Ocean Expeditions Information

Expedition support vessel 'Australis' - Antarctica, South Georgia - Science, Film, Ecotourism, Adventure. Ben Wallis operates an international charter service with the fully equipped 75′ steel-hulled motor sailor ‘AUSTRALIS’. The vessel was purpose built for high latitude expedition sailing. ‘AUSTRALIS’ – based in the Southern hemisphere is set up 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, she has large storage areas for equipment and a workshop. She carries 9 passengers and the crew and is registered as a commercial – Category 0 (zero – Unrestricted) vessel.