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Days: 5 | From: $2,466 - $6,927/per person
Discover one of the most beautiful and unexplored regions of the world. Australis Cruises let you sail through the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel to visit some of the remotest destinations on the planet, several of which are accessible only by boat. The excursions combine spectacular scenery and interesting wildlife with first class service on board. Itineraries vary among the 4- and 5-day programs, and include both one-way and round trip options. You can choose to sail round trip from either Ushuaia or Punta Arenas, or you can take a one-way cruise between the two and combine Chilean Patagonia with Tierra del Fuego and other areas in Southern Argentina. Let us know your travel schedule and we will help you find the best option that works with your itinerary.
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We tailor itineraries to your dates and interests, adjusting hotels, excursions and length as desired.
We consistently receive 5 star reviews from our discerning clients.
The Ventus Australis consists of 100 total cabins and can hold up to 210 passengers. There are 3 B cabins, 34 A cabins, 36 AA cabins, 33 AAA cabins, 2 AA Superior Cabins, and 3 AAA Superior Cabins. 96 of the cabins are approximately 16.5 square meters. The superior cabins average 20.5 square meters.
Construction year: 2017 Passenger capacity: 210 Total Cabins: 100 Length: 89 meters Beam: 14.6 meters Gross Tonnage: 4,500 tons Motor: 2 Cummins diesel engines of 1,400 hp each Maximum speed: 13 knots Cruising speed: 12 knots.
Day 1 Board the vessel in Punta Arenas / Strait of Magellan
Day 2 Ainsworth Bay & Tuckers Islet
Day 3 Pia Glacier & Glacier Alley
Day 4 Cape Horn & Wulaia Bay
Day 5 Disembark at Ushuaia
Day 1 Board the vessel in Ushuaia
Day 2 Cape Horn & Wulaia Bay
Day 3 Pía Glacier & Garibaldi Glacier
Day 4 Condor Glacier & Aguila Glacier
Day 5 Magdalena Island / Disembark at Punta Arenas
Rates per person – 4 night program 2025/2026
Low Season
• October and the last two weeks of March
High Season
• November, December, January, February, and the first two weeks of March
Promotional Departures
• Select September and April cruises
The single rate will be 150% of the per person rate.
Infants between 0 and 3 years old have a 100% discount, sharing the bed with their parents. Children between 4 and 12 years old have a 50% discount, sharing a cabin with an adult.
A combined 8 night program is available, please inquire for rates.
Included: All accommodations and meals on board, open bar at set times (wines, drinks, and spirits are free of charge), all guided excursions with English-speaking guides
Not Included: Local airfare (about $350), international airfare, gratuities, insurance, port tax and park fees ($135-$150 depending on route, subject to change)