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AUSTRALIS
CRUISES was established in 1990 in order to operate
tourist cruises in the Patagonia region including Argentina and
Chile destinations.
The Mare Australis was until now the only ship in this operation,
it was built in 2002 in Asenav navy facilities located in Valdivia.
For the incoming season the Via Australis Expedition cruise will
act as the Mare Australis new brother with same features. Both cruises
will navigate the Magellan straight, the Beagle channelpe Horn,
exploring one of the most beautiful virgin areas in the world, like
the Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.
There are two different choices, a 3 or a 4 night program from Ushuaia
to Punta Arenas and viceversa, from September to April. |
| VIA
AUSTRALIS |
| Punta
Arenas - Ushuaia (3 nights) |
Ushuaia
- Punta Arenas (4 nights) |
Wednesday:
1.00 p.m.- 5.00 p.m.: Passengers check in at Magallanes 990, Punta
Arenas.
6.00
pm -7.00 pm: Boarding "Via Australis" expedition cruiseship.
The crew, headed by the Captain, will welcome you aboard for cocktails
with your cruise companions. Immediately after, the ship will depart
towards the city of Ushuaia, through the mythical Strait of Magellan,
sailing through the Patagonian Channels and around Tierra del Fuego.
The beginning of a great adventure.
Thursday:
With the first light of dawn, navigation will continue through Almirantazgo
Fjord. We will disembark in Ainsworth Bay near Marinelli Glacier,
where we will take a walk to see an elephant seal colony closely
and we will also appreciate the Magellan Forests.
During the afternoon, we will approach Tucker Islet on board
zodiac boats to admire a small colony of Magellan Penguins. We will
also see other bird species such as Skuas and Cormorants. The presence
of dolphins and sea lions is also likely.
Friday:
DSightseeing of Garibaldi Glacier and the impressive snow-covered
mountains of the Darwin Range.
Disembark at the coast of the Garibaldi Inlet to take an
adventurous excursion where we will appreciate the wild vegetation
and forests on the slopes of the mountains of the region.
Disembark in the bay of the Pia Glacier and hike to an observation
point.
Saturday:
Early arrival to Ushuaia, the most important Argentinean city on
Tierra del Fuego island and the southernmost city in the world.
Disembarkation
after breakfast, from 8:00 a.m. onwards. Our great adventure ends. |
Saturday:
Check in at 245 San Martín Street, Ushuaia (from 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m.). And embark on the "Via Australis" expedition
cruiseship from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The
crew headed by the Captain will welcome you aboard for cocktails
with your cruise companions. We will set sail to Punta Arenas navigating
through the Beagle Channel and the Patagonian channels. We begin
a great adventure.
Sunday:
Navigation through the Beagle Channel and Murray Channel to disembark
at the Cabo de Hornos (Cape Horn) National Park, weather permitting.
We will visit Horn Island to get a panoramic view of the
famous and mythical Cape Horn, the place where the Pacific and Atlantic
oceans merge and the last promontory of South America.
Disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historical indigenous settlement with
places of high archeological value. Additionally, this place offers
a very beautiful visual spectacle due to its vegetation and geography.
Monday:
Disembark in the bay of the Pia Glacier and excursion to an observation
point.
Navigate through the Beagle Channel and appreciate the spectacular
"Glacier Avenue".
Tuesday:
Disembark at the Bay of the Günter Plushow Glacier and hike
near the glacier.
Disembark at the Bay of the Aguila Glacier and hike towards the
glacier.
Wednesday:
Early in the morning, in the Strait of Magellan, we will disembark
in Magdalena Island, the home of an enormous penguin colony with
over 120.000 specimens in different stages of development. We will
take a walk to the lighthouse, which was used to guide the exploring
sailors on their way across the Strait of Magellan.
After
our visit we will arrive to Punta Arenas, where passengers may disembark
from 11.30 am onwards. Our great adventure ends. |
Via Australis cruise information
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| TECHNICAL
INFORMATION |
| Construction
year:: 2005
Shipyard: ASENAV (Chile)
Length: 71.83 mts.
Draft: 3.30mts.
Breadth: 13.4 mts.
Propulsion: 2 x 850 HP engines
Lifesaving: 2 SOLAS lifeboats
14 life rafts (25 persons) and
2 life rafts (12 persons)
64 exterior cabins with:
- Low beds
- Private bathroom
- Independient A/C heat
- Lock box
- Closet
- 220/110 power US type
- Large windows |
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Via Australis cruise
Via Australis cruise
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Punta
Arenas - Ushuaia
Wednesday (5 Days - 4 Nights) |
Ushuaia
- Punta Arenas
Sunday (4 Days - 3 Nights) |
| October
07 |
3 |
10 |
17 |
24 |
31
|
October
07 |
7 |
14 |
21 |
28 |
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| November
07 |
7
|
14
|
21
|
28
|
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November
07 |
4 |
11 |
18 |
25 |
--- |
| December
07 |
5
|
12
|
19
|
26
|
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December
07 |
2 |
9 |
16 |
23 |
30 |
| January
08 |
2
|
9
|
16
|
23
|
30 |
January
08 |
6 |
13 |
20 |
27 |
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| February
08 |
6
|
13
|
20
|
27
|
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February
08 |
3 |
10 |
17 |
24 |
--- |
| March
08 |
5
|
12
|
19
|
26
|
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March
08 |
2 |
9 |
16 |
23 |
30 |
| April
08 |
2
|
9
|
16
|
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April
08 |
6 |
13 |
20 |
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03
NIGHTS |
04
NIGHTS |
03
NIGHTS |
04
NIGHTS
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| Cabin |
LOW |
HIGH |
LOW |
HIGH |
NEW
YEAR |
NEW
YEAR
|
| B |
990 |
1250 |
1150 |
1440 |
1380 |
1580
|
| A |
1330 |
1690 |
1540 |
1960 |
1860 |
2160
|
| AA |
1400 |
1780 |
1620 |
2070 |
1960 |
2280
|
| AAA |
1470
|
1860
|
1700
|
2160
|
2050
|
2380
|
| Single |
1780 |
2200 |
2040 |
2540 |
2420 |
2800
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| RATES
PER PASSENGER IN U$S |
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