Australis Patagonia Cruises
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Enjoy a magnificent expedition cruise that will take you to visit the fascinating and wonderful beauty of South America. You will get to know one of the most beautiful places in the world, which is the southernmost and wildest region of the world. Sail comfortably through the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel, along glaciers, bays and fjords, discovered and explored in the 16th century. This is a more "hands on" experience than you get with the larger cruise ships because you get to places that they can't get to and you make more shore excursions - so you get to see more up close.
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Offering an alternative of 3 or 4 night cruises or a combined 7 night cruise from September to April each year, the Stella Australis sail from the Chilean port-city of Punta Arenas, and from the Argentinean port of Ushuaia in Terra del Fuego.
The tour begins by sailing across the legendary Strait of Magellan and continues along channels, bays, and fjords, passing glaciers, snowcapped peaks, islands and unexplored forests of incomparable beauty. The imposing Serrano, d´Agostini, Garibaldi, Brookes and other glaciers will oversee our journey, and their majesty will remain engraved in your memory for ever. You will enjoy daily excursions to a land where our guides will teach you about the wildlife of the area, as well as the history of its early inhabitants. Puerto Williams, the farthest southern town of the world, will be our closest contact with the native peoples of this remote region. Definitely, this will be one of your most pleasant and unforgettable experiences, because Patagonia - explored from an Australis ship, leaves no one unimpressed.
The Stella Australis is a awe-inspiring cruise ship. The ship, which was constructed in 2010, consists of 100 total cabins and can hold up to 210 passengers. You won’t even miss working out on your Patagonia vacation as the ship contains a gym for passengers. Each cabin is 177 square feet. There are 3 B cabins, 34 A cabins, 36 AA cabins, 23 AAA cabins, 2 AA superior cabins and 2 AAA superior cabins.
The expedition team and the entire crew will be in charge of making sure your trip is pleasant, fun, and interesting. They will organize activities onboard in a friendly and warm atmosphere.
The Ventus Australis is the name announced for the new state-of-the-art ship. Tailor-made for exploring the remote southern tip of South America, all aspects of the 210-passenger ship -- including size, length, draft and engine power -- are designed to give Ventus Australis the extreme maneuverability necessary to navigate narrow fjords and channels where no other cruise ships can venture. Ventus Australis will feature the latest regulations regarding safety at sea and protecting the marine environment, as all of the fleet does.
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You will be able to participate in daily excursions on zodiac boats with expert guides. They will give audiovisual talks about the flora and fauna, geography, glaciology, ethnography, and history of the Patagonia region. The official languages on board are Spanish and English, but there are also guided trips in French and German for a minimum of 15 passengers per language if you require it. You can ask about other languages. For your convenience, they have satellite telephones (with prepayment) and an onboard store with sporting clothes, souvenirs, gifts, and personal use items, among other things. They have an all-inclusive meal system at defined times. Lunch is a buffet with a choice of food allowing you to try the delicious flavors of Patagonia. Dinner is a defined menu with several choices. There is an open Bar at defined hours with soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and selected wines.
Australis Itineraries NOTE: The excursions/day trips described in the itineraries can normally be, and are frequently, carried out. Without prejudice to the aforesaid, the operator reserves the right to reschedule, shorten or alter all or part of itineraries and/or excursions without previous notice, in order to safeguard the well being and safety of passengers, preserve the environment or due to the extraordinary circumstances, acts of god or force majeure. In view of the same reasons, the hours of departure or arrival of the vessels may be subject to change. |
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Itineraries
Specials: 30% discount for the start of the season for these departures:
4 nights Fjords of Tierra del Fuego - Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Dec. 2
3 nights Discover Patagonia - Oct. 4, 11
7 nights Darwin's Route from Punta Arenas - Sept. 30, Oct. 7
Discount is applicable to all cabin categories (only on departure dates and corresponding routes listed). • Promotion is valid from August 18,2017 to September 29, 2017, or while supplies last. • Starting rates are per person for A cabins with double occupancy. • Single rates are 150% of the category rate and can be applied to all cabin types. • Payment must be made in full within 5 days after the day of reservation to qualify for the promotional travel discount. • Purchases are non-refundable. • Discount cannot be combined with any other travel promotion or special offers. • Starting rate does not include: Port fees (3 & 4 Night Routes: $50/person and 7 Night Routes: $60/person)
Kids travel for free in December - All December departure dates are in promotion
CONDITIONS
• Available while supplies last.
• The promotion is valid for a minor under 17 years of age and accompanied by an adult.
• Price does not include port fees or tips.
• Promotion valid for all departures in December 2017, while available.
• Promotion cannot be combined with any other travel promotion or special offers.
• Promotion is valid for reservations booked between September 20th and November 30th, 2017.
4 nights Fjords of Tierra del Fuego - Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Dec. 2
3 nights Discover Patagonia - Oct. 4, 11
7 nights Darwin's Route from Punta Arenas - Sept. 30, Oct. 7
Discount is applicable to all cabin categories (only on departure dates and corresponding routes listed). • Promotion is valid from August 18,2017 to September 29, 2017, or while supplies last. • Starting rates are per person for A cabins with double occupancy. • Single rates are 150% of the category rate and can be applied to all cabin types. • Payment must be made in full within 5 days after the day of reservation to qualify for the promotional travel discount. • Purchases are non-refundable. • Discount cannot be combined with any other travel promotion or special offers. • Starting rate does not include: Port fees (3 & 4 Night Routes: $50/person and 7 Night Routes: $60/person)
Kids travel for free in December - All December departure dates are in promotion
CONDITIONS
• Available while supplies last.
• The promotion is valid for a minor under 17 years of age and accompanied by an adult.
• Price does not include port fees or tips.
• Promotion valid for all departures in December 2017, while available.
• Promotion cannot be combined with any other travel promotion or special offers.
• Promotion is valid for reservations booked between September 20th and November 30th, 2017.
2017-2018 Rates and dates per person in US$ for Discover Patagonia: (3 nights - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas)
Cabin Type |
Promotional |
Low |
High |
B |
1189 |
1486 |
1895 |
A |
1595 |
1988 |
2440 |
AA |
1674 |
2084 |
2554 |
AAA |
1753 |
2181 |
2679 |
AA Superior |
2108 |
2627 |
3183 |
AAA Superior |
2207 |
2749 |
3338 |
Promotional Dates: April 4
Low Dates: Oct. 4,11,18,25 March 21,28
High Dates: Nov. 1,8,15,22,29 Dec. 6,13,20,27, Jan. 3,10,17,24,31, Feb. 7,14,21,28, March 7,14
Low Dates: Oct. 4,11,18,25 March 21,28
High Dates: Nov. 1,8,15,22,29 Dec. 6,13,20,27, Jan. 3,10,17,24,31, Feb. 7,14,21,28, March 7,14
Stella and Ventus 2017-2018 Rates and dates per person, double occupancy in US$ for Fjords of Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia Explorer: (4 nights)
Cabin Type |
Promotional |
Low |
High |
B |
1440 |
1800 |
2298 |
A |
1932 |
2410 |
2957 |
AA |
2028 |
2526 |
3097 |
AAA |
2124 |
2644 |
3246 |
AA Superior |
2555 |
3183 |
3867 |
AAA Superior |
2675 |
3331 |
4054 |
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Stella Australis
Promotional Dates: Sept. 30 Low Dates: Oct. 7,14,21,28 March 17,24,31 High Dates: Nov. 4,11,18,25, Dec. 2,9,16,23,30, Jan. 6,13,20,27, Feb. 3,10,17,24, March 3,10 |
Ventus Australis
Punta Arenas to Ushuaia Low Dates: March 16,25 High Dates: Jan. 2, 10, 18,26, Feb. 4,12,20,28, March 8 |
Ventus Australis
Ushuaia to Punta Arenas Low Dates : Marc h 20,29 High Dates: Jan. 6,14,22,30, Feb. 8,16,24, March 4,12 |
Stella 2017-2018 Rates and dates per person, double occupancy in US$ for 7 nights round trip in either direction
Cabin Type |
Promotional |
Low |
High |
B |
2366 |
2957 |
3774 |
A |
3174 |
3958 |
4857 |
AA |
3332 |
4149 |
5086 |
AAA |
3489 |
4343 |
5333 |
AA superior |
4197 |
5229 |
6345 |
AAA superior |
4394 |
5472 |
6653 |
