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.
 
 
 
Puerto Eden
 
 
Calvo fjord
 
Amalia fjord
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.
 

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.
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.
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.

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.
DEPARTURES LOW SEASON
Sep 2006: 2-9-16-23-30
April 2007: 7-14-21-28
 
DEPARTURES SHOULDER SEASON
Oct 2006: 7-14-21-28
Dec. 2006 : 2-9-16
Nov. 2006: 4-11-18-25
Mar. 2007: 3-10-17-24-31
 
DEPARTURES HIGH SEASON
Dec 2006 : 23 - 30
Feb 2007: 3 - 10- 17- 24
Jan 2007: 6-13-20-27
 
2006 - 2007 RATES PER PERSON
 
ATENAS
ACROPOLIS
PARTHENON
OLYMPO
ATHOS
PAX
PAX
PAX
PAX
PAX
SINGLE
LOW
2.500
Shoulder
2.800
HIGH
3.200
DOUBLE B
LOW
1.550
Shoulder
1.776
HIGH
2.100
DOUBLE A
LOW
1.680
1.780
1.780
Shoulder  
1.920
2.020
2.020
HIGH
2.160
2.260
2.260
DBL
Marriage
LOW
1.930
Shoulder  
2.220
HIGH
2.500
JR SUITE
LOW
2.030
Shoulder    
2.320
HIGH
2.700
MASTER SUITE
LOW
2.230
Shoulder    
2.580
HIGH
2.900
ADD. BED
LOW
1.050
1.150
1.200
1.250
1.250
Shoulder
1.150
1.250
1.300
1.350
1.350
HIGH
1.250
1.300
1.350
1.400
1.400
Rates in US$ dollars.
ADDITIONAL COST PER EXTRA NIGHT AND SERVICES THE FRIDAY NIGHT PER PERSON ON BOARD SKORPIOS III: US$ 170
 
CHILDREN RATES

From 1 to 5 years old, free of charge sharing room with parents (without additional bed)

 
CUSTODY OF VEHICLES: Free service during staying in Puerto Natales.
NOTE: Rates are subject to changes without previous notice.
 
Pax = Passenger
 
SKORPIOS III
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
 
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)
 
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.
 
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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