Ushuaia Cruise Holidays

 

Situated at the edge of the Andes Mountains and beside the Beagle Channel, a Ushuaia cruise boasts a stunning combination of mountains and sea. The region is the capital of the Fin del Mundo ('The End of the World'), and, being very remote and isolated, was once used as a penal colony during the last century. The old jail and its museum remains a popular attraction today, with an Ushuaia cruise boasting local history to discover as well as a host of natural wonders. A popular attraction on a Ushuaia cruise is the steam-train, offering rides through the Tierra del Fuego National Park, which borders Argentina and Chile, and is home to some spectacular glaciers, lakes and mountains. Other attractions on an Ushuaia cruise include a ride on the ski lift for some magnificent views, a trip to a penguin rookery and wildlife tours to spot sea lions, elephant seals, eagles and orcas. Souvenirs to buy on an Ushuaia cruise include Patagonian sheep’s wool, leather gaucho hats and local crafts.

 

Ushuaia cruises can be combined with a tour of the Antarctic, also stopping at the Falkland Islands and Chile, as well as the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires. Companies offering an Ushuaia cruise include Celebrity Cruises, Holland America, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Orient.