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Cruising the Chilean Fiords

Kaweskar Explorer's Route

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Cruising the Central Fiords on the Skorpios II

The centuries old Glacier San Rafael, 400 nautical miles to the south of Puerto Montt, was discovered four centuries ago. Today it is one of the main attractions of the country and the focus of a 6 day dream cruise.The front part of the Glacier has a width of 2 kilometers and its towers have an height of 70 meters and they sink more than 230 meters under sea level. The colors go from dark blue, blue, light blue, greens, white and finally greys. They are unique in the world.

The Fjord of Quitralco, is an old Glacier surrounded by mountains and and exhuberant vegetation and is unique in its kind. Here are found the Thermal Baths and these are exclusive for the passengers of Skorpios. Here you have the possibility of taking baths, trips by boat, walks in the middle of the untouched forest and fishing. The area was declared in November 1996 a Sanctuary of Nature by the Monument Park association of Chile.

The Skorpios navigation track, includes stops at fisherman villages Puerto Aguirre and Queilen. Castro, the capital of Chiloe is another stop where tourists may buy wood crafts and wool at the artesans fair. The fauna and flora at these latitudes is unique - sea lions, seagulls, ducks, quetros, chilcos and small dolphins called toninas. They will fascinate those who love and respect this natural environment.

Saturday : 11:00 HRS. Departure from Skorpios Terminal in Chinquihue, Puerto Montt, sailing through the Llanquihue Archipelago, the Gulf of Ancud and the Chiloé Archipelago. Crossing the Corcovado Gulf at midnight.

Sunday : Navigation through the Moraleda and Ferronave channels. Arrival to Puerto Aguirre (11:00 app), a remote fishing village. Departure from Puerto Aguirre at around 13:00 hrs. Sailing through the Ferronave, Pilcomayo and Costa Channels. At around 21:30 hrs the vessel anchors in Punta Leopardos, 20 miles far from San Rafael Glacier

Monday : Cut through the San Rafael bay and Témpanos Channel to anchor two kilometers far from the glacier at around 09:00 hrs. Excursions in motorboats around the multicolored glaciers, if the weather allows to. In the afternoon, the vessel moves closer to the glacier. Departure from the Glacier to the Quitralco Fjord in the evening.

Tuesday : : At Quitralco Fjord the passengers can enjoy the thermal baths in indoor and/or outdoor pools. Excursions in motorboats around the Fjord are done during the morning. In the evening, departure to Chiloé sailing through the Moraleda and Pérez Norte Channels.

Wednesday: 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. Arrival to Castro at around 19:00 hrs.

Thursday : In Castro the passengers can visit the handicraft local market, the Museum and the Cathedral. An optional excursion to Chonchi can be taken. Departure from Castro at midday, sailing through the Castro Estuary, Lemuy Channel, Dalcahue, Quicaví, Calbuco. Gala Dinner at 21:00 hrs. Arrival at Skorpios terminal in Puerto Montt at midnight.

Friday 07:00 hrs - Breakfast. End of Cruise. Transfer to airport

Extra Night Offered on Friday before the ship sets sail, cost: US$130.- per passenger (2009-2010 season).

Includes:

" Transfer from and to the airport
" Welcome drink
" Dinner
" Lodging on board
" Breakfast

At 18.00 on Friday's, you are welcome on board.

NB: The times and schedule indicated may be altered due to climatic reasons or forces beyond our control.

Sailing Dates for 2009-2010 season:
LOW SEASON - Sept. 5,12,19,26, April 3,10,17,24, May 1,8
SHOULDER SEASON - Oct. 3,10,17,24,31, Nov. 7,14,21,28, Dec. 5,12, Feb. 27
HIGH SEASON - Dec. 19,26, Jan. 2,9,16,23,30, Feb. 6,13,20

2009-2010 Rates per person, double occupancy in US$

10% discount off of high season rates below!

Children's rates: from 1-5 years old = free when sharing bed. From 6-11 = 50% discount when sharing cabin with parents.
Payment : 50% deposit, balance due 60 days before departure.
Additional Friday night on board before departure = $110 per person. Inlcudes lodging, cocktail, dinner and breakfast.
Boarding Tax: $12 per person