Take the Route of Charles Darwin through Patagonia with Australis!
November 6, 2013 - 1 minute readAustralis is pleased to announce the launch of two themed Patagonia cruises in December, 2013, focusing on the voyage of the HMS Beagle.
Renowned experts will be on board to highlight Darwin’s landing points and his scientific discoveries. Two centuries after his birth, Darwin continues to surprise the world with his theories on natural selection, his detailed observations and interpretations. Charles Darwin left the world his amazing legacy after sailing through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, and you can trace his steps. Visit Patagonia and explore the old stomping grounds of world famous scientist Charles Darwin.
Departure from Ushuaia: December 4, 2013 | 3 nights – M/V Stella Australis
Departure from Punta Arenas: December 7, 2013 | 4 nights – M/V Stella Australis
For rates and itineraries, please visit the Australis website at http://www.australis.com/site/en-us/routes-itineraries/special_departures/darwin/patagonia-route/
The route includes sites visited by Darwin during his voyage on the HMS Beagle. Patagonia cruises will include sailing through the channels of Tierra del Fuego and Wulaia Bay with sightings of the Holanda Glacier, Wollaston Islands and the Italia Glacier, where he made many of his discoveries and observations.