Australis, the cruise line that plies the waters of
Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, has announced the name of its new ship
currently under construction in Chile.
The 210-passenger vessel will be called "Ventus
Australis," Latin for "Southern Wind," referencing the Tierra
del Fuego's windy conditions.
Ventus Australis will do four-night sailings and will join
Stella Australis, which operates three-, four-, and seven-night programs in the
region.
Chilean shipbuilder Asenav is constructing the ship, which
is scheduled to be launched in January 2018.