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Kaweskar Route

Puerto Natales Roundtrip - Example 5 Day Cruise aboard MV Skorpios III
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This 5-day cruise of Chilean Patagonia's Kaweskar Route aboard the MV Skorpios III sails from the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales, a town located 2,500 km south of Santiago, which can be reached by air from Punta Arenas or by land from Argentina. Cruise 380 miles, covering most of the glaciers in Chilean Patagonia, including Amalia, El Brujo, Bernal, and Herman, and those located in the area of Fiordo Calvo. Sail around 15 glaciers, some of which you can contemplate and admire directly by walking up to their front and moraines. Sail through multi-colored ice-floes on smaller expedition vessels, from where you can observe the varied Patagonian flora and fauna in all its natural glory.
Grey Glacier in Torres del Paine on Chile tourBoating excursion on the Kaweksar RoutePuerto Natales on the Strait Of MagellanStart of a long dayView of the wildlife in Torres del Paine
Highlights
  • Approach the Amalia Glacier for a panoramic view from the ship
  • Arrive at Calvo Fjord for a navigation excursion across the ice
  • Disembark on Bernal Glacier for a walk in a small native forest
  • Join a boat excursion in White Angostura and sail among island & rocks
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Day 1: Puerto Natales | Embark

Board at 9:00 am. Depart from Skorpios Terminal at noon. A safety briefing will be given, and the meeting point will be indicated. At 2:00 pm, have lunch while sailing through Almirante Montt Gulf. Arrive at Caleta Juarez in Guardramiro Fjord at 4:30 pm. Board smaller boats to observe an elephant seal colony. At 6:00 pm, continue through the Angostura Kirke, Morla Vicuña, Union, Collingwood, and Sarmiento channels.

Day 2: Guillard Fjord | Amalia Glacier

Travel north through Pitt Channel with Chatam Island to port.  Enter Guillard Fjord and navigate its interior toward Guillard Glacier. Disembark to explore, depending on weather and tides.

Sail south while enjoying lunch.  Arrive at Amalia Glacier and take boat excursions around the bay. If conditions permit, go ashore to observe the glacier’s shifting landscape. End the day with dinner on board.

Day 3: El Brujo Glacier | Calvo Fjord

In the morning, arrive at El Brujo Glacier. Depending on the weather conditions and ice, you can descend to admire this Glacier from a nearby rock. Sail to the spectacular Calvo Fjord. Have your lunch. Tour to Fjord Calvo, where an excursion is made on a boat suitable for sailing through the ice, called Captain Constantino, visiting the Fernando, Captain Constantino, and Alipio glaciers, among others. Sail to the Mountains Fjord.

Day 4: Mountains Fjord

Visit the Mountains Fjord, where you can observe four glaciers that descend from the Sarmiento Mountain Range to the sea, Skorpios was the pioneer cruise to visit two of them. Visit the Alsina Glacier, disembarking on exploration type boats to discover this small bay and appreciate the beauty of this glacier and the enormous mountains that surround it. Return to the ship, and continue sailing through the Mountains Fjord towards the Bernal Glacier. Disembarkation at the Bernal Glacier. The walk begins through a small native forest and along a path that crosses a small glacial water lagoon. Continued the walk along the frontal and lateral “morrena” (type of rock crushed by the glacier), until you reached the front of the Glacier. From here you will have the opportunity to touch some ice and observe the retreat phase of a glacier that no longer reaches the sea. Return to the boat, which is refueling to provide pure and natural water from a waterfall. This water is consumed on board by all the boat's services. Enjoy your lunch. Sailing through the Mountains Fjord where you can see the Herman and Zamudio glaciers. Begin crossing the Angostura White. 8:30 pm. Farewell party, Captain's dinner, and dance. Navigation through the Almirante Montt Gulf.

Day 5: Puerto Natales | Disembark

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Arrive in Puerto Natales between 2:00 and 7:00 am. Breakfast at 8:00 am, followed by passenger disembarkation at 9:30 am.

Ship/Hotel

MV Skorpios III

The Skorpios III

MV Skorpios III

MV Skorpios III was built in 1995 at the Skorpios shipyard in Chile. Her cabins and hotel infrastructure were remodeled in 2012. The ship is 70 meters long, has a 10-meter beam, and a 3.30-meter draft, displacing 1,600 tons.
Skorpios III Zeus Salon
Dining aboard the small ship Skorpios III
Apolo Lounge MV Skorpios III

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Skorpios III Atenas Deck Cabin
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Atenas Deck
2 beds (1.35 x 2.00 mts), without window, private bathroom.
Skorpios III Acropolis Deck cabin
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Acropolis Deck
2 beds (1.35 x 2.00 mts), window, private bathroom.
Skorpios III Parthenon Deck cabin
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Parthenon Deck
2 beds (1.35 x 2.00 mts), window, private bathroom.
Skorpios III Olympo Deck cabin
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Olympo Deck
Double matrimonial bed, window, private bathroom. Exit and window to a covered external hallway.
Skorpios III Athos Deck cabin
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Athos Deck
Double matrimonial bed, window, private bathroom. Exit and window to an uncovered external deck.
Skorpios III Athos Junior Suite
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Athos Junior Suite
Queen bed, window, private bathroom. Exit and window to a covered external hallway.
Skorpios III Olympo Deck Master Suite
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Olympo Master Suite
Suite Master: King bed, panoramic window, private bathroom. Exit to a covered external hallway.
Included
  • 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
  • 4 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Shipboard Laundry Service (covers only small items of clothing)
  • Cost-free Shipboard Medical Aid
  • Open Bar at No Additional Cost, Offering National and Imported Wines and Liquors
  • Accident Insurance 
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Port Fees

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This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
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We worked with Franny initially and then once we booked we worked with Phen. Franny was very patient and not pushy as we considered our choices. They both got back to us immediately when we had questions. Expedition cruises are very weather dependent, we knew we were going to see Glaciers, Marine Life, Landscapes but just didn't know when and where. We had some rain, sleet and snow then followed by absolutely beautiful weather. The captain and expedition team were very conscientious for our safety as well as providing us with a fulfilling and educational experience.
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