Skorpios Cruises is a family enterprise founded in 1978 by Constantino Kochifas Cárcamo, a shipbuilder and entrepreneur from the South of Chile, who developed this family tourist business, and turned it into a national and international product. At present, the company has one of the largest shipping fleets in the Southern Cone. M/V Skorpios I was built in 1978, the company’s first tourist vessel and the first tourist vessel to operate in Chile. Skorpios Cruises' mission is to turn Chile and Patagonia into a great international tourist destination, by offering a top-level professional tourist cruise service and faithfully conserving the hospitality of the people of Patagonia.
ROUTES
Skorpios has 2 routes: The Chonos Route from Puerto Montt to the Glaciar San Rafael, operated by M/V Skorpios II in the Northern Ice Field. Kaweskar Route, from Puerto Natales to the glaciers of the Southern Ice Fields, operated by M/V Skorpios III.
ELECTRICITY
220 electric power, but there are shipboard transformers for 110 volts for domestic use.
SHIPYARD
Skorpios has its own shipyard in the town of Puerto Montt, which guarantees our efficient maintenance operations for the timely departure of our cruises.
INCENTIVES
Skorpios offers incentive corporate cruises on its routes: Request information on fees and dates, and ask for a special brochure.
ADDITIONAL NIGHT
According to the established fee, the Friday prior to sailing for the Chonos Route, and for the Kaweskar Route, on a Monday prior to the departure date or on Thursday at the Hotel Remota or similar accommodation; it includes a tour to the Torres del Paine and Cueva del Milodón.
TEMPERATURES
Chonos Route:
Spring – Autumn (low season) between 8° and 18°C, Summer (high season) between 12° and 22° C.
Route Kaweskar:
Spring – Autumn (low season) between 6° and 12°C, Summer (high season) between 10° and 15°C.
LAUNDRY
The shipboard laundry service only covers small items of clothing.
LECTURES
Shipboard theme lectures.
LANGUAGE
Official languages: English and Spanish.
MEALS
Meals are served at the table in a single shift; buffet service for breakfast and farewell dinner.
INSURANCE
The passage includes accident insurance; the amount and coverage are printed on your ticket.
MEDICINE
Cost-free shipboard medical aid.
EXPLORATION
Cruceros Skorpios goes to the glaciers on special exploration boats, we do not use inflatable Zodiac boats.
SHOPPING
We have a small store with typical travel supplies: postcards, batteries, T-shirts, hats, sweaters, parkas, etc. You can also buy local handicrafts when visiting fishing villages.
TV
Our ships have closed-circuit television that shows bilingual films and receives a TV signal in some parts of the cruise Furthermore in order to keep a record of passenger activities, everything is filmed with HD professional digital cameras. The cruise video is edited and offered to our passengers in DVD format.
TELEPHONE
Skorpios has a satellite telephone which reaches every corner of the earth, according to the fee agreement established in each ship.
GASTRONOMY
Skorpios gastronomy and cuisine are special, with a fixed menu of Patagonian dishes based on meat, fish, and seafood. Nonetheless, if a passenger wishes to change the menu, this is done at no extra cost. The Captain’s farewell dinner offers a Patagonian buffet.
BAR
Open bar at no additional cost, offering national and imported wines and liquors.
Everything was amazing! The planning with Adventure Life went smoothly. The actual trip was fantastic! One of the best trips I have experienced. The cruise staff members were knowledgeable and attentive. I will be writing more about this on the blog!
Justin Chappelle
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
