Cruises from Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas is the southernmost city on Earth, overlooking the Straits of Magellan. Situated astride one of the world`s historic trade routes, its prosperity has risen and fallen with that trade. Punta Arenas enjoyed its first great boom during the California Gold Rush, when it served as a haven for great clipper ships. Although the port`s importance diminished after the opening of the Panama Canal, the city reached even greater prosperity early in this century as the center of Chile`s international wool trade. Today, Punto Arenas reflects a great mix of cultures, from English sheep ranchers to Portuguese sailors, and it remains an utterly fascinating testament to the Chile`s rich history. Punta Arenas is also the starting point for excursions to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.