Australis Cruises
Cape Horn & Patagonia Expedition Cruises

Australis, a Chilean company with 31 years experience in operating expedition cruises and named amongst the 2017 Best Small-Ship Ocean Cruises by Travel + Leisure. Born on the waterways of Patagonia and sailing out of Punta Arenas, Chile & Ushuaia, Argentina; The Ventus Australis joined its sister ship Stella Australis as the only passenger vessels that can venture through the narrow fjords of Tierra del Fuego and disembark at fabled Cape Horn. We are the only cruise line who’s passengers get to walk on Cape Horn (weather permitting) on a regular basis. In 2021, the World Cruise Awards chose us as Best Expedition Cruise in the World.
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Ships
The purpose-built Stella Australis exploration vessel is ideal for discovering the fjords of Patagonia. Onboard, the décor in each of the 100 cabins is low-key though comfortable, while spacious lounge areas and observation decks let the stunning landscape and views do the talking.
Australis' new ship, the Ventus Australis launched in January 2018 with 4 night, one-way itineraries between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia. The 100 cabin ship is designed to give Ventus Australis the extreme maneuverability necessary to the navigate narrow fjords and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
