A spectacular voyage through the channels, fjords and glaciers of Chile...
See departure dates below under itineraries on each individual Cruise.
M/V SKORPIOS I - Cruise 1 - ADVENTURE ROUTE - 4 Days
Departs: Fridays
Day 1 Friday: Arrive by air to Balmaceda. Reception at the airport and transfer by bus to Coyhaique. At 18:00 hours transported to Puerto Chacabuco, embarking on Skorpios I, heading towards San Rafael Lagoon at 20:00 hours. Sail to the Aysén Inlet, Turtle Point, Elena Island, Costa Channel, Elefants Estuary, docking in Leopards Point at midnight.
Day 2 Saturday: Enter San Rafael by Témpanos River, anchoring two kilometers from glacier. Excursions in motorboats between the multi-colored icebergs; in the afternoon the ship moves close to the glacier and then sails to Quitralco Fjord.
Day 3 Sunday: Anchored at Quitralco Harbor, passengers can take thermal baths in covered pools or in the open air as well as take excursions in small motorboats within the Fjord. In the evening sail to Puerto Chacabuco.
Day 4 Monday: Anchored in Puerto Chacabuco dock. Taken to Balmaceda airport by bus at 08:00am. End of the Adventure Cruise in Skorpios I.
Departure dates shown below are for Cruise 1, Fridays from Balmaceda.
Cruise 1 – Low Season: Sep. 03-10-17-24/ Oct. 01-08-15-22-29/ Nov. 05-12-19-26/ Dec. 03-10-17/ Mar. 18 –25,/ Apr. 01-08-15-22-29/ May 06-13 –20. High Season: Dec. 24 – 31/ Jan. 07-14-21-28/ Feb. 04-11-18-25/ Mar. 04-11.
M/V SKORPIOS 1 - Cruise 2 - ADVENTURE ROUTE AYSEN - 5 Days
Departs: Mondays
Day 1 Monday: Reception at Balmaceda airport. Transfer by bus to Coyhaique. At 18.00 hrs transfer to Puerto Chacabuco passing by natural attractions such as the Salto de Agua de la Virgen and Cascada Velo de la Novia (Waterfalls), and the bridge over the Aysén River and the Simpson River. Arrival at Puerto Chacabuco and board M/V Skorpios I to set sail towards Quitralco Fjord at 20:30 hrs. Navigation through the Aysén Bay, Punta Tortuga, Elena Island and Costa Channel.
Day 2 Tuesday: Docked at Quitralco pier, passengers can take thermal baths in indoor and/or outdoor pools, do excursions in motorboats around the fjord, walk around the virgin forest and take optional fishing tours (Passengers must take their own fishing equipment with them). Lunch at the Fogón Criollo based on grill assorted meat (Barbecue).
Day 3 Wednesday: MV Skorpios I sets sail towards San Rafael Glacier, sailing through Costa Channel, Elephants Estuary and Punta Leopardos. At 09.00 Enter to San Rafael Glacier by Témpanos River’s Channel, anchoring two kilometers from the glacier. Excursions are done in “Hércules” motorboats surrounding the multicolored icebergs. Traditional whisky with millenary ice. The ship moves closer to the glacier in the afternoon. 17.00 set sails towards Puerto Aguirre..
Day 4 Thursday: Navigation of costa Channel, Guatecas archipelago. 10.00 hrs arrival to Puerto Aguirre, fishermen village located in the Huichas archipelago, visit. 13.00hrs set sails from Puerto Aguirre, navigation towards Puerto Chacabuco, through Vidal Cove and Costa channel. Farewell party, Captain’s dinner.
Day 5 Friday: 06:00 Hrs. Dock at the Puerto Chacabuco pier. 07:00 Hrs. Breakfast. 08:00 Hrs. Transfer to Balmaceda Airport. End of the Adventure Cruise in Skorpios I.
Departure dates shown below are for Cruise 2,Mondays from Balmaceda.
Cruise 2- Low Season: Sep. 06-13-20-27/ Oct. 04-11-18-25/ Nov. 01-08-15-22-29/ Dec. 06-13/ Mar. 21-28/ Apr. 04-11-18-25/ May. 02-09-16/ High Season: Dec. 20-27/ Jan. 03-10-17-24-31/ Feb. 07-14-21-28/ Mar. 07-14.
M/V SKORPIOS II - CLASSIC ROUTE - 8 or 9 Days
Departs: Thursdays from USA. Cruise departs Puerto Montt on Saturdays.
Day 1: USA/SANTIAGO: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Santiago. Dinner and breakfast served on board.
Day 2: SANTIAGO /PUERTO MONTT/CRUISE EMBARKATION: Arrive in Santiago for your connecting flight to Puerto Montt. Meeting and transfer to board the M/V Skorpios II. Balance of day at leisure. Enjoy a gourmet dinner on board including open bar. D
Day 3: Depart from Chinquihue Terminal. Cruise the Llanquihue Archipelago to view Calbuco City, Ancud Gulf and the Chiloe Archipelago. At midnight, cross Corcovado Gulf. B L D
Day 4: Journey through the Moraleda and Ferronave Channels. Arrive in Puerto Aguirre, continuing through the Pilcomayo, Ferronave and Costa Channels to cast anchors at Punta Leopardos 20 miles from San Rafael glacier. B L D
Day 5: Cruise through San Rafael bay and the Tempanos Channel. Enter the spectacular San Rafael Lagoon and set anchor. Excursions by boat to admire the glaciers and multicolored icebergs. In the late afternoon, resume your journey to Quitralco Fjord. B L D
Day 6: Upon arrival at Quitralco Fjord, enjoy the thermal baths in covered or outdoor pools. Cruise by motorboat throughout the fjord to explore the scenery and aquatic life. In the evening, set sail for Chiloe
through the Moraleda and Perez Norte channels. B L D
Day 7: Sail through the Leucayec channel on our way to Chiloe. See the island of Melinka, in Los Chonos Archipelago. Then we cross the Corcovado Gulf to approaching the eastern coast of Chiloé. Here we make a landing at Queilén (optional visit) before continuing through Yal channel and the Castro Creek arriving to this beautiful city. B L D
Day 8: Castro was founded in1567. We visit the handicrafts fair, the museum, church and city streets. Take an optional excursion to Chonchi City. Return to the ship to navigate the Castro Estuary, Lemuy, Dalcahue, Quicavi and Calbuco Channels. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner before arriving in Puerto Montt. B L D
Day 9: DISEMBARKATION/ PUERTO MONTT/ SANTIAGO/USA : After breakfast disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Santiago and connecting flight back to the USA. Or stay extra nights in Santiago. B
Departs: Thursdays from USA. Departure dates shown below are for Cruise only starting on day 2, Saturdays from Puerto Montt.
Low Season: SEP 04-11-18-25/ OCT 02-09-16-23-30/ NOV 06-13-20-27/ DEC 04-11/ MAR 19-26/ APR 02-09-16-23-30/ MAY 07-14/ High Season: DEC 18-25/ JAN 01-08-15-22-29/ FEB 05-12-19-26/ MAR 05-12.
M/V SKORPIOS III - KAWESKAR EXPLORERS ROUTE - 6 or 7 Days
Departs: Saturdays from Puerto Natales. See below option to arrive Fridays, one day before sailing.
Day 1 Saturday: For passengers not taking the additional night
Reception at Punta Arenas airport. Transfer to Skorpios office in Punta Arenas Check – In. In the afternoon, passengers are transferred by bus from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales arriving at the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales at approximately 19:00 hrs. Embarking at 20:00 hrs. Welcome cocktail, dinner aboard.
Day 2 Sunday: Set sail from Puerto Natales, navigation through the Patagonian canals to the Kirke Narrows. In the early morning navigation through the Morla Vicuña, Unión Inlet and Collingwood Canals. In the mid-morning continue on through the Sarmiento canal. In the afternoon sail through Peel fjord. Visit Amalia Glacier (only in high season as we still have plenty of light at that time, during low season this glacier will be visit next day).
Day 3 Monday: At dawn we enter Peel Fjord, visit to Calvo fjord, where we will visit 4 glaciers of different shapes and colors. Boat excursions in our Hercules (ice-breaker motorboats). The ship get closer to the Calvo Glacier, if ice conditions permits. In the afternoon MV Skorpios III will navigate direction north, through Peel, Pitt, Andres, Concepcion and Wide canals.
Day 4 Tuesday: 08:30 hrs. Navigation of the Eyre Inlet, to Pío XI Glacier, sailing in front of the Glacier. This is the largest Glacier in South America, with a surface area of 1,263 Km2, belonging to the Bernardo O’higgins National Park, which is considered to be the biggest National Park in Chile. At mid-day we set sail, navigating towards the Eyre Inlet, the Grappler Canal and Paso del Indio. Arrive at Puerto Eden approximately at 17.00 hrs. Debarking in motorboats. Free time (two hours approximately) to visit this village which is located in Wellington Isle, whose first inhabitants were the Kaweskar and Alacalufes natives This village does not have any streets, only walkways along which visitors can walk to visit its houses, or climb up to the lookout. The Motorvessel Skorpios III is anchored. Set sail direction south.
Day 5 Wednesday: 07.00 hrs: Navigation Sarmiento and Morla Vicuña canals. 14.00hrs enter Mountain Fjord, where you will see 5 small glaciers getting down from the hills to the sea. 16.30 hrs set sail again in route to Puerto Natales, cross the Kirke Narrows to drop anchor in the Ultima Esperanza Sound. 20:00: Farewell party, gala dinner.
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Day 6 Thursday: Navigation Ultima Esperanza Sound. 09.00 hrs arrival to Skorpios terminal in Puerto Natales. Passengers disembark at 10:00 hrs. Transfer to Punta Arenas Airport.
Note : Itinerary subject to changes according to navigation and climate conditions.
ADDITIONAL NIGHT
Passengers taking additional night, will have included a complimentary tour on Saturday, before the cruise begins, to the Torres del Paine National Park.
Friday: Reception at Punta Arenas airport, transfer to Skorpios offices. Check-in. 17.00 hrs Transfer by bus from Punta Arenas to Puerto Nautilus.
20.00 hrs Arrival in Puerto Nautilus. 20.15 hrs Passengers embarkation. Welcome cocktail and dinner on board.
Saturday: 09.00hrs Departure by buses to Skorpios terminal in Puerto Natales. Arrival al Milodon Cave, one hour visit. Tour continues to the Torres del Paine National Park. Arrival at Rio Paine waterfalls, view of the Torres del Paine. Pic-nic lunch at Amarga Lagoon area. 14.00hrs Enter National Park. Arrival at the Nordenskjold viewpoint views of the Cuernos del Paine and continue on to Pehoe lake viewpoint. Return to Puerto Natales visiting Lake Sarmiento, arriving at Skorpios terminal at 17.00hrs approximately. 20.00 hrs dinner on board Skorpios.
Departure dates shown below are for Cruise only, starting on Saturdays from Puerto Natales.
Low Season: SEP 04-11-18-25/ OCT 02-09-16-23-30/ NOV 06-13-20-27/ DEC 04-11/ MAR 19-26/ APR 02-09-16-23-30/ MAY 07-14/ High Season: DEC 18-25/ JAN 01-08-15-22-29/ FEB 05-12-19-26/ MAR 05-12.
M/V SKORPIOS I - Cruises 1 and 2 - ADVENTURE ROUTES - 4 AND 5 Days
Cruise Program Includes:
* Meeting and assistance service at airport.
* M/V Skorpios I cruises, 4 days/3 nights (Cruise 1) and 5 days/4 nights
(Cruise 2)itineraries. Include all meals, beverages and excursions as
specified in itineraries.
* All taxes and service charges.
* Assistance by local Altura representative
M/V SKORPIOS II - CLASSIC ROUTE - 8 or 9 Days
Cruise Program Includes:
* Meeting and assistance service at airport.
* Pre-cruise night aboard ship including dinner.
* M/V Skorpios II cruise for 7 days/6 nights including all meals, beverages
and excursions as specified in itinerary.
* All taxes and service charges.
* Assistance by local Altura representative.
M/V SKORPIOS III - KAWESKAR EXPLORERS ROUTE - 6 or 7 Days
Cruise Program Includes:
* Meeting and assistance service at airport.
* Transfer by private bus from the airport of Punta Arenas to Skorpios
terminal in Puerto Natales and return on embarkation and disembarkation days.
* M/V Skorpios II cruise for 6days/5 nights inclexcursions as specified in
itinerary. Optional Pre-cruise night aboard ship inuding all meals,
beverages and cluding dinner and full day tour to Torres del Paine.
* All taxes and service charges.
* Assistance by local Altura representative.
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