Quite overcast when we docked. Typical of the area, where cold Humboldt Current produces morning fog.
As usual, not allowed to walk from ship in working ports, so had to wait for shuttle bus for 5 minute ride to the terminal building.
Very busy fishing port with fish market extending along the waterfront.
Coquimbo has a history of piracy and there are replica galleons and catamarans offering trips around the bay.
After almost 50 days at sea and sailing 15,000 miles, I have no idea why we chose to take one – other than it was cheap and offered a panoramic view of the town.
Unfortunately, the biggest most exciting event of the day was the arrival of the Queen Victoria. The result was that the cruise around the bay turned into a one hour trip around the Queen Victoria.
Went on to walk through the streets further back from the shoreline and on to a modern shopping centre.
There was also the historic area of houses built by the first British settlers but the rest was a bit run down.
Supplies have caught up with us, so crisps and tomato juice are readily available.
