Australis Cruises

Cruise through the stunning fjords and channels of Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, via the Straits of Magellan, the Beagle Channel. Pass breathtaking, desolate lands of icy waters and glaciers, and visit the two southernmost settlements in the world.

Recently buildt for 132 passangers, 63 cabins with large windows. Daily presentations are given on the history, geology and fauna and flora of the region.

M/V Mare Australis includes transfers to/from airport or hotel in Punta Arenas, cabin of your choise, full board, open bar and excursions.
It is possible to travel from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas (Wed to Sat - 4 days/3nights)or vice versa (Sat to Wed - 5 days/4nights).
 

 

During the cruise, there will be daily inland tours lasting approximately two hours.

These tours are organized and managed by the Mare Australis Expedition Group and consist of walks through trails in the native forest and visits to glaciers.

The tours include talks on the flora and fauna of the area. A delicious whisky with the millenary ice, or a cup of hot chocolate will be served at the end of the excursions.

 
 

M/V Mare Australes Decks

The Mare Australis has: 63 exterior cabins 161 sq ft. each (doubles). Cabins are classified in 3 categories depending on location in the ship: AA, A and B.

EQUIPMENT
-Low beds
-Private bathroom
- Independently controlled A/C Heater
- Lock box
- Closet
- 220/110 Volts power U.S. type electricity connectors (adapters available)

 

Cabin Description

AA Cabins : 45 available Distributed among decks 2, 3 and 4. 8 have one double bed and 37 have two twin size beds (1.2 meters wide).

A Cabins : 12 available Located on the second deck towards the back end of the vessel. 2 have one double bed and 10 have two twin size beds (1.2 meters wide).
B Cabins: 6 available Located on the first deck They all have two twin size low beds (1.2 meters wide) plus aditional high berth increasing its capacity to a triple in three of them.
 
Twin and Double Cabin
 

Click on Map to view

SECURITY EQUIPMENT
- 14 safety boats (7 on each side), for 25 persons each completely equiped (350 total capacity).
- 2 rescue boat
- 4 zodiac boats
- Complete system of fire detection and extinction composed of: Smoke sensors and automatic water sprinklers Fire Stations Emergency generator.

SHIP INFORMATION:
Shipyard:ASENAV Valdivia, Chile 2002
Length: 233 FT
Breadth: 42 FT
Capacity: 129 passengers
Crew: 40
Decks: 4
Cabins: 63