Making the most of Pio XI Glacier
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Most cruise ships only stop here to admire the biggest glacier in South America.
In general no disembarkation at this stop.
Located in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, Pio XI Glacier is another must-see place in the region. Pio XI is as big as Santiago, with a surface of 1265 squared kilometers, which grows 50 meters in height, length and density every day. This is a unique quality, all the other glaciers in Patagonia and in most areas of the world are losing extension, whereas Pio XI keeps growing everyday. Pio XI Glacier, the biggest one in South America, offers a unique view of the landscape, whether you chose to see it from a boat or standing on it, if weather conditions permit it