The Kaweskar Explorers Route
Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas
Aboard M.V. Skorpios III
- Cruise 1 sailing from Tuesdays to Fridays4 days
- Cruise 2 sailing from Fridays to Mondays4 days
Sailing through the channels and fjords, be enthralled by the scenery and majestic contrast of light and shade, where the mountains meet the sea. These channels were traversed by such legendary explorers as Darwin and Fitzroy and their natural beauty is manifested through an immense variety of flora and fauna. Dolphins, cormorants and gigantic ferns amaze all interested in the region's ecology. You'll marvel at the inexorable laziness of the glaciers as they slowly flow towards the Pacific Ocean, transformed and sculptured over centuries. As M.V.Skorpios III sails close to the glaciers, she's able to navigate amongst myriad icebergs of varying sizes, shapes and colours of every hue. In her especially designed motorboats you will participate in many enjoyable excursions ashore. On your last night the captain's gala dinner is a fitting end to this spectacular experience as you return to port in Puerto Natales.
Cruise 1
Sails on Tuesdays / disembarkation is on Fridays
Optional additional night for U$280.- per person, on Monday, lodging on board. Tuesday excursion to Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave (includes dinner, buffet breakfast and tour).
Day 1 - 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.
Day 2 - 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.
Day 3 - 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.
Day 4 - 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).
Cruise 2
Sails on Fridays / disembarkation is on Mondays
Optional additional night for U$280.- per person, on Thursday, lodging at Remota Hotel or similar. Thursday excursion to Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave (includes buffet breakfast and tour).
Day 1 - 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.
Day 2 - 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.
Day 3 - 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.
Day 4 - 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).
