currency
Punta Arenas-Ushuaia cruise (Southbound)
cost
From AUD $1198
departure
Every Tues and Sat from Sept-Apr
duration
5 Days
locations
Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, Ushuaia
Discover the very tip of South America with this new cruise from Punta-Arenas to Ushuaia.
Board the world-class M/N Stella or Via Australis for a five-day adventure cruise, through Chilean Patagonia, to Tierra del Fuego. This is the real way to get from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia!
Day 1: Punta Arenas
This afternoon, we board our ship, where the Captain and crew give a welcome cocktail reception.
Then in the evening, the ship departs for ‘the uttermost end of the earth’ taking us through the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel to explore one of the most breathtaking wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego. We have just embarked on a Great Adventure!
Both cruisers have world-class facilities including four decks, two lounges, a dining room, and 64 cabins with private facilities and panoramic views. Yet they are small enough to get very close to nature.
Day 2: Ainsworth Bay – Tucker Islet
At dawn, we continue navigating through Almirantazgo Sound until we arrive near Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay. Here, we enjoy a walk to discover a beaver dam in the midst of a marvelous Magellanic forest. On the beach we may observe a colony of Elephant Seals.
Later, we visit Tucker Islet, where we view colonies of Magellanic Penguins and Cormorants from the Zodiac boats.
NB. The Islet’s penguins migrate in April; as a replacement we visit Brookes Bay, for a short walk to see a glacier.
Day 3: Pia Glacier – Glacier Alley
We navigate through the main part of the Beagle Channel to reach Pia Bay, where we disembark near Pia Glacier.
We take a short hike to a lookout 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, we set sail again along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel through majestic ‘Glacier Alley’ containing Spain, Romanche, Germany, Italy, France and Holland Glaciers.
Day 4: Cape Horn – Wulaia Bay
We sail through Beagle and Murray Channels to reach and disembark in Cape Horn National Park (weather permitting).
Cape Horn, on Hornos Island, is a sheer, 425 meter (1,394 foot) high rocky promontory. This mythical place is known as the ‘End of the Earth’ … a visit is a singular privilege. The park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in June 2005.
In the afternoon, we go ashore in historic Wulaia Bay, once the site of one of the region’s largest aboriginal settlements. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography. We walk through a Magellanic forest of Lengas, Coigües, Canelos, ferns and other native vegetation to reach a lookout point.
Day 5: Ushuaia
Today, we arrive at Ushuaia, Argentina’s most important city on Tierra del Fuego, and the southernmost city in the world.
We disembark at 8:00 a.m., enabling you to get an early start on visiting the city and national parks, or continuing your trip through Patagonia.
END OF OUR SERVICES
Why not combine this tour with time in Torres del Paine or Ushuaia?
M/N STELLA AUSTRALIS:
Departure from Punta Arenas: Saturday
Arrival in Ushuaia: Wednesday
M/N VIA AUSTRALIS
Departure from Punta Arenas: Tuesday
Arrival in Ushuaia: Saturday
Departure from Punta Arenas: Saturday
Arrival in Ushuaia: Wednesday
M/N VIA AUSTRALIS
Departure from Punta Arenas: Tuesday
Arrival in Ushuaia: Saturday
Day 1: Punta Arenas
This afternoon, we board our ship, where the Captain and crew give a welcome cocktail reception.
Then in the evening, the ship departs for ‘the uttermost end of the earth’ taking us through the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel to explore one of the most breathtaking wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego. We have just embarked on a Great Adventure!
Both cruisers have world-class facilities including four decks, two lounges, a dining room, and 64 cabins with private facilities and panoramic views. Yet they are small enough to get very close to nature.
Day 2: Ainsworth Bay – Tucker Islet
At dawn, we continue navigating through Almirantazgo Sound until we arrive near Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay. Here, we enjoy a walk to discover a beaver dam in the midst of a marvelous Magellanic forest. On the beach we may observe a colony of Elephant Seals.
Later, we visit Tucker Islet, where we view colonies of Magellanic Penguins and Cormorants from the Zodiac boats.
NB. The Islet’s penguins migrate in April; as a replacement we visit Brookes Bay, for a short walk to see a glacier.
Day 3: Pia Glacier – Glacier Alley
We navigate through the main part of the Beagle Channel to reach Pia Bay, where we disembark near Pia Glacier.
We take a short hike to a lookout 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, we set sail again along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel through majestic ‘Glacier Alley’ containing Spain, Romanche, Germany, Italy, France and Holland Glaciers.
Day 4: Cape Horn – Wulaia Bay
We sail through Beagle and Murray Channels to reach and disembark in Cape Horn National Park (weather permitting).
Cape Horn, on Hornos Island, is a sheer, 425 meter (1,394 foot) high rocky promontory. This mythical place is known as the ‘End of the Earth’ … a visit is a singular privilege. The park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in June 2005.
In the afternoon, we go ashore in historic Wulaia Bay, once the site of one of the region’s largest aboriginal settlements. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography. We walk through a Magellanic forest of Lengas, Coigües, Canelos, ferns and other native vegetation to reach a lookout point.
Day 5: Ushuaia
Today, we arrive at Ushuaia, Argentina’s most important city on Tierra del Fuego, and the southernmost city in the world.
We disembark at 8:00 a.m., enabling you to get an early start on visiting the city and national parks, or continuing your trip through Patagonia.
END OF OUR SERVICES
Why not combine this tour with time in Torres del Paine or Ushuaia?
| Accommodation | Cabin |
| Inclusions | All meals Daily excursions & activities |
| Difficulty Rating | 1 (easy) |
| Sustainability | Local Foods used on tour Local, English-speaking guides used Carbon Offsets not available for this tour |
| Single Surcharge | Contact us at info@chimuadventures.com for more information. |
| Notes | Pre-tour accommodation and flights are NOT included |
| Price dependent on: | Cabin availability & type. Season. |
To view the Ushuaia to Punta Arenas version of this cruise please click here.
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