Five-day, four-night Australis expedition cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas, exploring Cape Horn, Wulaia Bay, glaciers and Tierra del Fuego’s fjords.
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Embark on an Australis expedition cruise through the southernmost fjords and channels of Tierra del Fuego, departing from Ushuaia, Argentina, and arriving in Punta Arenas, Chile. The operator currently markets the direction of this route as Patagonia Explorers (Exploradores de la Patagonia), a five-day, four-night all-inclusive voyage featuring guided Zodiac and shore excursions.
Check in in Ushuaia and board the expedition vessel at the time confirmed for your sailing. The original itinerary describes evening embarkation around 6 p.m., a welcome toast and an introduction to the captain and crew. The ship sets sail through the legendary Beagle Channel towards the remote channels of Patagonia.
Travel through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay towards Cape Horn National Park, where landing is possible when sea and weather conditions permit. Cape Horn was a strategic landmark for sailors travelling between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Later, visit Wulaia Bay, an important historical settlement area for the Yámana canoe people. Charles Darwin visited the bay in 1833 aboard HMS Beagle. Walk through Magellanic forest to a panoramic viewpoint.
Continue exploring the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel and the glacial landscapes of the Pía and Porter glacier area. Guided walks, glacier viewpoints and Zodiac experiences follow the operator’s current route and are subject to local conditions. The original Turismo en Ushuaia description also referred to an excursion at Garibaldi Fjord; confirm the exact glacier stops assigned to your sailing with Australis.
Navigate the Cockburn Channel towards Agostini Sound, where glaciers descend from the Darwin mountain range. Weather permitting, excursions may include gentle walks near a glacial lagoon at Águila Glacier and Zodiac navigation towards Cóndor Glacier, learning about the region’s glacial geology.
Depending on conditions and the sailing date, stop at Magdalena Island to observe the Magellanic penguin colony, before arriving in Punta Arenas. In September and April, the operator may substitute Marta Island, where sea lions can be observed from the Zodiacs. Landings are always subject to the captain’s safety assessment.
The voyage is advertised as five days and four nights, all inclusive. Fares vary by departure and cabin category, so no fixed price is listed on this page. Check the official Australis itinerary for current 2026–2027 departure dates, cabin prices, included services and booking requirements.
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