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

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

Day 1
Board MV Mare 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 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 Mare Australis
4-day/3-night (Wednesday to Saturday)

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

Day 1
Board MV Mare 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)
En route view the awe-inspiring Gunther Pluschow Glacier, named after the region’s pioneering German aviator. Disembark in the Chico Inlet for a zodiac boat to approach the Piloto and Nena glaciers.

Day 4 (Saturday)
Disembark at Magdalena Island, home to an immense colony of Magellanic penguins and walk to the San Isidro Lighthouse which once guided sailors through the Straits of Magellan. 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 Mare 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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