Ocean Expeditions LLC

Offers safe, comfortable and flexible travel for small groups of people to remote regions on ''Australis'', fully equipped 22metre [75 foot] steel hulled motor yacht, owned and skippered by Australian, Ben Wallis. ''AUSTRALIS'' is an ocean going cruising yacht that has been specially purchased and fitted out for adventure sailing and expedition support for polar and global operations. ''AUSTRALIS'', with its aft wheelhouse, is set up for luxury cruising and is fully equipped to support expeditions, film crews, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, artists, birdwatchers, divers and adventurers of all types. She is also perfect for more laid-back sailing cruises. She carries a comprehensive range of safety, operational and navigational equipment. An 180hp Gardner diesel engine powers the vessel and she is equipped with 2 zodiac tenders with outboards. She sails beautifully and her powerful engine pushes her along at 9+ knots. In addition to all the luxuries of a spacious, well appointed cruising vessel, she has large storage areas for equipment and a workshop. She carries 10 passengers and 2 crew. Past clients that have traveled on numerous voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Island, the Falklands, Cape Horn and in the Chilean Channels/Tierra Del Fuego with Roger, include the Australian Antarctic Division, mountain and ski guides from Australia, the USA and NZ, wildlife enthusiasts, scientists and researchers, film crews from various countries, sea kayak expeditioners, environmentalists, commercial photographers and dozens of individuals who have joined him for wilderness leisure cruising - many return to experience another ''once in a life time'' adventure!