Where the adventurous spirit revives: navigating the fjords and channels of Tierra del Fuego in the Chilean-Argentine Southern Patagonia is an experience that nature gives us. The Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel and Cabo de Hornos are the protagonists of this Patagonian adventure.
Ships.
They have two fleets: Ventus and Stella Australis. Both have capacity for 200 people, they have 100 cabins (all with windows abroad) and were designed exclusively to navigate spaces where larger boats do not have access. Also, they have common rooms equipped with comfortable armchairs to make you feel at home.
With upscale gastronomy and an open bar, on-board service is all-inclusive. In other words, the rates include all meals, daily excursions and activities inside the boats.
The routes
Australis offers different crossings for you to choose from. The One Way routes have a duration of 4 nights and are:
1) Tierra del Fuego Fjords (Punta Arenas towards Ushuaia):
Through the Estrecho de Magallanes and Cabo de Hornos, you will visit Southern Patagonia and during these days you will visit Ainsworth Bay where you will find a Magellan forest and beaver dams during a trek. In turn, the Tuckers islets to appreciate the sighting of Penguins and Cormorants, the famous Avenida de Los Glaciares and the distinguished Pía Glacier, Cabo de Hornos National Park, Wulaia Bay and finally Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.
2) Explorers of Patagonia (Ushuaia to Punta Arenas):
Starting from Ushuaia, during this journey you will navigate the Murray Canal and Nassau Bay until you reach Cabo de Hornos National Park. The Wulaia Bay, the Pía Glacier and the Garibaldi Fjord, the Condor and Águila Glaciers and the Magdalena Island are other key points where you will do activities of all kinds.
On the other hand, Round Trip routes are an alternative of 8 nights and these are:
- Darwin's route from Punta Arenas:
During these days you will visit Ainsworth Bay where you will trek to observe its Magellanic forest and beaver dams.
Also, the Tuckers islets to appreciate the sighting of Penguins and Cormorants, the famous Avenida de Los Glaciares and the distinguished Pía Glacier, Cabo de Hornos National Park, Wulaia Bay, Ushuaia, the Pía Glacier and the Garibaldi fjord, Condor Glacier and Águila and Isla Magdalena are the attractions of this complete route.
- Darwin's route from Ushuaia:
Starting from this city, you will navigate the Murray Canal and Nassau Bay until you reach Cabo de Hornos National Park. The following days you will visit Wulaia Bay, the Pía Glacier and the Garibaldi Fjord, the Condor and Águila Glaciers and the Magdalena Island. Through the breast.
Admiralty, there is Ainsworth Bay, where the Marinelli Glacier, the Tuckers islets stand out to appreciate the sighting of Penguins and Cormorants, the famous Avenida de Los Glaciares and the distinguished Pía Glacier, Cabo Hornos National Park, Wulaia Bay and finally You will return to Ushuaia.
Sustainability.
When touring the most virgin places in Patagonia, Crucero Australis is very
committed to the environment and performs all activities in a manner
sustainable so as not to cause negative impacts on nature.
Its main measures are:
- Recycling of waste
- Saving and reusing water
- Little use of plastic and paper
- Reduction of polluting gases using suitable motors.
- Construction of wooden trails to protect ecosystems.
-Cleaning passenger footwear before and after each activity.
- Division of activities in small groups to avoid overloading the ecosystem.
- Educational talks to passengers about the visited natural environment and sustainability.
Important !: Useful info for the trip.
Certain documents are required:
-Input visa: this depends on the country where you come from. It is recommended that
Before your trip, check what you need to enter Argentina and Chile.
- Family book: applicable for Argentines and Chileans, in case of traveling with the family
and with minors, the parents must carry the family notebook.
- Notary permit: Argentines and Chilean minors who travel without the
company of a parent, must travel with an authorized permit.
Another point is what to bring in the suitcase?
The climate in Patagonia is cold, therefore we recommend you sports and warm clothing for
entire stay:
- Waterproof jackets
- Trekking shoes
- Waterproof gloves
- Hat
- Sweaters
- Waterproof pants
- glasses
- Sunscreen