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Stella Australis, Patagonia
Home Our Vessels Stella Australis

Chile

Stella Australis

  • Expeditionary Ship
B Corp
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Launched in 2010 having been specifically designed to cruise the waters of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, Stella Australis is a fully stabilised 292-foot-long vessel that accommodates 210 passengers.

With spectacular views through huge picture windows, Stella Australis has three lounges equipped with modern audiovisual equipment, a dining room, an exercise room and a spacious open deck area to watch the dramatic Patagonian landscape glide past. The cruise travels through the very remote fjords of southern Patagonia, along the Magellan Straits, Beagle Channel and Cape Horn. Daily excursions will allow walks on secluded beaches, hikes through the sub-polar forest, zodiac trips through ice-choked waters and close up experiences with glaciers.

Why we like Stella Australis

Almost all the trips set foot on Cape Horn (weather dependent), a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and the most southern tip of continental South America where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet. This remote and rugged island has seen less than 150,000 people set foot on its shores, a special experience to treasure.

As well as the incredible and dramatic scenery, this area is home to an array of wildlife. Some of the marine animals that are commonly seen include elephant seals, humpback whales, dolphins and sea lions. Birdlife includes Andean condors, albatross, cormorant and Magellanic and King penguins.

Onboard experiences

  • Walking and Strolling
  • Zodiac Cruising

Ship Information

Passengers: 210
Length: 292 ft.

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For further information about any of these tours please call 01285 880 980

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Tailor made cruise title Duration Description  
Chile & Argentina – Cruise the Patagonian Fjords 10 Days Journey through the fjords and channels of southern Patagonia, via Cape Horn and Tierra del Fuego, to the tip of South America, before exploring the glaciers and soaring peaks of Argentina. View cruise itinerary

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Finland / Sweden
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Finland / Sweden
Category II
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IA Super