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Skorpios III

Embark on a journey of unparalleled adventure and natural wonders aboard the Skorpios III on an expedition cruise through the mesmerizing landscapes of Chilean Patagonia. With over 40 years of expertise, Skorpios Cruises offers safe, unique, and exclusive exploration of the Southern Patagonian Icefield—the world’s third largest water reserve.

Built in 1995 and remodeled in 2012, Skorpios III is Southern Patagonia’s only A1 Ice Class rated expedition ship, perfectly tailored for navigating the challenging conditions of Patagonia. Its modest dimensions (70m length, 10m beam, 4.2m draft) make it the ideal floating base for venturing into the narrow channels and wild places it sails.

Life On Board

With 45 cabins for just 90 passengers spread across five decks, each featuring lower beds, plasma TVs, and spacious private bathrooms, the ship beckons intrepid travelers with an intimate setting where comfort is paramount and service levels sublime.

Guests can enjoy a comprehensive, all-inclusive experience on board, benefiting from full board—including fresh, local gastronomy and an open bar policy which includes premium Chilean wines—an exciting shore excursion program, and bilingual lectures from the expert expedition team.

Expedition Experience

Skorpios III sails a 4-night, 500 nautical mile (900 kilometer) Kaweskar Route commencing from Puerto Natales, just an hour away from the renowned Torres del Paine National Park. Thanks to her A1 Ice Class rating, your voyage will be 100% through the channels and fjords of Southern Patagonia, providing unparalleled access to immense glaciers and enabling you to witness their grandeur from astonishing proximity.

Along the way you’ll visit or see 15 glaciers of the Southern Ice Field up close, including the giant Guillard, Amalia and El Brujo, where disembarkations are organized, and immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of the region, encountering elephant seals, sea lions, dolphins, cormorants, and condors at iconic locations like the Guardramiri, Calvo, and De las Montañas fjords.

For a more extensive exploration, Skorpios III also occasionally operates the 7-night ‘Nomads of Patagonia’ repositioning cruise. This comprehensive route combines the Chonos and Kaweskar routes, thereby including the more panoramic stretch of northern Chilean Patagonia which provides a wider variety of visits and experiences, including not only glaciers but also hot springs, diverse fauna, and insights into the local culture of Chiloe and Patagonia.

Environmental Stewardship

Skorpios Cruises takes pride in its commitment to environmental protection, and has set up a joint operation with the National Forest Corporation, CONAF, a collaboration which aims to minimize the impact of tourism on the pristine environment. Initiatives include constructing paths and small bridges in Bernardo O’Higgins National Park and organizing on board talks on conservation to raise awareness of the environmental issues facing the region.

Embark on a journey that transcends the ordinary, and explore the untouched beauty of Chilean Patagonia aboard Skorpios III.

Itineraries & Prices

All itineraries are subject to change due to seasonal weather conditions (and resultant variations in river and tributary water levels) affecting accessibility to locations. Thus navigation routes, times and excursions may need to be modified at the cruise captain’s or your guide's discretion.

5 Day - Kaweskar Route

Embarkation

AM: Check in at the Skorpios terminal at before 11:00h on the day of your cruise departure then Ship safety talk, on a location to be indicated.

PM: After lunch, start navigation in the Almirante Montt Gulf towards Caleta Juarez in Guardramiro Fjorf and observation of Elephant Seals. Back to the ship crossing Kirke narrows, Morla Vicuna, Union, Collingwood, and Sarmiento channels.

Guillard Fjord & Sarratea Bay

AM: Sailing to the end of the Pitt Channel, beyond Chatham Island, we find on the port side the entrance to the Guillard Fjord or Sine. A small entrance between mountains flanks its entry and slowly the MV Skorpios III sails this wonderful 10-miles fjord to where we will anchor. Its great beauty is breathtaking; surrounded, as we are, by enormous mountains of an intense green, their lofty peaks crowned by eternal ice and snow. Once anchored in this place, a beautiful and imposing Glacier appears before us: the Guilliard, which descends from the Andes mountain range to deposit its ice in a huge glacial moraine, with a river delta.

PM: In the afternoon, boat exploration through the Glacier's channels and navigation to Sarratea Bay and return to the ship. Dinner will be served on board.

Amalia Glacier & El Brujo

AM: Early sailing to the Southern Ice Field glaciers is an unforgettable experience for those travelers who enjoy exploring and visiting unique far off places. To watch the elongated silhouette of the Amalia Glacier falling from the Andes Mountains and coming down to embrace Mount Reclus is an incredible sight, as are its blue ice towers that soar to a height of 90 meters and span a width of 3 kilometres. Its extraordinarily varied ice floes contrast with the surrounding rocks that show the faint presence of incipient mosses. Motor Vessel Skorpios III crosses this area slowly in order to give its passengers a panoramic view of this marvelous glacier and its surroundings.

PM: While sailing through the Patagonian channels and look at the marvelous natural beauties that surround us, we come to the El Brujo Glacier, an enormous ice block with a smooth rock surface on one side. The passengers will take to the boats in order to get a closer look at this glacier. They will debark on a rock known as "Garbo" rock, where they can walk along the glacier and look at the way in which the ice crawls down, smoothing these rocks for millennia. The summits of this natural amphitheatre are always covered with snow and their slopes abound in trees and vegetation.

Fjord of the Mountains & Herman Glacier

AM: Visit to the Fjord of the Mountains, where you will be able to look at four glaciers which descend from the Sarmiento Mountain Range to the sea, two of which are in our logbook. Then visit the Alsina Glacier, boat exploration of the surroundings. Back in the ship, we will continue sailing toward the Fjord of the Mountains and the Bernal Glacier, where we will disembark and hike through a small native forest and along a path across a small glacial water lagoon. We continue the hike over the frontal and lateral moraines until we reach the front of the glacier. From here we will have the opportunity to touch some ice and watch the receding phase of a glacier that no longer reaches the sea. Return to the ship, which is performing a supplying maneuver acquiring pure, natural water from a waterfall. This is the water consumed on board for all the ship's services.

PM: In the afternoon, we will go to the Herman Glacier, at the end of a small fjord surrounded by colorful vegetation and abundant fauna, and sail through its ice floes and look at its colorful blue front.

Disembarkation

AM : After an overnight cruise that takes us back to Puerto Natales, we anchor off before 07.00h and disembarkation is scheduled for around 0 8.00h to 9.30h

Accommodations

Social areas.

Suites & Cabins

Athens double cabin.

Located on Deck 1, each cabin is furnished with bed lamps, night tables, and a phone. Enjoy a comfortable stay in these pleasant cabins with ensuite bathrooms.

Cabins 109 and 112 can feature an extra bed. Cabin 103 features a Bunkbed.

Acropolis Double Cabin

Located on Deck 2, each cabin is furnished with Twin beds, bedlamps, night tables, TV, chairs and a phone. Enjoy a comfortable stay in these pleasant cabins with ensuite bathrooms.

Parthenon Double Cabin

Located on Deck 3, each cabin is furnished with either Twin or Double beds, bedlamps, night tables, TV, chairs and a phone. Enjoy a comfortable stay in these pleasant cabins with ensuite bathrooms. Cabin #307 features two extra beds to host more guests.

Athos Double Cabin

Located on Deck 5, the Athos Double Cabin is equipped with twin beds, a night table, a minibar, a phone and a TV.

Olympus Double Cabin

Located on Deck 4, each cabin is furnished with Double or Twin beds, bedlamps, night tables, TV, chairs, and a phone. Enjoy a comfortable stay in these pleasant cabins with ensuite bathrooms.

Athos Junior Suite

Located on Deck 5, the Athos Junior Suites are furnished with a Queen bed, lamps, night tables, TV, chairs and a phone. Enjoy a comfortable stay in these pleasant cabins with ensuite bathrooms.

Olympus Master Suite

Located on Deck 4, the Olympus Master Suites are equipped with Double beds, bed lamps, night tables, TV, chair, sofa, and TV. Enjoy a comfortable stay in these pleasant cabins with ensuite bathrooms.

Technical Information

• Air conditioning
• Wheelchair access
• WIFI available
• Medical staff
• Onsite tour desk
• Souvenir shop
• Hot showers
• All inclusive
• Family Room (Triple or Quadruple)
• Charging areas for electronic equipment
• Satellite phone
• Water canteen/bottle

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Skorpios cruises, Patagonia & Magellanes

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Skorpios, Cruises to Chilean Patagonia and the Magellanes region

Luxury Cruises

The company has one of the largest shipping fleets in the Southern Cone, consisting of 2 tourist vessels and more than 30 cargo ships, a shipyard and a naval machine shop; thermal springs in Fiordo Quintralco; offices in Santiago, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales. All this infrastructure makes the company self sufficient and a leading and reliable tour operator in Patagonia.

The company owns two cruise ships, the M/V Skorpios II (106) and M/V Skorpios III (90) and operates on two distinct routes

For prices and itineraries please check their website (links provided below)

Cruise Routes:

Chonos route (5 days/4 nights).

This 5 day cruise that covers 800 miles, sails every Saturday to return on Thursday between the months of September and April .

The cruise covers 800 miles for a magical encounter with the age-old ice formations of the Glaciar San Rafael, sailing through awesome archipelagos, channels and gulfs to tour this incredible territory that includes towns like Castro and the fishing village of Puerto Aguirre, which display the natural wonders of a vigorous landscape and wildlife which is best appreciated at Fiordo Quitralco with its hot springs and excursions to its vast island-peppered sea.   Find out more (prices, itinerary etc.) on their website  

Kaweskar Route (4 days/3 nights)

This 3-night cruise sails for the Southern Ice Fields every Tuesday and Friday (see sailing Schedule) to return every Monday and Friday between the months of October and April , covering 380 miles, which cover most of the glaciers in the area, namely Amalia, El Brujo, Bernal and Herman, and those located in the area of Fiordo Calvo.

The cruise includes around 15 glaciers, some of which we will contemplate and admire directly, walking up to their front and moraines, and sailing through multi-coloured ice-floes on smaller expedition vessels like the Capitán Konstantino; from where we will have the chance to observe de varied Patagonian flora and fauna in all its natural glory.

MV Skorpios II

MV Skorpios II was built in 1988 at the Skorpios shipyard, Chile according to SOLAS and IMO rules, and ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) classification, class N° 890.56.66, A1 ice.

Her cabins, toilets and dining-room were remodeled in 2012. It is 70 metres long, has a 10 metre beam and a 2.87 metre draft, displacing 1,520 tons.

She has an international loadline certifícate, and registration N° 2567 issued by the Directorate General of Maritime Territory of Chile.

She has a capacity of up to 106 passengers berthed in 53 double cabins and distributed in 5 decks; cabins offer twin, double or king-sized beds. All cabins have private toilet facilities, plasma TV and background music. The ship has two comfortable lounges, and an ample dining room.

MV Skorpios III

MV Skorpios III was built in 1995 at the Skorpios shipyard, Chile, according to SOLAS and IMO rules, and ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) classification, class N° 951.93.18 A1 ice. Her cabins and hotel infrastructure were remodeled in 2012.

It is 70 metres long, has a 10 metre beam and a 3.30 metre draft, displacing 1,600 tons. She has an international loadline certificate, and registration N° 2869 issued by the Directorate General of Maritime Territory of Chile.

She has a capacity of up to 90 passengers berthed in 45 double cabins and distributed in 5 decks; cabins offer twin, queen or king-sized beds. All cabins have private toilet facilities, plasma TV and background music and a safety box. The ship has two comfortable bar lounges, and an ample panoramic dining room.

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San Rafael Lagoon Cruise Chonos Route: Skorpios II

• Duracion: 6 Days / 5 Nights
• Start: Skorpios Dock in Puerto Montt
• Departure: Saturday (October to April)

Description

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Sail through the immensity of this lands and seas, where is the world biggest ecological reserve.

• Aboard the Cruise Vessels is a shop with all of the articles appropriate for such a trip; rolls of film, batteries, t-shirts, hats, sweaters, parkas, etc.
• Children’s rate: 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.
• Recommendations: Dress for the Cruises is totally informal, casual & for adventure. Remember to bring both thick and light clothing, appropriate footwear, a suit & tie or formal wear for the farewell gala & a bathing suit for the thermal springs (only Aysen Adventure and San Rafael Classic Routes.
• Transfers: Transfers, in regular service, for embarkation (Friday and Saturday) and disembarkation (Thursday), between the El Tepual airport in Puerto Montt and the Skorpios Terminal, cost USD 55 per person for the round trip, and USD 28 per leg.

Departure 2023-2024   (subject to confirmation and availability):

• October : 07-14-21-28
• November : 04-11-18-25
• December : 09-16-30
• January : 06-13-20-27
• February : 03-10-17-24
• March : 02-09-16-23-30
• April : 06-13-20-27

The San Rafael Glacier

This Chilean National Park was declared to be a worldwide reserve by UNESCO in 1979. Located at latitude 46 – 45 south of the Chilean Patagonia it is 1,242,000 hectares of millenary beauty. A Spanish navigator discovered this place four centuries ago. Today it has become one of the natural splendors of Chile, of the greatest international importance. The ice of the San Rafael Glacier date back as far as 300,000 years, its frontal face is 2kms wide and its ice towers reach up to more than 75 mts. and plunges down into the ocean waters more than 230 meters. It has a length of and stems from the San Valentín Nevado of the Southern Ice Fields of the Los Andes Mountains. The blues of the ice and its constant avalanches have converted this natural spectacle into international fame. With its ice floes of different shapes and colors it is a spectacle that is unique in this world. There are also excursions on the fjord's quiet, transparent waters in safe motorboats, where you are shown the rich marine fauna, such as the banks of mussels and the playful southern dolphins.  Sailing every Saturday from Puerto Montt, a city located 1000 kilometers (620 mi.) south of Santiago, to the San Rafael Glacier, the majestic relic of the planet's last glaciation, Skorpios carries you on a Dream Cruise of six days and five 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 II, you will find a friendly, personalized service, always with the exceptional hospitality provided by the Kochifas family and their experienced and well-trained crews who will 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' traditional open Bar. The M/V Skorpios II has capacity for 160 passengers, its cabins are fully equipped and decorated, all have private bathrooms, background music, intercoms and television. It also has the Quitralco saloon (smokers), the San Rafael bar (non-smokers) and a main dining room.

Saturday: 12:00 hrs. Departure from Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Montt. Navigation through the Llanquihue Archipelago. Sighting of the city of Calbuco. Crossing the Gulf of Ancud. 16:30 hrs. Landing in Quemchi, on the island of Chiloé. Disembark in boats in this picturesque Chiloé town, where you can visit its handicraft center, its streets and cafes, as well as the house museum of the Chilean writer Francisco Coloane. 18:30 hrs. We continue south through the Chiloé archipelago, crossing the Corcovado Gulf at midnight.

08:00 hrs. Navigation through Moraleda and Ferronave channels. Arrival at Puerto Aguirre at 11:00 hrs. Disembarkation in this fishing village located in the Chonos archipelago, we will walk through its streets, viewpoints and the path of a typical rainforest of the region. 13:30 hrs. Navigation through Ferronave, Pilcomayo and Casma channels. 16.00 hrs. Arrival to Islote Barrientos. Here we will disembark in boats approaching stealthily to this group of rocky islands and visit this place where there is the largest number of seabirds in the region of Aysen to see birds such as Imperial Cormorants and liles, Austral and Dominican Gulls, accompanied by sea lions of two hairs that are on the rocks or in the sea. 17:00 hrs. Sail southbound, anchoring at 22:00 hrs approximately in Caleta Quesahuen or Punta Leopardos, 20 miles from San Rafael Glacier.

Monday: 07:30 hrs. The ship crosses the San Rafael inlet and Canal Témpanos. 09:00 hrs. Enter the lagoon and anchor 2 kms from the glacier. Motor boat excursion among multicolored icebergs, weather permitting. 14:30 hrs. The ship approaches the glacier. 16:00 hrs. Departure to Quitralco Fjord.

Tuesday: 08:00 hrs. Docking at the Quitralco dock. After breakfast, passengers may take thermal baths at 32° and 38°C, in indoor or outdoor pools and hikes along the local trails. If weather conditions permit, motor boat excursions are made in the interior of the fjord. 17:00 hrs. Sailing to Chiloé through Moraleda and Pérez Norte channels.

Wednesday:  00:15 hrs. Sailing through Leucayec Channel. Crossing the Corcovado Gulf at 05:30 hrs approximately. In this area, if the conditions allow it, we will have the possibility of seeing Blue whales or Alfaguaras. We continue sailing and bordering the eastern coast of Chiloé, arriving at 11:00 hrs to Islote Conejos, located in Queilen channel. Disembark for a motor boat ride around this small island where Magellanic penguins and numerous birds of the area live. 13:00 hrs. We set sail sailing between Lemuy and Chelín islands. 16:30 hrs. Arrival at Dalcahue, disembark and visit the place, we recommend its handicraft fair, the church and its promenade along the waterfront. 23:00 hrs. Sailing to Puerto Montt. Farewell party, Captain's dinner.

Thursday: 08:00 hrs. Breakfast docked at Skorpios Terminal. 09:00 hrs. Disembarkation and transfer of passengers. End of our services

End of cruise.

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Santiago & Surrounding Vineyards - The fertile heartland, this midland area of Chile enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with maximum temperatures averaging 82°F (28°C) in January and 50°F (10°C) in July. The rainy season lasts from May to August. Evenings and nights can be cool, even during the summer. General Patagonia - The area south of Puerto Montt and Chiloé covers about 30% of the total land area of Chile. It is a rugged, mountainous region of tremendous beauty. Westerly winds and storms often drop enormous amounts of snow and rain on the seaward slopes. In the Magellanes and Tierra del Fuego areas, temperatures in summer average 52°F (11°C). Dampness and wind chill can make it feel cooler so layered clothing and good waterproof gear are musts. The weather year-round is highly unpredictable, and in summer be prepared for incessant winds that lessen in the winter. In the shoulder season months, November and March, winds are not likely to be as strong as during the peak of summer. Torres Del Paine - The weather is famously unpredictable in this area and it is possible to experience four seasons in the course of a few hours. Average daily temperatures vary but in summer one can expect temperatures ranging between 50° F (10° C) and 70° F (20 ° C) with the occasional hot day of 78° F (25° C). Temperatures can drop to zero at night, and high winds are common in this area. Travelers should be prepared (both mentally and physically) for unpredictable and sometimes challenging weather conditions and pack accordingly. Good head-to-toe, breathable waterproof clothing is essential.

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I cannot find any recent reviews online, most are at least 3 years old and there are not many.

We are somewhat committed to it at this stage as our agent has booked it as part of our package. It would just be nice to know that it is still going and folk have been pleased with it.

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We did the Chonos route in early April 2019. It was fun - a small ship, we spent most of our cruising time reading and drinking in the bar. The places we visited were very small villages/towns but pretty scenery. The ship and crew were nice and the small boats you get on for going closer to the glacier were fun. Food was decent - though you were assigned large tables and went to the same spot for all meals.

I think there were around 100 people onboard and less than 20 non Chileans - mostly americans.

It could be an interesting challenge for my Spanish.

Any recommendations for what clothing to pack ? The website suggests one " semi-formal " outfit for the party night. In the photos of trips, people seem to have lightweight jackets and trainers rather than the type of clothes we would bring on a trip to eg Iceland.

We just wore hiking pants, shirts, fleece and tennis shoes or hiking boots for all days/times/meals.

That’s helpful, thank you.

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Chonos Route

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• Sail to the island of Chiloe and explore the picturesque local markets
• Navigate through the Moraleda and Ferronave, arriving in Puerto Aguirre
• Watch for humpback and blue whales while crossing the Corcovado Gulf
• Visit the tidewater glacier nearest the equator, San Rafael Glacier
• Local Market Visits
• Wildlife Viewing
• Small Ship Cruises
• Whale Watching
• Village Visits
• South America
• Andes Mountains
• Lake District
• Puerto Montt
• Calbuco Volcano
• Patagonia Fjord
• Puerto Aguirre
• Quitralco Fjord

Full Itinerary

Day 1: puerto montt | embark | coastal chile.

• 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 2: Puerto Aguirre | Punta Pescadores

• 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 3: San Rafael Lagoon | Tempanos Channel

Day 4: quitralco, day 5: leucayec channel | corcovado gulf, day 6: disembark in puerto montt.

• 1 Breakfast

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Skorpios III Cruises of Southern Chile and the San Rafael Glacier , the best tours and cruises at the best prices from people who know Chile best.

M/V Skorpios III sails from the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales , a town located 2,500 km south of Santiago, which can be reached by air from Punta Arenas or by land from Argentina. This 3-night cruise sails for the Southern Ice Fields every Tuesday and Friday (see sailing Schedule) to return every Monday and Thursday between the months of October and April , covering 380 miles, which cover most of the glaciers in the area, namely Amalia, El Brujo, Bernal and Herman, and those located in the area of Fiordo Calvo. The cruise includes around 15 glaciers, some of which we will contemplate and admire directly, walking up to their front and moraines, and sailing through multi-coloured ice-floes on smaller expedition vessels like the Capitán Konstantino; from where we will have the chance to observe de varied Patagonian flora and fauna in all its natural glory.

Optional additional night (additional cost). Monday, sleeping on board. Thursday Night in Hotel Remota or another similar hotel in Puerto Natales, or on ship. Thursday or Friday, excursion to Torres del Paine and the Milodon’s Cave (includes dinner, buffet breakfast, lunch and excursion)

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SKORPIOS III, KAWESKAR ROUTE 4 Days / 3 Nights

• DAY 1: As from 16:00 hrs. Reception of passengers. 17:15 Shipboard safety lecture, place to be informed. 17:30 – 18:00 We sail from Puerto Natales, cruising Patagonian channels Angostura Kirke, Morla Vicuña, Unión Collingwood and Sarmiento Channels.
• DAY 2: We reach Amalia Glacier. The ship approaches the glacier. Panoramic view from the ship. 09:30 hrs. Debarkation on a nearby beach to trek through the beach, vegetation and rocks, until we reach a belvedere or mirador from where we can observe this beautiful glacier. 11:30 hrs : We sail for the El Brujo Glacier. 14:00 hrs. Arrival at the El Brujo glacier weather permitting, passengers can leave the ship to contemplate this glacier from a nearer rock. 15:30 hrs. Sailing for the spectacular Fiordo Calvo. 17:10 hrs. We set anchor in Fiordo Calvo, and take a special boat called the Capitán Constantino to sail among the ice, visiting the Fernando, Capitán Constantino, and Alipio glaciers among others. 20:00 hrs . Sailing for the Fiordo de Las Montañas.
• DAY 3: Visit to the Fiordio de las Montañas where we can sight four glaciers, which course down from Cordillera Sarmiento towards the sea, who of which are part of our cruise programme. 09:30 hrs. Visit to the Alsina glacier, landing on our special exploration boats to sail through this small bay and beautiful glacier, appreciating its beauty and the huge mountains that surround it. 10:30 hrs we return to Skorpios III. We continue to sail along the Fiordo de Las Montañas towards the Bernal glacier. 11:15 hrs. We visit the glacier. Trek in the midst of a small rainforest, to then cross a path that leads to a small glacier water filled lagoon continue walking on the front and lateral moraines, until we reach the front of the Glacier. At this point we will be able to touch some of its ice and witness the contraction of the glacier, which no longer flows into the sea. 12:45 hrs. Passengers return to the ship, which is loading pure and crystalline water from a waterfall. This is the water used on board the ship. 14:00 hrs. MV Skorpios goes on touring the Fiordo de Las Montañas, and from the ship we will able to see the Herman and Zamudio Glaciers. We reach Angostura White at 17.45 hrs , where we debark on exploration crafts, sailing between islands and rock formations until we reach Angostura White at 17.45 hrs , where we go on shore on our explorer boats, sailing between islands and rocks, recording the native wildlife. At 19.30 we return to the ship and get ready for the Captain’s dinner at 21.00 . Farewell party, Captain’s dinner, Dancing. Sailing along the Golfo Almirante Montt.
• DAY 4: Arrival at Puerto Natales between 02:00 and 07:00 depending on wind conditions to berth at Skorpios Puerto Natales. 08.00 and 09.30 hours. Passengers debark and transfer to Punta Arenas for those who have hired the service (see rates)End of our services.

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Deposit & Cancellation Policy: A deposit of 50% is due immediately upon confirmation. The balance is due 60 days prior to departure. Cancellation Fees: Over 45 days prior to departure:$0 - 45 to 30 days prior 67% will be returned, 30 to 15 days prior 34% will be returned, 15 to 10 days prior 23% will be returned, 9 to 0 days prior 0% will be returned.