Advice on Choosing the Right Ship
Whilst smaller vessels will be better suited to navigating more remote areas, the slightly larger expedition cruise ships are perfectly engineered to enter Patagonia’s icy fjords. They have small exploration boats (zodiacs) so you can get off and set foot on land, in otherwise completely inaccessible locations.
All of these vessels offer a unique and personalised experience of Patagonia - we hope we can find the right ship and itinerary to fulfil your expectations.
Cruise Ships
Stella Australis
- A comfortable, luxury small-expedition ship, with only 210 guests.
- Onboard bilingual expedition staff give educational lectures and guide you on your shore excursions.
- With a choice of cabin categories to suite all budgets, this ship is an ideal way to travel between Chile and Argentina.
- Daily shore excursions in zodiacs will get you close to the wildlife and glaciers, as well as the opportunity to hike on shore.
- Set foot on Cape Horn, cruise Glacier Alley in the Beagle Channel and hike amongst endemic Magellanic penguins.
- Fantastic onboard service with great local cuisine suited to international guests. There's an open bar and several spacious lounges from where you can relax and enjoy the scenery.
Stella Australis
Ventus Australis
- A comfortable, luxury small-expedition ship, with only 210 guests.
- Onboard bilingual expedition staff give educational lectures and guide you on your shore excursions.
- With a choice of cabin categories to suite all budgets, this ship is an ideal way to travel between Chile and Argentina.
- Daily shore excursions in zodiacs will get you close to the wildlife and glaciers, as well as the opportunity to hike on shore.
- Set foot on Cape Horn, cruise Glacier Alley in the Beagle Channel and hike amongst endemic Magellanic penguins.
- Fantastic onboard service with great local cuisine suited to international guests. There's an open bar and several spacious lounges from where you can relax and enjoy the scenery.
Ventus Australis
Skorpios II
- An A1 ice-reinforced specialist expedition ship. There is no better vessel for getting so close to the glaciers and icebergs in Patagonia’s icy northern fjords.
- Built in 1998 and with a capacity of only 120 passengers, the ship boasts enormous outside viewing spaces for absorbing the wonderful views and whale spotting.
- With spacious indoor lounges, an open bar, and real local flavour, you will sail these waters with full Chilean charm. A knowledge of basic Spanish is advisable.
- All cabins are cosy, have private bathrooms and television screens for viewing trip information.
- Exploration boats and zodiacs are used at all stops to visit immense glaciers and local towns and markets.
Glacier Cruise, Southern Patagonia
Skorpios III
- An A1 ice-reinforced, specialist expedition ship. There is no better ship for getting so close to the glaciers and icebergs in Patagonia’s icy southern extremes.
- With a capacity of only 90 passengers, the ship boasts enormous outside and indoor viewing spaces for taking in the wonderful views and wildlife.
- An open bar, superb dining experience and English-speaking staff - international guests will feel well looked after during their sailing.
- All cabins are cosy, have private bathrooms and television screens for viewing trip information.
- Zodiacs are used to cruise immense glaciers fjords and take guests on remote landings to explore on foot.
Skorpios III
Expedition Boat
Tanu
- Capacity for 10 passengers, and formally named Estutrion, the Tanu is ideal for day-sailing to see the huge number of whales found basking in Southern Chilean waters.
- Its small size means that wildlife is minimally impacted and allows for guests to enjoy a more intimate experience during their trip.
- Onboard kitchen for meals to be taken on sailing days, and small areas for relaxing/staying out of the elements.
- Used exclusively for scientific and small-group whale watching expeditions.
Watching whales from the M/V Tanu
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