Cruise Skorpios II Classic Route

Travel information

National Park of Chile that in 1979 was declared a world reserve by UNESCO. 1,242,000 hectares of thousand-year-old beauty, located at latitude 46-45 south of Chilean Patagonia. This place was discovered four centuries ago by a Spanish navigator, becoming today one of the natural beauties of Chile of major international importance. The Ice of the San Rafael date back more than 300,000 years. Its front is 2 kms wide and its towers rise to more than 70 mts. of height and sink 230 meters. Below sea level. Its length is 15 kms. and its origin is the Nevado San Valentín, in the Campo de Hielo Sur, of the Cordillera de Los Andes. The blue of the ice and its constant landslides have turned it into an international tradition, with icebergs of different sizes and colors, a unique spectacle in the world.

Skorpios takes you on a Dream Cruise for 7 days and 6 nights, navigating through spectacular canals and archipelagos, where in all its splendor, a vigorous nature is manifested and, in which, the action of man is almost imperceptible, with islands of soft geography, dotted in the extensive sea.

Set sail every Saturday from Puerto Montt, a city located at 1,000 kms. (620 mi.) South of Santiago towards the San Rafael Glacier, majestic vestige of the last glaciation of the planet.

We will visit fishing villages and isolated villages such as Puerto Aguirre and Queilen, the city of Castro, the Quitralco fjord with its thermal baths and the San Rafael Lagoon National Park, declared World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, with its magical ice glacier and spectacular of more than 30,000 years, showing its multi-colored towers of more than 70 meters (230 feet) in height that flow into the sea.

On board the Skorpios II Motonave, you will find a personalized and friendly service, always with the exceptional service in charge of the Kochifas family and its experienced and trained crew, who will offer you warmth and efficiency in a unique and unforgettable cruise.

You can enjoy a refined cuisine, which alternates with good taste, international cuisine with the best culinary tradition of southern Chile, where they stand out: the king crab, giant choros (Mitilus), cholgas, mussels, oysters, hedgehogs, picorocos, salmon, Corvinas, sea bass, conger eels, red meats, white meats and the delicious and succulent Curanto, always accompanied by the best Chilean wines and the exclusive drinks and drinks in the traditional Skorpios open bar.

The M / N Skorpios II has capacity for 160 passengers, it has fully equipped and decorated cabins, all with private bathroom, environmental music, intercom and TV. It also has the Quitralco lounge (smoking), the San Rafael bar (non-smoking) and a main dining room.

Itinerary

Saturday: Depart from Skorpios Terminal in Pto Montt at 11:00 hrs. Navigation through Llanquihue archipelago, Ancud gulf, Chiloé archipelago, Corcovado gulf cross ..

Sunday: Navigation through Moraleda, Ferronave channels, arrival in Puerto Aguirre, departure and navigation through Ferronave, Pilcomayo, Canal Costa, Punta Leopardos anchors, 20 miles from San Rafael Glacier.

Monday: San Rafael rada highway, Canal Témpanos and Laguna, anchors 2 km. of the Glacier. Excursions in motor boats among multicolored icebergs, weather permitting. In the afternoon the ship approaches the Glacier. At dusk, sail to the Quitralco fjord.

Tuesday: Quitralco Fjord, thermal baths in indoor or outdoor pools, excursions in motor boats through the fjord. At dusk we set off for Chiloé through the Moraleda and Pérez Norte channels.

Wednesday: Navigation through the Leucayec channel, the Chonos archipelago, Corcovado Gulf crossing, Queilen arrival. Navigation by Yal channel, Estero de Castro, arrival in this city.

Thursday: Castro, artisan fair, Museum, Church. Optional excursion to Chonchi. At midday set sail for Estero de Castro, Lemuy channel, Dalcahue Quicaví, Calbuco. Gala Dinner Arrival in Puerto Montt.

Friday :: Arrived at the port at 08:00 am am. Landing of passengers between 08:00 am and 09:00 am.Terminal Skorpios, breakfast.

Program

It includes
• All meals are served under the self-service modality and are included in the value of the ticket. We also have a vegetarian menu that must be requested at the time of the check in port
• All accommodations include full linens.
• Towels are included in cabins AAA, AA, A and B
• Accommodations do not have a hair dryer.
• The voltage is 220 Volts and 60 Hz.
• Each bunk has a personal curtain and reading lamp
• The Ferries only have marine beds, this is cabin style; with high and low beds Clothes and Luggage
• Each passenger can carry up to two pieces of luggage. We recommend carrying warm clothes such as parka, gloves, hats for the cold, the sun and sunscreen.

Services
• All meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Navigation in boats with millenary whiskey (subject to climatic and safety conditions)
• Recalada in Puerto Chacabuco (according to route)

Cancellation policies
• More than 15 days prior to departure, 10% fine
• Between 14 and 5 days prior to departure, 30% fine
• Between 4 and 48 hours prior to departure, 70% fine
• Between 48 hours and departure time 90% fine
• After the departure of the ship 100% fine

Reservations