A Cruise in the Southernmost Region of the World?

The Stella Australis offers a one-of-a-kind Patagonia cruise experience to explore the Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia Region. Aboard this comfortable and luxurious cruise ship you will follow in the footsteps of one of the world’s greatest explorers, Charles Darwin, as you discover the many wonders of the so-called “end of the world”

To get started on this amazing journey, the Captain and the crew will welcome you with a reception cocktail. This comfortable and luxurious cruise is fully equipped with 5 decks, 3 lounges, and a completely open observation terrace where you’ll be mesmerized with the incredible landscapes this trip has in store for you. This is really the choice vessel when exploring Tierra del Fuego and the Straits of Magellan.

Get up close and personal with the glaciers and wild animal colonies of Cape Horn.   Get even closer to the famous elephant seals and the peculiar Magellanic Penguins –  in their own natural environment!   You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the historic Straits of Magellan,  the only natural passage between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and the famous Beagle Channel.

If you’re up for some adventure you’ll have several great options to choose from.  For example, there’s the Pia Glacier hiking excursion.  Or take a ride on a Zodiac to watch the penguins?  Maybe just a walking excursion to see the rare vegetation of the Magellanic forest.  No matter what your style and preferences, you’ll find this amazing voyage incomparably rewarding!

Just like a professional explorer (and as a part of the theme of the trip,) your expedition leaders will provide you with constant information and details about all the sights and species you’ll be seeing, so you can grasp the complete and bigger picture, and appreciate just how unique this location is, there at the far side of the world.

This one’s an easy choice. This incredible trip is the best possible way to know and experience this rare and stunning region!  BOOKING: We can arrange and customize a visit for you, so don’t forget to contact us if you’d like to discover our Patagonia cruises.

On July 11, large areas of Patagonia will be cast into darkness just before sunset due to a solar eclipse starting in French Polynesia and passing over Easter Island before dropping through the southern reaches of the South American Continent. Most, if not all hotels on Chile’s remote Easter Island long since full for the key date, but we do have space in both the Chilean and Argentina Patagonia, which would serve as an ideal alternative for the solar eclipse event.

For lodging, tour, and hotel arrangements visit the Latin Excursions South America Tours page.

The five day cruise begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, where you’ll board your expedition vessel, specially outfitted for Arctic cruising, and sail through the Strait of Magellan. Continue the cruise with stops at places like Tucker Islet to see colonies of Magellanic penguins and cormorants, Cape Horn National Park, and more. You’ll sail through Glacier Alley, through six imposing glaciers, and disembark on the Pia Glacier for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and forests.

The four day itinerary still visits glacier, penguin and forest highlights, and is great for those shorter on time. The four day itinerary departs from Ushuaia, Argentina; the five day itinerary departs from Punta Arenas, Chile.

Ask us about availability, and combining this trip with land adventures throughout Chile and Argentina.

The trip that combines luxury and adventure, begins in glamorous Buenos Aires, the capital city that is known as the Paris of South America – experience the vibrant local lifestyle, see a passionate tango show, and dine on gourmet cuisine. Continue to Iguazu Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – ride a boat up to the impressive Devil’s Throat Fall, and hike through the jungle.

Mendoza, nestled against the Andes Mountains and on the border with Chile, is perfect for lovers of wine and food. World renowned wineries and restaurants combine with spectacular scenery, making for an ideal combination of culture and nature. Complete the Argentina Highlights trip in Patagonia, at a lodge in Bariloche in the Lake District, where adventures like hiking, horseback riding and kayaking await guests, as do lush forests, snow-capped peaks, lakes and rivers.

Please ask us about customizing this trip for you today!