Australis

Australis specialises in small-ship expedition voyages through one of the most remote and least-visited regions in the world – the fjords and channels of Chilean and Argentine Patagonia. Sailing between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia, their routes follow waterways that larger ships simply can’t access, weaving through narrow passages, glacier-lined bays and windswept islands at the very edge of South America. With over 35 years of experience in this region, there’s a quiet confidence to how these journeys are run. The focus is firmly on the landscape itself – vast, elemental and constantly shifting. One moment you’re navigating the historic Strait of Magellan, the next you’re drifting through the Beagle Channel, with snow-capped peaks and hanging glaciers never far from view. Days are shaped by exploration. Guided Zodiac landings take you ashore to walk among sub-Antarctic forests, stand in the shadow of glaciers, or encounter wildlife in its natural habitat – from seabirds and penguins to sea lions along the shoreline. Landings at Cape Horn, weather permitting, are a particular highlight, offering a rare chance to set foot on this iconic headland. Life on board is simple, comfortable an

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