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Board the Maria Turquesa for an 11‑hour exploration of Perito Moreno, Spegazzini and Upsala glaciers. This full‑day cruise combines up‑close glacier viewing, a short coastal walk, and a gourmet boxed lunch.
Board the Maria Turquesa for an 11‑hour exploration of Perito Moreno, Spegazzini and Upsala glaciers. This full‑day cruise combines up‑close glacier viewing, a short coastal walk, and a gourmet boxed lunch.
The Maria Turquesa slips from La Soledad at first light, the hull cutting through blue shards of ice that click and spin like piano keys. Wind pushes across the Canal de los Témpanos and the boat angles toward a row of glaciers—Spegazzini’s vertical blue wall, the broad face of Upsala, then the thunder of Perito Moreno’s northern flank. Onboard, passengers trade binoculars and quiet as bergs calve and drift, the water daring you to come closer.
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Operated by All Patagonia Viajes y Turismo · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
The Maria Turquesa slips from La Soledad at first light, the hull cutting through blue shards of ice that click and spin like piano keys. Wind pushes across the Canal de los Témpanos and the boat angles toward a row of glaciers—Spegazzini’s vertical blue wall, the broad face of Upsala, then the thunder of Perito Moreno’s northern flank. Onboard, passengers trade binoculars and quiet as bergs calve and drift, the water daring you to come closer.
These ice giants are outlets of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, sculpted by millennia of accumulation and sudden collapses; Perito Moreno is notable for its relatively stable advance and dramatic periodic calving. The route also passes the Muralla de Condoreras—rock faces where condors ride thermals—and offers a short walk at Puesto Las Vacas that brings raw, iced air and panoramic framing of the glacial labyrinth.
Practically: the classic Maria Turquesa is an 11‑hour shared cruise with hotel transfers and a gourmet boxed lunch; expect long daylight in summer and chillier, windier conditions in shoulder seasons. Accessibility is good—many parts are wheelchair accessible—but stepping between dock and vessel and the short shoreline walk require steady footing. Bring layered waterproof clothing, binoculars, sunscreen, and motion‑sickness remedies if you’re prone; cameras with extra batteries are a must in cold air. Weather can force route changes and the operator may cancel for safety; confirm pickup details and passport requirements ahead of time.
The day is equal parts spectacle and study: glaciers pushing forward, channels that remember the ice that carved them, and a chance to witness Patagonia’s slow, loud geology up close.
easy.
11 hours.
Low; suitable for most fitness levels but requires ability to board a boat and manage a short uneven shoreline walk
The classic Maria Turquesa is roughly 11 hours door‑to‑door and includes shared hotel transfers and a gourmet boxed lunch; exact itinerary may vary with weather.
The tour is described as accessible—many areas are wheelchair friendly—but boarding and the short shore walk require care; infants must sit on laps.
Yes—routes are subject to captain and weather conditions; the operator may cancel for safety and the booking policy notes no refunds for cancellations by guests.
The cruise offers panoramic approaches to Perito Moreno’s northern face and good chances to witness calving, but exact viewing and distance depend on ice movement and skipper decisions.
The glaciers are outlets of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field; Perito Moreno is named for explorer Francisco Moreno and is unusual for periodic advance and dramatic calving.
Los Glaciares National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site—stay on designated paths, pack out waste, and avoid disturbing wildlife to minimize impact.
All Patagonia Viajes y Turismo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The Maria Turquesa slips from La Soledad at first light, the hull cutting through blue shards of ice that click and spin like piano keys. Wind pushes across the Canal de los Témpanos and the boat angles toward a row of glaciers—Spegazzini’s vertical blue wall, the broad face of Upsala, then the thunder of Perito Moreno’s northern flank. Onboard, passengers trade binoculars and quiet as bergs calve and drift, the water daring you to come closer.
The Maria Turquesa slips from La Soledad at first light, the hull cutting through blue shards of ice that click and spin like piano keys. Wind pushes across the Canal de los Témpanos and the boat angles toward a row of glaciers—Spegazzini’s vertical blue wall, the broad face of Upsala, then the thunder of Perito Moreno’s northern flank. Onboard, passengers trade binoculars and quiet as bergs calve and drift, the water daring you to come closer.
These ice giants are outlets of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, sculpted by millennia of accumulation and sudden collapses; Perito Moreno is notable for its relatively stable advance and dramatic periodic calving. The route also passes the Muralla de Condoreras—rock faces where condors ride thermals—and offers a short walk at Puesto Las Vacas that brings raw, iced air and panoramic framing of the glacial labyrinth.
Practically: the classic Maria Turquesa is an 11‑hour shared cruise with hotel transfers and a gourmet boxed lunch; expect long daylight in summer and chillier, windier conditions in shoulder seasons. Accessibility is good—many parts are wheelchair accessible—but stepping between dock and vessel and the short shoreline walk require steady footing. Bring layered waterproof clothing, binoculars, sunscreen, and motion‑sickness remedies if you’re prone; cameras with extra batteries are a must in cold air. Weather can force route changes and the operator may cancel for safety; confirm pickup details and passport requirements ahead of time.
The day is equal parts spectacle and study: glaciers pushing forward, channels that remember the ice that carved them, and a chance to witness Patagonia’s slow, loud geology up close.