Wildlife Cruises
Both Patagonia’s Atlantic and Pacific coasts are teeming with wildlife, and the best way to put yourself in the action is by taking the water on an adventure cruise ship or a …
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- Vessel - Australis cruises sail aboard 2 different vessels: Stella Australis and Ventus Australis. Each is identical, but Ventus is newer and only came into service in Jan 2018. Both are very comfortable vessels with around 200 person capacity, excellent food and service.
- Route - Choice of a one way trip between Ushuaia and Punta Arenas (4 nights), or a round trip of 8 nights. A great way to cross the border and connect Torres del Paine with Tierra del Fuego.
- Excursions - Australis offer a great combination of glaciers, wildlife and Cape Horn on most of their trips, with land excursions via zodiac boat and the option to take challenging or relaxed hikes.
- Timing - These cruises start operating in late September with the last departure in early April. Weather is good throughout this period, but bear in mind that the penguins will not be visited in September and April.
- Cost - prices start from $1,440 USD per person for the cheapest cabin type on a 4 night trip in low season, up to around $7,000 for the biggest and best cabin types on 8 night trips in high season.
Swoop says
These cruises are ideal for people looking for varied excursions combined with excellent comfort and service aboard a small vessel that can access and remote channels of the Patagonian Fjords.
Tierra del Fuego Cruises
What Our Customers Think of Australis Cruises
We particularly appreciated Chloe's suggestion to add the Australis cruise - brilliant choice.
Travelled: March 2016
Heinrich -
I wanted to let you know all four of us had the BEST TRIP imaginable over 6 gorgeous weeks.
Travelled: April 2015
Martin & Heather -
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Tierra del Fuego Cruises Map
This interactive Google map shows the landmarks that are visited on adventure cruises in Tierra del Fuego.
Chloe says
We took a zodiac onto the shore right beneath one of the glaciers. It was the first time I'd ever been so close to one - it was incredible. With a great crash, the glacier calved and we all dashed back up the beach as the wave rushed acrosss the lagoon towards us.
Chloe O'Keeffe Patagonia Specialist
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Whale Watching in Patagonia
Join a dedicated whale-watching cruise or boat trip with specialist guides to protected fjords and bays in either Chile or Argentina to observe Patagonia's whale up close.
Glacier Cruises
Patagonia is home to the third biggest ice field in the world. Many of the most stunning glaciers are only accessible by boat, from where you can watch them dramatically calve into…
Cape Horn Cruises
Steeped in maritime history and myth, Cape Horn lies off Tierra del Fuego at South America's southernmost tip, accessible only to adventurous travellers by cruise ship.
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