of French-speaking guides or do not have French-speaking guides. A translation into French will be provided to guarantee the French-speaking nature of our excursions.

Optional excursions can be booked through our services up to 1 month before departure (or on board, but subject to availability!). They will be carried out if they bring together a minimum of 30 participants per excursion.

Highlights

A legendary cruise to the end of the world
Unique fjord landscapes, rugged mountains, majestic glaciers and exceptional wildlife
Sailing in the Strait of Magellan and a day trip included to Torres del Paine National Park and its magnificent panoramas
Two possible extensions: Santiago and the incredible Atacama Desert; Ushuaia, Buenos Aires and the Iguazu Falls