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Darwin’s Route from Ushuaia

Darwin’s Route from Ushuaia

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Description

This 8-night cruise from Ushuaia, aboard an Australis vessel, explores the wild beauty of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, navigating the legendary Beagle Channel and Strait of Magellan. Starting in Ushuaia and ending back in Ushuaia via Punta Arenas, the itinerary includes two visits to Cape Horn (weather permitting) and Wulaia Bay’s historic Yagan settlements, alongside close-up glacier encounters at Pía, Porter, Águila, and Cóndor via Zodiac rides. Highlights feature hikes through sub-Antarctic Magellanic forests, wildlife sightings of Magellanic penguins and sea lions at Tuckers or Marta Islands (season-dependent), and scenic passages like Glacier Alley, offering an immersive journey through dramatic fjords and icy landscapes, shaped by weather conditions.

Trip Name
Darwin's Route from Ushuaia
Days
9
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Small Ship Passenger Capacity: 200 Two purpose-built expedition vessels, Ventus Australis and Stella Australis, are designed specifically for navigating the narrow fjords and remote waterways of Patagonia. With only 100 exterior cabins accommodating a maximum of 200 passengers, these ships offer an intimate and exclusive atmosphere. Large windows in every cabin and lounge provide uninterrupted views of the ever-changing landscapes, while inviting common areas and open decks create the perfect spaces for relaxation and connection. Their compact size allows access to secluded inlets and untouched coastlines that larger ships cannot reach, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience Patagonia’s wild beauty up close. Blending modern technology with elegant, comfortable interiors, the vessels are equipped for safe, steady sailing through some of the world’s most pristine waters. The onboard experience is all-inclusive, with a single-seating dining room for all guests, thoughtfully prepared cuisine, and expertly guided excursions that reveal the region’s history, wildlife, and dramatic scenery. Built to the highest safety standards and crewed by knowledgeable professionals, these ships provide both security and sophistication, ensuring an unforgettable voyage to the far reaches of South America.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1: Ushuaia
Between 10:00 and 17:00 hrs, we will check-in at the office of Tolkeyen Patagonia Turismo, to embark at 6:00 PM. After boarding, we will gather on the fifth deck for a welcome toast and to meet the Captain and his crew. The ship will sail to the far south immediately after. Through the mythical Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan, we will travel through Patagonia and the channels of Tierra del Fuego.
Day 2 - Day 2: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
We will sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay, arriving at Cape Horn National Park, where we will disembark, if weather conditions permit, to experience the magic of walking through one of the southernmost points of the world, surrounded by charm and legends. In the afternoon, we will disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historic site of one of the largest settlements of the native Yagans canoeists. We will reach a viewpoint, walking through the Magellanic forest, where lengas, coigües, canelos, and ferns grow, among other species.
Day 3 - Day 3: Pia Glacier and Porter Glacier
In the morning, we will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord. We will arrive to the viewpoint from where we can see the homonymous glacier, whose main peak extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. During the afternoon, we will embark on a Zodiac boat  navigation excursion, without disembarking. We will advance between high rocky walls to reach, at the end of them, the imposing Porter Glacier and be able to contemplate it face to face.
Day 4 - Day 4: Aguila Glacier and Condor Glacier
In the morning, we will navigate the Cockburn Channel to enter the Agostini Sound, where we can appreciate the glaciers that descend from the center of the Darwin Mountain Range, some of them reaching the sea. After breakfast, we will disembark via Zodiac boats for a walk around a lagoon formed by the melting of the Aguila Glacier. In the afternoon, we will navigate in Zodiac without disembarking, to approach the Condor Glacier at a privileged distance. We will learn about the formation of glaciers and their influence on the abrupt geography of the Fuegian channels.
Day 5 - Day 5: Magdalena Island and Punta Arenas
At first light, if weather permits, we will disembark on PUNTA ARENAS Magdalena Island, a mandatory stop for the provisioning of ancient navigators and explorers. During our walk to the lighthouse, we will be able to appreciate a colony of Magellanic penguins. In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a landing on Marta Island, where South American sea lions can be spotted from Zodiac boats. Finally, we will arrive in Punta Arenas, disembarking at 12:30 hrs. to explore the city and enjoy its restaurants, shops, and museums, among other things.Boarding at 18:00 hours once again followed by a welcome toast and presentation of the Captain and crew. Subsequently, the ship will set sail towards the southernmost point of the region. Through the legendary Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel, we will continue exploring Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.
Day 6 - Day 6: Ainsworth Bay and Tuckers Islets
We will reach in the vicinity of the Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay to learn how life resurfaces after the ice has melted and hike through the wonderful sub-Antarctic Magellanic forest. We will visit the Tuckers Islets, where we can see Magellanic penguins and cormorants from the Zodiacs. Due to the migratory cycle of the penguins, in September and April, this excursion is replaced by a short walk to a glacier at nearby stunning Brookes Bay.
Day 7 - Day 7: Pia Glacier and Glacier Alley
We will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord. We will arrive at the viewpoint from where we can see the homonymous glacier, whose main peak extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. After this unforgettable experience, we will continue our navigation under the majestic gaze of the “Glacier Alley” to enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the ship.
Day 8 - Day 8: Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay
Early in the morning we will sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay, arriving at Cape Horn National Park, where if weather conditions permit, we may disembark via Zodiac boats. In the afternoon, we will disembark at Wulaia Bay, where various types of excursions take place, ensuring that each visit is a unique experience.
Day 9 - Day 9: Ushuaia
Finally, we will sail back into Argentine waters and dock in Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, disembarking at 8.30.
Day 10 - Please note:
The excursions described in the itineraries can normally be carried out. Notwithstanding the above, Transportes Marítimos Terra Australis S.A., Transportes Marítimos Via Australis S.A., and Transportes Marítimos Geo Australis S.A reserve the right to reschedule, shorten, or alter all or part of the itineraries and/or excursions without prior notice, in order to safeguard the wellbeing and safety of passengers, preserve the environment, or due to any extraordinary circumstances, acts of God or force majeure. For the same reasons, the hours of departure or arrival of the vessels may be subject to change. There is no guarantee of wildlife sighting because the precise location of these animals cannot be confirmed.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
05-03-202613-03-2026USD $6,043Cabin B
05-03-202613-03-2026USD $8,293Cabin A
05-03-202613-03-2026USD $8,833Cabin AA
05-03-202613-03-2026USD $9,553Cabin AAA
05-03-202613-03-2026USD $11,533Cabin AA Superior
05-03-202613-03-2026USD $12,469Cabin AAA Superior
09-03-202617-03-2026USD $11,533Cabin AA Superior
09-03-202617-03-2026USD $12,469Cabin AAA Superior
09-03-202617-03-2026USD $6,043Cabin B
09-03-202617-03-2026USD $8,293Cabin A
09-03-202617-03-2026USD $8,833Cabin AA
09-03-202617-03-2026USD $9,553Cabin AAA
21-03-202629-03-2026USD $4,439Cabin B
21-03-202629-03-2026USD $5,933Cabin A
21-03-202629-03-2026USD $6,473Cabin AA
21-03-202629-03-2026USD $7,013Cabin AAA
21-03-202629-03-2026USD $7,841Cabin AA Superior
21-03-202629-03-2026USD $8,363Cabin AAA Superior
25-09-202603-10-2026USD $3,519Cabin B
25-09-202603-10-2026USD $4,383Cabin A
25-09-202603-10-2026USD $4,761Cabin AA
25-09-202603-10-2026USD $5,139Cabin AAA
25-09-202603-10-2026USD $6,093Cabin AA Superior
25-09-202603-10-2026USD $6,489Cabin AAA Superior
03-10-202611-10-2026USD $5,519Cabin B
03-10-202611-10-2026USD $6,149Cabin A
03-10-202611-10-2026USD $6,707Cabin AA
03-10-202611-10-2026USD $7,265Cabin AAA
03-10-202611-10-2026USD $8,111Cabin AA Superior
03-10-202611-10-2026USD $8,651Cabin AAA Superior
11-10-202619-10-2026USD $5,519Cabin B
11-10-202619-10-2026USD $6,149Cabin A
11-10-202619-10-2026USD $6,707Cabin AA
11-10-202619-10-2026USD $7,265Cabin AAA
11-10-202619-10-2026USD $8,111Cabin AA Superior
11-10-202619-10-2026USD $8,651Cabin AAA Superior
19-10-202627-10-2026USD $5,519Cabin B
19-10-202627-10-2026USD $6,149Cabin A
19-10-202627-10-2026USD $6,707Cabin AA
19-10-202627-10-2026USD $7,265Cabin AAA
19-10-202627-10-2026USD $8,111Cabin AA Superior
19-10-202627-10-2026USD $8,651Cabin AAA Superior
23-10-202631-10-2026USD $5,519Cabin B
23-10-202631-10-2026USD $6,149Cabin A
23-10-202631-10-2026USD $6,707Cabin AA
23-10-202631-10-2026USD $7,265Cabin AAA
23-10-202631-10-2026USD $8,111Cabin AA Superior
23-10-202631-10-2026USD $8,651Cabin AAA Superior
27-10-202604-11-2026USD $5,519Cabin B
27-10-202604-11-2026USD $6,149Cabin A
27-10-202604-11-2026USD $6,707Cabin AA
27-10-202604-11-2026USD $7,265Cabin AAA
27-10-202604-11-2026USD $8,111Cabin AA Superior
27-10-202604-11-2026USD $8,651Cabin AAA Superior
31-10-202608-11-2026USD $6,357Cabin B
31-10-202608-11-2026USD $7,329Cabin A
31-10-202608-11-2026USD $7,887Cabin AA
31-10-202608-11-2026USD $8,535Cabin AAA
31-10-202608-11-2026USD $9,966Cabin AA Superior
31-10-202608-11-2026USD $10,722Cabin AAA Superior
04-11-202612-11-2026USD $7,195Cabin B
04-11-202612-11-2026USD $8,509Cabin A
04-11-202612-11-2026USD $9,067Cabin AA
04-11-202612-11-2026USD $9,805Cabin AAA
04-11-202612-11-2026USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
04-11-202612-11-2026USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
08-11-202616-11-2026USD $7,195Cabin B
08-11-202616-11-2026USD $8,509Cabin A
08-11-202616-11-2026USD $9,067Cabin AA
08-11-202616-11-2026USD $9,805Cabin AAA
08-11-202616-11-2026USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
08-11-202616-11-2026USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
12-11-202620-11-2026USD $7,195Cabin B
12-11-202620-11-2026USD $8,509Cabin A
12-11-202620-11-2026USD $9,067Cabin AA
12-11-202620-11-2026USD $9,805Cabin AAA
12-11-202620-11-2026USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
12-11-202620-11-2026USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
16-11-202624-11-2026USD $7,195Cabin B
16-11-202624-11-2026USD $8,509Cabin A
16-11-202624-11-2026USD $9,067Cabin AA
16-11-202624-11-2026USD $9,805Cabin AAA
16-11-202624-11-2026USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
16-11-202624-11-2026USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
20-11-202628-11-2026USD $7,195Cabin B
20-11-202628-11-2026USD $8,509Cabin A
20-11-202628-11-2026USD $9,067Cabin AA
20-11-202628-11-2026USD $9,805Cabin AAA
20-11-202628-11-2026USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
20-11-202628-11-2026USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
24-11-202602-12-2026USD $7,195Cabin B
24-11-202602-12-2026USD $8,509Cabin A
24-11-202602-12-2026USD $9,067Cabin AA
24-11-202602-12-2026USD $9,805Cabin AAA
24-11-202602-12-2026USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
24-11-202602-12-2026USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
28-11-202606-12-2026USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
28-11-202606-12-2026USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
28-11-202606-12-2026USD $7,195Cabin B
28-11-202606-12-2026USD $8,509Cabin A
28-11-202606-12-2026USD $9,067Cabin AA
28-11-202606-12-2026USD $9,805Cabin AAA
02-12-202610-12-2026USD $7,195Cabin B
02-12-202610-12-2026USD $8,509Cabin A
02-12-202610-12-2026USD $9,067Cabin AA
02-12-202610-12-2026USD $9,805Cabin AAA
02-12-202610-12-2026USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
02-12-202610-12-2026USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
06-12-202614-12-2026USD $7,195Cabin B
06-12-202614-12-2026USD $8,509Cabin A
06-12-202614-12-2026USD $9,067Cabin AA
06-12-202614-12-2026USD $9,805Cabin AAA
06-12-202614-12-2026USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
06-12-202614-12-2026USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
10-12-202618-12-2026USD $7,195Cabin B
10-12-202618-12-2026USD $8,509Cabin A
10-12-202618-12-2026USD $9,067Cabin AA
10-12-202618-12-2026USD $9,805Cabin AAA
10-12-202618-12-2026USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
10-12-202618-12-2026USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
14-12-202622-12-2026USD $7,195Cabin B
14-12-202622-12-2026USD $8,509Cabin A
14-12-202622-12-2026USD $9,067Cabin AA
14-12-202622-12-2026USD $9,805Cabin AAA
14-12-202622-12-2026USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
14-12-202622-12-2026USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
18-12-202626-12-2026USD $7,195Cabin B
18-12-202626-12-2026USD $8,509Cabin A
18-12-202626-12-2026USD $9,067Cabin AA
18-12-202626-12-2026USD $9,805Cabin AAA
18-12-202626-12-2026USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
18-12-202626-12-2026USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
22-12-202630-12-2026USD $7,195Cabin B
22-12-202630-12-2026USD $8,509Cabin A
22-12-202630-12-2026USD $9,067Cabin AA
22-12-202630-12-2026USD $9,805Cabin AAA
22-12-202630-12-2026USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
22-12-202630-12-2026USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
26-12-202603-01-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
26-12-202603-01-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
26-12-202603-01-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
26-12-202603-01-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
26-12-202603-01-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
26-12-202603-01-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
30-12-202607-01-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
30-12-202607-01-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
30-12-202607-01-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
30-12-202607-01-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
30-12-202607-01-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
30-12-202607-01-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
03-01-202711-01-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
03-01-202711-01-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
03-01-202711-01-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
03-01-202711-01-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
03-01-202711-01-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
03-01-202711-01-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
07-01-202715-01-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
07-01-202715-01-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
07-01-202715-01-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
07-01-202715-01-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
07-01-202715-01-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
07-01-202715-01-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
11-01-202719-01-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
11-01-202719-01-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
11-01-202719-01-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
11-01-202719-01-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
11-01-202719-01-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
11-01-202719-01-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
15-01-202723-01-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
15-01-202723-01-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
15-01-202723-01-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
15-01-202723-01-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
15-01-202723-01-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
15-01-202723-01-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
19-01-202727-01-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
19-01-202727-01-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
19-01-202727-01-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
19-01-202727-01-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
19-01-202727-01-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
19-01-202727-01-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
23-01-202731-01-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
23-01-202731-01-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
23-01-202731-01-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
23-01-202731-01-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
23-01-202731-01-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
23-01-202731-01-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
27-01-202704-02-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
27-01-202704-02-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
27-01-202704-02-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
27-01-202704-02-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
27-01-202704-02-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
27-01-202704-02-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
31-01-202708-02-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
31-01-202708-02-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
31-01-202708-02-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
31-01-202708-02-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
31-01-202708-02-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
31-01-202708-02-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
04-02-202712-02-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
04-02-202712-02-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
04-02-202712-02-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
04-02-202712-02-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
04-02-202712-02-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
04-02-202712-02-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
08-02-202716-02-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
08-02-202716-02-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
08-02-202716-02-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
08-02-202716-02-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
08-02-202716-02-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
08-02-202716-02-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
16-02-202724-02-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
16-02-202724-02-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
16-02-202724-02-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
16-02-202724-02-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
16-02-202724-02-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
16-02-202724-02-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
20-02-202728-02-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
20-02-202728-02-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
20-02-202728-02-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
20-02-202728-02-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
20-02-202728-02-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
20-02-202728-02-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
24-02-202704-03-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
24-02-202704-03-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
24-02-202704-03-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
24-02-202704-03-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
24-02-202704-03-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
24-02-202704-03-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
28-02-202708-03-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
28-02-202708-03-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
28-02-202708-03-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
28-02-202708-03-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
28-02-202708-03-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
28-02-202708-03-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
04-03-202712-03-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
04-03-202712-03-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
04-03-202712-03-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
04-03-202712-03-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
04-03-202712-03-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
04-03-202712-03-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
12-03-202720-03-2027USD $7,195Cabin B
12-03-202720-03-2027USD $8,509Cabin A
12-03-202720-03-2027USD $9,067Cabin AA
12-03-202720-03-2027USD $9,805Cabin AAA
12-03-202720-03-2027USD $11,821Cabin AA Superior
12-03-202720-03-2027USD $12,793Cabin AAA Superior
16-03-202724-03-2027USD $6,357Cabin B
16-03-202724-03-2027USD $7,329Cabin A
16-03-202724-03-2027USD $7,887Cabin AA
16-03-202724-03-2027USD $8,535Cabin AAA
16-03-202724-03-2027USD $9,966Cabin AA Superior
16-03-202724-03-2027USD $10,722Cabin AAA Superior
20-03-202728-03-2027USD $5,519Cabin B
20-03-202728-03-2027USD $6,149Cabin A
20-03-202728-03-2027USD $6,707Cabin AA
20-03-202728-03-2027USD $7,265Cabin AAA
20-03-202728-03-2027USD $8,111Cabin AA Superior
20-03-202728-03-2027USD $8,651Cabin AAA Superior
28-03-202705-04-2027USD $5,519Cabin B
28-03-202705-04-2027USD $6,149Cabin A
28-03-202705-04-2027USD $6,707Cabin AA
28-03-202705-04-2027USD $7,265Cabin AAA
28-03-202705-04-2027USD $8,111Cabin AA Superior
28-03-202705-04-2027USD $8,651Cabin AAA Superior

Inclusions

    • Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay Adventures: Attempt landings at Cape Horn, one of the world’s southernmost points, steeped in maritime legend, and explore Wulaia Bay’s historic Yagan settlements with hikes through lush Magellanic forests (weather permitting).
    • Glacier Encounters via Zodiacs: Experience intimate views of Pía, Porter, Águila, and Cóndor glaciers via Zodiac rides, showcasing the dramatic descent of these icy giants from the Darwin Mountain Range to the sea.
    • Wildlife and Pristine Nature: Spot Magellanic penguins and cormorants at Tuckers Islets or sea lions at Marta Island (seasonal), and hike through untouched sub-Antarctic forests in Ainsworth Bay, immersing you in Tierra del Fuego’s diverse fauna and wilderness.

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