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Punta Arenas - Ushuaia 5 Day/4 Night
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Category B | Category A | Category AA | Category AA Superior | Category AAA | Category AAA Superior | Single | |
| Sep 21 '13 Apr 5 '14 |
$1,345 | $1,935 | $2,030 | $2,555 | $2,125 | $2,675 | $2,490 |
Oct 5 '13 Oct 12 '13 Oct 19 '13 Oct 26 '13 Dec 14 '13 Mar 15 '14 Mar 22 '14 Mar 29 '14 |
$1,685 | $2,410 | $2,525 | $3,185 | $2,645 | $3,330 | $3,105 |
Nov 2 '13 Nov 9 '13 Nov 16 '13 Nov 23 '13 Nov 30 '13 Dec 7 '13 Jan 4 '14 Jan 11 '14 Jan 18 '14 Jan 25 '14 Feb 1 '14 Feb 8 '14 Feb 15 '14 Feb 22 '14 Mar 1 '14 Mar 8 '14 |
$2,150 | $2,960 | $3,100 | $3,870 | $3,250 | $4,055 | $3,775 |
| Dec 21 '13 Dec 28 '13 |
$2,340 | $3,225 | $3,375 | $4,255 | $3,540 | $4,460 | $4,150 |
- Port Charge and Park Fees are not included in cruise fare.
- Single rates in AA, AAA, AA Superior or AAA Superior are 1.5 the category rate.
Deposit & Payment - Single rates in AA, AAA, AA Superior or AAA Superior are 1.5 the category rate.
Day 1 Punta Arenas
Check in at Magallanes 990, Punta Arenas, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cruise ship boarding at 6:00 p.m. The Captain and crew give a welcome cocktail reception on board. Afterwards, the ship departs for “the uttermost part of the earth”. Your excursion will take you through the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel to explore one of the most breathtaking wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego. You have just embarked on a Great Adventure!
Day 2 Ainsworth Bay - Tucker Islet
At dawn, continue navigating through Almirantazgo Sound, arriving at Ainsworth Bay, inside the Alberto De Agostini National Park. From a distance you may see the Marinelli Glacier which descends from the Darwin Mountain Range, and learn how life begins after the retreat of the ice. Take a walk to discover a beaver dam in the marvelous subpolar Magellanic forest. On the beach, try to see elephant seals, but these cannot be guaranteed as the precise location of the colony is unpredictable. Later, sail to Tuckers Islets, and after lunch board the Zodiac boats to view Magellanic Penguins (which only live in the Southern Hemisphere), and Cormorants. In September and April this excursion is replaced by Brookes Bay where you will land for a short walk to approach a glacier.
Day 3 Pia Glacier - Glacier Alley
Navigate along the main part of the Beagle Channel to reach Pia Fjord, where you will disembark near Pia Glacier. Take a short hike to a look-out point with a spectacular view of the entire glacier tongue, stretching from high in the mountains all the way to the sea. After this unforgettable experience, continue sailing along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel through majestic “Glacier Alley”.
Day 4 Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay
Sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to reach Cape Horn National Park, where you will disembark (weather permitting). The mythical Cape Horn was discovered in 1616, and it is a sheer, 425-meter (1,394-foot) high rocky promontory. For many years it was an important navigation route between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and it is known as the “End of the Earth”. The park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in June 2005. In the afternoon, go ashore at historic Wulaia Bay, once the site of one of the region’s largest Yamana aboriginal settlements. Charles Darwin landed here on January 23rd, 1833, during the voyage of the HMS Beagle. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography. Walk through a Magellan forest of lengas, coigües, canelos, ferns, and other endemic vegetation to reach a panoramic viewpoint.
Day 5 Ushuaia
Arrival at Ushuaia, Argentina’s most important city on Tierra del Fuego, and the southernmost city in the world. Disembark after breakfast for your continued adventures or return flights home.
Itinerary Notes
Please note:Rates do not include port taxes, migration fee and national park fee (approximately $30 per person).
Rates include accommodation, sea transportation, all meals, open bar when on duty (without additional cost for wines, beverages, and liquors), shore excursions, and onboard entertainment.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $500, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure.
Final payment by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Amex. Credit Card payments subject to 3% convenience fee and maximum $15,000 charge.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 70 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 119-60 days | Deposit |
| 59-50 days | 30% trip cost |
| 49-40 days | 55% trip cost |
| 39-30 days | 80% trip cost |
| 29-0 days | 100% trip cost |
MV Stella Australis
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 210
Embark on the Stella Australis, launched in 2010 for Patagonia cruising. Part of the Australis fleet, sister ship to Mare Australis and Via Australis, all specially designed for Patagonia cruising.
The Stella Australis, constructed in 2010, has five decks, a capacity for 210 passengers and 100 cabins, each which feature picture windows and private facilities.
Amenities on board the Stella Australis
The Stella Australis has three lounges for meetings equipped with modern audiovisual equipment, a dining room, an exercise room, and a spacious open deck area allowing the observation of the marvelous southern scenery at all times.
• Daily excursions via Zodiac boats, accompanied by expert guides in small groups.
• All-inclusive meals and bar with selected beverages, liquors, and wines (during open hours).
• Audiovisual presentations on the region’s flora, fauna, geography, glaciology, ethnography, and history.
• Official languages on board are Spanish and English. However, you may find guides speaking French, German and Italian.
• Satellite phone access.
The cruise is “all-inclusive”: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Open Bar for wine, beer, liquor and other beverages. The menu combines international cuisine and local recipes, which allows the discovery of the delicious and varied regional gastronomy, accompanied by Chilean and Argentine wines.
Stella Australis Accommodations
The Stella Australis carries 210 passengers in 100 spacious cabins. Each cabin has picture windows, independent climate control, a private bathroom, and satellite phone. Cabin sizes vary from 16.5 m2 to 20.5 m2.
Specifications:
Stella Australis was built in Chile in 2010 under the updated SOLAS 2001 and MARPOL 73/78 standards for worldwide ocean navigation certified by the ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), and is classified as a "Passenger Vessel".
Cabins: 100 (96 cabins of 16.5 m2, and 4 superior cabins of 20.5 m2)
Decks: 5 Decks
Lounges: 3 lounges, an exercise room; a large open terrace and a dining room
Naut Length: 89.0 m
Breadth: 14.6 m
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Category B Magallanes Deck, 16.5 m2. Private facilities, picture window, climate control, satellite phone. |
 | Category A Magallanes Deck, 16.5 m2. Private facilities, picture window, climate control, satellite phone. |
 | Category AA Terra Del Fuego Deck, 16.5 m2. Private facilities, picture window, climate control, satellite phone. |
 | Category AA Superior Terra Del Fuego Deck, 20.5 m2. Private facilities, picture window, climate control, satellite phone. |
 | Category AAA Cabo de Hornos Deck, 16.5 m2. Private facilities, picture window, climate control, satellite phone. |
 | Category AAA Superior Cabo de Hornos Deck, 20.5 m2. Private facilities, picture window, climate control, satellite phone. |
 | Single Single rate applies in B or A category. |
