| Sailing
through the Channels & Fjords of northern Patagonia |
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| Sailing
every Saturday from Puerto Montt, a city located 1000 kilometers south
of Santiago, to the San Rafael Glacier, the majestic relic of the
planet's last glaciating, Skorpios carries you on a dream cruise of
seven days and six nights. |
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| ABOUT
SAN RAFAEL LAGOON NATIONAL PARK |
This
National Park has been declared a biosphere by UNESCO in 1979.
Glacier San Rafael 46-45 latitude south, 400 nautical miles to the
south of Puerto Montt, this place was discovered four centuries ago,
today it is one of the main attractions in our country.
Thirty thousand years of age were born in the Nevado of San Valentin
located in the Ice Camp of the Northern part of Los Andes and then
15 Kilometers of an iced path and frozen walls finally arrive into
the San Rafael Lake. The front part of the Glacier has a width of
2 kilometers and its towers have latitude of 70 meters and they sink
more than 230 meters under sea level. The falling of the cracked wall
of ice always follows and another. The color goes from dark blue,
blue, light blue, greens, white and finally grays. It is a unique
experience. |
| ABOUT
THE TRIP |
| Sailing
every Saturday from Puerto Montt, a city located 1000 kilometers south
of Santiago, to the San Rafael Glacier, the majestic relic of the
planet's last glaciating, Skorpios carries you on a dream cruise of
seven days and six nights. Its goes through spectacular channels and
archipelagos, where an exuberant nature stands out in all its splendor
and man's presence is barely perceptible, and where softly shaped
islands are scattered in the ocean. We will visit isolated and picturesque
fishing villages and settlements, such as Puerto Aguirre and Queilen,
the city of Castro, the Quitralco fjord with its thermal baths and
the San Rafael National Park, which was declared world biosphere reserve
by the UNESCO with its Glacier of magical and spectacular 30,000 years
old ice that rises in multicolored towers to a height of more than
seventy meters and then sinks into the ocean. |
| ON BOARD
THE M/V SKORPIOS |
| You will
find a friendly, personalized service, always with the exceptional
hospitality by the Kochifas family and their experience and well-trained
crews who offer warmth and efficiency in a unique and unforgettable
cruise. You will have an enjoyable gastronomic experience, alternating
international cuisine with the best culinary traditions of southern
Chile, where the most outstanding are Chilean Kingcrab, giant mussels
(Mitilus), mussels, oysters, sea urchins, barnacles, salmon, croaker,
sea pike, kingclip, red and white meats and the juicy and delicious
Curanto, always accompanied by the best Chilean wines and exclusive
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the Skorpios's traditional
open bar. |
| Day 1 Sat
PUERTO MONTT - CHILOE ARCHIPELAGO |
| At 11 a.m.
Take off from Skorpios terminal in Chinquihue. Sailing through Reloncaví
Sounds, Gulf of Ancud, Chiloé archipelago crossing the Gulf
of Corcovado at midnight. |
| Day 2 Sun
PUERTO AGUIRRE - CALETA HUALAS |
| At 8 a.m.
Sailing along the Moraleda and Ferronave Channels. Arrival at Puerto
Aguirre at 11 a.m. The stop over in this fishing village lasts one
hour and a half. Departure and sailing through the Ferronave, Pilcomayo
and Costa channels to cast anchors at Caleta Hualas or Punta Leopardos,
twenty miles from the San Rafael Glacier. |
| Day 3 Mon
LAGOON & GLACIER SAN RAFAEL - QUITRALCO FJORD |
| At 7:30
a.m. Cut through the San Rafael Glacier Bay Témpanos channel
and lagoon, droping anchor two kilometers from the Glacier. Motorboat
trips between multicolored ice forms, weather permitting. In the afternoon,
the vessel moves closer to the glacier. In the evening departure to
the Quitralco Fjord. |
| Day 4 Tue
MORALEDA & PEREZ CHANNELS |
| At 8 a.m.
Brought along side Quitralco Quay. After breakfast, passengers may
take a thermal bath in covered or outdoor pools. If weather permits,
motorboat trips will be made up the fjord. At 7 p.m. set sail towards
Chiloe Island, sailing through the Moraleda and Pérez Norte
Channels. |
| Day 5 Wed
CHONOS ARCHIPELAGO - CHILOE ISLAND |
| At 8 a.m.
Sailing through the Leucayec channel within partial sight of Melinca
Island located in the Chonos archipelago, this island was a pirate's
hide out in bygone times. Across the Gulf of Corcovado to continue
sailing and hugging the eastern side of Chiloe Archipelago. If weather
permits a land fall and an optional visit will be made at Quellón.
Sailing along the Yal channel and Castro Estuary to arrive at this
beautiful city of Castro. |
| Day 6 Thu
CASTRO - CALBUCO - PUERTO MONTT |
| At 8 a.m.
After breakfast one may visit the handicraft fair, Museum and Church
to explore this area. Optional excursion to the town of Chonchi. 18
Km away from Castro. Midday return to the ship. Departure to sail
across the Castro Estuary, through the Channels of Lemuy, Dalcahue,
Quicaví and Calbuco. At 9 p.m. Farewell dinner. Arrival at
Puerto Montt. |
| Day 7 Fri
PUERTO MONTT |
| At 8 a.m.
tie up at our Terminal in Tenglo Channel. Breakfast. End of Cruise. |
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| Note:
The times and schedule indicated may be altered due to climatic reasons
or forces beyond our control. |
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| SKORPIOS
II |
| Main
specifications: |
Maximum
Length 70.00 m
Maximum Beam 10 m
Molded Depth 4.20 m
Draft 2.87 m
Gross Tonnage 1.210 ton.
Engine Power 1.497 h.p.
Maximum Speed 12 nudes
Cruising Range 2.000 mills
Passenger Capacity 160
Crew (T) 34
Years of Construction 1988
Classification A.B.S. |
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| ACCOMMODATIONS:
There are 55 cabins, in five decks, Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon,
Olympo and Athos. They all have private bathroom, heating system,
international phoning system, TV; ventilation system, background music
And the cabin are decorated with native woods. It's only in Athens
deck that there are no windows. |
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About personal service with quality and efficiency - All-Included:
Our Service on board is born from the provincial hospitality that
characterizes the man from Chiloe, generous and kind. As a result
of the geographical circumstances that have encircled the inhabitants
of that part of the world they have learned to appreciate even more
friendship and the co- operation with one another. That's the key:
take our own things and perfect it to the point of being known universally.
Welcome Aboard. |
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2006/ 2007
LOW SEASON
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2006/ 2007
SHOULDER SEASON
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2006/ 2007
HIGH SEASON
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Sep 2006: 2-9-16-23-30
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Oct 2006: 7-14-21-28
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Dec 2006: 23-30
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April 2007: 7-14-21-28
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Nov 2006: 4-11-18-25
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Jan 2007 : 6-13-20-27
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Dec 2006: 2-9-16
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Feb 2007 : 3-10-17-24
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Mar 2007: 3-10-17-24-31
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ATENAS
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ACROPOLIS
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PARTHENON
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OLYMPO
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ATHOS
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PAX
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PAX
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PAX
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PAX
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PAX
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SINGLE
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LOW |
1.650
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| Shoulder |
1.900
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| HIGH |
2.150
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DOUBLE
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LOW |
1.100
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1.250
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1.350
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| Shoulder |
1.250
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1.400
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1.450
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| HIGH |
1.450
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1.600
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1.650
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TRIPLE
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LOW |
1.000
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1.100
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1.150
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| Shoulder |
1.050
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1.200
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1.250
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| HIGH |
2.200
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1.350
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1.400
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DBL
Marriage
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LOW |
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1.450
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1.450
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| Shoulder |
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1.550
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1.550
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| HIGH |
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1.750
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1.750
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| CUADRUPLE |
LOW |
850
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950
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1.000
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| Shoulder |
950
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1.050
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1.100
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| HIGH |
1.100
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1.250
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1.300
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JR. SUITE
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LOW |
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1.650
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| Shoulder |
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1.900
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| HIGH |
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2.050
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SUITE
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LOW |
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1.900
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| Shoulder |
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2.100
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| HIGH |
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2.300
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| Prices
in US Dollars |
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| ADDITIONAL
LODGING SERVICE ON FRIDAY NIGHT PER PERSON ON BOARD MOTOR VESSEL SKORPIOS
II: US $ 100 |
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CHILDRENS
RATES:
From 1 to 5 years old: Free sharing bed.
From 6 to 11 years old: 50 % discount for children sharing cabin with
parents.
From 12 years up : Normal rate. |
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| PAYMENT:
50 % cash on reservations, balance is due 45 days before departure
where reservation was made. |
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ADDITIONAL
LODGING SERVICE ON FRIDAY NIGHT: As according to the Program,
the Skorpios Sea Cruises starts at 11 a.m. o'clock on Saturday, the
Company offers, as an additional service for tourists arriving in
Puerto Montt on Friday night, lodging on board includes: cocktail,
complete dinner, open bar service and breakfast on Saturday.
Passengers should be on board one hour in advance. |
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| GENERAL
INFORMATION: |
Electricity:
Voltage: 220 Volts, but there are transformed on board for 110 Volts.
Shipyard: Skorpios makes its own ship, in its own shipyard.
This guarantees efficiency, safety in maintenance, and punctuality
in our departures.
Additional night: Only on Friday night before the Cruise, with
valid rates, and for passenger that will be sailing.
Temperatures: Temperatures in spring- autumn: 8 degrees and 18 degrees
C. Summer from: 12 degrees y 22 degrees C.
Laundry: There is laundry service for light clothes
Menu: The on board menu is fixed and offers meals and seafood; passenger
may also choose an alternative dish with no extra cost.
Economy: If you do the math and divide the whole Skorpios package
into daily cost, you will realize that it is a economy product that
really is All-included, and your final trip budget does not increase
Insurance: Insurance covering accident, medical assistance,
pharmaceuticals, hospital coals, and transfer up to USD 2.000. - Insurance
for death or permanent injury accident up to USD 22.000.-
Bar: Open- bar service through out the whole cruise no additional
cost for wines, beverages and liquors.
Language: Skorpios II has public relation personnel and interpreters.
There is simultaneous translation through infra- red head phone
Bus: Transfers from Puerto Montt, airport/ Skorpios dock/ airport,
are free of charge from Friday 09:00 Hrs until Saturday 12:00 Hrs.
Medicine: There is always a doctor on board the three vessels. This
service and the basic medical supplies are free of charge. |
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