This 4-day cruise of Chilean Patagonia's Kaweskar Route aboard the MV 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. Cruise 380 miles, covering most of the glaciers in Chilean Patagonia, including Amalia, El Brujo, Bernal, and Herman, and those located in the area of Fiordo Calvo. Sail around 15 glaciers, some of which you can contemplate and admire directly by walking up to their front and moraines. Sail through multi-colored ice-floes on smaller expedition vessels like the Capitán Konstantino, from where you can observe the varied Patagonian flora and fauna in all its natural glory.
Day-by-Day Summary
Day 1 : Puerto Natales | Embark Day 2 : Amalia Glacier | El Brujo Glacier | Calvo Fjord Day 3 : Montañas Fjord | Alsina Glacier | Bernal Glacier | White Angostura Day 4 : Puerto Natales | Disembark
Highlights
Approach the Amalia Glacier for a panoramic view from the ship
Arrive at Calvo Fjord for a navigation excursion across the ice
Disembark on Bernal Glacier for a walk in a small native forest
Join a boat excursion in White Angostura and sail among island & rocks
Board the MV Skorpios III in the afternoon and take part in a safety speech about the vessel. Depart from Puerto Natales in the late afternoon and sail through Angostura Kirke, Morla, Vicuña, Unión, Collingwood, and Sarmiento channels.
Day 2 Amalia Glacier | El Brujo Glacier | Calvo Fjord
Arrive at Amalia Glacier in the early morning. The vessel approaches the glacier for a panoramic view from the ship. Disembark on a nearby beach and enjoy soft hiking through the beach, flora, and rocks, arriving to a viewpoint where you can appreciate this beautiful glacier. Sail for El Brujo Glacier in the afternoon. Weather and ice permitting, disembark and contemplate this glacier from a nearby rock.
Cruise to the amazing Calvo Fjord for an excursion on the “Capitán Constantino” icebreaker, appropriate to navigate between the ice. Visit the Fernando, Capitán Constantino, and Alipio glaciers, among others. In the evening sail towards Montañas Fjord.
Day 3 Montañas Fjord | Alsina Glacier | Bernal Glacier | White Angostura
Today visit Montañas Fjord, from where you can see four glaciers that slide down the Sarmiento Mountains to the sea - two of them are on your route. Join a boat excursion to the Alsina Glacier, to explore this small bay and its glacier, enjoying its beauty and enormous mountains surrounding. Return to Skorpios III and continue sailing through Montañas Fjord toward Bernal Glacier. Disembark on Bernal Glacier for a soft walking in a small native forest, and then cross through a stream, which crosses a glacier water lagoon. Continue hiking over front and side moraines. Arrive at the glacier where you can feel and touch the ice, and appreciate the iceberg melting.
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. In the afternoon the Skorpios III continues sailing through Montañas Fjord, where you can observe Herman and Zamudio glaciers. Arrive at White Angostura and join a boat excursion among island and rocks, enjoying the native fauna and flora. Return to the ship and prepare yourself for a Captain’s dinner.Enjoy a Farewell Party, Captain’s Dinner and dance. In the late evening navigate through Almirante Montt gulf.
Day 4 Puerto Natales | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Arrive to Puerto Natales and reach Skorpios Terminal in the early morning. Say farewell to your fellow travelers and transfer to the Punta Arenas airport by coach (consult fees).
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Notes
Please 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 ship who will evaluate the safety and ice conditions of each place. Timings of lectures and activities will be informed during the sailing.
Included in Your Fare:
- Shipboard laundry service (covers only small items of clothing)
- Meals served at table in a single shift; buffet service for breakfast and farewell dinner
- Accident insurance
- Cost-free shipboard medical aid
- Open bar at no additional cost, offering national and imported wines and liquors
Initial deposit is variable, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. Alternatively, you can register online here.
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge.
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