Sunday, January 23 - Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile
An inviting maze of cobblestone streets and 17 tram-equipped hills makes Valparaiso a joy to wander. 74 miles northwest of Santiago, Valpo is Chile's principal port and second-largest city. It is Chile's most distinctive city and one of South America's most intriguing. Its convoluted center has distinctive, sinuous cobbled streets and is overlooked by precipitous cliffs and hilltop suburbs which are accessed by funicular railways and stairway footpaths. It is conducive to maze-like strolls and rides on the funicular, and its natural history, fine arts, and maritime museums are justly famed.

Monday, January 24 - At Sea

Tuesday, January 25 - Puerto Montt, Chile
This is one of southern Chile's most important cities. It features middle-European architecture, with shingles, high-pitched roofs, and ornate balconies. The redwood cathedral on the city's plaza is the city's oldest building, dating from 1856. The nearby port of Angelm as an outstanding crafts market and has fabulous seafood. A trip inland through the Lake District, former stronghold of the Auraucanian Indians, leads to fragrant eucalyptus and pine forests, pristine lakes, and snow-capped volcanoes.

Wednesday, January 26 - Cruising Darwin Channel Chilean Fjords
No cruising in the world matches it: the unearthly beauty of Seno Eyre Fjord, jagged walls of glacier ice creaking towards release, albatross shearing over dark water. A loud puff and a spray of mist signal a whale, while Magellanic penguins wiggle their tiny tails and flop into the sea.

Thursday, January 27 - Amalia Glacier Canal Sarmiento
Amalia Glacier is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the largest contiguous ice field in the Southern Hemisphere outside of Antarctica; it descends from the Andes, and is approximately 73 square miles in area.

Friday, January 28 - Cruising Strait of Magellan to Punta Arenas, Chile
Located within the Straits of Magellan, Punta Arenas is proud of being a frontier town. Set on rolling, wind-scoured hills, this is Chilean big sky country. It's also the takeoff point for Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park and a flightseeing tour over Antarctica. From here, we follow in Darwin's wake, sailing the Cockburn and Beagle channels past several mighty glaciers. With one of the most unspoiled habitats of South America, Magdalena Island, a natural reserve for Magellan penguins, cormorants, and many other birds, is located 25 miles north of Punta Arenas.

Saturday, January 29 - Cruising Cockburn and Beagle Channels, viewing Romanche and Alemania Glaciers
"January 29th (1833) - Early in the morning we arrived at the point where the Beagle Channel divides into two arms…" Such is the comment entered in his diary by Charles Darwin, on board the Beagle, a ten-gun brig under the command of Captain Fitz Roy, R.N. Sail along the same channel and see the same peaks which, some 164 years ago, witnessed the presence of that legendary vessel and those prominent explorers. Experience the breeze, the smells, the cries of the cormorants, gulls, and petrels, or the growling of sea-lions.

Saturday, January 29 - Ushuaia, Argentina
The southernmost town in the world, sits at the edge of Tierra del Fuego. Surrounded by a countryside of snow-capped mountains, dense forest, rivers and waterfalls, the town has a rugged, frontier spirit. Nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park is a wildlife sanctuary. Domineering peaks loom on three sides; the fourth opens to the Beagle Channel, where sea lions bellow and mountains drop straight into the sea.

Sunday, January 30 - Cruising past Cape Horn
It marks the southernmost point of South America and extends into Drake Passage, the antarctic strait connecting the South Atlantic and South Pacific oceans. The rocky terrain of the cape rises to a height of 424 meters (1391 feet). Storms, strong currents, and icebergs make passage around the cape extremely hazardous. During the time of sailing ships, hundreds of vessels were wrecked while "rounding the horn."

Monday, January 31 - Pt. Stanley, Falkland Islands
Stanley, the capital of the Falklands, is a colorful seaside town nestled around the waters of Stanley Harbor. The town boasts many reminders of its British heritage, such as red phone boxes and eight distinctly English pubs. Visitors can enjoy the many military monuments, Museum, Philatelic Bureau, and of course retail outlets an restaurants. Brightly colored corrugated iron roofs and painted decorative woodwork are characteristic of older houses in the Falklands. The original Colonists' Cottages can be seen on Pioneer Row and Drury Street. Christ Church Cathedral and the neighboring Whalebone Arch are two of Stanley's most iconic attractions. Beautifully crafted goods are available from gift shops in Stanley ranging from delicately produced felt items to robust leather goods. Jewelry features the local semi-precious opaque pebbles, woollen garments are knitted from soft Falkland's wool to suit a variety of tastes, wooden souvenirs are crafted from salvaged shipwrecks and driftwood, and local artwork depicts land and sea-scapes, wildlife, and historical attractions. Collectors will enjoy seeking out stamps, coins, and medallions.

Tuesday, February 1 - At Sea

Wednesday, February 2 - At Sea

Thursday, February 3 - Montevideo, Uruguay
Unsung jewel of the South Atlantic Montevideo, on the northern shore of the mighty River Plate, teems with an intoxicating mix of European tradition and colorful South American culture. With its shady downtown plazas to historic camps, forts, farms, and missions that speak so eloquently of the dramas, hardships, and battles of pioneering days. Home to almost 50% of the nation's population, Montevideo is a modern metropolis with a historical old town dating back to colonial times. Surrounding the whole city lies an uninterrupted stretch of white sandy beach. Highlights include Ciudad Vieja (Old Town) with its 18th century buildings, the vibrant Mercado del Puerto, and the bustling commercial activity of Avenida 18 de Julio and its cultural offerings (theatres, museums, and art galleries).