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Fjords, Hot Springs & Glacier - Skorpios II. The Chonos Route

Fjords, Hot Springs & Glacier - Skorpios II

A cruise which leads you through stunning scenery of fjords, lush hills, passing beautifully sculpted icebergs, to the awe-inspiring San Raphael Glacier.

This Cruise Vessel, which has a capacity of 130 passengers, navigates the Classic Route. It has 55 cabins, single, double, triple, and quadruple as well as suites, that are distributed over 5 decks.

5 night itinerary:

  • Saturday - Puerto Mont 
  • Sunday - Puerto Mont
  • Monday - San Rafael Lagoon
  • Tuesday - Chiloe Island
  • Wednesday - Chiloe Island
  • Thursday - Puerto Mont

PUERTO MONTT / LAGUNA SAN RAFAEL/ PUERTO MONTT

Saturday: 11:00 hrs.
Sail from the Puerto Montt Skorpios Terminal. Navigate through the archipelago of Llanquihue. Sighting of the city of Calbuco. Ancud Gulf, Chiloé archipelago, crossing of the Corcovada Gulf at midnight.

Sunday: 08:00 hrs.
Navigation through the Moraleda & Ferronave Canals, arrival at Puerto Aguirre at 11:00 hrs. The stopover in this fishing village will be for one and a half hours. 12:30 hrs. - sail through the Ferronave, Pilcomayo & Costal Canals. At approximately 21:30 hrs - anchor in the Hualas Fishing Village or Puerto Leopardes, 20 miles from the San Rafael Glacier.

Monday: 07:30 hrs.
Furrow through the San Rafael Inlet and the Témpanos Canal. 09:00 hrs. - Enter the Lagoon and anchor 2 kms. off the Glacier. 7:00 hrs. - set sail in the direction of Quiltralco Fjord.

Tuesday: 08:00 hrs.
Anchor at the Quiltralco dock. After breakfast the passengers can take thermal baths in waters of 30º - 36ºC, in open-air and close pools. If the climate permits excursions in motorboats are available within the Fjord. 19:00 hrs. - Sail towards Chiloé, navigating through the Moraleda and Pérez Norte Canals

Wednesday: 08.00 hrs.
Navigating through the Leucayec Canal, there is a partial view of Melinka, in the Chonos Archipelago, an island that in times past was refuge to notorious pirates. Cross the Corcadova Gulf and sail along the east coast of Chiloé, anchor and view optional, if the climatic conditions permit, in Quellón or Queilen & continue navigation through the Yal Canal and Castro Inlet, arriving at the beautiful city of Castro at 21:00 hrs.

Thursday: 08:30 hrs.
Castro. After breakfast passengers can visit the handicraft markets, the museum, the Church and walk along the streets of this picturesque city. Optional tours to the city of Chonchi, a distance of 18 kms. are available. 12:45 hrs. - return to the Skorpios. 13:00 hrs. - sail through the Castro Inlet & the Lemy, Dalachaue, Ouicaví and Cabuco Canals. 21:00 hrs. Farewell dinner. 23:00 hrs. - arrival at Puerto Montt.

Friday: 08:00 hrs.
Anchor at the Tenglo Terminal dock. 08:00 - 09:00 hrs.- Disembarkation and transfer of passengers.

 

Seasons

Decks

5 nights

Low

Atenas

£1099

 

Acropolis

£1168

 

Parthenon

£1203

 

Olympo

£1272

 

Athos

£1410

High

Atenas

£1310

 

Acropolis

£1376

 

Parthenon

£1410

 

Olympo

£1479

 

Athos

£1618

All prices are per person including transfers to/from airport, cabin of your choice, full board, open bar and guided excursions. Friday night aboard before departure costs £68 per person including dinner

SEASONS:
High - 16 Dec - 02 Mar
Low - Rest of the year

The CHONOS route departs every Saturday.