The M/V Terra Australis sails on Saturdays from Punta Arenas in Chiles far south, through the Straits of Magellan & the Beagle Channel to arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina on Wednesday mornings.

This is a nature lovers experience that provides the best & safest way to see the wonders of this rugged coastline. On board, you will be a part of lectures provided to enhance your knowledge of the glaciers, flora, fauna, bird & mammal species that you are likely to encounter & you will also visit the most southerly city on the planet - Puerto Williams - on this 5 day / 4 night adventure.


Day 1 Punta Arenas, Chile
( D) The M/V Terra Australis draws anchor & departs Punta Arenas at 8.00pm Saturday evening heading on out into the Straits of Magellan & directly toward Tierra del Fuego. Dinner will be served aboard.


Day 2 Cruising
( B,L,D) Steady progress is made to the Hyatt & Keats Sounds, then it is onto the Videla Glacier. Latter you will visit the D'Agostino Glacier before settling in for the evening.


Day 3 & 4 Cruising
( B,L,D) The Beagle Channel is navigated & enroute, you will see some impressive glaciers : Italia, Francia, Espana, Holanda, Alemania & Romanche all draw their names from European heritage & the daring sailors of those nationalities from times gone by. In the mid-afternoon, the vessel docks at Puerto Williams - the worlds southern most city - located on the northern shores of Navarino Island. Here, you have the option to take a spectacular flight over the legendary & infamous Cape Horn, visit the Martin Gusinde Museum or the Lagoon of Castores.


Day 5 Ushuaia, Argentina
(B) Breakfast will be served aboard before you disembark & complete Argentine Customs & Immigration procedures in Ushuaia. This is the gateway to a plethora of outdoor activities & pursuits & despite its southern latitudes, they go on year round. Along with hiking trails, endless 4 x 4 terrain, mountain biking, parapont & water based activities in summer, Ushuaia has recently developed a magnificent new International Ski Area to compliment the array of snow activities it already boasted : cross country skiing, skidoos, dog sledding & snow-hiking.

We recommend your consideration of at least two overnights in Ushuaia before any onward travel as you will be much the richer in experience for doing so.


Included features of M/V Terra Australis cruising:
· 4 nights accommodation in cabins with private facilities
· All meals as specified
· Shore excursions as specified - Dágostino Glacier & Puerto Williams