Patagonia: Unsurpassed Beauty at the End of the Earth!
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Mare Australis
The Mare Australis was built specifically for cruising Patagonian waterways. This Expedition cruise ship is equipped with the latest navigation and safety technology. The Mare Australis features a spacious open top deck for admiring the spectacular southern scenery, and a gift shop, game room, infirmary and small library. All cabins offer lower beds, a picture window, private bathroom, heating, closet and safe deposit box. Daily shore excursions by inflatable Zodiac landing craft to visit spectacular, pristine glaciers, forests, bays, islands, and national parks featuring wildlife colonies.
45 AA Cabins
Distributed among decks 2, 3 and 4.
- 8 have one double bed and 37 have two twin size beds (1.04 meters wide)
- Low beds.
- Private facilities.
- Independently controlled heater.
- Safety deposit box.
- Closet.
- 220/110 Volts power
- U.S. type electricity connectors (adapters available).
- Large window to enjoy views.
12 A Cabins
Located on the second deck towards the back end of the vessel.
- 2 have one double bed and 10 have two twin size beds (1.04 meters wide).
- Low beds.
- Private facilities.
- Independently controlled heater.
- Safety deposit box.
- Closet.
- 220/110 Volts power
- U.S. type electricity connectors (adapters available).
- Large window to enjoy views.
Technical Data
Gross tonnage 2664 (GT)Built 2002
Cabins 63 cabins, with private facilities, low beds and panoramic windows.
Decks 4 decks.
Lounges 2 lounges and one dining room.
Length 71.83 m, 236 ft.
Draft 3.15 m, 10.33 ft.
Breadth 13.4 m, 44 ft.
MJJ, Farmington, CT
Tour leader Beth Geismar was top notch and saved several tough situations!
TS, Bar Harbor, ME