STELLA AUSTRALIS VENTUS AUSTRALIS Rates and Departures September 2019 April 2020 ENGLISH

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1 STELLA AUSTRALIS VENTUS AUSTRALIS Rates and Departures September 2019 April 2020 ENGLISH

2 INDEX ITINERARIES Fjords of Tierra del Fuego: PUNTA ARENAS - USHUAIA (4 nights)... Patagonian Explorer: USHUAIA - PUNTA ARENAS (4 nights)... Darwin s Route from Punta Arenas: PUNTA ARENAS - USHUAIA - PUNTA ARENAS (8 nights)... Darwin s Route from Ushuaia: USHUAIA - PUNTA ARENAS - USHUAIA (8 nights)... Gauchos, Penguins and Glaciers: PUNTA ARENAS - USHUAIA - PUNTA ARENAS (6 nights)... ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Deck plan Ventus Australis and Stella Australis... Cabin details Ventus Australis and Stella Australis Conditions Rates and Departures September April

3 ITINERARY: Fjords of Tierra del Fuego Punta Arenas - Ushuaia 4 NIGHTS On board Stella Australis or Ventus Australis Day 1: Punta Arenas Check-in between 01:00 p.m. and 05:00 p.m. in Punta Arenas. Boarding at 06:00 p.m. Day 2: Ainsworth Bay - Tuckers Islets (1) We will navigate through the Almirantazgo Sound up to the Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay. During the afternoon, we will navigate to the Tuckers Islets, where we will see Magellan penguins and cormorants from our Zodiac boats. Day 3: Pía Glacier - Glacier Alley An excursion up to a vantage point overlooking the marvellous Pía Glacier. After this unforgettable experience, we will navigate through the Glacier Alley, admiring the beautiful scenery while sipping delicious cocktails. Day 4: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay We will navigate along the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay up to the Cape Horn National Park where, weather permitting, we will disembark. We will disembark again to visit the beautiful Wulaia Bay. Day 5: Ushuaia Arrival in Ushuaia, the capital of Tierra del Fuego and the southernmost city in the world. Disembarkation at 08:30 a.m. * Docking and disembarkation may be affected or delayed due to the wind and other weather conditions. Departure Dates Rates for this itinerary September 2019 October 2019 VENTUS AUSTRALIS STELLA AUSTRALIS Season B A AA AAA AAS AAAS Promotional USD USD USD USD USD USD Low USD USD USD USD USD USD November 2019 High USD USD USD USD USD USD December January 2020 February 2020 Rates are per person in US Dollar double occupancy in the cabin port taxes are not included (60 USD per person) cabin details on page 8 and 9. March 2020 April Season: Promotional Low High Rates and Departures September April

4 ITINERARY: Patagonian Explorer Ushuaia - Punta Arenas 4 NIGHTS On board Ventus Australis or Stellla Australis Day 1: Ushuaia Check-in between 10:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m. Boarding at 06:00 p.m. Day 2: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay We will navigate along the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay up to the Cape Horn National Park where, weather permitting, we will disembark to take an amazing excursion. In the afternoon, we will disembark again to visit the beautiful Wulaia Bay. Day 3: Pía Glacier - Garibaldi Glacier In the morning, we will navigate the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel, to enter the Pía Fiord and disembark for a walk up to the vantage point overlooking the stunning glacier. Day 4: Agostini Sound - Águila Glacier - Cóndor Glacier We will cruise through the Agostini Sound where we will disembark and go for an easy walk around a lagoon, which was formed by the melting of the Águila Glacier. In the afternoon, we will approach the Condor Glacier via Zodiac, and hopefully see some of the abundant Andean Condors in the area. Day 5: Magdalena Island (1) - Punta Arenas Early in the morning, we will disembark at Magdalena Island, home to a large colony of Magellan penguins. Disembarkation in Puerto Arenas at 11:30 a.m. * Docking and disembarkation may be affected or delayed due to the wind and other weather conditions. Departure Dates Rates for this itinerary VENTUS AUSTRALIS STELLA AUSTRALIS Season B A AA AAA AAS AAAS September Promotional USD USD USD USD USD USD October Low USD USD USD USD USD USD November 2019 High USD USD USD USD USD USD December January 2020 February 2020 Rates are per person in US Dollar double occupancy in the cabin port taxes are not included (60 USD per person) cabin details on page 8 and 9. March 2020 April Season: Promotional Low High Rates and Departures September April

5 ITINERARY: Darwin s Route from Punta Arenas Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - Punta Arenas 8 NIGHTS On board Ventus Australis or Stellla Australis Day 1: Punta Arenas Check in between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM in Punta Arenas. Boarding at 6:00 PM. Day 2: Ainsworth Bay - Tuckers Islets (1) We will navigate across Almirantazgo sound until arriving at the surroundings of Marinelli Glacier, in Ainsworth Bay. In the afternoon we will visit Tuckers Islets on Zodiac boats, from which you can see Magellanic Penguins and cormorants. Day 3: Pía Glacier - Glaciers Avenue We will go on an excursion to a lookout to observe Pía Glacier in all its magnificence. We will continue navigating across the majestic landscapes of the «Glaciers Avenue» Day 4: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay We will navigate through Murray channel to arrive at Cabo de Hornos National Park, where we will disembark, weather permitting. During the afternoon we will arrive at Wulaia Bay. Day 5: Ushuaia Arrival at the city of Ushuaia. Disembarkation at 8:30 AM. Free half day. Boarding at 5:30 PM. Day 6: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay We will navigate up to Cabo de Hornos National Park, where we will disembark, weather permitting. Arrival at Wulaia Bay during the afternoon. Day 7: Pía Glacier Garibaldi Glacier In the morning we will navigate across the northeast arm of Beagle Channel to disembark at Pía fjord. During the afternoon we will enter the Garibaldi fjord to appreciate the glacier bearing the same name from the ship. Day 8: Agostini Sound Águila Glacier Cóndor Glacier In the morning we will navigate in Agostini Sound and disembark to go on a soft trek to Águila Glacier. In the afternoon we will disembark again, this time on Zodiac boats, to get closer to Cóndor Glacier. Day 9: Magdalena Island (1) - Punta Arenas Early in the morning we will disembark in Magdalena Island, where we will find an immense colony of Magellanic Penguins. Disembarkation in Punta Arenas at 11:30 AM, approximately*. * La recalada y posterior desembarco podrían verse afectados o atrasados a causa del viento y las condiciones climáticas. Departure Dates Rates for this itinerary VENTUS AUSTRALIS STELLA AUSTRALIS Season B A AA AAA AAS AAAS September Promotional USD USD USD USD USD USD October Low USD USD USD USD USD USD November 2019 High USD USD USD USD USD USD December January 2020 February 2020 Rates are per person in US Dollar double occupancy in the cabin port taxes are not included (70 USD per person) cabin details on page 8 and 9. March 2020 April Season: Promotional Low High Rates and Departures September April

6 ITINERARY: Darwin s Route from Ushuaia Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - Ushuaia 8 NIGHTS On board Ventus Australis or Stellla Australis Day 1: Ushuaia Check in between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Boarding at 6:00 PM. Day 2: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay We will navigate through Murray channel to arrive at Cabo de Hornos National Park, where we will disembark, weather permitting. During the afternoon we will arrive at Wulaia Bay. Day 3: Pía Glacier Garibaldi Glacier In the morning we will navigate across the northeast arm of Beagle Channel to disembark at Pía fjord. During the afternoon we will enter the Garibaldi fjord to appreciate the glacier bearing the same name from the ship. Day 4: Agostini Sound - Águila Glacier Cóndor Glacier In the morning we will navigate in Agostini Sound and disembark to go on a soft trek to Águila Glacier. In the afternoon we will disembark again, this time on Zodiac boats, to get closer to Cóndor Glacier. Day 5: Magdalena Island (1) - Punta Arenas Early in the morning we will disembark in Magdalena Island, where we will find an immense colony of Magellanic Penguins. Disembarkation in Punta Arenas at 11:30 AM. Boarding at 6:00 PM. Day 6: Ainsworth Bay - Tuckers Islets (1) We will navigate across Almirantazgo sound until arriving at the surroundings of Marinelli Glacier, in Ainsworth Bay. In the afternoon we will visit Tuckers Islets on Zodiac boats, from which you can see Magellanic Penguins and cormorants. Day 7: Pía Glacier - Glaciers Avenue We will go on an excursion to a lookout to observe Pía Glacier in all its magnitude. We will continue navigating across the majestic landscapes of the «Glaciers Avenue». Day 8: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay We will navigate to Cabo de Hornos National Park, where we will disembark, weather permitting. During the afternoon we will arrive at Wulaia Bay. Day 9: Ushuaia Arrival in the city of Ushuaia. Disembarkation at 8:30 AM, approximately*. * Docking and disembarkation may be affected or delayed due to the wind and other weather conditions. Departures Dates Rates for this itinerary VENTUS AUSTRALIS STELLA AUSTRALIS Season B A AA AAA AAS AAAS September Promotional USD USD USD USD USD USD October Low USD USD USD USD USD USD November 2019 High USD USD USD USD USD USD December January 2020 February 2020 Rates are per person in US Dollar double occupancy in the cabin port taxes are not included (70 USD per person) cabin details on page 8 and 9. March 2020 April Season: Promotional Low High Rates and Departures September April

7 ITINERARY: Gauchos, Penguins and Glaciers Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - Punta Arenas 6 NIGHTS 2 nights on the mainland + 4 nights on board Ventus Australis or Stellla Australis Day 1: Punta Arenas Reception and transfer from Punta Arenas Airport to Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar hotel, dinner, and accommodation. Day 2: Porvenir - Pingüino Rey - Río Grande Breakfast. Transfer from Punta Arenas to Tierra del Fuego, crossing the Magellan Strait on a ferry, city tour in Porvenir including visit to a museum, excursion to Pingüino Rey Park, lunch and on-route snack, accommodation in Río Grande at Grande Hotel or Hostería Kaikén, subject to availability, dinner. Day 3: Gauchos - Ushuaia - Cruise Departure Breakfast. Visit to traditional Estancia (ranch), where you will have a true Gaucho experience with a Patagonian Asado. The trip continues passing through the town of Tolhuin and crossing the Garibaldi range to arrive in Ushuaia. Check-in and boarding of Ventus or Stella Australis cruises on an all-inclusive system. Day 4: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay Navigate across Murray Channel and Nassau bay to arrive at Cabo de Hornos National Park, where you will disembark, weather permitting. The mythical Cape Horn is known as the world s end, and was declared a World Biosphere Reserve in In the afternoon, disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historical site that offers a visual spectacle of great beauty due to its vegetation and geography. After a walk through the Magellanic forest, arrive at a lookout. Day 5: Pía Glacier - Garibaldi Glacier In the morning go on an excursion to the lookout, to observe the Pía Glacier, whose main arm stretches from the heights of the mountain range to the sea. In the afternoon enter the Garibaldi fjord to appreciate the glacier of the same name from the ship. Day 6: Águila Glacier - Cóndor Glacier In the morning disembark to go on a soft trek around a lagoon formed by the melting of Águila Glacier, which you will be facing during the excursion. In the afternoon navigate on zodiac boats and approach Cóndor glacier. Day 7: Magdalena Island (1) - Punta Arenas Disembark at Magdalena Island early in the morning, weather permitting. During the trek to the lighthouse, observe an immense colony of Magellanic penguins. Arrive in Punta Arenas, disembarking at approximately 11:30 hours*. Transfer to the airport. * Docking and disembarkation may be affected or delayed due to the wind and weather conditions. Departure Dates Rates for this itinerary VENTUS AUSTRALIS STELLA AUSTRALIS MAINLAND (2 nights) ON BOARD VENTUS or STELLA AUSTRALIS (4 nights) September Passengers USD Season B A AA AAA AAS AAAS October passengers Promotional USD USD USD USD USD USD November passengers Low USD USD USD USD USD USD December passengers High USD USD USD USD USD USD January passengers February 2020 March passengers passengers Rates are per person in US Dollar double occupancy in the cabin port taxes are not included (60 USD per person) cabin details on page 8 and 9. April passengers Season: Promotional Low High Rates and Departures September April

8 Ventus Australis and Stella Australis Deck Plans DECK: Darwin DECK: Cabo de Hornos AAA AAA SUPERIOR DECK: Tierra del Fuego AA AA SUPERIOR The Stella Australis, Latin for Southern Star, was built in 2010 and is especially designed to navigate the Patagonian channels. DECK: Magallanes A B DECK: Patagonia Ventus Australis, Latin for Southern Wind, is the latest addition to the Australis fleet. It has been navigating with us since January Its size, capacity, and design are identical to those of Stella Australis. Rates and Departures September April

9 Ventus Australis and Stella Australis Cabin details CABIN B Exterior cabin (16 m2) located on the second Available with: 2 twin beds Reference photo, Stella Australis CABIN A Exterior cabin (16 m2) located on the second Available with: 2 twins and 1 double bed. Reference photo, Ventus Australis CABIN AA Exterior cabin (16 m2) located on the third Available with: 2 twins and 1 double bed Reference photo, Ventus Australis CABIN AA SUPERIOR Exterior cabin (20 m2) located on the third Available with: 1 double bed Reference photo, Stella Australis CABIN AAA Exterior cabin (16 m2) located on the fourth Available with: 2 twins and 1 double bed Reference photo, Stella Australis CABIN AAA SUPERIOR Exterior cabin (20 m2) located on the fourth Available with: 1 double bed Reference photo, Ventus Australis * Twin bed: 105 x 190 cm * Double bed: 160 x 190 cm * Superior Double bed: 160 x 190 cm All cabins have independent heating, safe box, and hairdryer. Rates and Departures September April

10 CONDITIONS SPECIAL RATES INDIVIDUAL RATE: Applies to every cabin category, 50% supplement. RATES FOR BABIES: 0 to 3 year olds, 100% discount sharing a bed with parents. Check for availability of cradles. RATES FOR CHILDREN: Between 3 and 12 years old, 50% discount sharing the cabin with an adult. EXTRA BEDS: We can add extra beds in cabins with double bed, for availability and rates please contact us. PASSAGE CONTRAT Buying a ticket implies entering into an agreement under the terms and conditions of Transportes Maritimos Geo Australis S.A. (here and after the company ) for passenger transportation. RATES AND DEPARTURES The company reserve the right to modify the cruise rates and departure dates published in this brochure without prior notice. The arrival time is estimated; the vessel may be delayed, without any responsibility for the Company due to climate conditions. INCLUDED The rates include accommodations, sea transportation, all meals, open bar during authorized hours (no cost for wines, alcoholic drinks and liqueurs). Excursions and on board activities. Optional tours and port transfers are not included. NOT INCLUDED Boarding fees (60 or 70 USD per person depending on the route), tips (we recommend 15 USD per person and per night), purchases at the store on board and phone calls with the satellite phone, optional tours, transportation in ports. PAYMENTST A deposit of $US 300 per passenger is required to confirm a booking. Full payment must be received by the company 60 days prior to departure date. CANCELLATION POLICY The following penalties will apply in case of cancellation. Written notice is required. NOTICE PENALTY Up to 120 days before departure date None. Between 119 and 60 days before departure date US$300.-(Deposit). Between 59 and 50 days before departure date 25% of sales value Between 49 and 40 days before departure date 50% of sales value Between 39 and 30 days before departure date 75% of sales value Between 29 days before departure date and departure date 100% of sales value MEANS OF PAYMENTT Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Diners credit cards, traveller s checks, US Dollars, Chilean Pesos, and wire transfers. (1) SPECIAL DEPARTURES In September and April, the excursion to Magadlena Island is replaced by a visit to Marta Island, to watch South American sea lions. The excursion to Tuckers Islets is replaced by a trekking expedition near a glacier in Brookes Bay. NOTE The excursions described in the itineraries can usually be carried out without any problems. Nevertheless, the shipowner holds the right to alter, change or skip certain portions of the itinerary without prior notice, whether motivated by the passengers wellbeing and safety, by the appropriate protection of the environment, or in case of any extraordinary event, unforeseeable circumstance or major force. For this reason, departures or arrival may be subject to change. Furthermore, sighting of birds and other species cannot be guaranteed as their exact location is variable by nature. CONTACT CHILE: sales@australis.com EUROPE: europa@australis.com NORTH AMERICA: northamerica@australis.com BRAZIL: brasil@australis.com ARGENTINA: argentina@australis.com Rates and Departures September April