The M/V Skorpios III, sets sail every Saturday evening from Puerto Natales, located 247 km to the north of Punta Arenas, on a five day cruise through the channels and fjords that border the Southern Ice Field, in the Chilean Patagonia, which is considered to be the third largest reserve of fresh water on the planet and crib of the biggest and most spectacular glaciers in the southern hemisphere. The maritime route commences through the Kirke Narrows, moving towards the north through the Marla Vicna, Union Inlet, Collingwood, Sarmiento. Concepcion and Wide channels, to anchor in a beautiful area known as the Eyre Inlet.
Saturday
Reception of passengers at the Puerto Natales Airport. Transfer to the Skorpios Terminal. Welcome drink and dinner on board after embarkation. Ship sets sail from Puerto Natales, navigating the Patagonian Channels, Kirke Narrowness, Channel Morla Vicuńa, Seno Unión.
Day 2
Sunday
During the morning, we will continue navigating through the Sarmiento Channel, Pitt Channel and Concepción Channel. Arrive at the Amalia Glacier. Board the motorvessel to get closer to the glacier, or enjoy a panoramic view from the ship. Skorpios III continues sailing north to arrive at the Antrim Fjord, where we will supply drinking water from a crystal clear river. Dinner on board.
Day 3
Monday
Morning visit to Pío XI Glacier, navigating in front of the glacier, the biggest of South America, with a surface of 1263 km2, belonging to the Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, the biggest national park in Chile. Ship weighs anchor from Seno Eyre and Grappler Channel. Arrive to Puerto Edén, disembarkation in boats. Two hours excursion, visiting the village, located in Wellington Island. Its first inhabitants were the kaweskar or alacalufes aborigines. This village doesn’t have any streets, only footbridges, were it is possible to take a walk around town and go up to a viewpoint. Return to the ship and set sail from Puerto Edén, navigating through the Paso del Indio and Paso del Abismo.
Day 4
Tuesday
We continue navigating through the Calvo Fjord where we will be able to appreciate four glaciers, of different shapes and colors. Excursions on board “Capitan Constantino” (icebreaker motorboat). The icebreaker gets close to the Constantino Glacier, only if the weather and ice conditions permit. Excursion to the Alipio and Fernando Glacier. During the afternoon, navigation through the Peel Fjord.
Day 5
Wednesday
Visit to the Montańas Fjord were we will be able to see five little glaciers that hook of from the hills to the sea. Visit to the Bernal Glacier. Ship sets sail from the Montańas Fjord, cross of the Kirke Narrowness, during the night, the ship casts anchor at Seno Ultima Esperanza. Captain’s farewell dinner and dance.
Day 6
Thursday
Navigating Seno Ultima Esperanza to arrive at the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales. Passengers disembark and transfer to the Puerto Natales Airport.
6 days , from £1440
Extended Occupancy Type:
Double B: Low
£ 1440
Double B: Shoulder
£ 1656
Double B: High
£ 1944
Single: Low
£ 2232
Single: Shoulder
£ 2628
Single: High
£ 3096
Double Matrimonial: Low
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Double Matrimonial: Shoulder
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Double Matrimonial: High
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Junior Suite: Low
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Junior Suite: Shoulder
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Junior Suite: High
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Master Suite: Low
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Master Suite: Shoulder
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Master Suite: High
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Double A: Low
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Double A: Shoulder
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Double A: High
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Double B: Low
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Double B: Shoulder
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Double B: High
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Single: Low
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Single: Shoulder
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Single: High
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Double Matrimonial: Low
£ 1728
Double Matrimonial: Shoulder
£ 1980
Double Matrimonial: High
£ 2340
Junior Suite: Low
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Junior Suite: Shoulder
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Junior Suite: High
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Master Suite: Low
£ 1980
Master Suite: Shoulder
£ 2304
Master Suite: High
£ 2700
Double A: Low
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Double A: Shoulder
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Double A: High
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Double B: Low
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Double B: Shoulder
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Double B: High
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Single: Low
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Single: Shoulder
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Single: High
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Double Matrimonial: Low
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Double Matrimonial: Shoulder
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Double Matrimonial: High
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Junior Suite: Low
£ 1836
Junior Suite: Shoulder
£ 2088
Junior Suite: High
£ 2520
Master Suite: Low
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Master Suite: Shoulder
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Master Suite: High
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Double A: Low
£ 1620
Double A: Shoulder
£ 1836
Double A: High
£ 2196
Double B: Low
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Double B: Shoulder
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Double B: High
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Single: Low
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Single: Shoulder
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Single: High
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Double Matrimonial: Low
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Double Matrimonial: Shoulder
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Double Matrimonial: High
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Junior Suite: Low
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Junior Suite: Shoulder
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Junior Suite: High
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Master Suite: Low
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Master Suite: Shoulder
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Master Suite: High
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Double A: Low
£ 1548
Double A: Shoulder
£ 1764
Double A: High
£ 2124
Double B: Low
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Double B: Shoulder
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Double B: High
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Single: Low
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Single: Shoulder
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Single: High
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Double Matrimonial: Low
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Double Matrimonial: Shoulder
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Double Matrimonial: High
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Junior Suite: Low
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Junior Suite: Shoulder
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Junior Suite: High
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Master Suite: Low
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Master Suite: Shoulder
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Master Suite: High
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Double A: Low
£ 1620
Double A: Shoulder
£ 1836
Double A: High
£ 2196
Prices shown above are per person, in Sterling (Ł).
These are 2009/2010 Prices.
Seasons
Low: April & May 2010
Shoulder: November & 1st half of December 2009, February 27th & March 2010.
High: December 20th and 27th 2009, January 2010, February 6th, 13th, 20th 2010
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