Skorpios III Cruises of Chile, Reservations and Descriptions

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Skorpios III Cruises of Southern Chile and the San Rafael Glacier, the best tours and cruises at the best prices from people who know Chile best.

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Skorpios III, KAWESKAR ROUTE
Skorpios III is our top of the line and newest ship. Comfortable and spacious cabins, private baths and some of the best in on board cuisine. Passengers will receive the best in personal . This new 4 day Cruise the KAWESKAR EXPLORERS ROUTE offer an unforgettable cruise through the channels and fjords of southern Chile, visiting the majestic San Rafael Glacier, all with the warm and personal service provided by a professional crew and staff. 

Discover the Pio XI Glacier, the largest glacier in the southern hemishpere, a real giant at 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) wide and towers above, standing some 75 meters (250 ft) tall, with length of 64 kilometers (40 mi). Get to see the Amalia and Estero Calvo Glaciers, a large sihouette that descends down from the Andes mountain range, a spectacular scene especially with the size and colors in your view. This glacier has a width of approximately 1 kilometer (.62 mi), and a height of 50 meters (165ft) and because of the size and pressure of the glacier, the ice has a crystal appearance because of a lack oxygen within the actual mass of ice.
 

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CRUISE

SKORPIOS III-KAWEKSKAR EXPLORER'S ROUTE
4days/3nights
      Cruise #1: Tour code SK3A 4d/3n
      Sails on Tuesdays / disembarkation is on Fridays
      Optional additional night for U$300.- per person, on Monday, lodging on board.  Tuesday excursion to Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave (includes dinner, buffet breakfast and tour).
      Tuesday:From 16.00 hrs. on, passenger’s check in.  Between 17.00 hrs. and 18.00 hrs. weigh anchor from Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales, sailing through the patagonian channels, Kirke Narrowness, Morla Vicuña, Union, Collinwood, Sarmiento. 
      Wednesday: 08.00 hrs Arrival at the Amalia Glacier, the ship gets closer to the Glacier.  Panoramic view from the ship.  09.15 hrs Sailing towards El Brujo Glacier.  11.00 hrs Arrival to El Brujo Glacier, if the weather conditions allows to, disembarkation on a rock to observe the Glacier.  12.30 hrs. set sail to the Calvo Fjord.  14.30 hrs. Reach port at the Calvo Fjord, were excursion will be done in a special motor boat, named Capitan Constantino, visiting Fernando, Capitan Constantino and Alipio Glaciers, among others.  18.30 hrs. set sail to the Montañas Fjord. 
      Thursday:09.00 hrs. visit to the Montañas Fjord, were five glaciers, that slide down from the Sarmiento Mountains to the sea, will be seen.  10.00 hrs. visit to the Bernal Glacier, were a soft hiking can be done to the base of the Glacier and visit to the Herman Glacier to sail in its bay and admire the beauty of the area and multicolored icebergs (this will depend on the tide).  After this, we will visit the Alsina and Paredes Glacier.  17.00 hrs. set sail from the Montañas Fjord, Kirke Narrowness crossing.  21.00 hrs. Farewell Party, Captain’s Dinner, dance.  22.30 hrs. reach port at the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales. 
      Friday: Between 08.00 hrs. and 09.30 hrs. passenger’s disembarkation.  Transfer to the Punta Arenas airport, for those passengers who have hired this service (ask for rates). 
      END OF OUR SERVICES
      Cruise #2:Tour Code SK3B4d/3n
      Sails on Fridays / disembarkation is on Mondays
      Optional additional night for U$300.- per person, on Thursday, lodging at Remota Hotel or similar.  Thursday excursion to Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave (includes buffet breakfast and tour).
      Friday:From 16.00 hrs. on, passenger’s check in.  Between 17.00 hrs. and 18.00 hrs. weigh anchor from Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales, sailing through the patagonian channels, Kirke Narrowness, Morla Vicuña, Union, Collinwood, Sarmiento.
      Saturday: 08.00 hrs Arrival at the Amalia Glacier, the ship gets closer to the Glacier.  Panoramic view from the ship.  09.15 hrs Sailing towards El Brujo Glacier.  11.00 hrs Arrival to El Brujo Glacier, if the weather conditions allows to, disembarkation on a rock to observe the Glacier.  12.30 hrs. set sail to the Calvo Fjord.  14.30 hrs. Reach port at the Calvo Fjord, were excursion will be done in a special motor boat, named Capitan Constantino, visiting Fernando, Capitan Constantino and Alipio Glaciers, among others.  18.30 hrs. set sail to the Montañas Fjord.
      Sunday:09.00 hrs. visit to the Montañas Fjord, were five glaciers, that slide down from the Sarmiento Mountains to the sea, will be seen.  10.00 hrs. visit to the Bernal Glacier, were a soft hiking can be done to the base of the Glacier and visit to the Herman Glacier to sail in its bay and admire the beauty of the area and multicolored icebergs (this will depend on the tide).  After this, we will visit the Alsina and Paredes Glacier.  17.00 hrs. set sail from the Montañas Fjord, Kirke Narrowness crossing.  21.00 hrs. Farewell Party, Captain’s Dinner, dance.  22.30 hrs. reach port at the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales.
      Monday:Between 08.00 hrs. and 09.30 hrs. passenger’s disembarkation.  Transfer to the Punta Arenas airport, for those passengers who have hired this service (ask for rates). 

      Note: Itinerary subject to changes according to navigation and climate conditions. 

      Services included in the price of the cruise: 

      Transfer by private bus from the airport of Punta Arenas to Skorpios terminal in Puerto Natales and return on embarkation and disembarkation days. Four meals daily on board (Breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner) Open bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) Land and boat excursions as per itinerary.
       

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Sailing Dates And rates for Skorpios III/KAWESKAR EXPLORER'S ROUTE

Seasons and Sailing dates:

  • Low Season:2011; Sept 06-09-13-16-20-23-27-30; Oct 04-07-11-14-18-21-25-28; Nov 01-04-08-11-15-18-22-25-29; Dec 02-06-09-132012; March 02-06-09-13-16-20-23-27-30,-April 03-06-10-13-17-20-24-27
  • High Season:2011;Dec 16-20-23-27-30. 2012; Jan 03-06-10-13-17-20-24-27-31; Feb 03-07-10-14-17-21-24- 28.

    • Dates in Red are Tuesday to Friday cruises.
    All cruises depart Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 AM, passengers should be on board by 10:00 AM
    Rates: Per person in US Dollars Full Board (all meals and open bar).
  • Rates:Scorpios III
  • Athens Deck Single Low $2,100, High $2,300. Double B Low $1,400,  High $1,550. Additional bed Low $800, High $900.
  • Acropolis Deck Double A Low $1,500, High $1,650, Add'l Bed Low $900, High $1,000.
  • Parthenon Deck Double "A" Low $1,600, High $1,750, Add'l Bed Low $950, High$1,150.
  • Olympus Deck Matrimonial Double Low $1,700, High $1,850. Master Suite: Low $2,000, High $2,200. Add'l Bed Low $1,000, High $1,200.
  • Athos Deck Double A Low $1,600, High $1,750. Junior Suite (Queen Size Bed )Low $1,800, High $2,800. Add'l Bed Low $1,000 High $1,200.
  • Additional Night For passengers Boarding Monday or Thursday night $370 per passenger, Includes tour to Torres Del Paine National Park, Dinner.
    • Skorpios Cruises Deck and Cabin layout
    Deposit & Cancellation Policy: A deposit of 50% is due immediately upon confirmation. The balance is due 60 days prior to departure. Cancellation Fees: Over 45 days prior to departure:$0 - 45 to 30 days prior 67% will be returned, 30 to 15 days prior 34% will be returned, 15 to 10 days prior 23% will be returned, 9 to 0 days prior 0% will be returned.

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