Ushuaia - Punta Arenas 4 Day/3 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 26 '12 Apr 3 '13 |
$944 | $1,355 | $1,422 | $1,742 | $1,489 | $1,824 | $1,696 |
Oct 3 '12 Oct 10 '12 Oct 17 '12 Oct 24 '12 Oct 31 '12 Dec 12 '12 Dec 19 '12 Mar 20 '13 Mar 27 '13 |
$1,180 | $1,689 | $1,771 | $2,171 | $1,853 | $2,272 | $2,117 |
Nov 7 '12 Nov 14 '12 Nov 21 '12 Nov 28 '12 Dec 5 '12 Dec 26 '12 Jan 2 '13 Jan 9 '13 Jan 16 '13 Jan 23 '13 Jan 30 '13 Feb 6 '13 Feb 13 '13 Feb 20 '13 Feb 27 '13 Mar 6 '13 Mar 13 '13 |
$1,491 | $2,054 | $2,150 | $2,636 | $2,255 | $2,764 | $2,571 |
| Deals, Discounts... Savings! | ||
|---|---|---|
| Savings | Dates | |
| 30% | Sep 26, 12 | |
| These special offers are applicable only to new bookings. Discounts are subject to availability, so contact us for more details. | ||
Port Charge and Park Fees: $34
- 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 Ushuaia
Check in at San Martín 245, Ushuaia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., embark the Expedition Cruise Ship. The Captain and crew will give a welcome cocktail reception on board. Immediately afterward, the ship will set sail for “the uttermost part of the earth.” Your excursion will take you through the Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan to explore one of the most captivating wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego. You have just embarked on a Great Adventure!
Day 2 Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
Sail through the Beagle and Murray Channels to disembark in Cape Horn National Park (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. We will walk through a Magellanic forest of Lengas, Coihues, Canelos, ferns, and other native vegetation to reach a look-out point. Or, enjoy optional kayaking on this beautiful bay, available for an additional fee. (Recommended to book prior to departure.)
Day 3 Águila Glacier
Sail through the Brecknock, Ocasión, Cockburn, and Magdalena Channels to enter the spectacular Agostini Sound, in the heart of the Darwin Cordillera, in Tierra del Fuego. Here you can see the glaciers flowing down the mountainside, often all the way to the sea. In the afternoon get into the Zodiac boats and head to the Águila Glacier where you will take an easy walk on the shore of a lagoon surrounded by mountains until you reach the base of the glacier. Learn about Patagonia’s cold rainforest and the forces that molded the landscape.
Day 4 Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas
Early in the morning, go ashore on Magdalena Island (weather permitting). Located in the Strait of Magellan, it was an essential source of supplies for navigators and explorers in the past. The island is inhabited by an immense colony of Magellanic Penguins which can be sighted during your walk to a lighthouse, which guides ships on their way through the strait. In September and April this excursion is replaced by a Zodiac boat ride at Marta Island to observe sea lions. After your visit, sail to Punta Arenas, disembarking at 11:30 a.m. for your continued adventures or return flight home.
Itinerary Notes
Please note:Rates do not include port tax, migration fee and national park fee, approximately $30 per person.
Rates do include accomodation, 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 $400, 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 |
|---|---|
| Over 70 days | deposit |
| 69-50 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. |
