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bonanza36 Oct 19th, 2006 06:33 PM

el calafate cruise
 
Has anyone taken the overnight cruise on the MarPatag Leal from El Calafate? Comments?

WayneY Jul 5th, 2007 06:24 PM

Trying to find anyone who has taken the overnight "Spirit of the Glaciers" cruise on Marpatag Leal. The 14 passenger cruiser visits several glaciers on Lago Argentino. Thanks!

avrooster Jul 6th, 2007 04:15 AM

Same question on TA:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic...Patagonia.html

avrooster Jul 6th, 2007 05:01 PM

ttt

WayneY Oct 11th, 2007 07:56 AM

Just returned from this cruise on Lago Argentino. We spent 2 nights and 2 days on the cruiser with a total of 13 passengers and 3 crew members. The cruiser has 3 levels: sleeping quarters on the first (7 cozy bunk-bedded cabins all with private toilet and tub facilities with hot water), living/dining area on second level, and outdoor deck on third level. The second level is comfortable but you get to know your traveling companions. Not too much space for privacy there but if you enjoy your new friends as much as we did, it doesn't matter. Food was excellent, with nice Malbec and white wines served with lunch and dinner. The cruise visits three glaciers and because of the size of the boat, you get closer to the glaciers. You also spend a lot more time at the glaciers than the one-day cruisers. Where else can you enjoy a nice lunch in the shadows of a 10-story glacier? It is an expensive trip but it's like a private charter service. Unlike the 200-300 day-cruisers who are jammed into airline seats on a boat for 6 hours, you have space and room to walk around to enjoy the scenery with only 13 other passengers. We enjoyed our trip and do recommend it. Tips: leave most of your luggage at the tour office because the cabins are small with no storage space, bring warm clothes because it can be cold (we are looking at glaciers after all), and the lake can get choppy so bring motion sickness medicine. If you any any specific questions, ask.


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