bassmaster150 Posted December 24, 2017 Author #26 Share Posted December 24, 2017 THis morning we will be cruising the Amalia Glacier.....weather has been not the best.....lots of rain and cloud cover as we move further south....but as with everything, you make the most of what you get and enjoy the scenery. I believe that we will get quite close to the glacier so we are looking forward to that, and then off to Punta Arenas tomorrow and Torres del Paine for our Christmas trip!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmak8 Posted December 24, 2017 #27 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Thank you for posting. It sounds as if the altitude is not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster150 Posted December 24, 2017 Author #28 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Thank you for posting. It sounds as if the altitude is not a problem. Once you get acclimated, you will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photofinish4 Posted December 24, 2017 #29 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Thanks so much--we are doing this in March (except it is the 2 day version). Did you take any pills or anything for altitude sickness? How strenuous is it? We took a land Package to amazon, Galapagos and Machu Picchu . I checked with my Dr. before going about high altitude meds and I could not take them because I was taking a Water pill. I did get sick while in Cusco, a real bad headache all night but went away once we headed down to Machu Picchu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted December 24, 2017 #30 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Will be doing the San Antonio ( originally Valparaiso) to Buenos Aires cruise on Emerald Princess mid January. Looking forward to reading of your experience and any tips you might have. As we fly in from GB (with 23 kg hold luggage allowance) especially interested in clothing and footwear we might need to pack, Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted December 24, 2017 #31 Share Posted December 24, 2017 We took a land Package to amazon, Galapagos and Machu Picchu . I checked with my Dr. before going about high altitude meds and I could not take them because I was taking a Water pill. I did get sick while in Cusco, a real bad headache all night but went away once we headed down to Machu Picchu. Your headache was from oxygen deprivation - like a 'hangover headache'. If you had asked the hotel for oxygen your headache would probably have eased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchendz Posted December 24, 2017 #32 Share Posted December 24, 2017 It’s as easy or as strenuous as you want it to be. They take you through the side in the late morning and then you go get lunch outside of the park. Then you go back in and up a little higher for the “National Geographic” views. Once you are doing me with that, you get free time to do whatever. My wife and I made it super strenuous as we decided to hike to the Inca bridge (not for the faint of heart as you are way up high on a narrow trail....but the views are spectacular), then we turned around and hiked back to Machu Picchu and then 3/4 of the way up to The Sun Gate on the Inca trail that leads into the park....that was hard....but the view was worth it...and remember, no matter how tired you are, go back up in the early morning...you will be glad you did as you watch the clouds rise up from the valley into the park Thank you! We are very excited to do this. It has been on the bucket list for very long time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster150 Posted December 24, 2017 Author #33 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Will be doing the San Antonio ( originally Valparaiso) to Buenos Aires cruise on Emerald Princess mid January. Looking forward to reading of your experience and any tips you might have. As we fly in from GB (with 23 kg hold luggage allowance) especially interested in clothing and footwear we might need to pack, Many thanks Santiago = hot Southern Chile (Puerto Mott) = mild unless you go up the volcano....then cold Extreme Southern Chile (Punta Arenas, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia) = Cold...bring a very good jacket, gloves, and winter hat. High tomorrow in Punta Arenas is expected to be 6 degrees C Buenos Aires / Montevideo = hot (35 degrees C) We are headed to Punta Arenas right now, and if I step on my balcony, it is quite cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster150 Posted December 24, 2017 Author #34 Share Posted December 24, 2017 By the way, the sea conditions so far in the pen ocean have been quite rough.....very large swells (7.5 - 12 ft) have been rocking the boat when we are out in the open ocean. We are now safely in part of the Magellan Straight, and the sea is calm. We are expecting very rough seas around Cape Horn, but we were expecting that. If you are on an upcoming cruise down here, you may want to bring some dramimine or other motion sickness thingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeinboca Posted December 25, 2017 #35 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Thanks for the great information, this is a cruise we would like to do one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted December 25, 2017 #36 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Thanks for the information. We have already did the sailing from Santiago (Valparaiso) to Buenos Aires. The cruise around the southern most point (an island) was very calm and unusual so hope you have the same. Many ships of days gone by have not made it around the horn safely. So now we are first on a land trip to Machu Picchu before boarding the Emerald for a cruise ending in LA. This will complete our last leg having already cruised from Port Everglades to BA and Santiago to BA. I hope the rest of your voyage is great and your visit to the Falkens to see the emperor penguins is fruitful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancruzs Posted December 25, 2017 #37 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Thanks for posting, Bassmaster! I'm on the Emerald BA to LA 30 days, leaving Feb. 28, can't wait! :) It is definitely a bucket list cruise, I've put off too long! :( Looking forward to more updates! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted December 25, 2017 #38 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Thanks for the information. We have already did the sailing from Santiago (Valparaiso) to Buenos Aires. The cruise around the southern most point (an island) was very calm and unusual so hope you have the same. Many ships of days gone by have not made it around the horn safely. So now we are first on a land trip to Machu Picchu before boarding the Emerald for a cruise ending in LA. This will complete our last leg having already cruised from Port Everglades to BA and Santiago to BA. I hope the rest of your voyage is great and your visit to the Falkens to see the emperor penguins is fruitful. I have just returned from an expedition to the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica. There aren't any emperor penguins in the Falklands. They have gentoo, rockhopper, magellanic, macaroni and some king penguins. :) Emperor penguins are found on the main part of the Antarctic continent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster150 Posted December 26, 2017 Author #39 Share Posted December 26, 2017 We are just excited to see penguins in some other place than a zoo!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster150 Posted December 26, 2017 Author #40 Share Posted December 26, 2017 We went to Torres del Paine today. Amazing scenery. Parts of the mountain were covered in clouds, but once we went around the corner to the hanging glacier part....WOAH. Now we didn't enjoy the Otter Twin airplane ride to the gateway city, and I hope I never ever go on one of those planes again. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiesan Posted December 26, 2017 #41 Share Posted December 26, 2017 bassmaster: I will be o the same cruise Feb. 14 and am interested in your impressions of the ports. What did you do at Puerto Montt? What did you think about your activity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K D cruiser Posted December 26, 2017 #42 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Bassmaster, Thanks for your reports. We've done this itinerary twice, once with the Machu Picchu tour after the cruise. We really enjoyed the entire trip and think Princess does a great job with their cruise tours. We have friends who are on this cruise with you. I've been trying to follow their trip on the Emerald Bridge Cam, but unfortunately, it seems to be stuck on December 24. I hope you are able to tender into the Falkland Islands. We missed it the first time, but made it the second. The penguins are wonderful and we really enjoyed our all day tour with Patrick Watts. Continue to have a wonderful cruise and I'll be watching for more posts from you. Thank you so much for taking the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianlynxie Posted December 27, 2017 #43 Share Posted December 27, 2017 We arrived from Cusco at the bottom of MP for lunch. We then spent the afternoon and early evening at the site. It was pretty empty since most tours arrive mid morning and leave mid afternoon. We got up early the next morning to see sunrise over MP. It was amazing. We came down about noon, had lunch and started the trip back to Cusco. Hey Paul - we're on the same Princess trip (Peru land then cruise Santiago to BA) in Feb.. just wondering about local currency - how much Peruvian $ would you say we need for the few non-included meals/beverages, extra tips, some little souvenirs? (and anything else i forgot we'd need cash for, lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster150 Posted December 27, 2017 Author #44 Share Posted December 27, 2017 bassmaster: I will be o the same cruise Feb. 14 and am interested in your impressions of the ports. What did you do at Puerto Montt? What did you think about your activity? Puerto Montt was ok....we went up the volcano, but it was foggy, cold, and snowing. We were not able to see much. For us it was one of those ports that if we missed we would be ok....however, as you move further down, the scenery gets way more dramatic and exciting. Ushuaia is about as close to sailing the fjords of Norway as you can get. Absolutely spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster150 Posted December 27, 2017 Author #45 Share Posted December 27, 2017 IMPORTANT NOTE - REALLY IMPORTANT.....at some point during this cruise around Ushuaia, you will cruise the Beagle Channel in the morning (Santiago to BA), or maybe evening (BA to Santiago). DO NOT MISS THIS!!!! It was not really announced but if you are on the Santiago to BA sailing, make sure you are on the left side (Port) of the ship, and if you are sailing from BA to Santiago, be in the right side (Starbord) of the ship. You will pass by 3 glaciers...two of which will absolutely blow your mind (especially the cliff hanging one (about 500-800 ft tall hanging on the side of the mountain into the ocean). You get really close and it is amazing!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salabc Posted December 27, 2017 #46 Share Posted December 27, 2017 IMPORTANT NOTE - REALLY IMPORTANT.....at some point during this cruise around Ushuaia, you will cruise the Beagle Channel in the morning (Santiago to BA), or maybe evening (BA to Santiago). DO NOT MISS THIS!!!! It was not really announced but if you are on the Santiago to BA sailing, make sure you are on the left side (Port) of the ship, and if you are sailing from BA to Santiago, be in the right side (Starbord) of the ship. You will pass by 3 glaciers...two of which will absolutely blow your mind (especially the cliff hanging one (about 500-800 ft tall hanging on the side of the mountain into the ocean). You get really close and it is amazing!!!!! reading your report with much interest ( we'll board on the 3rd jan) and thanks very much for this very usefull information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyy7 Posted December 27, 2017 #47 Share Posted December 27, 2017 We’re sailing in a year. thanks for the tips, not many reviews on this sailing. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tynanm Posted December 27, 2017 #48 Share Posted December 27, 2017 IMPORTANT NOTE - REALLY IMPORTANT.....at some point during this cruise around Ushuaia, you will cruise the Beagle Channel in the morning (Santiago to BA), or maybe evening (BA to Santiago). DO NOT MISS THIS!!!! It was not really announced but if you are on the Santiago to BA sailing, make sure you are on the left side (Port) of the ship, and if you are sailing from BA to Santiago, be in the right side (Starbord) of the ship. You will pass by 3 glaciers...two of which will absolutely blow your mind (especially the cliff hanging one (about 500-800 ft tall hanging on the side of the mountain into the ocean). You get really close and it is amazing!!!!! Thanks for your tips. We are on the cruise from Buenos Aires from January 31. We have land tours at both ends, so your description of Machu Picchu whetted my appetite for what is to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 27, 2017 #49 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Hey Paul - we're on the same Princess trip (Peru land then cruise Santiago to BA) in Feb.. just wondering about local currency - how much Peruvian $ would you say we need for the few non-included meals/beverages, extra tips, some little souvenirs? (and anything else i forgot we'd need cash for, lol) The trip I described did not include a Princess cruise. It was a Grand Circle tour of Bolivia & Peru. It included La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Puno, Cuzco, MP, Lima and a 6 day Amazon cruise from Iquitos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted December 27, 2017 #50 Share Posted December 27, 2017 ...two nights in Sacred Valley (amazing hotel), one night in Aguas Calientes (great hotel). What are the names of these hotels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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