KGAY Travel / Out Adventures · South America

Patagonia Gay Cruise & Expedition

LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Ultramarine.

A turquoise Patagonian lake winds between rugged mountains. — KGAY Travel / Out Adventures website · Image source

Dates: March 20, 2028 – April 3, 2028
Ship: Ultramarine · Quark Expeditions
Published price: $18,675 USD

Sailing snapshot

This 14-night expedition sailing runs from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Santiago, Chile and lists 9 distinct stops. It is a hosted LGBTQ+ group within a regular sailing, so the group experience and wider ship run side by side.

Trip overview

Patagonia Gay Cruise & Expedition is a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing from KGAY Travel / Out Adventures aboard Ultramarine. It runs March 20, 2028 to April 3, 2028 and follows a route that includes Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ushuaia, Argentina, Cape Horn, Chile, Glacier Alley & Beagle Channel, and Santiago, Chile. The itinerary runs from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Santiago, Chile, with calls including Ushuaia, Argentina, Cape Horn, Chile, Glacier Alley & Beagle Channel. As a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Ultramarine, it offers a built-in social calendar with room to enjoy the wider ship on your own terms. The listing pairs this South America route with Ultramarine and the Patagonia Gay Cruise & Expedition program. Current published pricing starts at $18,675 per person for an Explorer Suite, while the operator labels the departure Waitlist Only.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed September 11, 2026.

Program itinerary

1Buenos Aires, Argentina
2Ushuaia, Argentina
3Cape Horn, Chile
4Glacier Alley & Beagle Channel
5Dainelli (Aguila) Glacier, Chile
6Chilean Fjords
7Puerto Natales & Torres del Paine, Chile
8Punta Arenas, Chile
9Santiago, Chile

Confirm the current daily itinerary with the operator before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.

Price and availability

Explorer Suite
- $18,675 · per person, double occupancy · WaitlistBooking restriction: Out Adventures labels the departure Waitlist Only.
Balcony Suite
- $20,195 · per person, double occupancy · WaitlistBooking restriction: Out Adventures labels the departure Waitlist Only.

Pricing note: Published starting fare per person based on double occupancy; charter flights and listed expedition inclusions are described by the vendor, while international airfare, some taxes, personal charges, and crew gratuities are extra.

Availability note: Out Adventures labels the March 20–April 3, 2028 departure Waitlist Only; the published suite prices are reference points, not open inventory.

Fares can change and may exclude taxes, fees, airfare, transfers, or single supplements. Confirm the final total with the operator before booking.

Is this sailing a good fit?

Who it tends to suit

Curious LGBTQ+ travelers, couples, friends, and solo guests who want expedition scenery, expert logistics, and a smaller group rather than a party-first cruise.

What the trip feels like

Adventurous, friendly, and close-knit, with shared excursions and exclusive group moments balanced against the expedition ship’s wider program.

Operator profile reviewed September 1, 2026 from the Out Adventures official expedition guide.

About the operator

KGAY Travel and Out Adventures combine LGBTQ+ community with adventurous, destination-led travel, including expedition cruises and active itineraries. Expect smaller ships, big scenery, and a hosted group designed for travelers who would rather swap the usual sea-day routine for stories worth retelling.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed August 30, 2026.

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