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Australis: The Only Expedition Ships Permitted to Land at Cape Horn

Navigate the mythical waters of the end of the world. Ventus Australis and Stella Australis carry just 210 guests through the pristine fjords of Tierra del Fuego, the Strait of Magellan, Beagle Channel, and Glacier Alley, with exclusive landing permits at legendary Cape Horn National Park.

Australis Patagonia & Cape Horn Expeditions 2025/2026 | Ventus & Stella
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Superior AAA Staterooms & Panoramic Darwin Observation Lounge

Spanning across the top Cabo de Hornos deck, Australis' Superior AAA staterooms offer floor-to-ceiling panoramic picture windows with unobstructed views of calving blue glaciers and snow-capped Andean peaks, accompanied by an all-inclusive open bar serving Chilean Carmenère and Argentine Malbec.

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Superior AAA Staterooms & Panoramic Darwin Observation Lounge
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Australis: Ventus Australis & Stella Australis Patagonia Expeditions Signature Inclusions & Venues

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Australis Expedition Feature Experience Concept All-Inclusive Privileges
Cape Horn Landing (Cabo de Hornos) Exclusive landing at the world's southernmost headland (weather permitting). Zodiac landing to climb the wooden stairs to the iconic Albatross monument and lighthouse.
Glacier Alley & Pia Glacier Navigation through the Beagle Channel surrounded by cascading hanging glaciers. Guided Zodiac and trekking excursions up to panoramic moraine viewpoints.
Patagonian Gastronomy & Open Bar Regional cuisine featuring fresh king crab, Magellanic lamb, and fine South American wines. 100% all-inclusive open bar including signature Calafate sours and craft Chilean beers.

Australis: Ventus Australis & Stella Australis Patagonia Expeditions Vessel Specifications & Logistics

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Australis Vessel Dimension Ventus & Stella Australis Vincent Cruises Strategic Tip
Capacity & Ratio 210 Guests | 100 Outside Cabins | 62 Crew Members. Intimate expedition atmosphere with daily bilingual scientific lectures on glaciology.
Routes (4 & 8 Nights) Punta Arenas (Chile) to Ushuaia (Argentina) or roundtrip combinations. Vincent Cruises arranges seamless transfers between Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Torres del Paine.
Zodiac Landing Craft Fleet of heavy-duty Zodiacs for up-close glacier cruising and Tucker Islets penguin colonies. All daily guided Zodiac landings, wildlife walks, and park entry permits included in fare.
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Founder & Master Cruise Counsellor (MCC)

"From navigating the rugged fjords of Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn on Australis to embarking on an intimate 40-guest Alaska wilderness safari with UnCruise, we deliver unparalleled adventure."

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"Our clients love our comprehensive coordination. When sailing out of San Diego down to the Sea of Cortez or venturing into Glacier Bay, we manage every rail link, luxury hotel stay, and exclusive agency perk."

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Ashlynn Carter

Expedition & Adventure Specialist

"Australis and UnCruise provide raw, intimate nature encounters where you step off your ship directly onto isolated glaciers, remote beaches, and ancient temperate rainforests."

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Frequently Asked Questions About Australis: Ventus Australis & Stella Australis Patagonia Expeditions

Answers from Vincent Cruises certified master cruise counsellors and luxury specialists.

Q1: Why is Australis the only cruise company that lands at Cape Horn?
Australis holds exclusive concession permits from the Chilean Navy and National Forest Corporation (CONAF) to operate landings at Cape Horn National Park, allowing passengers to go ashore where the Atlantic and Pacific oceans collide.
Q2: What is included in the fare on Australis?
The fare is all-inclusive: all meals, all daily guided Zodiac excursions and shore walks, open bar with premium wines and spirits, port taxes, and lectures by expert glaciologists and naturalists.
Q3: Why book Australis through Vincent Cruises?
Vincent Cruises coordinates complete Patagonia packages combining Australis with luxury lodges in Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego, locks in agency Onboard Spending Credits, and handles cross-border logistics.

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