New
route through Southern Ice Fields from Patagonia
Skorpios Cruises, starting from this season began to operate a new
route dedicated to increase the tourist offer in the Patagonia, from
October 18, 2003 M/N Skorpios III it will begin to navigate the "Ruta
Exploradores Kaweskar". This route of big attractiveness will
leave on Saturdays from Puerto Natales and it will take us to Southern
Ice Fields.
In this we will visit 3 glaciers, among which it highlights the XI
Pious Glacier, the biggest in South America with a surface of 1.265
km2. We will also offer day tours to the Torres del Paine national
park and Cave of the Milodón, as well as show of it shears
and Patagonian barbecue in the Estancia Fitz Roy, this stay also has
an interesting museum.
Spectacular nature, flora and fauna in an area that newly will begin
to be visited by tourists, a true privilege for those who travel to
those latitudes through the waters and lands that the Kaweskar inhabited
travel. In the journey we also include a visit to Puerto Edén,
last vestige of these indigenes.
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Note:
Itinerary subject to changes according to navigation and climate conditions. |
Day
1 Saturday PUNTA ARENAS - PUERTO NATALES
(for those passengers not taking the additional night) |
Reception
of passengers at Punta Arenas airport, transfer to the Skorpios office.
Check-in. During the afternoon, transfer by bus to Puerto Natales,
arriving at 19.00 hrs. aprox to the Skorpios Terminal. Embarkation.
20.00 hrs. Welcome drink and dinner on board.
20:30 hrs. Ship sets sail from Puerto Natales, navigating the Patagonian
Channels, Kirke Narrowness, Channel Morla Vicuña, Seno Unión. |
Day 2
Sunday PUERTO NATALES - CONCEPCION CHANNEL |
During
the morning, we will continue navigating through the Sarmiento Channel,
Pitt Channel and Concepción Channel. 19.00 hrs. Arrival to
the Antrim Fjord. Dinner on board. Dancing Party. |
Day 3
Monday EYRE INLET - PIO XI GLACIER - PUERTO EDEN |
08.00 hrs
Visit to Pío XI Glacier, navigating in front of the glacier,
the biggest of South America, with a surface of 1263 km2, belonging
to the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, the biggest national park
in Chile.
12.30 hrs Ship weighs anchor from Seno Eyre and Grappler Channel.
16.30 hrs arrival to Puerto Edén, disembarkation in botes.
Two hours excursion, visiting this village, located in Wellington
Island. Its first inhabitants were the kaweskar or alacalufes aborigines.
This village doesn't have any streets, only footbridges, were it is
possible to take a walk around town and go up to a viewpoint. Ship
sets sail at 18.30 hrs from Puerto Edén, navigating through
the Paso del Indio and Paso del Abismo. |
Day 4
Tuesday PUERTO EDEN - SOUTHERN ICE FIELDS |
09.00 hrs
visit to the Calvo Fjord were we will be able to appreciate four glaciers,
of different shapes and colors. Excursions in "Hercules"
boats (icebreaker motorboats). Boats get close to the Calvo Glacier,
only if the weather conditions allow so. 13:00 hrs Ship set sail.
During the afternoon, navigation through the Peel Fjord. Visit to
the Asia and Amalia Fjord. 18.00 hrs Ship sights land in Villarrica
Creek, trips on boats, if the weather conditions allow so. 23.00 hrs
Ship sets sail. |
Day 5
Wed VILLARRICA CHANNEL - CALVO FJORD - NATALES |
09.00 hrs
Visit to the Montanas Fjord were we will be able to see five little
glaciers that hook of from the hills to the sea. Walking towards the
glacier Bernal.
16:00 hrs Ship sets sail from the Montanas Fjord, cross of the Kirke
Narrowness, during the night, the ship casts anchor at Seno Ultima
Esperanza. Farewell Dinner and Ball. |
Day 6
Thursday PUERTO NATALES - PUNTA ARENAS |
Navegating
Seno Ultima Esperanza, 08.30 hrs arrival at Skorpios Terminal in Puerto
Natales. 10.00 hrs passengers disembark, transfer by bus to Punta
Arenas. |
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INCLUDED :
- Transfer by private bus from the airport of Punta Arenas to
Skorpios terminal in Puerto Natales and return on embarkation
and disembarkation days
- Our meals daily on board (Breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner)
- Open bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)
- Land and boat excursions as per itinerary.
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Day Friday
PUNTA ARENAS - PUERTO NATALES |
Reception
of passengers at the Punta Arenas airport and, transfer to the Skorpios
office. Check-in. Transfer by bus to Puerto Natales, arriving at 8
p.m. Passenger's on board. Welcome drink, dinner and lodging on board.
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Day Saturday
PUERTO NATALES - TORRES DEL PAINE - PUERTO NATALES |
TBreakfast
on board. At 9 a.m. Departure by bus to the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto
Natales. Arrival to the Milodon Cave. One hour visit. Tour continues
towards the Torres del Paine National Park. Visit to Laguna Amarga
and Torres del Paine. Arrival to the water fall Río Paine.
Head towards Nordenskjold viewpoint, sightseeing of the Cuernos del
Paine. After this, we will go to the Lago Pehoé viewpoint.
Return to Puerto Natales, visiting Lake Sarmiento, approximately,
at 4 p.m. This excursion includes picnic type lunch. Arrival to Skorpios
Terminal in Puerto Natales at 6 p.m. Dinner on board.
Cost additional Night and services US$ 170 per person |
INCLUDES: Transfers from Punta Arenas' airport to the terminal
Skorpios in Puerto Natales on day Friday before cruise departs -
Dinner, lodging and breakfast on board - Full day tour to Torres
del Paine national park including picnic lunch.
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For passengers
taking additional night and arriving to Punta Arenas in the morning
flight on day Friday, we offer optional: Typical Patagonian barbecue
in Estancia Fitz Roy (ranch), it includes visit to the museum and
show of it shears.
Cost optional service US $80 per person.
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DEPARTURES LOW SEASON
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Sep 2006: 2-9-16-23-30
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April 2007: 7-14-21-28
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DEPARTURES SHOULDER SEASON
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Oct 2006: 7-14-21-28
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Dec. 2006 : 2-9-16
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Nov. 2006: 4-11-18-25
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Mar. 2007: 3-10-17-24-31
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DEPARTURES HIGH SEASON
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Dec 2006 : 23 - 30
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Feb 2007: 3 - 10- 17- 24
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Jan 2007: 6-13-20-27
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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 |
2.500
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Shoulder
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2.800
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HIGH
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3.200
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DOUBLE B
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LOW
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1.550
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Shoulder |
1.776
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HIGH
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2.100
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DOUBLE A
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LOW
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1.680
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1.780
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1.780
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Shoulder |
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1.920
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2.020
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2.020
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HIGH
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2.160
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2.260
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2.260
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DBL
Marriage
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LOW
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1.930
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Shoulder |
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2.220
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HIGH
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2.500
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JR SUITE
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LOW
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2.030
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Shoulder |
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2.320
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HIGH
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2.700
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MASTER SUITE
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LOW
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2.230
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Shoulder |
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2.580
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HIGH
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2.900
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ADD. BED
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LOW
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1.050
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1.150
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1.200
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1.250
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1.250
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Shoulder |
1.150
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1.250
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1.300
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1.350
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1.350
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HIGH
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1.250
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1.300
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1.350
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1.400
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1.400
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Rates in
US$ dollars. |
ADDITIONAL
COST PER EXTRA NIGHT AND SERVICES THE FRIDAY NIGHT PER PERSON ON BOARD
SKORPIOS III: US$ 170 |
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CHILDREN
RATES |
From 1 to 5 years old, free of charge sharing room with parents
(without additional bed)
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CUSTODY
OF VEHICLES: Free service during staying in Puerto Natales.
NOTE: Rates are subject to changes without previous notice.
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Pax
= Passenger |
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SKORPIOS
III |
TECHNICAL
CHARACTERISTICS |
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Total
length 70.00 m
Maximum Beam 10 m
Molded depth 4.20 m
Draft 2.87 m
Gross Tonnage 1.210ton.
Engine Power 1.497 h.p.
Max. Speed 12 knots
Cruising Range 2.000 miles
Passenger capacity 160
Crew (T) 34
Year of construction 1995
Classification A.B.S (Northerly American Shipping) |
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CHARACTERISTIC
OF THE SHIP:
The Skorpios III has been conceived under Super Class's concept it
possesses the most advanced technology of telecommunications and of
sailing satelital, and a modern plant of treatment of waters. It has
a service of simultaneous translation to English and a modern recording
system and video edition, to register and to exhibit in giant screen,
the best moments in the voyage.
The ship has a capacity for 125 passengers in 49 cabins distributed
in 5 desks: Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon, Olympo and Athos. Their
fine and roomy acclimatized cabins, had in native wood and deluxe
decoration, they contemplate Suites Master, Suites Juniors, Double
Matrimonial, Double A, Double B and Singles; all equipped with low
beds, luxurious private bathrooms, frigobar, international phoning
system, two music channels, two of TV and two of video with sound
stereo, locks with magnetic card and box of digital security.
For that who likes of the reading or just to share with other passengers
there are the living rooms Apollo and Zeus, besides the covers outdoors.
The dining room, finely decoration with native wood assists in a single
shift up to 130 passengers and this equipped with 5 stars' hotel technology.
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SERVICE
OF EXCELLENCE: Personal with experience and faithful interpreter
of the traditional hospitality of the family Kochifas, natives of
this region, offer the passenger a careful and warm service. In gastronomy
of incomparable style it is a synthesis among the best in the international
kitchen and the authentic culinary traditions of the south of Chile,
selecting the most exclusive products in the sea, meats, vegetables
and fruits and, always accompanied by the best Chilean wines and exclusive
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the Skorpios's traditional
open bar. |
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