Australis
Patagonia expedition — Tierra del Fuego, Cape Horn, Beagle Channel
Chilean-founded (1990) and Punta Arenas-based, Australis operates two purpose-built expedition ships (Stella Australis, Ventus Australis) on 3-7 night voyages through Patagonia's southernmost fjords, Tierra del Fuego, Cape Horn and the Beagle Channel. The most accessible way to see the bottom of South America by ship.
Where Australis sails from
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Why a Australis voyage?
Six reasons we recommend this line to the right kind of traveller.
The bottom of South America by ship
Australis sails Patagonia's fjords from Punta Arenas (Chile) to Ushuaia (Argentina) and back. The route passes Tierra del Fuego, includes a Cape Horn landing weather-permitting, and explores Glacier Alley with its hanging glaciers cascading from the Andes.
Cape Horn landing — when weather permits
A zodiac landing at Cape Horn — the southernmost point of South America — is on every Australis itinerary. Weather and sea state govern whether the landing happens (probably 80% of voyages succeed). Stand on the rocks where Drake and Magellan rounded.
Short, easy expedition
Australis voyages are 3, 4 or 7 nights — most accessible expedition cruise timing in the region. Combine with land Patagonia (Torres del Paine, Buenos Aires) for a longer South American holiday.
Bilingual operation, English-friendly
Spanish and English announcements, English-speaking expedition team, multinational guests. Different feel from northern-hemisphere expedition cruises — more relaxed, more Latin American in atmosphere.
Might not be for you if…
No cruise line is for everyone. Here's where Australis might not fit. We'll point you elsewhere if so.
You want Antarctica
Australis goes to Cape Horn and Tierra del Fuego — not Antarctica. For Antarctica, look at Antarctica21, HX Expeditions or Quark Expeditions (all depart from Ushuaia, where Australis terminates).
You want luxury polar cruising
Australis is comfortable but not luxury. For luxury Patagonia / Antarctica combo, look at Hapag-Lloyd Hanseatic, Atlas Ocean or Silversea Expeditions.
You want longer voyages
Maximum 7 nights on Australis. For longer southern voyages, Hurtigruten Expeditions, HX, Australis-Ushuaia-Antarctica combinations are options we can package.
Meet the Australis ships
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What you actually do all day
What's included in your fare
Every Australis fare bakes these in.
All meals
Chilean cuisine focus, fresh local seafood
All drinks (open bar)
Wine, beer, soft drinks, spirits — Chilean wines on tap
Daily zodiac excursions
Glacier landings, Cape Horn (weather), Tierra del Fuego
Bilingual expedition team
Naturalists, historians, ornithologists
Good to know
Quick answers about Australis
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