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Cruise Skorpios II – Chronos Route

6-Day cruise exploring the fjords sailing in the Southern Patagonia though Patagonian channels.
 Departure Saturday/Arrival Thursday.

6 day/5 nights | Chile

At a glance

The Chronos route is a 6-day cruise which gives you the opportunity to witness one of the most remote and untouched regions in the world, covering 800 miles of magical waters.

Enjoy visiting the age-old ice formations of the Glacier San Rafael, and sailing through the awesome archipelagos of Llanquihue and Chiloe. The channels and gulfs you visit on this tour are home to incredible territory including towns like Castro and the fishing village of Puerto Aguirre

Highlights

  • Sail to the island of Chiloe and explore the picturesque local markets
  • Discover amazing channels and fjords of southern Chile.
  • Navigate through the Moraleda and Ferronave, arriving in Puerto Aguirre a pictoresque fishermen village.
  • Watch for humpback and blue whales while crossing the Corcovado Gulf.
  • Discover the immense ice fields and glaciers of Chilean Patagonia. 
  • Enjoy visiting the majestic spectacle of the Glacier San Rafael.
  • Sailing through the awesome archipelagos of Llanquihue and Chiloe.
  • Taste delicious regional dishes which are elaborated with shellfish and regional meats.
  • Delight your stay at Fiordo Quitralco while soaking in its famed hot springs.
  • Take pleasure to sight Calbuco, an old village which dates from 1603.


The ship. The Skorpios III Motor Ship

His cabins and hotel infrastructure were remodeled in 2012. Equipped with the best 5 star nautical hotelier. It has a capacity of up to 90 passengers berthed in 45 luxurious double cabins and distributed in 5 decks. The ship has two comfortable bar lounges, and a spacious panoramic dining room. 

The vessel navigating through the channels and fjords of South Patagonia continental Ice Field, even though nature is the main attraction in Patagonia, all of the services of the MN Skorpios III correspond to a luxurious service. Gastronomical needs are provided for without restriction & menu changes are accepted without additional fee and the bar is always open, without additional cost.

DAY 1

Punta Arenas | EmbarkCheck in at 1385 O’Higgins Street (Arturo Prat Port) in Punta Arenas between 13:00 and 17:00 (1-5 PM) on the day of your cruise departure. Board the M/V Ventus Australis (6 PM). After a welcoming toast and introduction of captain and crew, the ship departs for one of the most remote corners of planet Earth. During the night cross the Strait of Magellan and enter the labyrinth of channels that define the southern extreme of Patagonia.

DAY 2

Ainsworth Bay | Tuckers IsletBy dawn the ship is sailing up Admiralty Sound, a spectacular offshoot of the Strait of Magellan that stretches nearly halfway across Tierra del Fuego. The snowcapped peaks of Karukinka Natural Park stretch along the north side of the sound, while the south shore is defined by the deep fjords and broad bays of Alberto de Agostini National Park. Go ashore at Ainsworth Bay, which harbors copious bird life and a colony of southern elephant seals which can sometimes be spotted from the Zodiacs.
Leaving Ainsworth Bay behind, sail west along the sound to the Tucker Islets. After lunch, board the Zodiacs again for a close-up view of the Magellan penguins that inhabit the tiny islands. More than 4,000 penguins use Tucker as a place to nest, give birth, and nurture their chicks. Many other bird species also frequent the area including king cormorants, oystercatchers, Chilean skuas, kelp geese, dolphin gulls, eagles and even the occasional Andean condor. In September and April - when the penguins live elsewhere - this excursion is replaced by a short walk to a glacier at nearby stunning Brookes Bay.

DAY 3

Pía Glacier | Glacier Alley 
Overnight sail around the western end of Tierra del Fuego via the very narrow Gabrial Channel, Magdalena Channel, and Cockburn Channel. After rounding the remote Brecknock Peninsula, the ship tacks eastward and enters the Beagle Channel again. By morning enter Pia Fjord and board the Zodiacs for a shore excursion to Pia Glacier. After disembarking take a short hike to gain a panoramic view of the spectacular glacier, which extends from the mountaintops down to the sea or a longer and much more difficult walk up a lateral moraine of the old Pia Glacier.
Back onboard the ship, continue east along the Beagle Channel through an area called Glacier Alley. Living up to its name, the passage features a number of impressive tidewater glaciers flowing down from the Darwin Mountains and Darwin Ice Sheet on the north shore. Most of them are named after European countries -- Holland, Italy, Germany, Spain and France.

DAY 4

Cape Horn | Wulaia Bay 
During the early morning navigate the narrow Murray Channel between Navarino and Hoste Islands and drop anchor at historic Wulaia Bay, one of the few places in the archipelago where the human history is just as compelling as the natural environment. This area is also renowned for its mesmerizing beauty and dramatic geography. Before leaving Wulaia Bay, drop something into the wooden mail barrel inside the museum – letters or postcards meant to be hand delivered by future travelers – an ancient mariner tradition revived by Australis.
In the afternoon, cruise across Nassau Bay into the remote archipelago that includes Cape Horn National Park. Weather and sea conditions permitting, you shall go ashore on the windswept island that harbors legendary Cape Horn.

DAY 5

Ushuaia | Disembark 
The following morning sail into Argentine waters and dock in Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city.
Arrive at 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM according to date of departure.

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Prices

PRICES PER PERSON: USD .- 
SINGLE SUPLEMENT: USD .-


Prices are per person based on twin share with private facilities on a minimum of 2 passengers. Single traveler prices are available upon request. Seasonal surcharge may apply over peak travel periods, holiday seasons and special events. Itinerary is subject to change without notice. Contact Covitour for more details


Included in the cost  
 5 nights on-board the Skorpios III cruise vessel.
 All-inclusive meals and bar with selected beverages, liquors, and wines (during open hours).
 Accommodation based on twin-share cabin located on the Acropolis deck with private facilities
 All meals on board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
 Port taxes
 Shore excursions as detailed in the itinerary
 Sightseeing based on shared vehicles
 Sightseeing tours include bilingual guides


Not Included in the cost
Tipping whilst on board
Transfers to and from the port - if required, please request at time of booking
International or Domestic Flights
Insurance (Covitour offers Travel insurance with special rates for this trip. Please just let us know if you are interested)
Tips to local guides and drivers
Optional services (described above)

Particular Conditions
The program and schedules may change depending on weather conditions or force majeure. Also1 disembarkations will depend on the authorization of the captain of the ship1 who will evaluate the safety and ice conditions of each place. Timings of lectures and activities will be informed during the sailing.
All of the excursions described in the itineraries can normally be carried out. Notwithstanding the above, Covitour Incoming & Corporate and  reserve the right, for technical or operative reasons, to reschedule, shorten, or alter all or part of the itineraries and/or excursions without prior notice, in order to safeguard the wellbeing and safety of passengers, preserve the environment, or due to any extraordinary circumstances, acts of God or force majeure. For the same reasons, the hours of departure or arrival of the excursions may be subject to change. 

Optional Services request at time of cruise booking 


Clients who arrive into Puerto Montt on Friday can purchase one pre-night, which includes:  

- Dinner on arrival night
- 1 night's accommodation on board the ship.
- Buffet breakfast Saturday morning.


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