The Cruise Vessels of Maritime Cruise Lines Skorpios, start their voyages to the San Rafael Glacier,
from Puerto Montt, 800 miles or approximately 1,600 kilometers of navigation through the channels and
fjords of the archipelago of Llanquihue, Chiloe and Aysen, which are located in the Chilean Patagonia.
Marvelous scenery and comfort are the menu for visitors who admire and respect the ecological world.
San Rafael National Park, was declared a world reserve by UNESCO in 1979, 1,242,000 hectares
of millennium old beauty, located in Chilean Patagonia, and one of the most magnificent
natural beauties of Chile.
The Ice of San Rafael dates back more than 30,000 years, the face of the glacier has a width of
2 kilometers, its towers of ice elevate more than 70 meters and plunge down to 230 meters below
sea level. The length of the glacier is 15 kilometers and its origin is the snow covered San Valentin,
of the Southern Ice Fields, of the Andes Mountain Chain.
The blue of the ice and its constant ice slides have converted it into an international show piece,
with ice floes of different sizes and colors, it is a spectacle that is unique in the world.
Come on board and navigate with us in the immensity of these lands and seas that are the biggest
ecological reserve on the planet.
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DAY 1 (Saturday): PUERTO MONTT / GULF OF ANCUD / GULF OF CORCOVADOAt
The cruise departs in the morning from Puerto Montt. Sailing along the
Llanquihue archipelago, the cruise then passes the town of Calbuco which was once a Spanish
Fort and is now an important fishing center. We then go past the Gulf of Ancud and the legendary Chiloe
archipelago. After midnight sail we enter the Gulf of Corcovado.
DAY 2: MORALEDA CHANNEL / PUERTO AGUIRRE / PUNTA LEOPARDO
Sailing along the Moraleda and Ferronave Channels the cruise arrives at Puerto Aguirre. The
passengers are welcommed by local children and you have time
to admire this quiet fishing village. At noon we continue along the Ferronave,
Pilcomayo and Costa Channels and Elefantes Fjord. The anchor is cast in Caleta Hualas or
in Punta Leopardos, 20 miles from the San Rafael Glacier.
DAY 3: TEMPANOS CHANNEL / SAN RAFAEL LAGOON & GLACIER / QUITRALCO FJORD
We Sail along the Tempanos Channel entering the magnificent San Rafael Lagoon
and anchoring 2 Km (1.2 miles) far from the Glacier. A motorboat excusion brings you through
the multicoloured icebergs, weather permitting. At around 3 pm the ship approaches the
Glacier and leaves two hours later towards for the Quitralco Fjord.
DAY 4: QUITRALCO / MORALEDA CHANNEL
Berthing at the Quitralco Dock. After breakfast,
passengers may take a thermal bath at 36C and 32C (97F & 90F) in indoor or outdoor pools.
Weather permitting, a motorboat journey lead you up the cristaline waters of the Fjord. It is
also possible to hike in the native forests or go up to a view point. Departure at around 7 pm
towards Chiloe through the Moraleda and Perez Norte Channels.
DAY 5 : LEUCAYEL CHANNEL / QUELLON / CASTRO
Our day begins by sailing along Leucayec Channel,
enjoying a partial view over Melinka Island, within Chonos Archipelago. These islands
were once pirate hideouts. Then, our navigation continues across the Gulf of
Corcovado and along the eastern side of Chiloe. We drop the anchor and weather
permitting an optional visit is organised at Queilen or QueillOn. The ship then sails
along the Yal Channel and Castro Estuary. Arriving in the beautiful town of Castro at 9pm.
DAY 6:CASTRO / PUERTO MONTT
After breakfast passengers may visit the town, the craft fair and the church.
Optional excursion to the town of Chonchi, 18 Km ( 11 miles) away.
At 2pm, we depart and sail along the Castro Estuary, through the Channels of Lemuy, Dalcahue, Quicavi and
Calbuco. All this sites are of great geographical, historical and cultural interest. Farewell dinner.
Arrival to Puerto Montt at 23.00 (11.00 PM).
DAY 7:PUERTO MONTT
Docking at the Canal Tengo dock. Breakfast and disembarment
Rated: Easy
The ship: This Cruise Vessel, which has a capacity of 130 passengers, navigates the Classic Route.
It has 55 cabins, single, double, triple, and quadruple as well as suites,
that are distributed over 5 decks.
Departure every Saturday from Puerto Montt from September to May.
There are also 5 and 6 day more adventure cruises on similar ship.
Please contact us!
Below are featured the
prices per person in cabin on the Athena deck, the cheapest of the 5 decks of the ship.
Contact us to have the complete fare.
Departure dates Every saturday from September to May 15
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ATENAS DECK
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Suite (Olympo Deck)
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Cabin Type
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Low season
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High season
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Low season
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High season
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Low season
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High season
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Low season
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High season
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USD
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$ 1346
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$ 1679
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$ 940
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$ 1089
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$ 814
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$ 944
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$ 1440
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$ 1485
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EUR
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1117
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1393
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780
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903
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676
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783
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1195
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1232
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GBP
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£ 753
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£ 940
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£ 526
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£ 609
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£ 456
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£ 528
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£ 806
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£ 831
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(*)
Price last updated on 08 November 2004. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please
always check by sending us a
quotation request .
(**) High season is from December 15 to March 15
(***) Additional night on board the SKORPIOS II = USD 100/ GBP 70 / EUR 105 per passenger
(For passengers who want to board on Friday night )
(****) Cabins fare (double, triple, and suites) on Acropolis, parthenon, Olympo and Athos deck upon request
Included:
o Skorpios expedition vessels as indicated in the itinerary
o All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship
o All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by motorboat
o Program of entertainments on board
Not included: Any airfare; meals ashore;
; cancellation and personal
insurance (which is strongly recommended); excess baggage charges and all items
of a personal nature such as laundry, bar and beverage charges and
telecommunications charges; and the customary gratuity at the end of the
voyage for those who have served you aboard.
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