Overview of MS Skorpios II Cruise San Rafael to Puerto Montt
The Skorpios cruise ships are
built to sail the southern fjords of Chile. This cruise takes you
through some of the most picturesque, remote and untouched regions in
the world, letting you discover the immense ice fields and glaciers of
Chilean Patagonia. Skorpios vessels are very well equipped: all offer
private cabins, bilingual crew, physician onboard, satellite telephone,
restaurant and open bar service, laundry service onboard and souvenir
shop, among other services.
Itinerary
Saturday: Puerto
Montt - Chiloé
Departure from Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Montt, sail through
Llanquihue Archipelago, Gulf of Ancud, and Chiloé Archipelago. Crossing
the Corcovado Gulf in the night. (L,D)
Sunday: Puerto
Aguirre - Puerto Leopardos
Navigation through the Moraleda and Ferronave Channels. Arrival to
Puerto Aguirre, a remote village. Then sail through the Ferronave,
Pilcomayo and Costa Channels; vessel will anchor in Pto. Leopardos, 32
km / 20 mi from San Rafael Glacier. (B,L,D)
Monday: San Rafael
Glacier
Cut through the San Rafael Bay and Témpanos Channel and anchor only 2 km
/ 1,2 mi away from the glacier. Excursions in motorboats. In the
afternoon the ship will move closer to the glacier; p.m. departure from
the glacier to the Quitralco Fjord. (B,L,D)
Tuesday: Quitralco
Fjord - Patagonian Channels
At Quitralco Fjord passengers will be able to enjoy the thermal baths in
indoor and/or outdoor pools. Excursions in motorboats on the fjord; p.m.
departure to Chiloé, sailing through the Moraleda and Pérez Norte
Channels. (B,L,D)
Wednesday:
Patagonian Channels - Chiloé
Sail through the Leucayec Channel, the Chonos Archipelago, across the
Corcovado Gulf to arrive at Queilen. Sail through the Yal Channel and
the Castro Estuary. P.m. arrival in Castro. (B,L,D)
Thursday: Chiloé
In Castro the passengers will be able to visit sites of interest;
optional excursion to Chonchi possible. At noon, departure from Castro
through the Castro Estuary, Lemuy Channel, Dalcahue, Quicaví, Calbuco.
Gala Dinner, arrival in Puerto Montt at midnight. (B,L,D)
Friday: Puerto
Montt
Breakfast and transfer to the airport. (B)
End of
services
