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I am anticipating an April fools day sale

We are using the one we have seen recommended here on CC - Sentir Patagonia

This is description of what we are doing This Protected Natural Area, declared a "Natural Heritage of Humanity", has one of the most fascinating ecosystems in the world: whales, orcas, sea lions, elephant seals, Magellanic penguins, maras, guanacos and choiques live in the same habitat. 56 km from Puerto Madryn we arrive at El Desemeño, the main access to Peninsula Valdés, the first stop will be at the interpretation center and from there to Estancia San Lorenzo located in the north of the Peninsula. The stay 56 km from Puerto Madryn we arrive at El Desemeño, the main access to Peninsula Valdes, the first stop will be at the interpretation center and from there to Estancia San Lorenzo located in the north of the Peninsula. Natural and cultural heritage The coast of San Lorenzo is home to wide beaches as well as cliff areas. The action of erosion and the passage of time left ancient reef areas of ancient fossils exposed in cliffs and ravines. They are true witnesses of a warm sea that flooded the region 20 million years ago. The existence and way of life can be interpreted through the permanence of animals and stone artifacts characteristic of their culture. In previous times, between 1917 and 1953, a sea lion oil factory operated on the beach, its ruins can be visited today as part of the historical heritage of the Valdés Peninsula. Along with the Magellanic penguins, San Lorenzo offers the possibility to observe elephant seals, guanacos, rheas, owls and a large number of birds. Eventually, right whales and orcas can be seen. Conservation Estancia San Lorenzo has a professional team of park rangers who are responsible for the natural and cultural conservation of the place. Our visitors can interact with them to learn the latest news about the penguin colony. Services Back at the Estancia, our guests can visit the interpretation center and the ranch premises where they can taste an exquisite grilled lamb. We also offer other menu options, including a vegetarian menu. Duration: 8 hours Includes: Vehicle A/C Guide in Spanish Estancia San Lorenzo Visit (Penguin colony) Visit to Punta Norte (Elephant seal watching) Lunch (1 empanada, 1 lamb sandwich, 1 flan) 1 non-alcoholic drink

I assume you are on the Eclipse with us? 🙂 I did a lot of research on this. I do think the odds are better with Punta Tombo, but I was concerned I was going to spend most of the excursion driving to and from, and then see very few. We decided to go with Valdes. For what it is worth, our private tour operator told us we would see penguins at either. But, from what I can tell, we have a better chance of seeing more variety of wildlife at Valdes and a more scenic trip. Plus we will stop and eat at an Estanca (sp?) so there is that...

But don't do this with a sold out excursion - it might actually have a wait list and you can't rebook...

they are 25% off on my cruise. Strange...

Yes, it was someone who posted about this issue with the dry cleaning (perhaps you?) that made me question whether I was going to be able to split the three bags into three different times or have to do all at once...

Thank you! I could not find this threat by searching on "back home" for some reason. So customer service says all three at once but at least 2 people posted that you get three tix...so I think I will stick with the back home. Fingers crossed they don't tell me when I get on board that I need to do all three at once!

Thanks for the reply. Can you point me to those descriptions on CC - maybe people who have done this? The description on X, to me, makes me think I can do three different bags. The difference to me is packing enough clothes for every 5 days or 8 days, which is obviously a big difference. FROM X: Allow our stateroom attendants to attend to your laundry while you enjoy your vacation. Fill up to three bags of laundry during your cruise, leave it in your room, and our attendants will wash, fold, and return your clothing to your stateroom.

Thanks - so you have actually done this?

I feel like I asked this question and got answers a couple months ago, but I can't find the posts. Instead of three separate laundry bag services, I purchased the "Back Home" Laundry bag. The description says it is three bags of laundry and is significantly less, even with the current discounts, than buying three individual bags for my 13 night cruise next month. My assumption is that I can do one bag, three different times during the cruise (and this is what I need, so that I can pack less). But someone just posted that they bought the 12-piece dry cleaning special and it was one-time, 12 pieces, not 12 individual times. Has anyone actually bought the Back Home Laundry Bag? Was it three times over the length of the cruise, or 1 time, three bags (thus perhaps meaning right before you disembark and go "back home"??)

So it gets delivered to your room, but you can grab it and take it to dinner? I am wondering because there was no 20% gratuity added, seems kind of rude to take it to dinner..

Have you tried doing it with an incognito window?

do they provide body wash for certain? I don't like using bar soap and I will bring my own body wash if not a standard amenity in a non-suite cabin (on the Eclipse).

Eclipse. 13 nights South America, leaving 5 weeks from Sunday🤩