Adventure cruise specialist Cruceros Australis' 210-passenger M/V Stella Australis, launched in December 2010 has one hundred 177-square-foot cabins, all featuring picture windows, independent climate controls, bathrooms and satellite phones. The ship's three lounges — the Sky Lounge, the Darwin Lounge and the Yamana Lounge — are all equipped with audio-visual equipment for educational presentations throughout the voyage. There is also a reception area, a dining room and an exercise room. The five-deck M/V Stella Australis was purposely built for cruises to Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. An observation lounge overlooks the bow, has a bar, small library and video and audio equipment for lectures, with a second lounge higher up on the ship. The M/V Stella Australis also features a game room with tables for cards and a collection of board games, a small shop and a first-aid room. There is no better ship to cruise Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn in comfort, safety and style than the M/V Stella Australis.
M/V Stella Australis "Voyages to the Tip of the World"
Cruise Rates, Departure Dates and Terms & Conditions*
For Booking, Departure Dates and More Information call EcoAdventures 1-800-326-5025
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*Note:
Cruises Ushuaia/Punta Arenas or v/v are NOT
included in the quoted tour rates. The cruise
rates are additional, based
on the category and season.
Cabins
Double Bed Cabin
Twin Bed Cabin
Cabins B, A and AA are the same size (approx. 161 sq. ft.)
with picture windows, private bathrooms and either two twin
beds or one double bed. They vary only by location. Category
B cabins also have an upper pull-down berth for triples.
M/V Stella Australis Technical Specifications
Vessel Name
M/V Stella Australis
Clothing: We want
your stay on our cruise ship to be comfortable. We recommend
sports clothing for both women and men. Summer nights and sometimes
during the day the Patagonian climate is cold. We recommend
sweaters, jackets, pants and rain garments during the excursions.
For exploring and walking, gloves and a pair of firm shoes or
boots are suitable.
Category
Expedition Cruise
Gross Tonnage
4500 (TRG)
Length
89.0 meters (292 feet)
Draft
3.30 meters (10.83 feet)
Breadth
14.6 meters (48 feet)
Decks
5
Shipyard
ASENAV (Chile)
Construction Year
2010
Engines
2 Cummins diesel main engines at 1400 hp each
Electricity
Cabins are equipped with 220 volt plugs. Bathrooms have plugs
for both 220 volts and 110 volts.
Lifeboats
Exact details not available yet, but similar to Via Australis.
Safety
The M/V Stella Australis was built according to SOLAS 2001 and MARPOL 73/78 updated
standards for Worldwide oceanic navigation and finished in December
2010. The vessel haa a classification
certificate issued by ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), with
the notation of “Passenger Vessel.”
According to ISM (International Safety Management Code), imposed
by IMO (International Maritime Organization), the ship has
a SMC (Safety Management Certificate), which guarantees the
operation under international safety standards as well as the
protection of the environment.
The ship also has a complete navigation system (echo sounder,
radar, GPS and the modern communication system integrating it
to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, GMDSS), emergency
generator, fire stations, smoke detectors in every cabin, corridor
and lounge and a sprinkler fire suppression system installed
in all areas of the ship. The machine room is also equipped
with a CO2 fire extinguisher bank for increased fire prevention.
Protection
of the Environment
The protection and preservation of nature is a permanent preoccupation
of Cruceros Australis. For such purpose, we use specialized
processes to prevent damaging the beautiful spots of the region,
such as the separation of oil waste and other contaminating
fluids, which are later deposited at port; compacting and deposit
of garbage at port, and a sewage and solid waste treatment plant.
The ship's three lounges — the Sky Lounge, the Darwin Lounge and the Yamana Lounge — are all equipped with audio-visual equipment for educational presentations throughout the voyage. There is also a reception area, a dining room and an exercise room. The five-deck 
