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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
I ncluded 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