---
title: "Puerto Chacabuco Cruise Port"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/puerto-chacabuco
description: "Gateway to Patagonia's untamed fjords"
---

# Puerto Chacabuco

🇨🇱 · Chile · South America

> "Gateway to Patagonia's untamed fjords"

## At a Glance

- **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1
- **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.8h
- **Visiting Sailings:** 17
- **Cruise Lines:** 2

## Peak Season

Busiest months: Jan (6 sailings), Dec (5 sailings), Feb (4 sailings)

## About Puerto Chacabuco

Back in Puerto Chacabuco, take the time to savour the local flavours and culture. Chilean Patagonia is known for its hearty cuisine, with dishes like slow-cooked lamb, fresh seafood, and traditional empanadas that reflect the region's rich culinary heritage. Local markets offer a variety of handmade crafts, including beautifully crafted ceramics and textiles that make for unique souvenirs. The currency here is the Chilean Peso, and while Spanish is the primary language, you'll find that many locals are warm and welcoming to visitors. Whether you're exploring the natural wonders or soaking in the local culture, Puerto Chacabuco promises an authentic taste of Patagonia's untamed beauty.

## Quick Facts

- **Currency:** CLP (Chilean Peso)
- **Language:** Spanish
- **Timezone:** America/Coyhaique
- **Tipping:** 10% at restaurants

## Location

Coordinates: -45.4656, -72.8227

- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Puerto%20Chacabuco/@-45.46557,-72.82269,13z)
- [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Puerto%20Chacabuco&ll=-45.46557,-72.82269&z=13)

## Things to Do in Puerto Chacabuco

Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person.

| Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Pioneer Tour: Shore Excursion from Puerto Chacabuco](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5c95218b-abb0-4688-8276-6f33bdb302c4.md?via=markdown) | 4★ (36) | 5h | ✓ | €195 | Viator |
| [Coyhaique Tour Shore Excursion from P. Chacabuco](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/decd0e7f-6087-431a-b4e1-9bdd2870d495.md?via=markdown) | 3.6★ (36) | 5h 30m | ✓ | €152 | Viator |

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews.

## Nearby Ports

- [Pio XI Glacier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/pio-xi-glacier.md): 232 nm
- [Puerto Montt](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/puerto-montt.md): 240 nm
- [Chilean Fjords](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/chilean-fjords.md): 365 nm

## Cruise Lines Serving This Port

- [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md)
- [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)

## Cheapest Available Sailing

**[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/albatross-path-cape-horn-ushuaia~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20271102-15.md)**

- **Price:** €1,999 per person (€3,998 total for 2 guests)
- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-amsterdam.md)
- **Duration:** 15 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-11-02
- **Itinerary:** Albatross Path – Cape Horn & Ushuaia

## Featured Cruises from Puerto Chacabuco

Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency.

| Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Navigator's Great Traverse – Easter Island & Patagonia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/navigator-s-great-traverse-easter-island-patagonia~COSTA-SERENA-20261112-41.md) | Costa Serena | Costa Cruises | 2026-11-12 | 41 | €5,459 |
| [Pacific’s Last Stand – Horn & Falklands](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-s-last-stand-horn-falklands~HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-70.md) | Zaandam | Holland America Line | 2027-01-03 | 70 | €13,399 |
| [Roaring Latitudes – Cape Horn & Ushuaia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/roaring-latitudes-cape-horn-ushuaia~HAL-OOSTERDAM-20270110-22.md) | Oosterdam | Holland America Line | 2027-01-10 | 22 | €5,009 |

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