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Crucero Mare Australis / Ushuaia - Punta Arenas
Navigation through the legendary Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel.
Navigation through the glaciers, channels and fjords of the Darwin Mountain Range.
The southernmost cities in the world: Puerto Williams and Ushuaia.
The areas declared by the United Nations as the most virgin ones in the world.
Flora and Fauna of great beauty: native forests, sea lions, seals, cormorans, exotic flowers, dolphins, etc.
One of the largest penguin colonies in the southern hemisphere.
Cape Horn, the point where the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans merge. That United Nations declared as the most virgin one in the world.
Itineray
DAY 01: SATURDAY - Punta Arenas:
Punta Arenas.
1.00 p.m.- 5.00 p.m.: Passengers check-in at Magallanes 990, Punta Arenas.
6.00 pm -7.00 pm: Boarding "Mare Australis" expedition cruiseship. The crew, headed by the Captain, will welcome you aboard for cocktails with your cruise companions. Immediately after, the ship will depart towards the city of Ushuaia, through the mythical Strait of Magellan, sailing through the Patagonian Channels and around Tierra del Fuego. The beginning of a great adventure.
DAY 02: SUNDAY With the first light of dawn, navigation will continue through Almirantazgo Fjord. We will disembark in Ainsworth Bay near Marinelli Glacier, where we will take a walk to see an elephant seal colony closely and we will also appreciate the Magellan Forests.
During the afternoon, we will approach Tucker Islet on board zodiac boats to admire a small colony of Magellan Penguins. We will also see other bird species such as Skuas and Cormorants. The presence of dolphins and sea lions is also likely.
DAY 03: MONDAY:
Early morning finds us by the D�Agostini Fjord where we can appreciate the Serrano Glacier and later the D'Agostini Glacier. We will disembark in C�ndor Bay, close to the C�ndor Glacier. Here we will enjoy a short walk through the native forest and an excursion by boats.
After boarding again, the ship will sail through the Magdalena and Cockburn channels towards the Beagle Channel.
DAY 04: TUESDAY:Sightseeing of Garibaldi Glacier and the impressive snow-covered mountains of the Darwin Range.
Disembark at the coast of the Garibaldi Inlet to take an adventurous excursion where we will appreciate the wild vegetation and forests on the slopes of the mountains of the region.
Sail along the north-west arm of the Beagle Channel where the majestic "Glacier Alley" can be appreciated. Land at Puerto Williams, located on the Navarino Island, where there is an interesting anthropologic museum, a naval base and one of the last representations of sub-Antarctic vegetation.
DAY 05: WEDNESDAY - UshuaiaEarly arrival to Ushuaia, the most important Argentinean city on Tierra del Fuego island and the southernmost city in the world.
Disembarkation after breakfast, from 09 am onwards. Our great adventure ends.
Low Season : Sep 29 to Oct 27 - 2007 / Mar 22 to Apr 19 - 2008
Included | Double |
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Cabin AAA | USD $1.700 €1.204 |
Cabin AA | USD $.1620 €1.147 |
Cabin A | USD $1.540 €1.090 |
Cabin B | USD $1.150 €814 |
High Season : Nov 03 - 2007 to Mar 15 - 2008
Included | Double |
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Cabin AAA | USD $2.160 €1.529 |
Cabin AA | USD $2.070 €1.466 |
Cabin A | USD $1.960 €1.388 |
Cabin B | USD $1.440 €1.020 |
CRUISE DETAILS:
Departures from Punta Arenas
- Sep : 29
- Oct : 06-13-20-27
- Nov : 03-10-17-24
- Dec : 01-08-15-22-29
- Jan : 05-12-19-26
- Feb : 02-09-16-23
- Mar : 01-08-15-22-29
- Apr : 05-12-19
A Cabins: Located on the second deck of the ship, equipped with twin beds 1.20 m (3.9 ft) wide.
AA Cabins:Low beds.(double base).Private facilities. Independently controlled Heater. Safety box.Closet. Large window to enjoy views. ? 220/110 Volts power U.S. type electricity connectors (adapters available).
AAA Cabins : Low beds.(double base).Private facilities. Independently controlled Heater. Safety box.Closet. Large window to enjoy views. ? 220/110 Volts power U.S. type electricity connectors (adapters available).
B Cabins: Located on the first deck. They are equipped with twin size beds, 3.9 ft wide.
Includes:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Open Bar.
- Daily land excursions.
- Welcome and good-bye drinks.
- Whisky and hot chocolate during the excursions to the glaciers.
- All activities inside the ship.
Does not include:
- Aerial ticket
- Extras.
- Optional tours and transfers in ports.
Children rate:
- From 0 to 3 years old free sharing bed with parents.
- Children from 4 to 12 years old, 50% discount sharing cabin with adult.
Recommendations:
- We recommend sports clothing for both women and men. Summer nights and sometimes during the days the Magellan climate is cold. We recommend sweaters, jackets, pants and rain garments during the excursions. For exploring and walking, gloves and a pair of firm shoes or boots are suitable.