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Australis Cruises at 35: The Original “Cool-cation” That Redefined Adventure Travel in Patagonia

In an era where travelers chase curated experiences and viral hashtags, there exists a rare kind of voyage that needs no rebranding—because it was always ahead of its time. For 35 years, Australis Cruises has been quietly pioneering what the world now calls a “cool-cation,” long before climate-conscious getaways and off-the-beaten-path escapes were travel buzzwords.