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Set sail from the Chilean city of Punta Arenas, on the shores of the historic Strait of Magellan, on an unforgettable journey of exploration through the fjords and channels of Tierra del Fuego. Discover Cape Horn and the historic Wulaia Bay, among other attractions on the route, in an intimate setting like you never imagined before. Our Ventus Australis and Stella Australis EXPEDITION CRUISES were specially designed to access the most remote corners of the Strait of Magellan, where larger vessels cannot. Only ONE HUNDRED cabins, for a maximum of 200 passengers, allow you to navigate through unique landscapes in an INTIMATE AND EXCLUSIVE way. All our lounges and cabins have an exterior window, wide spaces and a delicate decoration. All expeditions are led by expert guides in the geography, glaciology, flora and fauna of the area.
TOUR: 5 DAYS FROM PUNTA ARENAS TO USHUAIA
CHECK IN PUNTA ARENAS FROM 1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM.
SEASON: SPRING - SUMMER
LANGUAGE: SPANISH - ENGLISH - PORTUGUESE - GERMAN
PRICE FROM USD 1,636
Trip Data
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WHAT WILL WE SEE DURING THE CRUISE?
The legendary Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel.
Glaciers and fjords of the Cordillera Darwin.
Flora and fauna of great beauty: subantarctic forests, sea lions, southern dolphins, albatrosses and cormorants, among a great diversity of seabirds.
One of the largest Magellanic penguin colonies in the Southern Hemisphere.
The mythical Cape Horn.
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WHAT DOES THE CRUISE RATE INCLUDE?
Daily shore excursions, as scheduled by the Company. Whiskey and hot chocolate during the excursions. Activities inside the ship. Breakfasts, lunches and meals. Bar open during authorized hours.
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LANDINGS
- Ainsworth Bay
- Tuckers Islets
- Cape Horn
- Wulaia Bay
- Pia Glacier
- Eagle Glacier
- Condor Glacier
- Porter Glacier
- Magdalena Island
-Ushuaia
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DISEMBARKATION IN CABO DE HORNOS NATIONAL PARK
The disembarkation in the Cabo de Hornos National Park depends on the climatic conditions of the moment. For reference, our historical percentage of possible landings is 75%.
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TALKS THAT ARE GIVEN ON THE CRUISE?
During the journey, we take care to provide relevant information that complements the travel experience. Some of the topics to be covered include:
Geography and navigation route.
Flora.
Birds in Patagonia.
Beagle Channel.
Strait of Magellan.
Glaciology.
Sea mammals.
Aborigines of Patagonia.
Penguins.
Terra Incognita.
Cape Horn.
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OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The official languages on board are Spanish and English, however it is also possible to find guides who speak French, German, Italian or Portuguese.
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FIRST AID SERVICE
We have staff prepared to provide first aid care to passengers on board, if it is required.
Rates
Departure Dates: October 2023: 3-11-19-23-27-31 - Departure Dates: March 27th 2024
Cabin B
Cabin A
Cabin AA
Cabin AAA
Cabin AA Superior
Cabin AAA Superior
USD 2.353
USD 3.095
USD 3.338
USD 3.659
USD 4.126
USD 4.342
Important:
*Rate only in US dollars per person. Value in pesos is only referential and at the time of buying the ticket it must be recalculated to the value of the dollar per day.
*Rate based on two passengers per cabin.
*Consult for Promotional rate.
November to March
Cabin B
Cabin A
Cabin AA
Cabin AAA
Cabin AA Superior
Cabin AAA Superior
USD 3.188
USD 4.278
USD 4.605
USD 4.978
USD 6.009
USD 6.464
Important:
*Rate only in US dollars per person. Value in pesos is only referential and at the time of buying the ticket it must be recalculated to the value of the dollar per day.
*Rate based on two passengers per cabin.
*Consult for Promotional rate.
Departure Dates: September 29, 2023 Departure Dates: April 08, 2024
Cabin B
Cabin A
Cabin AA
Cabin AAA
Cabin AA Superior
Cabin AAA Superior
USD 1.638
USD 2.261
USD 2.387
USD 2.595
USD 3.145
USD 3.355
Important:
*Rate only in US dollars per person. Value in pesos is only referential and at the time of buying the ticket it must be recalculated to the value of the dollar per day.
*Rate based on two passengers per cabin.
Itinerary
Day 1 Punta Arenas
Check in between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on av. Costanera del Estrecho 1398 (Arturo Prat Pier), Punta Arenas. Boarding at 18:00 hrs. Toast
welcome and presentation of the Captain and the crew. Later, the ship will set sail towards the South end. Through the mythical Strait
of Magellan and the Beagle Channel, you will tour Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.
Day 2 Ainsworth Bay - Tuckers Islets
With the first light of dawn, you will navigate through the Almirantazgo sound until you reach the surroundings of the Marinelli glacier in the bay.
Ainsworth. We will learn how life resurfaces after the retreat of the ice. We will undertake a walk to discover a dam of
beavers and the wonderful subantarctic Magellanic forest that surrounds it. On the beach or on the island we will try to spot elephant seals
South Americans. It is not possible to guarantee said sighting because the colony is constantly migrating its location.
Continuing the navigation, after lunch we will visit the Tuckers islets where from the Zodiac boats we will see penguins of
Magellan and Cormorants. In September and April this excursion is replaced by a hike near a glacier in Brookes Bay.
Day 3 Pía Glacier - Avenue of the Glaciers
We will sail through the Northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pía Fjord. We will make an excursion to the
viewpoint from where you can see the homonymous glacier, whose main tongue extends from the top of the mountain range to the
sea. After this unforgettable experience, we will continue our navigation under the majestic gaze of the "Avenida de los Glaciares"
Day 4 Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
We will sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to reach the Cape Horn National Park, where we will disembark if the
weather conditions allow. The mythical Cape Horn was discovered in 1616 and is an almost vertical promontory 425 meters high.
height. For years it was an important shipping lane for sailing ships between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. It is known as the End
of the World and was declared a World Biosphere Reserve in 2005.
In the afternoon we will disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historical site that was one of the largest settlements of the native canoeists.
Yamanas. Charles Darwin, an English naturalist, landed here in 1833 during his voyage aboard HMS Beagle. This place offers a
visual spectacle of great beauty for its vegetation and geography. We will arrive at a viewpoint, walking through the Magellanic forest
in which lengas, coigües, canelos and ferns grow, among other species
Day 5 Ushuaia
Arrival in Ushuaia, the most important Argentine city in Tierra del Fuego and the southernmost in the world.
Disembarkation at 08:30 hours.
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