M/V Skorpios III, Patagonia
The
Skorpios III Cruise operates the Kaweskar Route from the
city of Puerto Natales. 4 day/3 night cruises depart on
Tuesdays and Fridays. Like it's sister ship Skorpios
II. the M/V Skorpios III is a modern passenger ship
offering luxury cabin accommodations and services. It is
a fascinating 4-day voyage, sailing through patagonian channels
and fjords, amidst numerous glaciers.
Built
in the Skorpios shipyards in 1994 and 1995, she has 46 double
cabins, Junior and Master suites, with room for 92 passengers
based on double occupancy and 125 passengers with the addition
of beds. The cabins are equipped with a refrigerator, stereo,
television, closed circuit music, safe deposit box, and
private bathroom with deluxe fixtures. The elegant dining
room seats 125 passengers, and serves international and
Chilean cuisine with an emphasis on seafood and an open
bar at all times. The two bars and dining room utilize large
screen projection equipment for briefings on the days events.
Itinerary:
Itinerary:
Day 1 (Tuesday/Friday) - Passenger check
in opens at 4:00P. Between 5:00 and 6:00P. weigh anchor
from Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales, sailing through
the patagonian channels, Kirke Narrowness, Morla Vicuña,
Union, Collinwood, Sarmiento.
Day 2 (Wednesday/Saturday) - 8:00A arrival
at the Amalia Glacier. Panoramic view from the ship as the
ship approaches the glacier. At 9:15A depart towards El
Brujo Glacier. 11.00A arrival at the El Brujo Glacier and,
if the weather conditions permit, disembarkation on a rock
to observe the Glacier. At 12:30P set sail toward the Calvo
Fjord. At 2:30P, reach port at the Calvo Fjord, with an
excursion in a special motor boat, named the Capitan Constantino,
visiting Fernando, Capitan Constantino and Alipio Glaciers,
among others. At 6:30P, set sail for the Montañas
Fjord.
Day 3 (Thursday/Sunday) - At 9:00A visit
to the Montañas Fjord, where five glaciers, that
slide down from the Sarmiento Mountains to the sea, will
be seen. At 10:00A, visit the Bernal Glacier, where a soft
hike can be done to the base of the Glacier and visit to
the Herman Glacier to sail in its bay and admire the beauty
of the area and multicolored icebergs (this will depend
on the tide). Afterward, we will visit the Alsina and Paredes
Glacier. At 5:00P, set sail from the Montañas Fjord
through the Kirke Narrowness crossing. This evening, there
will be a farewell party with a Captain’s Dinner and
dancing. Late tonight you reach port at the Skorpios Terminal
in Puerto Natales. Overnight onboard.
Day 4 (Friday/Monday) - Between 8.00A and
9.30A passenger’s disembarkation. Transfer to the
Punta Arenas airport or Torres del Paine not included in
cruise rates.
Contact
us to for cruise dates and rates.
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