Ben Wallis operates an international charter service with the fully equipped 75′ steel-hulled motor sailor Australis – a purpose-built vessel for high latitude expedition sailing.
Australis is based in the Southern Hemisphere and is configured for both hard working commercial projects and laid-back luxury cruising.
She is fully equipped to support expeditions, film crews, scientists, photographers, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, artists, bird watchers, divers, sightseers and adventurers of all descriptions.
In addition to all the luxuries of a well-appointed cruising vessel, Australis has large storage areas for equipment and a workshop. She carries 9 passengers plus the Ocean Expeditions crew and is registered as a commercial “Category 0 (zero – Unrestricted)” vessel. Click here to read more about our services.
WHERE AND WHEN
Ben operates year-round bouncing between the summer in the southern polar region during October to April and the summer in the northern polar region during July to September.
Click here to find out about our destinations or contact Ben with your trip suggestions to other parts of the world.
CHECK OUT OUR ITINERARY OR CONTACT US FOR UPCOMING TRIPS.
A pioneer in Antarctica expeditions
Australis was privileged enough to be the first Australian yacht to become a full member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), where the key is to follow responsible environmental policies. All those visiting Antarctica will be advised of minimum impact practices and minimum approach distances to wildlife.
VESSEL TRACKING
Australis has a satellite tracking device fitted so if you have family and/or friends onboard you can track their progress during the voyage anywhere in the world.
Click here to track Australis.
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admin2016-08-04 10:02:192016-08-08 21:45:5560 minutes - Leopard seals and climate change in Antarctica
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admin2014-12-22 23:10:562015-02-04 18:27:28Celebrating 100 trips
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admin2013-10-20 11:41:222016-08-05 15:48:07Shackleton 'Epic' re-enactment
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admin2012-09-20 17:21:472015-01-29 15:21:19North West Passage on Philos completed.
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admin2012-07-16 13:57:252015-02-01 10:32:22A call for more scientific research onboard our vessels
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admin2012-04-09 17:31:132015-01-29 15:20:45Follow us on Facebook
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admin2012-01-10 02:24:092015-01-29 15:23:54New Video - BSAE 2012 video diary's
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admin2012-01-01 07:19:042015-01-29 15:24:19'Australis' departs to support the BSAE 2012
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admin2011-12-31 06:52:202015-01-29 15:24:46Supported by 'Australis' The Bachelor King in 3D with David Attenborough goes to air
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admin2011-11-17 00:29:342016-08-04 13:21:18Ocean Expeditions fellowship receiver 2011/12
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admin2011-11-03 22:41:162015-01-29 15:26:12"Frozen Planet" release in Australia
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admin2011-06-15 16:33:332016-08-04 11:12:44We are sinking....
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admin2011-05-23 00:48:062016-08-04 10:53:43'Australis' works on 'Bachelor King 3D' with Sir David Attenborough
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admin2011-03-02 22:23:202015-02-01 22:38:27New Video - South Georgia summer sea breeze
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admin2010-11-30 00:00:002016-08-05 14:49:32'Australis' supports the British Services Antarctica Expedition 2012
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admin2010-11-20 16:10:462015-01-29 15:28:37A Sea Shepard meet & greet.
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admin2010-11-16 07:39:522015-01-29 15:28:59Mountaineering in Antarctica: Climbing in the Frozen South
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admin2010-09-20 09:18:552015-01-29 15:31:01USA - AUSTRALIS: An Antarctic Ski Odyssey
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admin2010-08-10 16:29:332015-01-29 15:31:29Europe - AUSTRALIS: An Antarctic Ski Odyssey
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admin2010-07-29 00:54:202015-02-01 22:18:43Wildlife Conservation Society
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admin2010-07-05 15:37:002016-08-04 10:55:28NZ - AUSTRALIS: An Antarctic Ski Odyssey
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admin2010-06-23 13:20:302016-08-04 11:01:19Non-lethal whale research
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admin2010-06-10 08:38:462019-11-15 08:49:39Antarctica
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admin2010-06-08 16:20:362016-08-04 11:00:17Underwater ice - Ocean Images
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admin2010-06-03 05:56:112016-08-05 15:24:31Destinations
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admin2010-02-16 17:36:262016-08-04 11:02:02Port Lockroy Nissen Hut Construction
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admin2009-11-10 03:36:192016-08-04 11:02:35'Australis' supports filming of 'Frozen Planet'
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admin2009-08-10 11:37:122016-08-04 11:07:10The Cove - Australia release
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admin2008-05-13 11:53:202016-08-04 11:07:42Sharkwater - Australia release
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admin2008-03-14 00:30:592016-08-04 11:07:06My first Blue whale !!!
