Chile Fjords - Chonos Route Cruise

Depart from the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Montt. Sail through the Llanquihue archipelago. Sighting of the city of Calbuco. Crossing the Gulf of Ancud. You will land in Quemchi, on the island of Chiloé where you will disembark by boat in this picturesque Chilote town, you will visit its artisan centre, its streets and cafes, as well as the house of Chilean writer Francisco Coloane. Once back on board you will continue south through the Chiloé archipelago, crossing the Corcovado Gulf.

Sailing through the Moraleda and Ferronave channels and arriving in Puerto Aguirre where you will disembark in this fishing village nestled in the Chonos archipelago, we walk through its streets, viewpoints, and a trail through a rainforest typical of the region. In the afternoon, back on board you will sail through the Ferronave and Pilcomayo channels and Casma Pass. Where you will arrive at Barrientos Islet, here we will disembark by boat, quietly approaching this group of rocky islands and visit this place with the largest number of seabirds in the Aysén region. We will see birds such as Imperial and Lille Shags, Southern and Dominican Gulls, accompanied by South American fur seals that hang out on the rocks or in the sea. You will continue sailing south before spending the night at anchor in Quesahuen Cove or Leopardos Point, 20 miles from the San Rafael Glacier.

The ship sails through the San Rafael Roadstead and the Iceberg Channel. Entering the lagoon and anchors 2 km from the glacier. Motorboat excursion among multicolored icebergs, weather permitting. In the afternoon the ship will approach the glacier, before departing for the Quitralco Fjord.

The San Rafael Glacier is absolutely magical, with its different sized and shaped ice floes; it is also one of the most active glaciers in Patagonia in terms of icefall and colouring. In the Laguna San Rafael National Park, Nature remains impervious to Motor Vessel Skorpios II as she sails silently on, and offers a spectacular landscape for all to see while they sail towards the Glacier itself on Hercules icebreakers. The glacier is 2,000 metres wide and its towers rise to a height of 70 metres, offering an unsurpassed spectacle while we toast each other with a glass of first class 12-year old whisky filled with chips of this incredible 30,000 year old ice formation. 

Docked at the Quitralco (meaning Fire Waters in Mapuche) is a fjord that lies on an ancient glacier bed, with high snow-capped mountains and an impenetrable and unique forest that grows next to a calm and transparent sea, in the middle of a temperate microclimate.. After breakfast, passengers can enjoy hot spring baths at 32°C and 38°C temperatures, in indoor or outdoor pools, and hike along the local trails. Weather permitting, motorboat excursions are available through the interior of the fjord. Late afternoon we will set sail for Chiloé, sailing through the Moraleda and Pérez Norte channels.

We sail through the Leucayec Channel. We cross the Corcovado Gulf. In this area, if conditions permit, we may have the chance to see blue whales or white-headed whales. We continue sailing along the eastern coast of Chiloé, arriving at 11:00 AM at Conejos Islet, located in the Queilen Channel. We disembark for a motorboat ride around this small island, home to Magellanic penguins and numerous local birds. We set sail between Lemuy and Chelín Islands. Arriving in Dalcahue, disembarkation, and sightseeing tour. We recommend the craft fair, the church, and a stroll along the waterfront. Departure for Puerto Montt. Farewell party, Captain's dinner.

Breakfast while docked at the Skorpios Terminal. 9:00 AM. Passengers disembark.

NOTE: All schedules, activities, excursions and routes are subject to change due to weather and/or vessel safety conditions, as deemed by the Captain.