6.00 pm -7.00 pm: Boarding M/V Mare Australis expedition cruise ship. The crew, headed by the Captain, will welcome you aboard for cocktails with your cruise companions. Immediately after, the ship will depart towards the city of Ushuaia, through the mythical Strait of Magellan, sailing through the Patagonian Channels and around Tierra del Fuego. The beginning of a great adventure. (D)

DAY 2 - Thursday
With the first light of dawn, navigation will continue through Almirantazgo Fjord. We will disembark in Ainsworth Bay near Marinelli Glacier, where we will take a walk to see an elephant seal colony closely and we will also appreciate the Magellan Forests.

During the afternoon, we will approach Tucker Islet on board zodiac boats to admire a small colony of Magellan Penguins. We will also see other bird species such as Skuas and Cormorants. The presence of dolphins and sea lions is also likely. (B, L, D)

DAY 3 - Friday
Sightseeing of Garibaldi Glacier and the impressive snow-covered mountains of the Darwin Range.

Disembark at the coast of the Garibaldi Inlet to take an adventurous excursion where we will appreciate the wild vegetation and forests on the slopes of the mountains of the region.

Disembark in the Bay of the Pia Glacier and hike to an observation point. (B, L, D)

DAY 4 - Saturday
Early arrival in Ushuaia (above), the most important Argentinean city on Tierra del Fuego island and the southernmost city in the world.

Disembarkation after breakfast, from 8:00 a.m. onwards. Our great adventure ends. (B)

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Itinerary II Ushuaia to Punta Arenas 5 Days/4 Nights M/V Via Australis Departures Every Saturday January-May Rates - The Ships - Deck Plans DAY 1 - Saturday

Itinerary II - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas- 5 Days/4 Nights (Flash annimation courtesy Cruceros Australis)

The crew headed by the Captain will welcome you aboard for cocktails with your cruise companions. We will set sail to Punta Arenas navigating through the Beagle Channel and the Patagonian channels. We begin a great adventure. (D)

DAY 2 - Sunday
Navigation through the Beagle Channel and Murray Channel to disembark at the Cabo de Hornos (Cape Horn) National Park, weather permitting.

We will visit Horn Island to get a panoramic view of the famous and mythical Cape Horn, the place where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans merge and the last promontory of South America.

Disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historical indigenous settlement with places of high archeological value. Additionally, this place offers a very beautiful visual spectacle due to its vegetation and geography. (B, L, D)

DAY 3 - Monday
Disembark at the Bay of the Pia Glacier for a Zodiac boat excursion to witness the massive glacier. (B, L, D)

DAY 4 - Tuesday
Disembark at the Bay of the Günter Plushow Glacier and hike near the glacier.

Disembark at the Bay of the Aguila Glacier and hike towards the glacier. (B, L, D)

DAY 5 Wednesday
Early in the morning, in the Strait of Magellan, we will disembark on Magdalena Island, the home of an enormous penguin colony with over 120.000 specimens in different stages of development. We will take a walk to the lighthouse, which was used to guide the exploring sailors on their way across the Strait of Magellan.

After our visit we will arrive in Punta Arenas, where passengers may disembark from 11.30 am onwards. Our great adventure ends. (B)