The Marpatag cruise to Spegazzini, Upsala and the north face

The order of the day on board

1. Departure from Puerto La Soledad.
2. The Spegazzini glacier.
3. The Upsala channel, seen as a panorama. Marpatag states that close visits are not permitted, and SALUM writes that the Upsala part is not guaranteed.
4. A stop at Puesto Las Vacas, which the SALUM listing names as Puesto de las Vacas.
5. The north face of the Perito Moreno. One Marpatag option adds a landing at the walkways.

The Todo Glaciares route from Punta Bandera looks similar on a map but leaves the Perito Moreno out.

What “gourmet” means in the basic fare

The name refers to the food, and the level depends on the deck you book. In the basic fare the gourmet part is a box lunch; the four-course menu belongs to the premium deck. Some reviewers found the box lunch poor, while another reviewer ordered lamb and called the food phenomenal. SALUM sells its listing with a gourmet menu on board.

The María Turquesa day with the walkways

Patagonia Dreams adds the walkways to a cruise on the María Turquesa, about 12 hours in all, with hotel transfer. The time on land is limited: one reviewer from 2023 found an hour on the walkways rushed and would have liked 90 minutes or two hours. Another reviewer of this day notes that rain hid much of the view, so pack for the weather on deck.

Children, mobility and the gate

A reviewer travelling with a two-year-old describes friendly staff and a play area on board. On the SALUM day, one reviewer found the landing stairs without a handrail on the water side and was caught by a passenger still on board before falling into the water; with limited mobility, ask about the landings before you book. Reviewers of Glaciares Gourmet mention a queue at the park gate and asked for the fee to be shown more clearly. Buying the pass online saves that wait.