EXPLORATIONS AT SKORPIOS III
This route will take us to the very end of the American continental territory with its pioneer towns
and human settlements located in the depth of our southernmost geography. Our first contact will
be with Punta Arenas, the most important Chilean city in Patagonia.
Founded in 1848 on the shores
of the Straits of Magellan, the channel that joins the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
This city has everything a modern tourist might need, ranging from an airport
to top level state of the art boutique hotels. Puerto Natales is 250 kilometers
north east of Punta Arenas, it was founded in 1911 on the shores of Señoret
Fjord and is currently the most vigorous city in the region and an important
tourist centre.
The Skorpios Terminal is located 3 kilometers from the town on the
road that leads to Torres del Paine; from here we will board M/V Skorpios III to
follow the Route of the Kaweskar towards Southern Ice Field, which is the third
most important reserve of freshwater – the element that is vital to sustain life –
on the planet.
CRUISE 1: Sails on Tuesdays/Disembarkation on Fridays.
CRUISE 2: Sails on Fridays/Disembarkation on Mondays.
Day 1: From 16.00 hrs. On, passenger’s check in. Between 17.00 hrs. and 18.00 hrs. Weigh anchor from Skorpios
Terminal in Puerto Natales, sailing through the patagonian channels, Kirke Narrowness, Morla Vicuña, Union,
Collingwood and Sarmiento.
Day 2: 08:00 hrs. Arrival at the Amalia Glacier, the ship gets closer to the Glacier. Panoramic
view from the ship. 09.15 hrs. Sailing towards El Brujo Glacier. 11.00 hrs. Arrival to El Brujo Glacier, if the weather conditions
allows to, disembarkation on a rock to observe the Glacier. 12.30 hrs. Set sail to the Calvo Fjord. 14.30 hrs. Reach port at
the Calvo Fjord, were excursion will be done in a special motorboat, named Capitan Constantino, visiting Fernando, Capitan
Constantino and Alipio Glaciers, among others. 18.30 hrs. Set sail to the Montañas Fjord.
Day 3: 09:00 hrs. Visit to the
Montañas Fjord, were five glaciers, that slide down from the Sarmiento Mountains to the sea, will be seen. 10.00 hrs. Visit to
the Bernal Glacier, were a soft hiking can be done to the base of the Glacier and visit to the Herman Glacier to sail in its bay
and admire the beauty of the area and multicolored icebergs (this will depend on the tide). After this, we will visit the Alsina
and Paredes Glacier. 17.00 hrs. Set sail from the Montañas Fjord, Kirke Narrowness crossing. 21.00 hrs. Farewell Party, Captain’s
Dinner, dance. 22.30 hrs. Reach port at the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales.
Day 4: Between 08.00 hrs. and 09.00 hrs.
Passengers’ disembarkation. Transfer to Punta Arenas airport, for those passengers who have hired this service (ask for rates).
End of our services.
Decks
Cabins
Services on Board at Skorpios III
All of the Skorpios services are based on cordial, friendly personal attention. This characteristic of the people of southern Chile has become the trademark of our family service, providing a quality service that meets international standards. Aboard the Skorpios even the smallest service details are given priority and importance, aboard the Skorpios.
The satisfaction of our passengers needs is our daily goal.
Amongst the services of the Skorpios that are highlighted are: (the bar is always open, without additional cost), passengers can visit all areas of the ship without restriction (from the machine room, to the control bridge, even the kitchen). Gastronomical needs are provided for without restriction & menu changes are accepted without additional cost, games and reading rooms, smoking and non-smoking bars, bilingual trip information, simultaneous chat translations, satellite telephone, cable & public TV & and all of the commodities of hotelier that correspond to a luxurious service.
PROGRAMS INCLUDE
- Low beds
- Private bathroom
- Independently controlled A/C - Heater
- Lock box
- Closet
- 110 Volts power U.S. type electricity connectors (adapters available)
- Large Windows to enjoy views
Overview Meals Included
- Day 1 Full Board
- Day 2 Full Board (Meals, Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic Beverages)
- Day 3 Full Board (Meals, Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic Beverages)
- Day 4 Full Board (Breakfast)