The 4-night Australis cruise between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia, which sails the fjords of Tierra del Fuego and attempts a landing at Cape Horn, starts at US$2,435 per person in a double cabin, plus taxes, on TourRadar; the 8-night Darwin's Route, a Punta Arenas round trip, starts at US$4,383, according to the listings checked on 7 November 2026. The 2026-2027 season runs from September to April, according to Australis' official rate sheet.
Australis sails two ships, the Ventus Australis and the Stella Australis. If you are spending a few days in Punta Arenas before or after sailing, see our guide to Punta Arenas tours and our Chilean Patagonia first-time guide.
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| From, 4 nights | US$ 2,435 |
| Nights on board | 4 |
| Season months | 8 |
| Port fee per leg | US$ 145 |
Australis cruise: the four routes compared
Australis sells four programmes on TourRadar: two 4-night crossings between Chile and Argentina (one in each direction) and two 8-night versions of Darwin's Route, which start and end in the same port.
Fjords of Tierra del Fuego
Leaves from Punta Arenas: 4 nights through the fjords of Tierra del Fuego to Cape Horn and Ushuaia.
- 5 days, 4 nights, Punta Arenas to Ushuaia
- Ainsworth Bay, Pía Glacier, Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay
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Patagonian Explorer
The same crossing in reverse: starts in Ushuaia and ends in Punta Arenas with Magdalena Island.
- 5 days, 4 nights, Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
- Cape Horn, Pía, Garibaldi, Águila and Cóndor glaciers, and Magdalena Island
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Darwin's Route from Punta Arenas
Eight nights round trip from Punta Arenas, with two Cape Horn passes.
- 9 days, 8 nights, Punta Arenas round trip
- Both crossings back to back, with two Cape Horn passes
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| Cruise | Duration | Includes | From | Book |
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| Fjords of Tierra del Fuego | 5 days, 4 nights, Punta Arenas to Ushuaia | Ainsworth Bay, Pía Glacier, Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay | US$2,435 | Book ↗ |
| Patagonian Explorer | 5 days, 4 nights, Ushuaia to Punta Arenas | Cape Horn, Pía, Garibaldi, Águila and Cóndor glaciers, and Magdalena Island | US$2,585 | Book ↗ |
| Darwin's Route from Punta Arenas | 9 days, 8 nights, Punta Arenas round trip | Both crossings back to back, with two Cape Horn passes | US$4,383 | Book ↗ |
| Darwin's Route from Ushuaia | 9 days, 8 nights, Ushuaia round trip | Both crossings back to back, starting in Argentina | US$4,653 | Book ↗ |
Source: Australis listings on TourRadar, checked on 7 November 2026. "From" price per person; TourRadar adds US$290 in taxes on the 4-night cruises and US$330 on the 8-night ones. The official rate sheet sets the port fee at US$145 per leg and US$165 for a round trip, and notes it may change: confirm the total before paying.
| Fjords of Tierra del Fuego, 4 nights (Punta Arenas to Ushuaia) | 4 | 2,435 | 290 |
| Patagonian Explorer, 4 nights (Ushuaia to Punta Arenas) | 4 | 2,585 | 290 |
| Darwin's Route, 8 nights (Punta Arenas round trip) | 8 | 4,383 | 330 |
| Darwin's Route, 8 nights (Ushuaia round trip) | 8 | 4,653 | 330 |
How much the Australis cruise costs by season
Prices vary widely by date and cabin. The official rate sheet for September 2026 to April 2027 splits departures into promotional, low and high season, and cabins into six categories (B to AAAS). On the 4-night cruise, an A cabin goes from US$2,435 in promotional season to US$4,727 in high season, per person in a double cabin. Solo travellers pay 50% on top of the category fare.
| B | 1,955 | 3,066 | 3,997 |
| A | 2,435 | 3,416 | 4,727 |
| AA | 2,645 | 3,726 | 5,037 |
| AAA | 2,855 | 4,036 | 5,447 |
| AAS | 3,385 | 4,506 | 6,567 |
| AAAS | 3,605 | 4,806 | 7,107 |
- Included (per Australis): accommodation, sea transport, all meals, an open bar at set hours, shore excursions and on-board entertainment.
- Not included: tips (the rate sheet suggests US$25 per person per night), port transfers, immigration fees and port fees.
- Cancellation: Australis' rate sheet allows free cancellation up to 120 days before sailing; if you book on TourRadar, check its terms as well.
- Day 1Punta ArenasCheck-in 13:00 to 17:00 and boarding 18:00 to 19:00.
- Day 2Ainsworth Bay and Tucker IsletsReplaced by Brookes Glacier in September and April.
- Day 3Pía Glacier and Glacier AlleyGlacier Alley is a scenic sailing, not a landing.
- Day 4Cape Horn and Wulaia BayLandings subject to weather.
- Day 5UshuaiaDisembarkation at 08:30.
Which Australis cruise route to choose
- If your trip ends in Argentina, Punta Arenas to Ushuaia drops you in Tierra del Fuego on day five at 08:30.
- If you are continuing through Chile, Ushuaia to Punta Arenas ends with Magdalena Island (Marta Island in September and April) and docks in Punta Arenas at 12:30, leaving time to go on to Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine.
- If you want the full experience, Darwin's Route joins both crossings: two Cape Horn landing attempts and more glaciers.
- Landings: all depend on the weather, including Cape Horn's.
What about Navimag or Skorpios?
They are the other two most-searched shipping lines in Chile, but they sell direct and are not on the platforms we compare, so we do not list them as booking options. Navimag runs the ferry between Puerto Montt and Puerto Natales through the Patagonian channels, and Skorpios runs glacier cruises from Puerto Montt and from its terminal in Puerto Natales (read about the Puerto Natales cruise season). Check prices and departures on their official sites.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an Australis cruise?
From US$2,435 per person for the 4-night Punta Arenas to Ushuaia cruise on TourRadar, plus taxes, and from US$4,383 for the 8-night Darwin's Route, at prices checked on 7 November 2026. In high season the same cabin can cost almost twice as much.
When is the Australis cruise season?
From September 2026 to April 2027, according to the official rate sheet. Some stops change in September and April.
Does the cruise land at Cape Horn?
It tries on day four of the Punta Arenas to Ushuaia cruise (day two in the other direction), but the landing depends on the weather.
Do I need a passport?
The 4-night crossings travel between Chile and Argentina, so you go through immigration. Check the requirements for your nationality in both countries before booking.
