AUSTRALIS
Australian
(priority partner)
During Australis expedition cruises, you will travel through the remote fjords and channels of Patagonia, to pristine bays of Tierra del Fuego, traverse the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel and reach the fabled island of Cape Horn. As a local Chilean shipping company, Australis has a lot of experience and exclusive access rights to the southernmost national parks, where other ships are not allowed and cannot enter. On board our two expedition ships Stella Australis and Ventus Australis, comfortable cabins and lounges with large panoramic windows are available, which invite you to enjoy every moment of the journey in a special way. Our experienced and attentive crew accompanies you on your journey and offers you not only first-class service, excellent food and drinks, but also exciting excursions, interesting lectures and readings as well as scientific information about our homeland, southern Patagonia!
Stella Australis
Ship category: 4*
Cabins: 100
Passengers: 210
Crew members: 65
On-board language: English / Spanish
Year of construction: 2010
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The agile Stella Australis was specially designed for navigating the narrow fjords of Patagonia, which is noticeable in the manageable size, construction and technical equipment of the ship. The Stella Australis was built in 2010 at a shipyard in Valdivia, Chile, and commissioned for Australis. Since then, she has been sailing through the fjords of Patagonia as a modern, safe and comfortable expedition cruise ship, connecting the southernmost port cities of Punta Arenas in Chile with Ushuaia in Argentina.
The Stella Australis (Latin for "southern star") has 100 spacious outside cabins divided into cabin categories B, A, AA and AAA. Four superior cabins are even larger than the standard cabins. All cabins have either queen-size beds or two single beds, a private bathroom and large exterior windows. In the evenings, the interesting presentations of the expedition team take place in the comfortable lounges. Come aboard and experience Chilean hospitality at the southern end of the world!
Ventus australis
Ship category: 4*
Cabins: 100
Passengers: 210
Crew members: 65
On-board language: Spanish/English
Year of construction: 2018
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Ventus Australis, sister ship to Stella Australis, entered service for Australis in January 2018. Specially designed and built for navigating the fjords of Patagonia, the Ventus is a modern and elegant expedition cruise ship. Equipped with 100 outside cabins, large panoramic windows, comfortable lounges and an excellent kitchen, the Ventus leaves nothing to be desired for your guests.
The Ventus Australis (Latin for "southern winds") is an agile and highly manoeuvrable ship that was specially built for navigating the fjords of Patagonia. Commissioned in 2018, she is the newest ship in the Australis fleet. Its modern interior design impresses with lots of light and clear structures, the vintage-style furnishings reflect the Patagonian style and incorporate local elements such as map sections of the fjords. Like the Stella Australis, the Ventus Australis has 100 cabins divided into categories from B, A, AA to AAA. All cabins are equipped with an ensuite bathroom, deluxe bed and oversized exterior windows. Four superior cabins offer travelers even more space than the already generously proportioned standard cabins. Come aboard and experience one of the most modern and enjoyable expedition cruise ships!
routes
Our Patagonia Expedition Cruises follow itineraries along remote fjords and channels to otherwise inaccessible locations. We have access rights to nature reserves that no other shipping company is allowed to access. With local knowledge and a lot of experience, we can offer our guests an exclusive travel experience that is characterized by personal service, small groups and unique shore excursions. All excursions are accompanied by a member of the expedition team, who can provide you with exciting background information and interesting research results on Patagonia's pristine ecosystems. If the weather permits, we even offer a shore leave on the legendary Cape Horn Island - the place at the end of the world where the Atlantic and Pacific meet!
Fiords of Tierra del FuegoPunta Arenas - Ushuaia: 4 nights all inclusive from USD 1590
The fjords of Tierra del Fuego are undoubtedly one of the most impressive travel regions on earth. Explore remote and pristine landscapes, discover breathtaking glaciers, mystical Cape Horn and cruise through the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel during this Australis expedition cruise. The adventure begins in the Chilean port city of Punta Arenas, where you will board in the early evening, settle into your cabin, familiarize yourself with life on board and get to know the crew and your fellow passengers. Enjoy a drink on deck and watch as the lights of Punta Arenas disappear into the horizon as you cast off. Agostini National Park and picturesque Ainsworth Bay are on the agenda for the next morning. Admire the high mountains of the Cordillera Darwin and the flora and fauna of Tierra del Fuego during our guided excursion. Breathtaking landscapes and views will accompany you throughout the expedition drive: while driving through the glacier avenue, through the narrow fjords and past untouched primeval forests. This impressive route covers the highlights of the Tierra del Fuego fjords and takes you from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia in 5 days/4 nights. Experience unforgettable shore leave and excursions, glaciers, the Magellanic penguins and the mystical Cape Horn Island!
Experience Patagonia Ushuaia-Punta Arenas4 nights all inclusive from USD 1590.00
The Patagonia Experience expedition cruise takes you in 5 days/4 nights from Ushuaia in Argentina to Punta Arenas in Chile. Experience the pristine fjords of Tierra del Fuego, the remote and secluded bays on the shores of the Beagle Channel, mystical Cape Horn and the historic Strait of Magellan. During our guided expeditions and Zodiac excursions we get to know the flora and fauna as well as the history of Tierra del Fuego and learn interesting information about the impressive glaciers of the Cordillera Darwin. In the historically important Wulaia Bay we walk in the footsteps of the well-known gentlemen Captain Robert Fitzroy and naturalist Charles Darwin, who visited this bay as early as 1833. On Cape Horn, weather permitting, we visit one of the southernmost lighthouses in the world and have the opportunity to speak to the Chilean naval officer, who lives here with his family for a year. Of course we also see the Magellanic penguins before our arrival in the beautiful port city. A unique and unforgettable journey at the end of the world awaits you!