Aurora Expeditions adds new Antarctic gateway in 2014/15

Wednesday, July 24th 2013 - 13:13 UTC

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Aurora Expeditions are set to shake up the traditional Antarctic cruise itinerary with the launch of an exciting new ‘Antarctic Gateway’ in their 2014/15 Antarctic program. The Chilean port and nature haven of Puerto Williams will be used as an alternative to the usual Argentinian port of Ushuaia, with voyages either starting or ending on the eco-rich Navarino Island along the Chilean banks of the Beagle Channel. Read full article

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Condorito
A bit of investment would turn Isla Nararino into the ultimate gateway to Antarctica. I think it is only a matter of time.
Jul 24th, 2013 - 02:12 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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mollymauk
Nice to see another safe, welcoming destination for the cruise ships - I am sure others will join their numbers and start avoiding less friendly ports.
Jul 24th, 2013 - 07:11 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Sergio Vega
This is as result of the new cruise policy of the Chilean Gvt. that change the tax and fares down....
Hope the calls at Chilean ports, specially Southern ones, will increase next seassons...
Jul 25th, 2013 - 01:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pete Bog
The Chileans clearly understand business in a way that Argentina doesn't.
Jul 28th, 2013 - 10:45 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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