Australis Cruising in Patagonia
• Straits of Magellan • Beagle Channel • Tierra del Fuego • Pia Glacier • Cape Horn • Wulaia Bay
| PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|
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USD
$1,665
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Days
5
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Nights
4
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| PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|
|
USD
$1,665
|
Days
5
|
Nights
4
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Introduction
Cruise through the scenic fjords of Tierra del Fuego, highlighting the splendour and beauty of Patagonia and some of its most important historical sites.
These cruises complement land based Patagonian tours perfectly as they take you to remote and beautiful destinations only reachable by sea!
Highlights include: Wildlife rich Ainsworth Bay, Pia Glacier, Glacier Alley, mystical Wulaia Bay and the legendary Cape Horn.
Your Ship: Australis vessels are specially designed to access the most remote corners of the Strait of Magellan, where larger vessels cannot navigate. Small on the outside and spacious on the inside The M/V Stella Australis and her new sister-ship, the M/V Ventus Australis are extremely comfortable 200-passenger expedition vessels offering a range of cabin categories, outstanding naturalist guides and superb cuisine. Spacious cabins, all of which overlook the exterior, both ships have been carefully decorated, offering maximum interior comfort and spectacular views from virtually all parts of the ship.
Itinerary
Punta Arenas to Ushuaia itinerary
Day 1 : Punta Arenas > Beagle Channel
Afternoon embarkation onto your very comfortable cruise ship. Before settling into your cabin, enjoy a welcome toast and meet the Captain and the crew. The ship will sail to the far south through the mythical Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan.
Day 2 : Ainsworth Bay > Tucker Inlet
Morning excursion to visit a beaver dam and elephant seals. Walk through mystical Magellanic temperate rainforest. Afternoon zodiac ride to spot more penguins.
Day 3 : Pia Fjord > Glacier Alley
A day of incredible scenery as you navigate the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel, which is famous for its impressive ‘Glacier Alley’. Here glaciers tumble from the mountaintops towards the sea.
Day 4 : Cape Horn > Wulaia Bay
Arrive at the Cape Horn National Park, and if weather conditions are suitable, you will experience the magic of walking through one of the southernmost points of the world. In the afternoon, disembark at historic Wulaia Bay, just as Charles Darwin did in 1833. This is an area renowned for mesmerising beauty in both vegetation and landscape.
Day 5 : Ushuaia
Arrive Ushuaia this morning where arrangements end.
Ushuaia to Punta Arenas Itinerary
Day 1 : Ushuaia
Afternoon embarkation onto your very comfortable cruise ship. Before settling into your cabin, enjoy a welcome toast and meet the Captain and the crew. The ship will sail to the far south through the mythical Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan.
Day 2 : Cape Horn > Wulaia Bay
Arrive at the Cape Horn National Park, and if weather conditions are suitable, you will experience the magic of walking through one of the southernmost points of the world. In the afternoon, disembark at historic Wulaia Bay, just as Charles Darwin did in 1833. This is an area renowned for mesmerising beauty in both vegetation and landscape.
Day 3 : Pia Fjord > Glacier Alley
A day of incredible scenery as you navigate the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel, which is famous for its impressive ‘Glacier Alley’. Here glaciers tumble from the mountaintops towards the sea. During the afternoon, in your Zodiac boats, you will navigate between high rocky walls until reaching the Porter Glacier.
Day 4 : Glacier Alley > Agostini Sound > Aguila Glacier > Condor Glacier
In the morning, navigate the Cockburn Channel to enter the Agostini Sound, where you can appreciate the glaciers that descend from the center of the Darwin Mountain Range, some of them reaching the sea. During the morning, you will disembark in Zodiac boats for a walk around a lagoon formed by the melting of the Aguila Glacier. In the afternoon, you will navigate in Zodiac boats to approach the Condor Glacier, and learn about the formation of glaciers and their influence on the abrupt geography of the Fuegian channels.
Day 5 : Condor Glacier > Magdalena Island > Punta Arenas
Before arriving in Punta Arenas, if weather conditions are suitable, you will disembark at Magdalena Island where you will be able to see a huge colony of Magellanic penguins. Then, you will arrive in Punta Arenas where arrangements end.
NB: This excursion is replaced by a landing on Marta Island in September and April, where South American sea lions can be sighted from Zodiac boats.
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Pricing
Pricing (per person), USD
TYPE |
TWIN from |
SINGLE from |
EXTRA from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | |||
| Category B Cabins | |||
| 1 Nov – 31 Dec |
US$3,255 |
US$4,885 |
– |
| Port Taxes | – | – |
US$120 |
| 2025 | |||
| Category B Cabins | |||
| 1 Jan – 16 Mar |
US$3,255 |
US$4,885 |
– |
| 17 – 31 Mar |
US$2,375 |
US$3,565 |
– |
| 1 – 5 Apr |
US$1,665 |
US$2,500 |
– |
| 22 – 30 Sep |
US$1,695 |
US$2,545 |
– |
| 1 – 31 Oct |
US$2,470 |
US$3,700 |
– |
| 1 Nov – 31 Dec |
US$3,360 |
US$5,040 |
– |
| Port Taxes: 1 Jan – 5 Apr |
– |
– |
US$120 |
| Port Taxes: 22 Sep – 31 Dec | – | – |
US$135 |
| 2026 | |||
| Category B Cabins | |||
| 1 Jan – 16 Mar |
US$3,360 |
US$5,040 |
– |
| 17 – 31 Mar |
US$2,470 |
US$3,700 |
– |
| 1 – 6 Apr |
US$1,695 |
US$2,545 |
– |
| Port Taxes | – | – |
US$135 |
| Please enquire about other cabin categories |
**2024**
**Category B Cabins**
1 Nov – 31 Dec
Twin: from $3255
Single: from $ 4885
Extra: from $ –
Port Taxes
Twin: from $–
Single: from $ –
Extra: from $ 120
**2025**
**Category B Cabins**
1 Jan – 16 Mar
Twin: from $3255
Single: from $ 4885
Extra: from $ –
17 – 31 Mar
Twin: from $2375
Single: from $ 3565
Extra: from $ –
1 – 5 Apr
Twin: from $1665
Single: from $ 2500
Extra: from $ –
22 – 30 Sep
Twin: from $1695
Single: from $ 2545
Extra: from $ –
1 – 31 Oct
Twin: from $2470
Single: from $ 3700
Extra: from $ –
1 Nov – 31 Dec
Twin: from $3360
Single: from $ 5040
Extra: from $ –
Port Taxes: 1 Jan – 5 Apr
Twin: from $–
Single: from $ –
Extra: from $ 120
Port Taxes: 22 Sep – 31 Dec
Twin: from $–
Single: from $ –
Extra: from $ 135
**2026**
**Category B Cabins**
1 Jan – 16 Mar
Twin: from $3360
Single: from $ 5040
Extra: from $ –
17 – 31 Mar
Twin: from $2470
Single: from $ 3700
Extra: from $ –
1 – 6 Apr
Twin: from $1695
Single: from $ 2545
Extra: from $ –
Port Taxes
Twin: from $–
Single: from $ –
Extra: from $ 135
Please enquire about other cabin categories
Special Offer
Save US$900 per cabin!
Book by 29 November 2024 to enjoy savings of US$900 per cabin (US$450 per person based on double occupancy), on sailings during the 2024/2025 season.
A deposit of US$300 is payable within 7 days of booking, with full payment due no later than 29 November 2024.
Offer applies to new bookings only, and only in cabin categories A, AA, AAA and Superior. Port fees are still payable for all passengers booked. The offer may not be combined with any other and as the offer is capacity controlled it is subject to availability.
Please enquire about applicable discounts for single occupancy, children or additional beds.
Departs
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| Punta Arenas to Ushuaia | Punta Arenas to Ushuaia | Punta Arenas to Ushuaia |
| 20, 24, 28 Nov | 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31 Jan | 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 Jan |
| 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30 Dec | 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 Feb | 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25 Feb |
| Ushuaia to Punta Arenas | 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 Mar | 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25 Mar |
| 20, 24, 28 Nov | 1 Apr | 2 Apr |
| 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30 Dec | 22, 30 Sep | Ushuaia to Punta Arenas |
| 8, 16, 20, 24, 28 Oct | 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 Jan | |
| 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29 Nov | 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25 Feb | |
| 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31 Dec | 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29 Mar | |
| Ushuaia to Punta Arenas | 6 Apr | |
| 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31 Jan | ||
| 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 Feb | ||
| 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 Mar | ||
| 5 Apr | ||
| 26 Sep | ||
| 4, 12, 20, 24, 28 Oct | ||
| 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29 Nov | ||
| 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31 Dec |
Included
- 4 nights aboard either the M/V Stella Australis or Ventus Australis
- All meals during your cruise including a 24/7 cafeteria
- Open bar from 10 am to midnight
- Daily shore excursions with whiskey and hot chocolate
- Onboard activities including lectures led by naturalist guides
Not Included
- Transfers to/from the port
Gratuity
- Gratuities; recommended US$25 per person per night
Important Notes
- The Australis Cruises pricing is dynamic and subject to change
- Please enquire about pricing for children (12 and under) or additional bed pricing
- Please also enquire about pricing for other cabin categories (AA, AAA, AA Superior, and AAA Superior)
- Waterproof trekking shoes or hiking boots and clothing are required for field expeditions
- A 9-day roundtrip cruise from Punta Arenas or Ushuaia is also available, please enquire for details and pricing
Please refer to World Journeys terms & conditions
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