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Spend a full day on Lago Argentino aboard the Maria Turquesa, drawing close to Spegazzini, Upsala and the towering Perito Moreno Glacier. This guided navigation mixes on-deck interpretation, a short forest walk, and gourmet dining options.
Spend a full day on Lago Argentino aboard the Maria Turquesa, drawing close to Spegazzini, Upsala and the towering Perito Moreno Glacier. This guided navigation mixes on-deck interpretation, a short forest walk, and gourmet dining options.
The Maria Turquesa slips away from La Soledad and the wind immediately begins to shape the day: cold, clean, and edged with blue. You stand on deck as Lago Argentino opens—hanging ice cliffs passing like chapters—until the hulking face of Perito Moreno fills the horizon and the engine hushes to let the glacier speak.
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Operated by Cruceros MarPatag · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
The Maria Turquesa slips away from La Soledad and the wind immediately begins to shape the day: cold, clean, and edged with blue. You stand on deck as Lago Argentino opens—hanging ice cliffs passing like chapters—until the hulking face of Perito Moreno fills the horizon and the engine hushes to let the glacier speak.
This full-day navigation explores three of Los Glaciares National Park’s signature ice giants: Spegazzini, Upsala and Perito Moreno, with views of Seco and Heim hanging glaciers along the route. Geologically, these are outlets of the Patagonian Ice Field, sculpted by millennia of accumulation and thermal fluctuation; culturally, the shoreline carries the footprints of early ranching and the modern conservation legacy that made the park a UNESCO site in 1981.
Expect long lenses and binoculars to earn their keep: condors wheel near the Muralla de Condoreras, and guanaco may dot distant ridgelines. The itinerary includes a guided disembark at Puesto Las Vacas—a short 15-minute forest walk—and extended approaches within a few hundred meters of massive ice fronts for photography and guide commentary.
Practicalities are straightforward but important: the day is long (about 11 hours) and weather-driven—dress in layers, waterproof outerwear and insulated mid-layers, and arrive well-fed or choose the Premium dining option for a multi-course meal on board. Seas can be choppy; bring motion remedies if you’re prone to seasickness. Tours provide bilingual guides, optional hotel transfers, and accessibility on the classic deck. For the fullest experience, choose morning light on the glacier faces and leave plenty of space in your camera card and memory for ice calving moments.
Boarding takes place at La Soledad Private Port near El Calafate; the tour returns to the same port at the end of the day.
The classic deck is wheelchair accessible and the cruise accommodates children; the premium area with private balcony has limited accessibility—confirm at booking.
Classic options include a boxed lunch and non-alcoholic drink; Premium includes a multi-course gourmet lunch, beverages and refreshments throughout the day.
Yes—this navigation is weather-dependent. The operator may cancel for safety; full refunds are typically available if canceled at least 24 hours prior.
Cruceros MarPatag operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The Maria Turquesa slips away from La Soledad and the wind immediately begins to shape the day: cold, clean, and edged with blue. You stand on deck as Lago Argentino opens—hanging ice cliffs passing like chapters—until the hulking face of Perito Moreno fills the horizon and the engine hushes to let the glacier speak.
The Maria Turquesa slips away from La Soledad and the wind immediately begins to shape the day: cold, clean, and edged with blue. You stand on deck as Lago Argentino opens—hanging ice cliffs passing like chapters—until the hulking face of Perito Moreno fills the horizon and the engine hushes to let the glacier speak.
This full-day navigation explores three of Los Glaciares National Park’s signature ice giants: Spegazzini, Upsala and Perito Moreno, with views of Seco and Heim hanging glaciers along the route. Geologically, these are outlets of the Patagonian Ice Field, sculpted by millennia of accumulation and thermal fluctuation; culturally, the shoreline carries the footprints of early ranching and the modern conservation legacy that made the park a UNESCO site in 1981.
Expect long lenses and binoculars to earn their keep: condors wheel near the Muralla de Condoreras, and guanaco may dot distant ridgelines. The itinerary includes a guided disembark at Puesto Las Vacas—a short 15-minute forest walk—and extended approaches within a few hundred meters of massive ice fronts for photography and guide commentary.
Practicalities are straightforward but important: the day is long (about 11 hours) and weather-driven—dress in layers, waterproof outerwear and insulated mid-layers, and arrive well-fed or choose the Premium dining option for a multi-course meal on board. Seas can be choppy; bring motion remedies if you’re prone to seasickness. Tours provide bilingual guides, optional hotel transfers, and accessibility on the classic deck. For the fullest experience, choose morning light on the glacier faces and leave plenty of space in your camera card and memory for ice calving moments.