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Australis Patagonia CruisesEnjoy 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.
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Australis has been organizing cruises in Patagonia for the past 30 years. Countless satisfied guests confirm their professionalism as well as the “World’s Best Award”, awarded by “Travel Leisure”, received in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Great importance is attached to the highest level of comfort onboard, exclusivity, safety, and unique travel experiences on all routes.
Australis avoids mass tourism, which distinguishes them as a very special kind of cruise experts. Only a limited number of passengers are allowed onboard the expedition ships, shore excursions and trips are conducted in small groups and with trained experts and cruise professionals.
For Australis, environmental protection and respect for nature are very important. Therefore, all participants are constantly striving to minimize the impact of human activity on the environment and to maintain the balance between man and nature.
In addition, Australis’ cruises stand out for the fact that they travel to many places where no other provider can reach. For example, the expedition cruises head for Cape Horn, where you can get off and experience the thrill of standing at the southern end of the world!
Australis avoids mass tourism, which distinguishes them as a very special kind of cruise experts. Only a limited number of passengers are allowed onboard the expedition ships, shore excursions and trips are conducted in small groups and with trained experts and cruise professionals.
For Australis, environmental protection and respect for nature are very important. Therefore, all participants are constantly striving to minimize the impact of human activity on the environment and to maintain the balance between man and nature.
In addition, Australis’ cruises stand out for the fact that they travel to many places where no other provider can reach. For example, the expedition cruises head for Cape Horn, where you can get off and experience the thrill of standing at the southern end of the world!
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 on board 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.
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 on board 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.
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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PHOTOGRAPHERS CRUISE THROUGH PATAGONIA AND TIERRA DEL FUEGO
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Photography is her passion and she has been widely recognised for it across the world, making her one of the best possible candidates to lead onboard seminars with Australis, explaining how to create fantastic images, understand the proper use of light, angles and lenses to get those perfect Patagonian pictures, even in difficult conditions. Whether that’s a unique landscape, sunset or wild animals, we’ll hold workshops to get the most out of your camera, with a focus on manual photography and the general improvement of picture composition. Nori will accompany you on excursions too, meaning she can answer any questions directly while also applying her expert eye to your shots. And, at the end of the trip, you’ll have the opportunity to edit photos, get further practical tips to improve the shot and overall celebrate the results with the rest of this exclusive, small group of fellow photographers
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- 2025 FEBRUARY 16, 2025 Punta Arenas - Ushuaia Route 4-night / Stella Australis
- FEBRUARY 20, 2025 Ushuaia - Punta Arenas Route 4-night / Stella Australis
Photography is her passion and she has been widely recognised for it across the world, making her one of the best possible candidates to lead onboard seminars with Australis, explaining how to create fantastic images, understand the proper use of light, angles and lenses to get those perfect Patagonian pictures, even in difficult conditions. Whether that’s a unique landscape, sunset or wild animals, we’ll hold workshops to get the most out of your camera, with a focus on manual photography and the general improvement of picture composition. Nori will accompany you on excursions too, meaning she can answer any questions directly while also applying her expert eye to your shots. And, at the end of the trip, you’ll have the opportunity to edit photos, get further practical tips to improve the shot and overall celebrate the results with the rest of this exclusive, small group of fellow photographers
November Cyber Promotion - 4 NIGHT ROUTE = US$ 450 OFF per passenger/US$ 900 OFF per cabin - *Discount based on double occupancy per cabin.
CONDITIONS:
• Promotion valid for new bookings made between November 1, 2024, and November 30, 2024, or until stock runs out (10 cabins per departure).
• Valid only for sailings during the 2024-2025 season.
• A deposit of US$ 300 per person must be paid in full within 7 days of booking.
• The booking must be paid in full by the end of the promotion, November 30, 2024, or 60 days before the travel date, whichever comes first.
• Only applicable for cabin categories A, AA, AAA, and Superior (excludes category B cabins).
• Applies to regular per-person rates, based on double occupancy per cabin.
• Please inquire about applicable discounts for single occupancy, children, infants, or additional beds.
• Please inquire about rates and availability for round-trip routes (8 nights).
• Port fees not included: US$ 120 (4 nights) and US$ 135 (8 nights).
• Gratuities (optional) not included: A recommended amount of US$ 25 per person/per night.
• Excursions are subject to weather conditions.
• Promotion cannot be combined with other promotions or benefits.
• Valid for the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand.
• The Company reserves the right to modify and/or supplement its Fare Conditions without prior notice.
CONDITIONS:
• Promotion valid for new bookings made between November 1, 2024, and November 30, 2024, or until stock runs out (10 cabins per departure).
• Valid only for sailings during the 2024-2025 season.
• A deposit of US$ 300 per person must be paid in full within 7 days of booking.
• The booking must be paid in full by the end of the promotion, November 30, 2024, or 60 days before the travel date, whichever comes first.
• Only applicable for cabin categories A, AA, AAA, and Superior (excludes category B cabins).
• Applies to regular per-person rates, based on double occupancy per cabin.
• Please inquire about applicable discounts for single occupancy, children, infants, or additional beds.
• Please inquire about rates and availability for round-trip routes (8 nights).
• Port fees not included: US$ 120 (4 nights) and US$ 135 (8 nights).
• Gratuities (optional) not included: A recommended amount of US$ 25 per person/per night.
• Excursions are subject to weather conditions.
• Promotion cannot be combined with other promotions or benefits.
• Valid for the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand.
• The Company reserves the right to modify and/or supplement its Fare Conditions without prior notice.
Itineraries for 2024-2025 Season
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Sample Itinerary Including Buenos Aires, Ushuaia and Santiago
Day 1 Buenos Aires. D Arrival and reception at the airport, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we go on a panoramic tour of the city. We start at Plaza de Mayo, witness of the most important events of the country from 1810, to then continue to the neighbourhood of La Boca and finish at Palermo and Recoleta. In the evening, we attend a dinner show to appreciate the magnetism of tango. Day 2 Buenos Aires. B Day at leisure to enjoy an optional tour as Tigre or Fiesta Gaucha, in addition to the chance of learning more about Buenos Aires. Day 3 Buenos Aires / Ushuaia. B Transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to Ushuaia. Arrival and reception at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Day 4 Ushuaia / Australis Cruise. B D In the morning, excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park. In the afternoon, we conclude with the boarding formalities and later, transfer to the port. Once on board, the captain and crew welcome us. Set sail. Day 5 Australis Cruise / Cape Horn / Wulaia Bay. B L D We sail along the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay towards Cape Horn National Park, declared Worldwide Biosphere Reserve and known as ‘the World’s End’. In the afternoon, we land at Wulaia Bay to have a walk towards a balcony, from where we can appreciate the beauty of its vegetation and geography. Day 6 Australis Cruise / Pía Glacier / Garibaldi Glacier. B L D We start the day sailing through the north-western arm of the Beagle Channel to land at the Pía fiord. In the afternoon, we enter the Garibaldi fiord to have a walk to the base of a glacial waterfall. Day 7 Australis Cruise / Agostini Sine / Águila Glacier / Cóndor Glacier. B L D Today we push out into the Agostini Sine, where it is possible to appreciate the glaciers that come down from the center of the Darwin Mountain Range; some of them reach the sea. During the day, we enjoy two landings on board of Zodias boats. Return to the cruise. Day 8 Australis Cruise / Santiago de Chile. B Early in the morning, we arrive at Magdalena Island and, if weather conditions allow it, we descend to walk until the lighthouse and appreciate a wide colony of Magellanic penguins. Arrival at Punta Arenas, disembark and transfer to the airport. Arrival at Santiago de Chile, reception and accommodation. Day 9 Santiago de Chile. B In the morning, enjoy a city tour seeing the Civic neighbourhood, Santa Lucia Hill, Palacio de la Moneda, Plaza de Armas and Bellavista neighbourhood, which has the best bohemian landscape of Santiago. At the end, return to the hotel. Day 10 Santiago de Chile. B Leisure time until scheduled flight. At due time, transfer to the airport. |
FARE FOR CHILDREN: Up to 3 years old, 100% discount, sharing bed with parents. Feel free to reach out for crib availability.
FARE FOR MINORS: from 4 to 12 years old, 50% discount sharing cabin with an adult. EXTRA BED: An extra bed can be added for double cabins, please contact us for rates and availability. RATES The Company reserves the right to modify the rates published in these pricing conditions without prior notice, which will be valid from the publication date. CHECK-IN, BOARDING, AND DEPARTURES The Company reserves the right to modify the departure dates published in these pricing conditions without prior notice, which will be valid from the publication date. The hours of check-in, boarding, departure, and arrival are approximate. The vessel may be delayed, without liability for the Ship Operator, due to weather conditions, by order of the maritime authority, due to the welfare, health and safety of one or more passengers or due to an act of authority or other event constituting force majeure or fortuitous event, and the passenger shall not be entitled to any compensation for such circumstance. The check-in, boarding, and disembarkation times may be modified to ensure social distancing or for other health reasons without affecting the ship's departure time for this reason. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE Rates include accommodations, sea transportation, all meals, open bar on defined hours (free of charge on wines, drinks and spirits), shore excursions and on-board entertainment. NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE Gratuities (US$ 25 per person per night is recommended), calls from the onboard satellite phone, boat shop purchases, optional tours outside the Australis route itinerary, port transfers visa fees, national park fees or Chile and Argentina port fees. Total port fees per person for bookings are as follows: • Punta Arenas to Ushuaia route or vice versa: US $95 • Punta Arenas to Ushuaia to Punta Arenas route: US $110 • Ushuaia to Punta Arenas to Ushuaia route or vice versa: US $110 These fees may change at the discretion of port authorities. They are not included in the cruise rate and must be paid along with your final payment. PAYMENTS A US $300 deposit per person is required to secure a reservation. Full payment of the ticket price must be made to the Company no later than 60 days prior to departure. CANCELLATION TIME FRAMES The following charges apply in case of cancellation of a reservation as of the date the Company receives a cancellation notice in writing: • Up to 120 days before departure - US$0 • From 119 and 60 days before departure - US$300 • Between 59 and 50 days before sailing - 25% of total • Between 49 and 40 days before sailing - 50% of tota • Between 39 and 30 days before sailing - 75% of total Between 29 and day of sailing - 100% of total Plus we need to add 4% for credit card processing fees CANCELLATIONS The Company may cancel one or more voyages due to force majeure or acts of God, i.e., the sanitary measures imposed by the national authorities in the port of departure or landfall that prevent the departure or landfall and/or the restrictions imposed by the national or international authorities that restrict or prevent the access of passengers to the port of departure or carrying out maritime tourism voyages. Furthermore, the Company may cancel, without any liability whatsoever, one or more voyages if circumstances arising from the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic on the maritime transportation of passengers and/or on the tourist cruise market prevent, discourage or affect in any way the feasibility of such voyages. This situation shall be deemed to include the circumstance that the trip in question does not have a sufficient number of passengers to justify its execution, either from the economic point of view or from the point of view of the necessary human or material resources, as well as any other factor that prevents, hinders or makes it more burdensome to have such resources available. The qualification of this circumstance shall correspond to the exclusive judgment of the Company, which shall neither express nor prove its origin, all of which is expressly accepted when the reservation is formulated.
The Company shall not be liable for any rescheduling of sailings or cancellations of the voyages it performs, when the conditions foreseen and/or in force at the beginning of the voyages determined by the sanitary emergency caused by the COVID 19 pandemic prevent sailing on the scheduled dates. In the event of cancellation of the trip for any of the above mentioned reasons, the Company shall only be obliged to reimburse the value of the amount paid for the reservation, being deemed understood that any indemnity action for any reason, including consequential damage, loss of profit or moral damage, has been waived by the mere fact of making the reservation. The waiver shall apply in case of rescheduling of the voyage. COVID-19 RELATED CONDITIONS Each passenger must be fully vaccinated with all COVID-19 vaccine doses necessary for their immunization, following current health standards and with a type of vaccine accredited with the official certification issued by the health authority. Each passenger, directly or through the travel agency that made the reservation, must send via email and at least 45 days in advance their vaccination certificate. The Shipowner will communicate to the passenger, directly or through the respective travel agency, any doubts or observations regarding their official certification. The passenger must correct the corresponding doubts or objections. Notwithstanding the preceding, each passenger must show the corresponding official certificate without pending observations before sailing. Without a proper vaccination certificate, the passenger will not be able to board the ship. Additionally, and before boarding, the Shipowner may require the passenger to perform a Covid-19 antigen test provided by the Company for this purpose, which, if negative, will allow them to board the ship. In no case will this antigen test replace the vaccination certificate. Likewise, the passenger's responsibility is to have all the necessary documentation required by the authorities to enter the Magallanes Region, which must be shown to the Shipowner if needed. NOTE The trips described in the itineraries are usually possible. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company reserves the right to alter, change or disregard part of this itinerary without prior notice, whether motivated by the welfare and safety of passengers, for the proper preservation of the environment or due to any extraordinary circumstance, fortuitous event or force majeure. Furthermore the departure or arrival of vessels may be subject to possible changes. Thus, it is not possible to guarantee bird and animal sightings, since the precise location may change. |
