Spend a full day on Lago Argentino aboard the Maria Turquesa, drawing close to Spegazzini, Upsala and the towering Perito Moreno Glacier. This guided navigation mixes on-deck interpretation, a short forest walk, and gourmet dining options.
Spend a full day on Lago Argentino aboard the Maria Turquesa, drawing close to Spegazzini, Upsala and the towering Perito Moreno Glacier. This guided navigation mixes on-deck interpretation, a short forest walk, and gourmet dining options.
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Operated by Cruceros MarPatag · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
The Maria Turquesa slips away from La Soledad and the wind immediately begins to shape the day: cold, clean, and edged with blue. You stand on deck as Lago Argentino opens—hanging ice cliffs passing like chapters—until the hulking face of Perito Moreno fills the horizon and the engine hushes to let the glacier speak.
easy.
11 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short 15-minute forest walk and standing on deck for extended periods
Boarding takes place at La Soledad Private Port near El Calafate; the tour returns to the same port at the end of the day.
The classic deck is wheelchair accessible and the cruise accommodates children; the premium area with private balcony has limited accessibility—confirm at booking.
Classic options include a boxed lunch and non-alcoholic drink; Premium includes a multi-course gourmet lunch, beverages and refreshments throughout the day.
Yes—this navigation is weather-dependent. The operator may cancel for safety; full refunds are typically available if canceled at least 24 hours prior.
The glaciers are outlet tongues of the Patagonian Ice Field; Los Glaciares National Park was established in the 1930s and named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.
Glacier retreat is visible year-to-year; follow guide instructions, stay on marked paths during disembarks, and pack out all waste to limit impact.
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