THE AREA

While navigating through uniquely beautiful channels at the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego, enjoy impressive geography, marked by towering glaciers, native forests, and exotic flora and fauna.

Along with the stunning geography of the southernmost tip of Patagonia, during the trip you can see the habitat of large colonies of sea lions and elephant seals, beavers, whales, and dolphins. You can also spot a number of Patagonian birds including different species of gulls and terns, giant petrels, cormorants, albatrosses, condors, and ducks, as well as one of the most important colonies of Magellanic penguins in the southern hemisphere.

CAPE HORN, THE SPOT WHERE TWO OCEANS MEET

ape Horn was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2005 and is crowned by a 7-meter high steel monument by Chilean sculptor, José Balcells Eyquem. Located in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, this legendary landmark, considered the world’s most southerly point, was discovered by Europeans in 1616, and for centuries was an important navigation route between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Cape Horn, often called the “end of the world”, is a place that evokes strong emotional and spiritual feelings among visitors. Its location between two oceans and the intensity of the surrounding atmospheric phenomena make your visit a unique and unparalleled experience.

HIGHLIGHTS

Magdalena Island
Magdalena Island is a natural habitat for thousands of Magellan Penguins and one of the biggest southern penguins colony of Chile. Walk through trails to the top of the island to finally get to the lighthouse that guides the ships crossing the Strait of Magellan and also houses the Environmental Interpretation Center with the history of the area.

Wulaia Bay

A historical site which was one of the largest settlements of the original canoeing inhabitants of the region, the Yamana. Charles Darwin went ashore in this place on January 23rd, 1833 during his voyage onboard the HMS Beagle. This place also offers a visual spectacle of great beauty because of its vegetation and geography. We arrive to a lookout point, walking through the Magellanic forest, where native trees such as lengas, coigües, canelos, and ferns, among other species, grow.

Cape Horn National Park

The mythical Cape Horn, an almost vertical 425 meter high cliff was discovered in 1616. For many years it was an important navigation route for sailboats sailing between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Known as the end of the world. Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in June, 2005.

Pía Glacier

We will go on an excursion towards a lookout point offering excellent conditions for observing the mountain range, where this impressive glacier originates and its entire displacement can be seen until it reaches the sea.

Tuckers Islets

We shall observe Magellanic penguins (a bird which lives exclusively in the southern hemisphere) and cormorants from the Zodiac boats.

Ainsworth Bay

Near the Marinelli Glacier, in the Darwin Mountain Range and inside the Alberto de Agostini National Park, we shall go on a walk exploring a beaver dam and the wonderful surrounding sub-polar Magellanic forest. On the beach we will try to see sea elephants, although we are not able to guarantee such sighting, since the exact location of the colony is unpredictable.

Piloto and Nena Glaciers
We can see the glaciers from the zodiac boats. The intense blue color of the Piloto glacier is awe-inspiring due to its age and compression. We will learn about the formation of the glaciers and their influence on the abrupt geography of the Tierra del Fuego- Patagonia channels.

Águila Glacier

We will disembark to do an easy walk on the shore of a lagoon surrounded by mountains until we reach Águila Glacier. We can see the cold rainforest of Patagonia and the movements that shaped the landscape of this amazing place.

DECK PLANS

WHAT TO PACK

To be able to make the most of your trip, and due to the characteristics of the environment and the unpredictable weather conditions, you should bring the appropriate equipment.

Hat
Sun Glasses
Sunscreen
Waterproof Parka
Sweater
Waterproof Gloves
Waterproof Pants
Waterproof Hiking Shoes or Boots

On the cruise ship, your stay must be comfortable, it is recommend sports clothing for both women and men.

DEPARTURES 2014-2015

Rates in double occupancy per person in US$. Rates are “from rates” and only for a limited cabin stock per departure.
Single rate in A, AA, AAA, AA Superior or AAA Superior will be 150% of the category rate. Single rate does not apply to Category B.
Cabins AA Superior and AAA Superior are only available in M/V Stella Australis.

3 NIGHTS
Punta Arenas – Punta Arenas

M/V Via Australis
Departures on Friday
Boarding time: 06:00 PM / Disembarking time: 11:30 AM

4 NIGHTS
Punta Arenas – Ushuaia

M/V Stella Australis
Departures every Saturday
Boarding time: 06:00 PM / Disembarking time: 08:00 AM

M/V Via Australis
Departures on Monday
Boarding time: 06:00 PM / Disembarking time: 09:30 AM