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Mare Australis & Via Australis
The Ultimate Voyage

An unforgettable voyage to the end of the world sailing the routes of the great explorers of the XVI century such as Ferdinand Magellan and Sir Francis Drake. Discover an unspoilt world whilst cruising amidst fjords, snow-capped mountains and glaciers. Visit the world's southernmost towns and witness a rich variety of flora and fauna.

Route Punta Arenas to Ushuaia

MV Stella Australis
5-day/4-night (Saturday to Wednesday)

MV Via Australis
5-day/4-night (Tuesday to Saturday)

Day 1
Board MV Stella Australis or MV Via Australis from the pier in Punta Arenas and begin your journey along Darwin's Route.

Day 2
Continue sailing at dawn through the Almirantazgo Fjord until you reach Ainsworth Bay where, from afar, you can see the Marinelli Glacier standing 40 metres tall. Disembark to visit a colony of Elephant Seals and, after a brief walk, arrive at a beaver dam. In the afternoon visit Tucker Islet where you will sight colonies of Magellanic penguins and cormorants from zodiac boats. The islet’s penguins migrate in April – as a replacement a visit to Brookes Bay for a short walk to see a glacier is organised.

Day 3
Navigate along the main part of the Beagle Channel to reach Pia Fjord where you will disembark near the Pia Glacier. Take a short hike to a look-out point with a spectacular view of the entire glacier tongue, stretching from high in the mountains all the way to the sea. Then continue sailing along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel through majestic Glacier Alley.

Day 4
Sail through the Beagle Channel and Murray Channels to disembark in the Cape Horn National Park (weather permitting). Cape Horn is a natural sea wall almost 425 metres high that was discovered on 30 January, 1616 by a commercial expedition from the Netherlands and owes its name to the Port of Hoorn from which the expedition originated on 14 June, 1615. In the afternoon go ashore in historic Wulaia Bay, once the site of one of the region’s largest aboriginal settlements.  This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography.  Walk through a Magellanic forest of Lengas, Coigues, Canelos, ferns and other native vegetation.

Day 5
Arrive in Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego and disembark at around 0800 AM. (For those doing the 7-Night Punta Arenas to Punta Arenas cruise, optional excursions are offered such as a visit to Tierra del Fuego National Park & Lapataia Bay).

Please note that although excursions and itineraries above are usually carried out, the cruise company reserves the right to reschedule, shorten or alter all or part of the trip and/or excursions without previous notice in order to safeguard the wellbeing and safety of the passengers and preserve the environment or in case of force majeure.

Route Ushuaia to Punta Arenas

MV Stella Australis
4-day/3-night (Wednesday to Saturday)

MV Via Australis
4-day/3-night (Saturday to Tuesday)

Day 1
Board MV Stella Australis or MV Via Australis from the pier in Ushuaia and begin your journey along Darwin's Route.

Day 2
Disembark in the Cape Horn National Park. Cape Horn is a natural sea wall almost 425 metres high that was discovered on 30 January, 1616 by a commercial expedition from the Netherlands and owes its name to the Port of Hoorn from which the expedition originated on 14 June, 1615.
Later disembark at Wulaia Bay which was one of the most important indigenous sites of the region.  This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography.  Walk through a Magellanic forest of Lengas, Coigues, Canelos, ferns and other native vegetation.

Day 3 (Friday)
In the morning sail through the desolate Brecknock and Ocasion channels, to reach Cockburn Channel in the afternoon. Arrive at the Chico Sound and disembark in Zodiac boats to explore Alakaluf Fjord with its beautiful waterfalls and observe te Piloto and Nena glaciers from the sea.

Day 4 (Saturday)
Early in the morning disembark at Magdalena Island (weather permitting), home to an immense colony of Magellanic penguins and walk to the San Isidro Lighthouse which once guided sailors through the Straits of Magellan. In September and April this excursion is replaced by a Zodiac boat ride at Santa Marta Island to observe sea lions. Continue to Punta Arenas and disembark at approximately 11:30 AM.
For those doing the 7-Night Ushuaia to Ushuaia cruise, optional excursions can be arranged such as a city tour of Punta Arenas.

Please note that you can combine above cruises (3 & 4 nights) for your 7 nights navigation amongst incredible scenery.

MV Stella Australis & Via Australis Cruise Prices

Austral Tours Ltd: 20 Upper Tachbrook Street
London SW1V 1SH - United Kingdom
Tel. +44(0)20-7233 5384 / Fax +44(0)20-7233 5385
Email: info@latinamerica.co.uk

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