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PUERTO MONTT -> SOUTHERN PATAGONIAN ICE FIELDS -> PUERTO NATALES
Skorpios, 8 days / 7 nights, luxury cruise, from US$ 3.450

The "Nómades de Patagonia Route" is a special trip done by the Skorpios company that takes place only a few times a year -the 2 October 2026 to move the ship from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales. During the crossing, the Southern Ice Field is visited with the Bernardo, Pío XI, Amalia and El Brujo glaciers, navigating through fjords and channels. It offers the possibility of getting to know the remote villages of Puerto Aguirre and Puerto Eden and enjoying the Quitralco Hot Springs, too.

Itinerary

THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER 2026 (Optional additional night before departure)
From 6:00 p.m. Reception of passengers. The additional night includes dinner, accommodation on the ship and breakfast on the day of departure.

FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER 2026
12:00 p.m. Set sail from Puerto Montt through Canal Tenglo, Llanquihue archipelago, view of the village of Calbuco, crossing the Gulf of Ancud. 5:00 p.m. Navigation through Chiloé archipelago, Mechuque, Chauques, Caguache and Tranqui islands. Corcovado Gulf crossing.

SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2026
07:00 a.m. Navigating Moraleda Channel. 08:30 a.m. Arrival at the village of Puerto Aguirre in the Guaitecas archipelago. View of this picturesque fishing village. 10:30 a.m. Set sail through the Ferronave, Pilcomayo, Paso Casma, and Costa channels, arriving at the Quitralco Fjord at 3:00 p.m. We disembark here to enjoy this sanctuary of nature. Thermal baths, walks and boat rides will be part of our activities. 8:30 p.m. Dinner at the Skorpios fireplace, with a Patagonian-style roasted lamb. 00:00 a.m. Set sail heading south through Fjord Quitralco, Paso Tres Cruces.

SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER 2026
Navigating Pulluche Channel and Ana Pink Bay. At dawn, the crossing of the Gulf of Penas begins. 8:00 p.m. End of the open-sea-traverse, navigating the Messier Channel.

MONDAY 5 OCTOBER 2026
9:00 a.m. Entering the Bernardo Fjord and Bernardo Glacier, disembarkation in the place, with possible sightings of Huemules (Andean deer). 11:00 a.m. Set sail for Puerto Edén, navigating Messier Channel, crossing Angostura Inglesa, arriving at Puerto Edén at 5:00 p.m. Landing in this fishing village, the cradle of the Kaweskar or Alacalufes ethnic group. We walk through its streets made of wooden walkways and its Patagonian environment. 7:00 p.m. Set sail towards the Pío XI Glacier, navigating the Paso del Indio, Grappler Channel. Anchor and spending the night at Pío XI Glacier.

TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER 2026
08:00 a.m. Visiting the Pío XI Glacier, the largest glacier in the Southern Hemisphere. 11:00 a.m. Set sail southwards through Fjord Eyre, and channels Wide, Concepción, Tres Cerros, and Pitt, anchoring in Caleta Villarrica at midnight.

WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER 2026
08:00 a.m. Navigation in front of the Amalia Glacier, landing on the peninsula to see the rocks polished by the glacier, its vegetation and its higher altitude environment. 11:00 a.m. Set sail south through Fjord Asia. 2:30 p.m. Arrival at El Brujo Glacier, disembarkation in exploration boats, towards some magmatic rocks to see this ice colossus and its high towers up close. 3:30 p.m. Set sail towards the "Fiordo de las Montañas", through the Sarmiento and Unión channels.

THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER 2026
8:00 a.m. Navigating Fiordo de las Montañas. 09:00 a.m. Landing at Bernal Glacier, walk through the moraines. 12:00 p.m. Set sail southwards, Morla Vicuña Channel, crossing Angostura Kirke, Valdés Channel, arriving at Guadramiro Bay at 5:00 p.m. Disembarkation in boats to see a colony of elephant seals. 6:00 p.m. Set sail for Puerto Natales, crossing Almirante Montt Gulf. 00:00 a.m. Calling at Puerto Natales at Skorpios Maritime Terminal.

FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER 2026
9:00 a.m. Breakfast and disembarkation of passengers. End of the Cruise.

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NOTE: All schedules and routes are subject to change due to weather and/or ship safety conditions, as deemed by the Captain.

Dates

The only departure will be on 2 October 2026.

The trip in the opposite direction Puerto Natales > Puerto Montt will take place on the 23 April 2026 >

Boat

This route is made by the vessel Skorpios III which has a maximum capacity of 110 passengers. It has wide decks, bars, lounges and dining rooms where you can share a nice time with other fellow travelers. It has a synchronized translation for the talks, a professional digital recording system and the broadcast of videos through internal channels.
For pictures and description of Skorpios III >

Boat's Characteristics  Skorpios III
Length 70 mts.
Breadth 10 mts.
Passenger's capacity 110

 

Cabins
It has 49 fully equipped cabins with low beds, luxury and large bathrooms, fridge, music, internal phone, TV and safety boxes. The cabins are located on five decks, with prices depending on the kind of accommodation and where they are within the boat. All cabins have windows, but the ones in the Atenas deck.
Rates

Rates in US-Dollars
The prices are per person in a double cabin. The price includes full-board, open bar during the meals and all the excursions in the program.
Note: There is an extra harbour embarking tax of US$ 80.


 
Rates in US-Dollars
Decks / Cabins
Atenas
Acrópolis
Parthenon
Olympo
Athos
Single
4800
Double B
3450
Double A
3550
3650
3650
Double Matrimony
3850
Suite Junior
3950
Suite Master
4200
Extra Bed
1650
1750
1850
1900
1900
For pictures and description of Skorpios III >
 

Optional services:
- Additional night
before departure: US$ 110 per person. Includes dinner on boarding day, lodging and breakfast on departure day.
- Transfer Puerto Montt Airport - Skorpios Terminal: US$ 22 per person.
- Transfer Skorpios Terminal - Puerto Natales Airport: US$ 22 per person


How to make a reservation
In TravelAid we can make your reservation with the following information:

-Full name
-Nationality
-Passpor or ID number
-Date of birth
 

All images: Copyright by Skorpios.


Navigation route of this special cruise


Visting one of the glaciers


Desembarking for a walk to the glacier


Excursion with boats in front of the glacier


The food is first class level


After the excursion: a reconforting meal

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