Reviews & Ratings for the Stella-Australis

On March 19, 2020, a cancer-stricken passenger, along with his wife, disembarked from the cruise vessel 'Stella Australis' at the Arturo Prat Terminal in Punta Arenas. Due to the urgency of his medical condition, the passenger required immediate transportation back home. The disembarkation process was meticulously overseen by the Port Authority, adhering to a health protocol established by local health authorities, which included a dedicated transfer van to take them directly to the airport. After the operation, the 'Stella Australis' continued its journey as directed by maritime officials to maintain its quarantine status. This was part of a broader protocol following President Sebastián Piñera's directive to suspend the arrival of passenger vessels amid rising Covid-19 concerns. Passengers on the 'Stella Australis', alongside those aboard the 'Ventus Australis', were permitted to disembark on March 21, despite the naval authority confirming no reported cases of contagion onboard. Although both ships received clearance for disembarkation on March 15, local residents had previously protested the departure of passengers from the Prat dock due to fears over the pandemic.