Isla Robinson Crusoe: all 4 tours and excursions for your cruise

This is a self-exploration opportunity and advanced reservations are not required. Robinson Crusoe Island was formed by several volcanic explosions which gave birth to the Juan Fernández Archipielago. The island was discovered in 1574 by the shipwrecked Alejandro Selkirk. His story inspired the writer Daniel Defoe, who immortalized the island in one of the classics of the western literature, the novel Robinson Crusoe. The small settlement of San Juan Bautista is only a 2-minute walk from...

Robinson Crusoe Island, part of the Jian Fernandez Archipelago, is situated approximately 670 km (416 miles) off the central Chilean coast in the South Pacific Ocean. Renowned for its rugged landscape, diverse ecosystems, and its historical ties to the real-life castaway Alexander Selkirk—whose experiences inspired Daniel Defoe’s novel Robinson Crusoe—the island is designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The quaint settlement of San Juan Bautista is a short 500m walk from...

Note Please note: Activity level and duration of this activity are approximate. More specific information and logistics will be communicated by the Expedition Leader on board. This activity is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or guests who use a wheelchair. Guests with balance limitations (even slight) are advised to bring along walking poles to assist on slippery and uneven surfaces while hiking. Hikes will be offered in various degrees of difficulty and in order to avoid injury...

Learn about and celebrate Robinson Crusoe's pirating history on this island that has been featured in a world-famous novel. It is not well known that during the 16th and 17th centuries this archipelago was visited by different explorers, pirates and corsairs. These sailors came to Robinson Crusoe to replenish their fresh goods, water and recuperate from scurvy that the crew suffered after long and dangerous travels like crossing from one ocean to another. Important sailors that visited Juan...