About The Port Of Pio XI Glacier
Pío XI Glacier, also known as Brüggen Glacier, spills from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field into Eyre Fjord within Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. Unlike most glaciers worldwide, it has periodically advanced rather than retreated, making it a rare and closely studied feature among Patagonia's ice formations. Its face, laced with deep crevasses and streaked blue-white, rises from the water amid a landscape of steep, forested slopes and scattered icebergs.
Reaching this glacier means threading through Chile's Inner Fjords and the narrow channels of the Chilean Inside Passage, a route defined by dense sub-polar forest, sheer granite peaks, and near-total isolation. There are no piers or settlements here; travelers view the ice wall from the water, often accompanied by the calving thunder of ice breaking free. It stands among the most dramatic and least-visited natural sights in southern South America.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Pio XI Glacier .
Watch the Ice Face from the Deck
Position at the railing as the ship approaches Eyre Fjord for the best view of the crevassed blue-white wall rising from the water; listen for the thunder of calving ice.
Scan for Icebergs and Wildlife
Scattered icebergs and the forested slopes around the fjord often shelter seabirds and marine life; bring binoculars for a slow scenic pass through the ice field.
Cruise the Inner Fjords and Narrows
The approach through Chile's Inside Passage, with its granite peaks and sub-polar forest, is as much a highlight as the glacier itself, so stay on deck for the transit.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Pio XI Glacier
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2026 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 30 | $21,058 | ||
| Nov 12, 2026 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 10 | $6,433 | ||
| Jan 3, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 41 | $8,999 | ||
| Jan 3, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 70 | $13,599 | ||
| Jan 5, 2027 | Cunard | Queen Anne | 90 | $12,499 | ||
| Jan 10, 2027 | Cunard | Queen Anne | 82 | $11,209 | ||
| Jan 22, 2027 | Cunard | Queen Anne | 56 | $9,799 | ||
| Jan 22, 2027 | Cunard | Queen Anne | 37 | $6,279 | ||
| Feb 8, 2027 | Cunard | Queen Anne | 20 | $4,109 | ||
| Feb 27, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 11 | $10,250 | ||
| Mar 8, 2027 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Eclipse II | 13 | $16,345 | ||
| Mar 13, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 25 | $24,138 | ||
| Mar 13, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 44 | $37,398 | ||
| Mar 23, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 15 | $13,173 | ||
| Mar 23, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 34 | $29,597 | ||
| Aug 16, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 81 | $96,197 | ||
| Aug 26, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 71 | $79,997 | ||
| Sep 17, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 49 | $51,197 | ||
| Sep 29, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 37 | $35,997 | ||
| Oct 7, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | 41 | $4,724 |
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