Stella Australis Ship Reviews | Swoop Patagonia

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Marla - USA Travelled: January 2025

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10

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Wow, only one? Probably reaching the top of the climb to peak over and see the Base of the Towers and the glacial lake after hiking for 4.5 hours from Ecocamp. We’d had good weather all morning and I was eager to reach the top before the weather shifted. Alas, it did not and we were rewarded with a long lunch, lots of photos and quiet time to enjoy the view before heading down.

John - USA Travelled: February 2025

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10

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SO many to choose from, really there isn't one that stands out above the rest.

Bridget - USA Travelled: February 2025

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10

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I wanted to experience two things. Silly, but the first was drinking from a stream in Patagonia. I did! Second, being able to get to Cape Horn. (It was always “weather permitting”). Also did that! I loved the hikes and the scenery was incredible.

Anonymous - Belgium Travelled: December 2022

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7

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Standing at the Albatross monument with Cape Horn in the background.

Ralph - USA Travelled: October 2022

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10

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Visiting the Pia Glacier, seeing Glacier Alley, excursion to Cape Horn, hikes and excursions. Cruise was well organized and personnel professional and friendly. We also very much enjoyed the 1 day adventurous Crossing of the Andes arranged by SWOOP. So many memorable moments!

Kathie - USA Travelled: December 2021

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9

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Lake Deseado was memorable in so many moments! We didn't have high expectations because it was a fill-in when Covid canceled our cruise from Ushuaia, but the lake was exquisite from our first glimpse. Then, the lodge itself (very isolated) was lovely in every detail. The view from our windows was of pristine waters with mountains in the distance. The short path to the dining facilities took us past beautiful birds, a brook and a beaver dam. Andres and the staff were welcoming, very helpful and genuine. We were a family of 14, joining one another from many parts of the United States and the only ones at the lodge. We were amazed at the menu, and managed to order everything from brie with local berries to guanaco, everything delicious. We over-80 grandparents got plenty of help so we could climb some trails and coast down the mountain on a bike. We also loved the library's collection of books about Patagonia. Our teens found challenging trails. Thank you to everyone including the gracious owners of Deseado Lodge!

David - USA Travelled: February 2025

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9

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The quality of the guides for our adventure hikes were outstanding on Cruise and Pat Camp. The Patagonia region is certainly something to behold.

Mary - USA Travelled: March 2024

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8

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Experiencing the Condor glacier from a zodiac.

Katie - USA Travelled: March 2023

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5

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Too many too narrow down!

Anonymous - USA Travelled: February 2025

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6

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Stepping onto Cape Horn!

Kristen - USA Travelled: February 2024

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10

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All day on the day we went to Pia glacier. We had penguins, seals, sea lions, a dolphin and whales go by the boat at different times that day. We saw the glacier break off twice and then glacier ally with all the waterfalls was beautiful. Loved the different music, food and drinks while we went past the glaciers. The whole day was breathtaking.

Brian - USA Travelled: February 2025

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10

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Zodiac going through the ice flow at the glacier and visiting the penguins

Michael - USA Travelled: November 2024

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9

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For the cruise, it was visiting Cape Horn and the Magellanic penguins.

Robert Charles - Australia Travelled: November 2024

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8

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Fly fishing

Anonymous - USA Travelled: February 2025

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6

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Sailing through the fjords and mountains on the second to last day was beautiful. The food was also very good.

Michael - Ireland Travelled: February 2025

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8

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Getting to Cape Horn

Julie - USA Travelled: March 2023

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7

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The jaw dropping landscapes of Torres del Paine

Katharina - Netherlands Travelled: November 2024

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10

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All the zodiac trips Wulaia bay Standing on the deck transiting Murray sound Too many to mention!!

Barry Fields - USA Travelled: March 2019

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7

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The Australis is well-run and enjoyable. There was no one highlight of the places we visited - Cape Horn, the fiords, the penguins, and so on. The wild and beautiful mountains and glaciers were amazing to see.

Gail - Canada Travelled: December 2023

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6

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Cruising past the glaciers in Darwin's passage and the horseback expedition.

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