Ship: MV Mare Australis
Itinerary: Mare Australis 4 Day/3 Night
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Ushuaia
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| Day 1 : | Ushuaia |
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| Day 2 : | Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay |
| Day 3 : | Gunther Pluschow Glacier |
| Day 4 : | Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| B | A | AA | AAA | Extra Bed (Triple) | Single | ||
| 4 | Sep 23, 2009 | $1,150 | $1,360 | $1,430 | $1,510 | $1,150 | $1,960 |
| Port Fees $12 The 4 Day and 5 Day cruises may be combined for an 8 Day/7 Night cruise. Contact us for pricing. |
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| 4 | Sep 30, 2009 Oct 7, 2009 Oct 14, 2009 Oct 21, 2009 Oct 28, 2009 Mar 17, 2010 Mar 24, 2010 Mar 31, 2010 Apr 7, 2010 Apr 14, 2010 Apr 21, 2010 |
$1,440 | $1,690 | $1,780 | $1,880 | $1,440 | $2,450 |
| Port Fees $12 The 4 Day and 5 Day cruises may be combined for an 8 Day/7 Night cruise. Contact us for pricing. |
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| 4 | Nov 4, 2009 Nov 11, 2009 Nov 18, 2009 Nov 25, 2009 Dec 2, 2009 Dec 9, 2009 Dec 16, 2009 Jan 6, 2010 Jan 13, 2010 Jan 20, 2010 Jan 27, 2010 Feb 3, 2010 Feb 10, 2010 Feb 17, 2010 Feb 24, 2010 Mar 3, 2010 Mar 10, 2010 |
$1,750 | $2,060 | $2,180 | $2,270 | $1,750 | $2,990 |
| Port Fees $12 The 4 Day and 5 Day cruises may be combined for an 8 Day/7 Night cruise. Contact us for pricing. |
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| 4 | Dec 23, 2009 Dec 30, 2009 |
$1,930 | $2,270 | $2,400 | $2,500 | $1,930 | $3,290 |
| Port Fees $12 The 4 Day and 5 Day cruises may be combined for an 8 Day/7 Night cruise. Contact us for pricing. |
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| Destinations : Argentina, Cape Horn, Chile, Patagonia, South America Activities : Modern History, Nature Viewing, Photography |
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| Savings | Dates | |
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| 10% | All departures Sept 23, 2009 thru Dec 16, 2009 and Jan 6, 2010 thru Apr 14, 2010 |
Flights to/from Punta Arenas or Ushuaia are not included. These may have been included in your main tour. However, if not, each flight costs around US$205 (flight cost subject to change). Hotel transfers are also extra and we will happily arrange them for you.
The embarkation starts every Wednesday from 17:00 until 19:00 hrs. directly on board at Ushuaia's harbour. Departure is at 20:00 hrs. Passengers must be on board at least one hour before the departure.
During the cruise there will be interesting talks on the wildlife, history and geography of this legendary region given by the Mare Australis Expedition Group. The talks will take place both on board (with audio-visual support) and on land.
The Mare Australis was built specifically to cruise Patagonia along the spectacular waterways around the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel. We'll visit such celebrated sights as Cape Horn, Marinelli and Pia Glaciers, and the charming town of Puerto Williams before venturing to Magdalena Island. Magdalena is home to a natural reserve of Magellan penguins, cormorants, and other sea birds. Follow the path of famous explorers around the end of the world - unique Patagonia travel!
Day 1 : Ushuaia
Check in at San Martín 245, Ushuaia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., embark the Expedition Cruise Ship. The Captain and crew will give a welcome cocktail reception on board. Immediately afterward, the ship will set sail for “the uttermost part of the earth.” Through the mythical Beagle Channel, we will travel to Southern Patagonia, including Tierra del Fuego. This is the beginning of a Great Adventure. (D)
Day 2 : Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
We will sail through the Beagle and Murray Channels to disembark in Cape Horn National Park (weather permitting). Cape Horn was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in June, 2005. In the afternoon we will disembark in historical Wulaia Bay, once the site of one of the region’s largest native settlements. This area is also renowned for the spectacular beauty of its vegetation and geography. We will walk through a Magellanic forest filled with Lengas, Coigües, Canelos, ferns and other species to reach a look-out point. (B,L,D)
Day 3 : Gunther Pluschow Glacier
We will disembark near the Gunther Plüschow Glacier and approach to Piloto and Nena glaciers from the Zodiac boats, providing us with a closer look at these awe-inspiring masses of ancient ice. (B,L,D)
Day 4 : Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas
Early in the morning, we will disembark on Magdalena Island, the home of an immense colony of more than 120,000 Magellanic Penguins that we will be able to observe during our walk to the Lighthouse that guides different ships on their way through the Strait of Magellan.
After our visit, we will return to Punta Arenas, disembarking at 11:30 a.m., concluding our adventure.
Catch an afternoon flight to Santiago and connecting flight homeward, or with a bit more time you can add an extension to Torres del Paine, go rafting in the Lakes District, help a Mapuche family with the annual Araucaria seed harvest, explore the Atacama desert, or enjoy a trip through wine country to continue your Patagonia travel adventures. (B)
Ship Description: MV Mare Australis
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Mare Australis
Built in 2002, the M/V Mare Australis has 63 cabins with private facilities and panoramic windows, and offers travelers a comfortable experience with 4 decks, 2 lounges, and a restaurant that serves exquisite regional and international cuisine. This expedition cruise ship also boasts a game room, small library, gift shop, a doctor on board - and, of course, magnificent panoramic views from the lounges, decks, and dining room.
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B 7 cabins located on the first deck, each with two twin beds, large window, and private facilities. |
A 29 cabins located on the second deck, with one double or two twin beds. All have a large window and private facilities. |
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AA 18 cabins on the third deck, with one double or two twin beds. All have a large window and private facilities. |
AAA10 cabins on deck 4 with two twin beds or one double bed. All have a large window and private facilities. |
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Extra Bed (Triple) 6 AA cabins, 3 A cabins, and 3 B cabins have an additional high berth, increasing their capacity to a triple. |
Single Single rates apply for all cabins. Solo travelers are assigned A or AA cabins. |
