Australis Patagonia Cruises

Australis Patagonia Cruises’

Itineraries

Each of the Australis Patagonia cruises’ itineraries are shown below. One with its origin from Punta Arenas – Fiords of Tierra del Fuego, the other starting from Ushuaia – Patagonian Explorer. For the 8-night Darwin’s route, which is either from and back to Punta Arenas, or start and end at Ushuaia, you need to basically join together each of the 4-Night itineraries.

Itinerary

Fiords of Tierra del Fuego 4 Nights / 5 Days

Start Punta Arenas / End Ushuaia

Day 1 Punta Arenas – Check-in

Between 13:00 and 17:00 hrs, we will begin to check-in at Muelle Prat (EPA), Av. Costanera del Estrecho de Magallanes 1398, Punta Arenas – Chile, to embark at 18:00 hrs.

Once onboard, we will make a welcome toast and introduce the Captain and his crew. The ship will sail to the far south immediately after.

Through the mythical Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel, we will travel through Patagonia and the fjords of Tierra del Fuego.

Day 2 Ainsworth Bay – Tuckers Islets

We will arrive in the vicinity of the Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay and discover how life resurfaces after the ice has melted. Also, we will hike through the wonderful sub-Antarctic Magellan Forest and visit the Tuckers Islets, where you will see Magellan penguins and cormorants from the Zodiacs. In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a hike near a glacier in Brookes Bay.

Day 3 Pia Glacier – Glacier Alley

The navigation will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord to the viewpoint from where you can see the homonymous glacier, whose main peak extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. After this unforgettable experience, we will continue our navigation under the majestic gaze of the “Glacier Alley”.

Day 4 Cape Horn – Wulaia Bay

At the Cape Horn National Park, we will disembark, if the weather conditions are suitable, to experience the magic of walking through one of the southernmost points of the world, surrounded by charm and legends.

In the afternoon, we will disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historic site of one of the largest settlements of the native Yagans canoeists. We will reach a viewpoint, walking through the Magellan Forest in which lengas, coigües, canelos and ferns grow, among other species.

Day 5 Ushuaia

The following morning, we sail into Argentine waters and dock in Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city.
Australis is scheduled to arrive at 8:30.

Important

NOTE: The excursions described in the Australis Patagonia Cruise itineraries are usually possible. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Ship Operator reserves the right to alter, change or omit part of this itinerary without prior notice, whether motivated by the welfare and safety of passengers, for the proper preservation of the environment or in the event of any extraordinary circumstance, fortuitous event or force majeure. The departure or arrival of vessels may be subject to possible changes. It is not possible to guarantee bird and animal sightings, since the precise location of these is variable.

Itinerary

Patagonian Explorer 4 Nights / 5 Days

Start Ushuaia / End Punta Arenas

Day 1 Ushuaia -Check In

Between 10:00 PM and 5:00 PM, we will check-in at the office of Tolkeyen Patagonia Turismo, at Av. San Martín 409, Ushuaia – Argentina, to embark at 6:00 PM.

After boarding, we will make a welcome toast and introduce the Captain and his crew.

The ship will sail to the far south immediately after. Through the mythical Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan, we will travel through Patagonia and the channels of Tierra del Fuego.

Day 2 Cape Horn – Wulaia Bay

We will sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay, arriving at Cape Horn National Park, where we will disembark, if weather conditions permit, to experience the magic of walking through one of the southernmost points of the world, surrounded by charm and legends.

In the afternoon, we will disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historic site of one of the largest settlements of the native Yagans canoeists. We will reach a viewpoint, walking through the Magellanic forest in. which lengas, coigües, canelos, and ferns grow, among other species.

Day 3 Pia Glacier – Porter Glacier

In the morning, we will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord. We will make a trip to the viewpoint from where you will see the homonymous glacier, whose main peak extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. During the afternoon, in our Zodiac boats, we will navigate between high rocky walls until reaching the Porter Glacier.

Day 4 Agostini Sound – Aguila Glacier – Condor Glacier

In the morning, we will navigate the Cockburn Channel to enter the Agostini Sound, where you can appreciate the glaciers that descend from the center of the Darwin Mountain Range, some of them reaching the sea. During the morning, we will disembark in Zodiac boats for a walk around a lagoon formed by the melting of the Aguila Glacier. In the afternoon, we will navigate in Zodiac boats to approach the Condor Glacier. We will learn about the formation of glaciers and their influence on the abrupt geography of the Fuegian channels.

Day 5 Magdalena Island – Punta Arenas

We will disembark at Magdalena Island first thing in the morning if weather conditions are suitable. On the island, we will be able to see a huge colony of Magellanic penguins. This excursion is replaced by a landing on Marta Island in September and April, where South American sea lions can be sighted from Zodiac boats.

Then, we will arrive in Punta Arenas, disembarking at approximately 12:30 hrs.

Important

NOTE: The excursions described in the Australis Patagonia Cruise itineraries are usually possible. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Ship Operator reserves the right to alter, change or omit part of this itinerary without prior notice, whether motivated by the welfare and safety of passengers, for the proper preservation of the environment or in the event of any extraordinary circumstance, fortuitous event or force majeure. The departure or arrival of vessels may be subject to possible changes. It is not possible to guarantee bird and animal sightings, since the precise location of these is variable.