Trip Information

We want your stay on our cruise ship to be comfortable, we recommend sports clothing for both women and men. Summer nights and sometimes during the days Patagonia climate may be cold, we recommend sweaters, jackets, pants and rain garments during the excursions. For exploring and walking, gloves and a pair of firm trekking or hiking boots are suitable.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Free Bar
• Daily land excursions as scheduled by the ships
• Whisky and hot chocolate during the excursions
• All on board activities

USHUAIA: Check in starts every Wednesday and Saturday from 9:00 hrs. to 16:00 hrs. at 409 San Martín Street. Board cruise ship at 05:00 p.m. during the 2011-2012 season, and at 05:30 p.m. during the 2012-2013 season. Departure is at 20:00 hrs. Passengers must be on board at least one hour before the departure.

PUNTA ARENAS: Check-in starts every Saturday and Tuesday from 13:00 hrs. to 17:00 hrs. at 990 Magallanes Street. Boarding time is at 18:00 hrs. Departure is at 20:00 hrs.

• Navigation through the legendary Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel
• Navigation through the glaciers and fjords of the Darwin Mountain Range
• 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, elephant seals, cormorans, exotic flowers, southern dolphins, etc.
• One of the largest penguin colonies in the Southern Hemisphere
• The mythical Cape Horn

• Ainsworth Bay
• Tuckers Islet
• Ushuaia
• Cape Horn
• Wulaia Bay
• Pia Glacier
• Magdalena Island
• Punta Arenas

• Navigation routes
• Flora and fauna of the Magellan region
• Glaciology
• The Beagle Channel
• Marine mammals
• The Strait of Magellan
• Magellan penguins
• Natives of Patagonia

No, penguins normally can be seen from early October through early April. Then, they migrate to the north.

You will find on our ships small souvenir store where you will see exclusive designs in sports wear, souvenirs and different gift items, created exclusively for Cruceros Australis.

Tips are at the discretion of the passenger, we suggest US$ 15 per day per passenger, to be settled at the reception lounge on the last day of the cruise.

During the cruise season, the temperature fluctuates between 5 and 15 degrees centigrade (41 and 59 Farenheit degrees).

We regret not being able to accept pets on board.

The ships are not responsable for loss of money, travellers checks, jewels or other valuables. For your comfort and security we have safety boxes in each cabin.

Visa/Passport requirements vary according to passenger’s country of origin, this must be verified by you at the time of reservation.
Each passenger is responsible for carrying the necessary documents to enter Argentinean and Chilean territory. Minors not traveling with both parents must carry an authorization of the absent parent signed before a public notary.

The Cruise lines (Transportes Marítimos Terra Australis S.A.; Transportes Marítimos Via Australis S.A. and Transportes Marítimos Geo Australis S.A.) count with insurance policies that cover civil liability for potential losses or damages that may be suffered by, or caused to passengers and their properties on board of the vessels. Said liability is governed by the conditions of the sea transportation contract of passengers, evidenced in passenger´s ticket, and by the pertinent regulations of the Third Book of Commercial Code of the Republic of Chile. Notwisthstanding, if the passenger wishes to be covered for health, death or other risk that could take place during the voyage, affecting the passenger or his/her goods, or whishes to have assistance in those events, it´s recommendable that he/she acquires a special insurance policy risk with the company of his/her preference.

Cabins are equipped with 220 volt plugs. Plugs for both 220 volts and for 110 volts are found in the bathroom.

Official languages on board are Spanish and English. However, you may find guides who speak French, German and Italian.

Items purchased at the shop such as souvenirs, videos, sportswear and others can be paid with Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners credit cards, travelers checks, US dollars, Euros, Chilean pesos or Argentinean pesos.

We have on board of the vessel personnel prepared to provide first aid attention and care to passengers, should this be required.

All cabins are equipped with hair dryers.

The ships do not have elevators or equipment necessary for the handicap.

Smoking is only allowed in the ship's outer decks due to Chilean law 20.105, which forbids smoking indoors.

Yes, Taxes & Fees are additional charges and they are detailed below:

The total fee per person for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 bookings will be as follows:

- Punta Arenas to Ushuaia route: US$30, Port Tax and National Parks Fee.
- Ushuaia to Punta Arenas route: US$30, Port Tax, Exit Fee and National Parks Fee.

These values may vary depending on the amount determined by the port authorities.
These values are not included in the cruise rate and must be paid along with final payment

We do not have Internet service on board.