Final Day : Cape Horn

We finish our navigation on a high note, sailing in front of the Cape Horn.

The waters around Cape Horn are particularly hazardous, owing to strong winds, large waves, strong currents and icebergs. The need for boats and ships to round Cape Horn was greatly reduced by the opening of the Panama Canal in August 1914. Sailing around Cape Horn is still widely regarded as one of the major challenges in yachting. Thus, a few recreational sailors continue to sail this route, sometimes as part of a circumnavigation of the globe

Arrival in Ushuaia

In total we sailed for 5,200 km along the Antarctica peninsula. And after 2 weeks at sea the arrival at the Ushuaia port with its stunning mountain landscape is a very happy ending. It is just spectacular. We get an argentinian pilot on board to guide us during the last part of the trip, the Beagle channel.

Dinner in Ushuaia

Although we will spend the last night on board the ship, we get to go on shore for a dinner in a local restaurant in Ushuaia. A great local place at the end of the world. It is 9pm, but still very bright here.

If you want to know more about our expedition cruise operation, see the below link:

https://www.ponant.com

And I leave you with this last picture...taken at the end of the world.