Naviera Austral keeps a regular service between Quellón (Chiloé) and Puerto Chacabuco which brings supplies to the small villages and hamlets in the islands, like Melinka, and to isolated areas in the continent. Due to cargo needs, there can be up to 8 stops on the way, and the trip can last between 30 to 40 hours. There are 1 to 3 trips a week.

During some time this trip was offered only to locals, but now it is taking tourists along as well.

This trip is made by Naviera Austral with its boats Alejandrina and Don Baldo. Both of them carry general cargo, vehicles and passengers. It is possible to buy seats ("butaca") or buy a "general ticket" without seat. The ferry Don Baldo also has cabins with berths for 4 people.

For more information, please contact directly Naviera Austral at:

Web Site: www.navieraustral.cl
Mail: info@navieraustral.cl
Phones Puerto Montt:(56-65) 270430 / 270431 / 270432
Phone Quellón: (56-65) 682207
Phone Puerto Chacabuco: (56-67) 351493

Due to weather conditions and/or mechanical problems with the launchs, there have been repeteadly reported significant delays or even departure cancelations. If you want to travel this route, we recommend to consider enough time for last minute changes.