The Australis Cruises Patagonia Glaciers

The Australis Cruises

Welcome to Cruceros Australis – on our cruises you will experience one of the most memorable journeys of a lifetime sailing through the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel where you will explore two of the most beautiful and untouched places on Earth: Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego
Explore the Ushuaia route where you will enjoy the stunning, natural beauty of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. You will experience a great adventure to the “uttermost End of the Earth”, with accommodations aboard a comfortable ship accompanied by expert crew and guides. Their mission in addition to safety is to make sure your journey is remarkable and unforgettable.
* For a booking of 3 or more passengers or those including infants or children, please contact one of our agents at (56 65) 284242 or directly to monica@visitchile.cl

Departures from Punta Arenas to Usuahia (Saturdays to Wednesdays)
(5 days / 4 nights)

Day 1: Saturday PUNTA ARENAS
Registration takes place between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM in Punta Arenas. Board from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Welcome cocktail and departure with destination to the city of Ushuaia through the Straight of Megellan.
Day 2: Sunday AINSWORTH BAY – MARINELLI GLACIER – TUCKER ISLET
Disembark in Ainsworth Bay. to see the Marinelli Glacier, visit a colony of elephant seals and take a walk through the Magellanic Forest.
Stop at the Brookes Glacier bay and take a walk by the glacier.
Day 3: Monday D’AGOSTINI FJORD – SERRANO, D’AGOSTINI GLACIER AND CONDOR GLACIER
On Monday at daybreak, the M/N Australis arrives at the D'Agostini Inlet. Observe the Serrano and D'Agostini Glaciers Disembark in the Pia Glacier bay and participate in an excursion towards the lookout point. Sail along the Beagle Channel where you can admire the spectacular "Glacier Avenue".
Day 4: Tuesday BEAGLE CHANNEL – YENDEGAIA – PORT WILLIAMS
Disembark in Cape Horn National Park, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. Dock in Puerto Williams, the southernmost town in the world.
Day 5: Wednesday USHUAIA
Arrive in Ushuaia the most important Argentinean city in Tierra del Fuego and the southernmost city in the world. Passengers can disembark beginning at 8:00 AM.

• USHUAIA:
Check in starts every Wednesday and Sunday from 9:00 hrs. to 16:00 hrs. at 245 San Martín Street. Boarding time is from 17:00 hrs. to 18:00 hrs. Departure is at 20:00 hrs. Passengers must be on board at least one hour before the departure.

• PUNTA ARENAS:
Check-in starts every Saturdays and Wednesday from 13:00 hrs. to 17:00 hrs. at 990 Magallanes Street. Boarding time is from 18:00 hrs. to 19:00 hrs. Mare Australis departure is at 20:00 hrs. Via Australis departure is at 20:00 hrs.

Departures from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas (Wednesdays thru Saturdays) M/N Via Australis
(3 nights/ 4 Nights)

Day 1: Wednesday USHUAIA
Registration takes place between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in the port of Ushuaia Board the M/N Mare Australis. Welcome cocktail and departure with destination to Punta Arenas through the Beagle Channel and other Patagonian channels.

Day 2: Thursday CABO DE HORNOS NATIONAL PARK
Sail through the Beagle and Murray Channels to disembark in Cape Horn National Park. Stop in Wulaia Bay, ancient indigenous settlemen

Day 3: Friday PIA GLACIER – GARIBALDI GLACIER
Cruise along the main branch of the Beagle Channel to Pia Bay and stop at the Pia Glacier. Later on, the ship will continue on through the O'Brien and Ballenero Channels, Desolada Bay, Aguirre Passage and Cockburn Channel. Passengers will be able to see Pía Glacier from this point.

Day 4: Saturday SATURDAY MAGDALENA ISLAND – PUNTA ARENAS
First thing in the morning we will disembark on Magdalena Island in the Straight of Magellan. After a walk to the Lighthouse, the M/N Mare Australis will dock in Punta Arenas, where passengers will be able to disembark beginning at 11:30 AM.

Season September 2011 - April 2012
M/V Mare Australis ( 4 Nights / 5 Days )
CABIN	PROMOTIONAL DEPARTURES	LOW SEASON	HIGH SEASON	SPECIAL
B	1.198	1.498	1.894	2.083
A	1.720	2.145	2.608	2.869
AA	1.805	2.249	2.731	3.004
AAA	1.890	2.353	2.863	3.150
AA SUP	2.112	2.631	3.195	3.515
AAA SUP	2.211	2.753	3.350	3.685
SINGLE	2.153	2.688	3.266	3.592

This information replaces and voids all previous communications and is valid from April 15th, 2012. - Rates per person in US Dollars. - Cruceros Australis reserves the right to modify the cruise rates and departure date published without prior notice.

Season September 2011 - April 2012
M/V Via Australis (4 Nights / 5 Days ) Departures from Punta Arenas (Tuesday to Saturday)
SEPTEMBER 2011				20	27
OCTOBRE 2011	4	11	18	25
NOVEMBER 2011	1	8	15	22	29
DECEMBER 2011	6	13	20	27
JANUARY 2012	3	10	17	24	31
FEBRUARY 2012	7	14	21	28
MARCH 2012	6	13	20	27
APRIL 2012	3	10
M/V New Stella Australis (4 Nights / 5 Days ) Departures from Punta Arenas (Saturday to Wednesday)
OCTOBRE 2011	1	8	15	22	29
NOVEMBER 2011	5	12	19	26
DECEMBER 2011	3	10	17	24	31
JANUARY 2012	7	14	21	28
FEBRUARY 2012	4	11	18	25
MARCH 2012	3	10	17	24	31
Low Season: September, October 2011 and 2nd half of March & April 2012
High Season: November, December 2011. January and February & 1st half of March 2012
Promotional Departures: September 2011 & Abril 10, 14 2012
Special: Christmas & New Year's

When buying at The Australis Cruises, you will be asked the following information:
the subscriber’s name and last name, nationality, domicile, Contact telephone, e-mail, date of birth, identity card or passport number

This information replaces and voids all previous communications and is valid from May 2nd, 2012.
Cruceros Australis reserves the right to modify the cruise rates and departure date published without prior notice.

45 AA Cabins
• Distributed among decks 2, 3 and 4.
• 8 have one double bed and 37 have two twin size beds (1.04 meters wide)
• Low beds.
• Private facilities.
• Independently controlled Heater.
• Safety box.
• Closet.
• 220/110 Volts power U.S. type electricity connectors (adapters available).
• Large window to enjoy views.

12 A Cabins
• Located on the second deck towards the back end of the vessel.
• 2 have one double bed and 10 have two twin size beds (1.04 meters wide).
• Low beds.
• Private facilities.
• Independently controlled Heater.
• Safety box.
• Closet.
• 220/110 Volts power U.S. type electricity connectors (adapters available).
• Large window to enjoy views.

6 B Cabins
• Located in the first deck.
• They all have two twin size low beds (1.04 meters wide) plus
• Aditional high berth increasing its capacity to a triple in three of them.
• Low beds.
• Private facilities.
• Independently controlled Heater.
• Safety box.
• Closet.
• 220/110 Volts power U.S. type electricity connectors (adapters available).
• Large window to enjoy views