Tierra Del Fuego 2017
updated Sept 2022
In March 2017 we took a four day cruise aboard the
Stella Australis exploring Tierria Del Fuego. Each day there were
stops to go ashore, via Zodiac, in remote location to explore.
Experienced guides lead the way. The ship accommodated about 200
passengers. We flew in to Punta Arenas from Santiago to join the
cruise and ended at Ushuaia where we flew on to Buenos Aires. As
you can see the weather for our journey was perfect but I am told
it can be problematic at other times. Food, cabin and staff all
excellent. Many others on the cruise had also visited the famous
Torres del Paine national park.
Moored in the lee of Horn
island, passengers being ferried ashore by Zodiac
Passengers visit the memorial
(with albatross outline) on Horn Island.
The Australis is just behind the large group.
Captain's orders to keep life jackets on in case weather changes
requiring quick return to ship.
Unlikely today, best weather for some time apparently.
Rounding the Horn, spotted this
sailing boat.
