Embark	Disembark	Vessel	Duration	Voyage No
Sat 18-03-2023, 18:00Puerto Natales, Chilean fjords	Wed 29-03-2023, 10:00Puerto Montt, Chile	Tecla	11 Nights	TC180323

Voyage Description

IDEAL VOYAGE FOR…

Exploring Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia at close quarters, a real expedition that you make happen.

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS

Treks ashore

Albatross
12 days

Humpback and Fin Whales

Chilean Fjords

Tierra del Fuego

Andean Condors

By Hugo Pedel - Own work Cliché réalisé dans le Parc national chilien Torres del Paine, au dessus du glacier grey, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10810107

Andean Condor by Hugo Pedel – Own work Cliché réalisé dans le Parc national chilien Torres del Paine, au dessus du glacier grey, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10810107

The Chilean Fjords of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia

Starting in Puerto Natales and most likely going to Puerto Montt this is a voyage of discovery. During our first world circumnavigation, Tecla did not stop in Chili at all. In the circumnavigation of the America’s in 2019/2020 they only saw the South. Now Tecla will have time to really explore along the Chilean coastline, heading into the fjords, anchoring beneath towering cliffs, and making time for some amazing hikes ashore.

Look out for the Andean Condor, one of the largest birds in the world with a wingspan of up to 3.2 meters.

If you are looking for a voyage of true exploration, this is your chance! Come with the Tecla crew, find out all about the inland passages and discover some new hiking grounds!

Skipper Gijs in one of Tecla's famous beanie hats. — Skipper Gijs in his famous beanie hat.

HANDS ON HOLIDAYS

Whether you are an experienced sailor or a complete beginner, the professional crew will train you to be guest crew from the moment you arrive, with the intention that everybody works together to sail the ship. The common thread to all Classic Sailing holidays is ‘Hands on’ participation on ships that use ropes, blocks and tackles and ‘people power’ to set sail.

SAILING STYLE & LIFE ON BOARD

We cater for a wide range of ages and physical abilities and how much you are expected to do varies a bit between vessels. See the vessel tab above which explains all about the ‘sailing style’ and what to expect in terms of hands on participation. There is a lot of information about day to day life, the ships facilities and accommodation on the vessel pages.

AGILITY & FITNESS

Every customer sailing with us will need to fill in basic medical questions on their booking application. If you are not sure if your current level of fitness and agility are up to a voyage, then please ring the Classic Sailing Office on 01326 53 1234 and we can chat through your concerns and possibly find options that might suit you better.

Start & End Port

Puerto Natales, Chilean fjords

Puerto Natales is a small port on the Señoret Channel in Chile’s southern Patagonia. Population about 20,000. It’s the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park to the northwest, and the port for boats touring the Patagonian fjords. The Municipal Historical Museum in the city center exhibits artifacts from the region’s indigenous population. To the north is the vast Mylodon Cave, once inhabited by prehistoric, slothlike mylodons

Adam Purser

Puerto Montt, Chile

Puerto Montt, over 200,000 inhabitants, is a port city in southern Chile’s Lake District, known as a gateway to the Andes mountains and the Patagonian fjords. The city’s neoclassical cathedral, built from wood in the 19th century, overlooks Plaza de Armas square. Nearby, Casa del Arte Diego Rivera displays contemporary works by local and national artists. Just outside the city lie Caleta de Angelmó Market and Calbuco, an active volcano.

Kit List

Kit List for Tecla

THIS IS TECLA standard voyage kit list. Specialist Antarctic kit list to follow shortly

Included

Sailing instruction
Safety Equipment (Life jackets and harnesses)
All meals to including refreshments throughout the day.
Bed linen, duvet, pillows and towels.

What's Not Included

Travel to and from the start and end port.
Optional trips or tours taken ashore
Meals ashore
Alcoholic Beverages
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Personal towels

What to bring

There is limited storage space on Tecla so please pack all you belongings in a soft rucksack or bag.

Footwear: Shoes with a good grip e.g. trainers or sailing deck shoes. (Sandals are great for beaches but you do need toe protection for sailing). Tecla has steel decks so waterproof walking boots are fine at sea in moderate winds and dry conditions and great for voyages where you might do some rough terrain walking like Iceland and Scotland.
Rubber Boots or second pair of shoes for wet weather or getting in/out of dinghies.
Swim suit & beach towel
Suntan lotion & sunglasses
Sun hat / warm hat, scarves, gloves
Clothes that dry quickly like fleeces and thermals. Mix of warm, waterproof & windproof layers. Wool jumpers are warm, even when wet, but can take a while to dry. Merino wool type shirts are good for under layers.
Small rucksack for going ashore
Travel insurance documents/any travel tickets
Personal medicines/ spectacles/ seasick tablets –check which brand if you suffer from asthma or are on regular medication.
Camera/binoculars etc
Modest quantity of alcohol for evening meals
You are welcome to bring musical instruments

Review

This trip fulfilled my desire for adventure sailing as we transited the north coast of Iceland, along the Arctic Circle. Even though it was rough, the boat and crew performed admirably.
Bruce

An enjoyable week in less than ideal weather conditions. The crew were competent and friendly, the catering excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a voyage on Tecla.
Jonathan

A great mix of sailing in Scottish waters, some super hikes and an opportunity to see some of the immensely important historical sites in the Orkneys and Sheltands.
Mooring alongside in the Fair Isles was a great privilege.
The ocean passage to the Faroes was quiet but as a result we were blessed with clear skies whilst slinking in and out of the islands and some of the best coastal views one could hope to see anywhere.
The ocean passage to Iceland was a bit of a bimble until we were 60 miles off and then it got exciting. Thanks to a great skipper and permanent crew we snuggled into a fjord whilst the cruise ship ran aground in Reykjavik harbour. A good holiday, an adventure and fun.
K

Any initial doubts as to the number and experience of the crew were very quickly dispelled and we were impressed with the knowledge and the handling skills of the skipper and the 2 mates. Every opportunity was taken to enhance our enjoyment on both voyages and at every stage we were made to feel relaxed and under no obligation to crew the ship under sometimes testing (but enjoyable) conditions. As an observation, we must congratulate the skipper for her culinary skills under difficult conditions..........the food was perfect for the voyage.
Geoff

A delight. A competent and engaging professional crew, an interesting voyage with some challenges and some great rewards. Good companions to make the log spin around.
Mike

Brilliant. I would do it again tomorrow. And good value too. The food was excellent. I loved the spicy meatballs and my wife loved the fresh langoustines.
Steve

Most enjoyable classic sailing with great food, a true sense of teamwork, great guidance and a good sense of humour. Can't get any better.
Thomas

Vessel Gallery

Globe trotting Tall Ship Tecla in action and images. This historic gaff ketch is our Iceland Specialist and also has Greenland Sailing Expeditions. Photos from Classic Sailing customers, ships crew and professional photographers. We hope it gives a flavour of her sailing, life on board, the people that come, her beautiful sailing grounds and what it is like to live below decks.