The tours can be made from the Port of Buenos Aires to San Antonio in Valparaiso (Chile) or vice versa, with 6 departures from December to February
The Princess Cruises premium cruise line presented the 2018/19 season of itineraries through Patagonia, Malvinas Islands and Chilean Fjords aboard its ship "Star Princess", one of the company's flagships.
Tours can be made from the Port of Buenos Aires to San Antonio in Valparaiso (Chile) or vice versa, with six departures from December to February and with the possibility of celebrating, in one of them, the Christmas and New Year holidays New on board.
The ship will begin the first of its trips, titled "Fiestas a Bordo", on December 20, 2018, starting from the Port of San Antonio, in Valparaíso, Chile, and from there it will sail south towards the Chilean Fjords of Puerto Montt . One of the climax moments of the tour will be at the Amalia Glacier, where the scenic cruise of Christmas Eve will be celebrated, to arrive the next day at Punta Arenas and celebrate Christmas there. After this last stopover in the trans-Andean country, the "Star Princess" will sail through the southern tip of the continent to land in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego; then cross Cape Horn to moor in the Malvinas Islands. From there, it will go to Puerto Madryn and the New Year's Eve will be navigated in the direction of Montevideo, before the last stop, before arriving in Buenos Aires, to close a two-week trip.
For those who want to embark in Buenos Aires, the "Star Princess" will have departures on January 3 and 31 and February 28, 2019, while the dates of departure of the reverse route (from Sab Antonio to Buenos Aires) will be on 17 January and February 14, 2019. In each of the destinations to visit the passengers will have excursion options to explore Montevideo, Valdez Peninsula (Puerto Madryn), Tierra del Fuego National Park (Ushuaia), Punta Free Zone Arenas and Volcano of Osorno with waterfalls of Petrohué in Puerto Montt.
"To our already recognized modality of full board and wide variety of services and activities on board, for this season we continue to provide benefits such as the free and unlimited inclusion of non-alcoholic beverages and 120 minutes of free internet use through the boat's WiFi in minisuites and suites. In addition, friends and family can travel for free: passengers traveling as a third and fourth passenger in the same cabin will only pay port fees and expenses, the base price of the cruise is free, "said Charlie Ryan representative of Princess Cruises in Argentina.
Entertainment and activities of the Star Princess
With capacity for 2600 passengers in its 109 thousand tons, the "Star Princess", has the famous "Movies under the Stars" - Cinema under the stars - excellent dining options, the Lotus Spa and almost 900 cabins with private balcony. Large outdoor spaces with pools to enjoy the sun, many activities and the best views during scenic crossings.
The nightlife on board is guaranteed: the ship has a nightclub: "Skywalker Nightclub" is a nightclub on the upper deck. You can also access the "Grand Casino" that offers slots and table games.
Those who opt for more relaxed proposals to socialize on the high seas have several spaces: "Explore Lounge", "Wheelhouse Bar", "Shooter's Cigar Bar" or "Promenade Lounge and Bar".
Activities and fun are also guaranteed during the daytime sailing days: virtual golf, jacuzzis, the "Calypso Reef", "Neptune Reef", "Terrace" and "Oasis" pools, basketball courts, athletics track, gyms and spa are some of the options that the Star Princess offers its passengers.