Nothing will prepare you for the nearly 200-foot-high wall of blue ice that awaits in Laguna San Rafael, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve celebrated for its otherworldliness. The world’s lowest-latitude tidewater glacier, Ventisquero San Rafael descends from the Campo de Hielo Norte and meets the frigid waters of Laguna San Rafael, where massive chunks calve off and become indigo icebergs. While the biodiverse wilderness has remained mostly unchanged since John Byron – grandfather of the famous poet Lord Byron – was famously shipwrecked here in the 18th century, the glacier itself has been in continuous retreat since 1960. Climate change is expected to hasten its retreat.
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The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.
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Laguna San Rafael By Catamaran
Highlights
- Cruise out into the waters off Laguna San Rafael National Park by sleek, comfortable catamaran.
- View spectacular San Valentin Mountain and its massive ice field, including the world’s nearest glacier to the Equator.
- Watch for huge blocks of ice calving with horrendous noise off of the San Valentin Glacier.
- Experience this stunning landscape from a cozy salon or out in the bracing...
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Shuttles to Town
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To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simp...
Shore excursions are not currently available for this filters selection. If new shore excursions are developed, they will be added to this page once complete