Cape Horn
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Goletabeach
California40 contributions
Mar 2019
We did the cruise on the Ventus last March from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia. It was everything we hoped for! The excursions were so much fun and well executed. The cruise was more expensive than we usually pay for vacations, but worth every dollar.
Written 16 February 2020
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Susan C
London, UK331 contributions
Jan 2023
Speechless and proud to have sailed around Cape Horn. The seas were kind, although increased wind speed and freezing rain appeared on cue as we watched the lighthouse come into view. A family with young children were the current guardians in the house alongside. There was also a flagpole. The flag had been ripped off during recent, winter gales! Cliffs, wind chill, seas buffeting the camera wielding travellers. Exhilarating. Stirring. Historic. Calmer on the other side, as we headed for the Beagle Channel and the Straits of Magellan. Storybook names now storybook adventures.
Written 23 March 2023
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Beachadvisor
Frankfurt26 contributions
Dec 2019
We arrived Cape Horn early in the morning. We came from Ushuaia and it was cold and rainy. When we arrived we saw the Lighthouse and the Building of the Lighthouse family. The sun came out and the sea was relatively calm. The captain decided, due to the good weather conditions to sail around the island. Then we also saw the monument with a shape of an albatross. The rock was in sunlight and looked magic to us. We thought of all the drowned sailors and passengers on their way to the new world. It was simply impressing.
Written 18 February 2020
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Gluten Free Galavante
Boquete, Panama162 contributions
Jan 2020
Sailed around Cape Horn over New Year's on the Celebrity Eclipse. The weather cooperated and we were able to see much of the landscape easily from the ship. Although this is the summer, it is quite cold and very windy in this area. Taking pictures from the ship was challenging with the weather elements. It was thrilling to be at the very tip of S. America and only 500 miles from the continent of Antarctica.
Written 11 January 2020
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Ian G
North Yorkshire, UK1,618 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The ultimate trip from the boat landing by Zodiac from the anchored boat. You cannot do this with larger cruise ships
Brilliant to be at this Southernmost tip - it’s not as South as you think ( Seahouses in Northumberland, Norhern England is the same Latitude North as this is South. But it feels very remote and very special. Really lucky to have such good weather as many landings are cancelled as just cannot do the landing. Safety first at all times and brilliantly organised
Brilliant to be at this Southernmost tip - it’s not as South as you think ( Seahouses in Northumberland, Norhern England is the same Latitude North as this is South. But it feels very remote and very special. Really lucky to have such good weather as many landings are cancelled as just cannot do the landing. Safety first at all times and brilliantly organised
Written 25 January 2020
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GlobetrottingSwede
Paris, France4,366 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
This is a review for a real landing on the Cape Horn island from an expedition ship in a zodiac: walking up the stairs, going to the lighthouse, and then to the monument.
Please note that there are no glaciers at Cape Horn so all those photos are irrelevant…
Actually, landing on a beautiful day is an interesting and symbolic experience after having heard so much about this place.
Note that only expedition ships with zodiacs will let you get ashore and visit the Cape. For example, check out the Australis ships that go between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia, and include a stop at Cape Horn if the weather permits.
Please note that there are no glaciers at Cape Horn so all those photos are irrelevant…
Actually, landing on a beautiful day is an interesting and symbolic experience after having heard so much about this place.
Note that only expedition ships with zodiacs will let you get ashore and visit the Cape. For example, check out the Australis ships that go between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia, and include a stop at Cape Horn if the weather permits.
Written 1 February 2024
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RandyRoss
Ridgetown, Canada12,749 contributions
Feb 2020
On the Holland America Volendam, we did a circle of Cape Horn on Feb. 1st. The weather was good; the seas were calm and we had a nice commentary. I don't see that anything would have been gained by an actual landing. Happy with our experience.
Written 12 April 2020
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Lynn P
Bellevue9 contributions
Dec 2019
Beautiful day, beautiful view and a compelling story about the huge number of sailors lost while rounding Cape Horn. We could see the sailors memorial on the bluff and could understand how the area could be dangerous. That being said, we had relatively calm waters and it was a fabulous experience!
Written 14 January 2020
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Linzi
Liverpool, UK62 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Arrived at 6am at Cape Horn while on an Antarctic cruise. Stunning scenery
This is where Atlantic ocean meets Pacific Ocean.
Beautiful day. We were privileged to be just 0.5 mls offshore.
Noted monument to lost sailors throughout the years.
Presently inhabited by a family of 4 with cat at lighthouse.
This is a bucket list experience to see what you have only heard about previously
Feeling thankful
This is where Atlantic ocean meets Pacific Ocean.
Beautiful day. We were privileged to be just 0.5 mls offshore.
Noted monument to lost sailors throughout the years.
Presently inhabited by a family of 4 with cat at lighthouse.
This is a bucket list experience to see what you have only heard about previously
Feeling thankful
Written 25 January 2024
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MNM1011
Decatur, IL3,118 contributions
Jan 2023
We were on the Norwegian Star and did a cruise-by. Got good looks of the light house and the Albatross Memorial. Very exciting. Hard to believe we've visited Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope within a few years of each other.
Written 20 January 2023
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Cruising from Lima to Buenos Aries mid Nov to mid Dec...what kind of clothes should we pack
Written 18 October 2022
On the Stella Australis what do we wear for dinner? Is there any occasion on board requiring us to pack some smarter evening clothes?
Written 25 January 2020
HI. Just finished 4 nights on the cruise, it’s fabulous. Landed at Cape Horn. The guides are brilliant- watch out for the Austrian guy with a great sense of humour and say hello!
There is a Captains dinner but no effort made to dress up although my wife wore a dress as was sick of outdoor and casual clothes! Wine is excellent but if you want something better just ask your waiter but he might want a tip at the end! Brilliant experience.
Written 26 January 2020
We are planning on this trip in February, 2020. I get sea sickness at times. I’m frightened by the reports of rough seas. What has been other people’s experiences? should I cancel this trip?
Written 10 October 2019
When cruising around the horn do you want to be in a cabin on the land side or the ocean side
Written 22 August 2019
YES!
Can be rough any time, however can be calm, any time.
Can not predict weather, wind and sea conditions. There may be a season/month when it is not so rough, not sure where you find out this info. I have been there three times now and each time was calm, and was told each time it was unusual to be calm. Count on it being rough, and if calm a bonus.
Written 13 April 2019
ciao...andro' un mese in argentina per un viaggio in solitaria...mi puoi dire come posso raggiungere capo horn da usuhaia e quanto costa all'incirca?grazie
Written 9 October 2018
Cape Horn is far enough and remote enough that it is difficult to get there on a "day trip". However there are several adventure cruise companies that work in the Tierra del Fuego area that go there on 4-5 day cruises. They will get you to see Cape Horn and stop if the weather permits. Check past Forum entries for Ushuaia/Punta Arenas, or do a quick web search to find details.
Written 10 October 2018
I would like to find a cruise that goes AROUND Cape Horn, on the outside, from East TO West.
Written 6 July 2018
Star Princess sails out of Buenos Aires, rounds the Cape and ends— two weeks later, in the port that serves Valparaiso, Chile. Then, it makes a return trip.
Written 6 February 2019
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