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Spend a night aboard the Santa Cruz, gliding into the arms of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field to watch Spegazzini and Upsala glaciers up close. This 48‑hour luxury cruise combines guided shore visits, gourmet meals, and a deluxe cabin stay with intimate glacier viewing.
Spend a night aboard the Santa Cruz, gliding into the arms of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field to watch Spegazzini and Upsala glaciers up close. This 48‑hour luxury cruise combines guided shore visits, gourmet meals, and a deluxe cabin stay with intimate glacier viewing.
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Operated by Signature Tours · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
Board the Santa Cruz as dusk thins over Lake Argentino and the water turns pewter; the vessel slips away from Punta Bandera and a horizon of ice begins to grow. Nights here are quiet enough that the hull’s whisper seems loud, and the cliffs of blue ice loom like slow-moving architecture. Dawn finds you at a glacier face, the daylight making ridges and crevasses pop into relief.
easy.
48 hours.
Minimal fitness required—able to board vessel and walk short guided shore trails.
This is a roughly 48‑hour overnight cruise; check-in is typically around 5:45 PM with departure near 6:00 PM and return to Puerto La Soledad in the mid‑afternoon the following day.
Yes—gourmet meals (dinner, breakfast, lunch) and national park entrance fees are included, along with some drinks during meals as specified.
The cruise involves boarding a ship and guided shore walks; it’s considered easy but not ideal for those with severe mobility limitations—discuss specific needs with the operator in advance.
Yes, routes and disembark points are subject to the captain’s decision and weather conditions for safety; itineraries may be adjusted accordingly.
The region has long been home to the Tehuelche (Aonikenk) people and later 19th–20th century pioneers and estancias that shaped modern El Calafate’s culture.
Glacier retreat is ongoing; operators work within national park rules—stay on designated paths, avoid disturbing wildlife, and limit single‑use plastics where possible.
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