Cruise Skorpios – Kaweskar Route
Cruise Skorpios – Kaweskar Route
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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 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
4 Days
Duration
Easy
4:00 pm
Departure
October to April
Program
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Cruise Skorpios – Kaweskar Route
CRUISE 1:
Sailing on Tuesday; arrival on Friday.
CRUISE 2:
Sailing on Friday; arrival on Monday.
Optional additional night (additional cost). Monday, accomodation at the ship. Thursday, accommodation at Remota Hotel, or similar in Puerto Natales, or ship. Tuesday or Friday, full day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park and Milodon Cave (including dinner, buffet breakfast, lunch, entry fees and excursion).
Day 1:
16.00 hrs. Passenger reception. 17.15 hrs. Safety speech about the vessel, the place will be determined that day. Departure from Puerto Natales between 17.30 hrs. and 18.00 hrs. Sailing through Angostura Kirke, Morla, Vicuña, Unión, Collingwood and Sarmiento channels.
Day 2:
08.00 hrs. Arrival at Amalia Glacier. The vessel approaches the Glacier. Panoramic view from the ship. 09.30 hrs. Disembarkation on a nearby beach, soft hiking through the beach, flora and rocks, arriving to a viewpoint where we can appreciate this beatiful glacier. 11.30 hrs. Sailing for El Brujo Glacier. 14.00 hrs. Arrival at El Brujo Glacier. Weather and ice permitting, passengers can disembark and contemplate this glacier from a nearby rock.
15.30 hrs. Get sailing to amazing Calvo Fjord. 17.10 hrs. Arrival at Calvo Fjord and excursion on the “Capitán Constantino” icebreaker, appropriate to navigate between the ice. Visit to the Fernando, Capitán Constantino and Alipio glaciers, among others. 20.00 hrs. Sail towards Montañas Fjord.
Day 3:
09.00 hrs. Visit to Montañas Fjord, from where you can see four glaciers, that slide down the Sarmiento Mountains to the sea, two of them are on our route. 09.30 hrs. Visit to Alsina Glacier, excursion on our boats, to explore this small bay and its glaciar, enjoying its beauty and enormous mountains surrounding. 10.30 hrs. Return to Skorpios III. Continue sailing through Montañas Fjord toward Bernal Glacier. 11.15 hrs. Disembarkation on Bernal Glacier. Iniciate a soft walking in a small native forest, and then crossing through a stream, which crosses a glacier water lagoon. Continue soft hiking over front and side moraines. Arrival at Glacier. Here, passengers can feel and touch the ice, and appreciate the iceberg melting. 12.45 hrs. Passengers return to the ship, which is in the natural water supplying phase. This water, provided from a cascade, is used on board for all ship services. 14.00 hrs. Skorpios III continues sailing through Montañas Fjord, we will be able to see Herman and Zamudio glaciers from the ship.17.45 hrs. Arrival at White angostura. Disembarkation. Then, on the excursion boats, sailing among island and rocks, enjoying the native fauna and flora. 19.30 hrs. Returning to the ship and preparating for Captain’s dinner.21.00 hrs. Farewell Party. Captain’s Dinner and dance. Navigation through Almirante Montt gulf.
Day 4:
Arrival to Puerto Natales between 02.00 hrs. and 07.00 hrs. depending on wind conditions, to reach Skorpios Terminal. 08.00 hrs. and 09.30 hrs. Passengers leave the ship, those who have hired the service, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport by coach (consult fees).
End of our services.
Note: The program and schedules may change depending on weather conditions or force majeure. Also disembarkations will depend on the authorization of the captain of the ship1 who will evaluate the safety and ice conditions of each place. Timings of lectures and activities will be informed during the sailing.
INCLUDES
- Navigation through the strait to Isla Magdalena and Isla Marta
- Entrance to the natural monument Los Pingüinos
- Complimentary coffee or tea on board
- Thousands of penguins to observe
NOT INCLUDED
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Wear warm clothes, gloves and a hat
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Bring a snack or snack
TOURS
Trekking Base Torres
Unforgettable full day excursión at mirador Base de las Torres located in Torres del Paine National Park.
Full Day Torres del Paine National Park
Private excursion to Torres del Paine National Park. Starting from your hotel in Puerto NatalesThis is a sightseeing tour to a biosphere reserve, close to the Patagonian Andes Mountain range and the Paine massif.
Horse riding in Laguna Sofia
You Will ride a horse in a
patagonian style for about 3 hours. The track cross a magellanic forest and bushes in a smooth
climb to Cerro Mocho
VALLEY OF THE FRENCH
A hike along one of the most beautiful paths in Torres del Paine National Park. Set in an area of natural and outstanding beauty, the French Valley has incredible landscapes, dominated by granite giant formations, unique in the world.
ACTIVE PAINE
An amazing excursion for nature and photography lovers where the visitor will feel the power of a unique savage environment, dominated by breath-taking landscapes. 3 hikes are included.
FERRIER LOOKOUT
A tough but worth hike with some of the best views of Torres del Paine National Park and its breathtaking surroundings. A must for photography lovers.
Grey Glacier Navigation
Must do excursion while in our region. Grey glacier belongs to the huge southern ice field and is located inside the national park Torres del Paine. 6km wide and his front is up to 30 mts high.