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Navimag Ferry Navigating Between Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales (and vice-versa)

andy — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:34:27 +0000

Route from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales 3 Nights

Navimag Esperanza

Puerto Montt / Moraleda Channel / Open Ocean / Penas Golf / Bajo Catopaxi / Puerto Eden / Angosura White / Puerto Natales

There is one day of the of the week when the Navimag Esperanza sets sail from Puerto Montt and this is a Tuesday, arriving to Puerto Natales on a Friday.

Check-in Info Puerto Montt

Check-In: Tuesday from 17:00 to 18:00hrs. At the Navimag office on the first floor of the Holiday Inn Hotel, Juan Soler Manfredini Avenue (s/n – means no number), Costanera Mall (mall on the promenade).
Tuesday Boarding: 18:30hrs / Tuesday Departure: 22:00hrs / Arrive Puerto Natales Friday early am.

Route from Puerto Natales Puerto Montt 3 Nights

Navimag Esperanza

Puerto Natales / Angosura White and Santa Maria Channel / Puerto Eden / Bajo Catopaxi / Penas Gulf / Open Ocean / Moraleda Channel / Puerto Montt

There is one day of the of the week when the Navimag Esperanza sets sail from Puerto Natales and this is a Wednesday, with check-in on the previous day: Tuesday. The ship arrives to Puerto Mont on a Friday.

Check-in Info Puerto Natales

Check-In: Friday from 20:00hrs to 21:00hrs. At the Navimag office located at the Puerto Natales bus terminal called the “Rodoviario”. Ave. España 1455, Office 2, Puerto Natales Bus Terminal.
Boarding: 21:00hrs Friday Night / Departure Saturday: 06:00hrs / Arrive Puerto Montt Tuesday 08:00hrs

The Esperanza was constructed in 2019, has a capacity for up to 244 passengers and can reach a maximum speed of 13 knots.

The ship is modern and designed in such a way where space on board is maximized for the carrying of cargo, vehicles and passengers. The cabin accommodation on board is minimal in appearance, but clean and practical.

Apart from the 6 categories of cabins (including one equipped for disabled passengers), the ship offers a cafeteria, dining room, first aid room, gym and yoga room, activity room and 3 exterior decks.

Voltage on board is 220 volts.

The food on board is at a “canteen style” level.

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Expedition Cruises Through Southern Patagonian Waters

andy — Thu, 05 May 2022 13:00:15 +0000

Introduction

If you look at the map of the tip of the South American continent you will see thousands of islands, channels, fiords and inlets. Especially on the Chilean side there are several thousand islands, whereupon the Pacific Ocean is filtered through a series of narrow passages in-between. Equally, at the southern-most tip of the South American continent the land is broken into small and even smaller islands where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Pacific Ocean.

These islands, and the straits separating them, are among the remotest areas on Earth. On these islands wildlife is, fortunately, undisturbed my man; and in sea channels in many places Humpback whales come to feed on the nutrient-rich waters. And, on the larger islands with higher ground, glaciers slowly slide down to the water’s edge where they crack open into icebergs.

This combination of remoteness, and of being in the heart of where the natural world is still thriving is one of those “incredible” experiences in life for the lucky few.

If you have the time, the budget and the desire we whole heartedly recommend that you include one of the following Patagonia Expedition Cruises in your travel itinerary when you come to South America.

Below, we will describe the different navigational routes available in the southern Patagonian waters of Chile and Argentina.

W Trek : FAQs

Most people walk the W self-guided — the trail is clearly sign-posted with orange poles and busy in summer — but groups must take a guide to comply with park regulations.

It should be said that the majority of people trek the trail self-guided. The routes are sign-posted clearly with orange-painted poles and are also well-trodden paths and, in the summer season (Dec – Jan – Feb) there will be numerous other hikers about. Nevertheless, this is wilderness country, very remote and subject to sudden changes in weather that can make conditions tough.

Take Note

Do NOT go off the trail because even if you have the slightest incident like a twisted ankle, you may find that no one will find you. It is essential that all walkers have the right clothing and food and know what to do it they are caught out in extreme, unpredicted bad weather.

However, if you are a group, you should take a guide to comply with the Park regulations, or if you are unsure of doing the trek on your own. The guide will also be able to inform you of valuable information during the trek, about geological features, vegetation, and wildlife, as well as handle the check-in.

Porters are available to carry one, back-pack style bag (NOT a suitcase) up to 15kg in weight.

For both a guide and / or porter there is, of course, additional cost.

Stay in Puerto Natales — it is the gateway village for Torres del Paine and everyone arriving from Santiago passes through it. El Calafate in Argentina, six hours away, is the alternative.

People coming from Santiago will inevitably pass by Puerto Natales, either coming from Punta Arenas or on a direct flight to the village. Therefore, Puerto Natales is the ideal stop-off for a night or two pre and / or post your visit to Torres del Paine.

Based in Natales

Also, here at Experience Chile, we operate W Trek programs based from Puerto Natales, whereupon you can avoid the dorm-room sleeping situation in the refugios and, instead, enjoy a decent hotel or top-end hotel as well as restaurants and “vibe” of a village.

Alternatively, the other place to stay pre and / or post the W Trek is in El Calafate, over the border in Argentina, which is a 6hr transfer away. Moreover, over at El Calafate you will be able to visit the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier and / or go trekking at El Chalten (3hr transfer).

The trek is called the W because the path forms the shape of a “W” when seen from above. The three upward strokes are the Ascensio Valley to the Torres Base, the French Valley in the centre and the Grey Glacier valley in the west, joined by the two stretches along Lake Nordenskjöld and Lake Pehoé.

Neither direction has a specific advantage — plan the route around your travel logistics and connections instead. Walking west to east you keep the Cuernos del Paine in view from Paine Grande, hanging glaciers to your left and lakes to your right, with the prevailing wind behind you. East to west gives you the lakes on your left and the glaciers on your right, with the wind against you.

For most of the time walking the footpaths in Torres del Paine you will be staring at the ground a few paces in front and looking up occasionally, and then stopping to take in the breath-taking views all around.

Is There Any Advantage?

In reality there is really no specific advantage over the other, but the main differences are that going West to East means that from Paine Grande you will have the Cuernos del Paine in view for most of the way, hanging glaciers on your left, and lakes on your right as well as the prevailing wind, which, if blowing, will be on your back.

If you go East to West you will have the beautiful view of the lakes to your left and hanging glaciers on your right and the prevailing wind against you, if it is blowing.

Ultimately, it is better to plan the route around the reality of travel logistics and connections you will require.

Bring Chilean Pesos or US Dollars — both are accepted for the park entrance fee and for extras at the refugios — and draw your cash before you enter, because there are no ATMs inside Torres del Paine.

There is an entrance fee to pay to enter Torres del Paine and this will need to be paid in Chilean Pesos or in USD– equal to approx USD50 per person. Experience Chile will pre-arrange entry tickets for all our clients and have them sent to your cel phone or email.

Extras

Payment for all extras at the refugios can be paid in USD or in Chilean Pesos.

Chile has a modern network of ATM machines called Red Bank located in many areas (banks, supermarkets, pharmacies, gas stations) in villages, towns and cities.

It is easy to use a debit or credit card to get local currency cash out BUT NOT within Torres del Paine so ensure you have enough CASH with you before entering the park. More refugios are now accepting credit cards too (but do not rely on this).

Refugios suit most walkers — a bed in a six-person dorm with hot showers and meals included. Camping is the budget option, and hotels or luxury lodges in the park cost more but give you a private room every night.

Torres del Paine offers visitors various accommodation alternatives ranging from camping, to refugios (these are hostels), to hotels and luxury lodges.

For a fuller comparison of each option on the trail, see the W Trek Accommodation section on this page.

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Skorpios III, Kaweskar Route from Puerto Natales and back to Puerto Natales

andy — Thu, 05 May 2022 11:56:05 +0000

Introduction

The Skorpios III is the sister ship to the Skorpios II, which navigates the sea channels from Puerto Montt, further north than Puerto Natales.

Skorpios III was built in 1995. Like its sister ship, it is a small cruise ship offering only 45 cabins, on five decks, accommodating 90 passengers. This makes a Patagonian cruise aboard Skorpios III a personal experience, one where you can “get to know” other passengers and be close to the sights and wildlife that will be seen on the trip.

MV Skorpios III navigates the channels, fiords and inlets just north of Puerto Natales. The trip is short, only 3 nights, but long enough to get to see numerous glaciers that come down from the Southern Ice Shelf, carving out gullies and valleys as they do, until they calve off into icebergs that then float in the still, Pacific waters.

Skorpios III Kaweskar Route: 3 Nights

Puerto Natales / Visiting Glaciers / Puerto Natales

There are TWO days of the week when the Skorpios III sets sail from Puerto Natales. These are on a TUESDAY and on a FRIDAY.

Check-in Info

Check-In for both departures is at 15:30hrs at the Skorpios terminal located at Puerto Bories a few kms north of Puerto Natales village.
For the TUESDAY departure this means check-in on the MONDAY before Tuesday.
For the FRIDAY departure this means check-in on the Friday.

The Skorpios III was constructed in 1995. The ship has 45 cabins with capacity for 90 passengers, plus crew. The cabins are finished in natural wood, decorated with pastel colours and illuminated with soft, warm lighting combining to create a warm and cosy ambience.

The Length of the ship measures 70m, with a beam (width) of 10m and a draft of 3.3m.

It also offers two bar lounges and one dining hall and these facilities, along with the cabins are distributed on five decks.

Voltage on board is 220 volts.

The food on board is at a very high level with local, Chilean produce a key part of the offering including:

Salmon, sea bass, conger-like eels, lobsters from Juan Fernández island, king crab, giant mussels (Mitilus), cholga mussels, mussels, oysters, sea urchins and picorocos (Austromegabalanus psittacus), red and white meats, all complimented by the best Chilean wines.

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Skorpios II, Chonos Route from Puerto Montt to Glacier San Rafael and back to Puerto Montt

andy — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:29:47 +0000

Introduction

The Skorpios II ship was built in 1988 in Chile. It is a small ship for cruises, which makes it very personal, with maximum passenger capacity set at only 106 people distributed among 53 cabins. This is the kind of cruise that opens up remote Patagonia on board a “cosy” and personal cruise vessel.

MV Skorpios II navigates the sector named the “Chonos” route, which departs from Puerto Montt in the southern Lake District of Chile, and then visits places on Chiloe Island as well as remote channels and inlets within the western archipelago of Patagonia. During the cruise the ship will cover 1,287km, weaving through the network of narrow channels and islets and passing by forested fiord sides where man has never set foot.

Check-in Info

Check-in from 18:00hrs on the Friday before departure, at the Skorpios terminal located at Camino Chinquihue km. 6, Puerto Montt.
Dep Sat 12:00hrs / Return Thurs 10:00hrs
Apart from the stipulated number of nights in the cruise booking, there is an option for an extra first night on board the ship on the Friday, prior to departure the next day Saturday. This will enable passengers to relax and be ready, on the ship well in time for the departure the next day. Dinner is served on board.
Please mention that you want this extra first night in your reservation request to us.

The Skorpios II was constructed in 1988. The ship has 53 cabins with capacity for 106 passengers, plus crew. The cabins are finished in natural wood, decorated with pastel colours and illuminated with soft, warm lighting combining to create a cosy and warm ambience.

The Length of the ship measures 70m, with a beam (width) of 10m and a draft of 2.87m.

It also offers two bar lounges and one dining hall and these facilities, along with the cabins are distributed on five decks.

Voltage on board is 220 volts.

Skorpios II Continued Information

There are two lounge bars where passengers can relax and enjoy the views as well as mingle.

The food on board is at a very high level with local, Chilean produce a key part of the offering including:

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Ventus Australis, Patagonia Expeditions between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia

andy — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:37:16 +0000

Introduction

Ventus Australis is the sister ship of the Stella Australis. Punta Arenas, in southern Chile, is their home port, however, each navigates through the thousands of channels in between the southern archipelago of South America.

The largest island in this area is the Tierra del Fuego (the land of fire), and surrounding it are thousands of smaller islands, separated by numerous channels, fiords, inlets and straits, including two, historically significant stretches of water.

It was through the Beagle Channel that Charles Darwin sailed upon his ship HMS Beagle, the narrow stretch of water in front of Ushuaia. And, then there is the Magellan Strait, in front of Punta Arenas, in Chile, named after the Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan.

The Ventus Australis is a moderately-sized vessel, built in 2017. It offers 100, well-appointed cabins, each one with an exterior-facing window. The ship is of a size whereby the on board ambience still retains an element of things being “personal”. This is in contrast to the enormous, impersonal floating hotel cruise liners that dominate the Caribbean.

The objective of the Ventus and Stella ships, is to offer passengers comfortable accommodation, combined with high-level on-board food along with educated guides, who will show you the secrets of Patagonia from the sea.

There are two ways to visit and experience Patagonia. One is to use whatever road network is available, but this is restrictive because there are so few roads; and the other is to penetrate the remotest areas on Earth from the sea. Sailing past uninhabited islands, penetrating into isolated fiords and visiting pristine inlets can only be done by a maritime navigation.

These are the exact same waters where European explorers ventured into and since those times nothing has changed, except for glaciers receding. When aboard the Ventus or Stella Australis ships navigating the waters the experience is just like that of the early explorers and that is a unique experience to be able to enjoy. However, the big difference is that when you go to bed at night you have a comfortable bed, and heated cabin to sleep in.

Ventus Australis Continued Information

Food

Various breakfast, lunch and dinner options, along with a 24/7 cafeteria service, combining the best local ingredients in an international gastronomic proposal that prioritizes variety, quality and excellence.

Spaces

The spectacular landscapes of Patagonia that can be appreciated through panoramic windows are complemented in harmony with careful decoration and ample and cosy spaces. Everything comes together in an intimate and casual atmosphere, so that our guests can share their experiences, read a book from our library, have their favourite appetizer or simply enjoy the view.

All-Inclusive

Once onboard, you will only need your wallet if you want to get yourself a souvenir from the onboard store. At Australis when we say all-inclusive, we mean ALL-INCLUSIVE. Enjoy our unlimited wine, liquor and beverage menu during lunch and dinner or at our bar, open from 10 am to midnight.

Guides and Crew

The passion of our Expedition Guides and the warmth and friendliness of our crew, give the voyage a unique atmosphere that stands out as one of the great hallmarks of the Australis Experience. Our passengers often say goodbye, heartfeltly thanking the professionalism of all our team on board, who made them feel at home.

Educational Experience

Our guides will pass on their knowledge of glaciology, flora and fauna, geography, history, and the evolution of the landscapes we travel through. Daily, they will share this knowledge with our passengers on board through thematic lectures that complement and deepen what is discovered and experienced during the expeditions.

Offline

Deep in Patagonia, between fjords and glaciers, connectivity disappears, and the Digital Detox begins. Far from civilization, the most unspoiled landscapes of the planet invite you to take your eyes off your phones, replace screens with windows, and discover the colours and contrasts of nature without a filter.

Safety

The safety on board and during excursions is a priority at every moment of our operation. That is why we are governed by the highest standards in terms of infrastructure and equipment, as well as implementing strict protocols that safeguard the safety of passengers and crew members. To ensure that all these protocols are properly complied with, we carry out periodic audits and training of our guides and crew, as well as deploy different information systems on board to ensure that all our passengers are properly informed and understand the measures and conduct, they must adhere to.

Sustainability

Australis understands that the charm of the routes depends on its preservation. Knowing landscapes that have remained intact for centuries is a luxury, and their commitment is to make every effort to keep them that way. Guided by international standards and motivated by a deep conviction of respect for the environment, the company implements and promotes a series of measures, and behaviours on board, to care for the environment in which the ships navigate through.

What does the cost include?

Is there an internet connection on board the ship?

Is a landing on Cape Horn always possible?

What are the main sights on the cruise?

What are the usual landing locations?

Can you smoke on board?

Are there lifts (elevators) on board?

Is there a hair dryer in the cabin bathrooms?

Is there a first aid service on board?

Are there any educational lectures given during the cruise?

Is it possible to always see penguins?

Is there a shop (store) on board?

What is the tipping policy?

What is the weather going to be like?

Are pets allowed on board?

Is there a safe in the cabin?

Is insurance included?

What is the electricity voltage on board?

What is the official language on board?

How are payments made on board?

Is swimming allowed at any of the landings, or a jump into the water?

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Stella Australis, Patagonia Expeditions between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia

andy — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:08:16 +0000

Introduction

The Stella Australis is the sister ship of the Ventus Australis. Each ship operates out of Punta Arenas in southern Chile, and navigate the channels, and fiords around the large island of Tierra del Fuego, passing by, and often visiting, the fabled Cape Horn landmark. This part of the world comprises thousands of islands, fiords, channels, inlets and straits. It includes two famous stretches of water: the Beagle Channel, in front of Ushuaia; and the Magallanes Stretch in front of Punta Arenas. Stella Australis, as with its sister ship, will navigate both these legendary channels during their respective itineraries.

Stella Australis is a moderately-sized vessel. With 100, well appointed cabins, each one with an exterior-facing window, it is of a size whereby the ambience on board still retains an element of things being “personal”. Very different to the enormous, impersonal floating hotel cruise liners that dominate the Caribbean. No, the Stella Australis is the antipathy of THAT type of product.

The objective of the Stella ship, as well as the Ventus vessel, is to offers passengers comfortable accommodation, combined with high-level on-board food as well as educated guides, who will show you the secrets of Patagonia from the sea.

Unlike visiting Patagonia by land, which is, in its own right, an incredible experience, being able to visit remote areas of Patagonia only accessible by water, permit the visitor to see and experience places that very few people ever get to see. On board the Stella Australis is like being a pioneer explorer, with the exception that you will be able to enjoy a warm and comfortable night’s sleep in a comfortable cabin at the end of each day.

Stella Australis Continued Information

Food

Spaces

The spectacular landscapes of Patagonia that can be appreciated through panoramic windows are complemented in harmony with careful decoration and ample and cozy spaces. Everything comes together in an intimate and casual atmosphere, so that our guests can share their experiences, read a book from our library, have their favorite appetizer or simply enjoy the view.

All-Inclusive

Guides and Crew

Educational Experience

Offline

Safety

Sustainability

What does the cost include?

Is there an internet connection on board the ship?

Is a landing on Cape Horn always possible?

What are the main sights on the cruise?

What are the usual landing locations?

Can you smoke on board?

Are there lifts (elevators) on board?

Is there a hair dryer in the cabin bathrooms?

Is there a first aid service on board?

Are there any educational lectures given during the cruise?

Is it possible to always see penguins?

Is there a shop (store) on board?

What is the tipping policy?

What is the weather going to be like?

Are pets allowed on board?

Is there a safe in the cabin?

Is insurance included?

What is the electricity voltage on board?

What is the official language on board?

How are payments made on board?

Is swimming allowed at any of the landings, or a jump into the water?

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Stella Australis, Ushuaia to Punta Arenas, Patagonian Explorer, 4 Nights

andy — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 22:19:36 +0000

About

Cost of the Cruise

About Patagonian Explorer 4 Nights

Departure Dates

Patagonian Explorer 4 Nights

Introduction

There are two Australis 4-night Patagonian Expedition Cruises. One operating Punta Arenas to Ushuaia and the other operating Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. Here we offer the Cruceros Australis navigating from Ushuaia in Argentina to Punta Arenas in Chile, for a 4-night Patagonian Expedition Cruise called Patagonian Explorer.

In order to see information about the ship and cost please click through below to the Australis Ship pages below.

There are two Australis ships that navigate these channels. One is called the Stella Australis and the other is the Ventus Australis. Below is a link to a video presentation for each vessel.

There are 8 night and 4 night excursions aboard these ships with set, date departures and these are also shown further below.

Initially the navigational route passes through the Beagle Channel, named after the ship upon which scientific botanist and explorer Charles Darwin sailed upon when he visited these shores. The cruise will end in anther, equally famous stretch of water called the Strait of Magallanes, where Punta Arenas is located on its northern shore.

In addition to the famous waterways, this navigation will also circumnavigate the most iconic of all land masses in the world, which is Cape Horn – however, please note that the ship maintains a distance close to shore in this area and is not far out to sea.

And, in addition to tracing these famous nautical routes, passengers will be able to get closer to remarkable, natural sights such as gigantic glaciers as well as local fauna such as penguins, seals, dolphins and whales by shore landings during the trip.

Below you will find a short presentation video, followed by a route map, below which is the itinerary of the trip.

Full Itinerary (information supplied by Australis)

Day 1 Ushuaia:

Check in at the Australis travel center at 409 San Martín Ave. in downtown Ushuaia between 10:00 and 17:00 (10 AM-5 PM) on the day of your cruise departure. Board at 18:00 (6:00PM). After a welcoming toast and introduction of captain and crew, the ship departs for one of the most remote corners of planet Earth. During the night we traverse the Beagle Channel and cross from Argentine into Chilean territorial waters. The lights of Ushuaia disappear as we turn into the narrow Murray Channel between Navarino and Hoste islands.

Day 2 Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay:

By early morning, the ship is cruising across Nassau Bay into the remote archipelago that includes Cape Horn National Park. Weather and sea conditions permitting, we shall go ashore on the windswept island that harbors legendary Cape Horn (Cabo de Hornos). Discovered in 1616 by a Dutch maritime expedition -- and named after the town of Hoorn in West Friesland -- Cape Horn is a sheer 425-meter (1,394-foot) high rocky promontory overlooking the turbulent waters of the Drake Passage. For many years it was the only navigation route between the Pacific and Atlantic, and was often referred to as the "End of the Earth." The park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2005. The Chilean navy maintains a permanent lighthouse on the island, staffed by a lightkeeper and his family, as well as the tiny Stella Maris Chapel and modern Cape Horn Monument. Sailing back across Nassau Bay, we anchor at fabled Wulaia Bay, one of the few places in the archipelago where the human history is just as compelling as the natural environment. Originally the site of one of the region’s largest Yámana aboriginal settlements, the bay was described by Charles Darwin and sketched by Captain FitzRoy in the 1830s during their voyages on the HMS Beagle. This area is also renowned for its mesmerizing beauty and dramatic geography. After a visit to the Australis-sponsored museum in the old radio station -- which is especially strong on the Yámana people and European missionaries in the area -- passengers have a choice of three hikes (of increasing degrees of difficulty) that ascend the heavily wooden mountain behind the bay. On all of these you will be strolling through an enchanted Magellan forest of lengas, coigües, canelos, ferns, and other endemic fauna to reach a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the bay. Before leaving Wulaia Bay, drop something into the wooden mail barrel inside the museum – letters or postcards meant to be hand delivered by future travelers – an ancient mariner tradition revived by Australis.

Day 3 Pia and Porter Glaciers:

In the morning we will navigate the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in Pia Fjord. We will take a short hike to a lookout from where we can see Pia Glacier extending from the top of the mountain range all the way down to the sea. In the afternoon and aboard our Zodiac boats, we will sail between high rocky walls until we reach Porter Glacier. We will stop to observe its colors, listen to its sounds and if we are lucky, even witness some calving. We will stay here for a moment to discuss this incredible ice mass and take some photographs before returning on board.

Day 4 Agostini Sound, Condor and Aguilar Glaciers:

Early in the morning, we will sail through the Cockburn Channel and enter Agostini Sound. From there it is possible to see the glaciers that descend from the middle of the Darwin Mountain Range -- some of them reaching the water. This morning, we will disembark and go for an easy walk around a lagoon, which was formed by the melting of the Águila Glacier. We will reach a spot right in front of that glacier with stunning views. In the afternoon, we will approach the Condor Glacier via Zodiac -- and hopefully see some of the abundant Andean Condors in the area.

Day 5 Arrive to Punta Arenas:

After an overnight cruise that takes us back into the Strait of Magellan, we anchor off Magdalena Island, which lies about halfway between Tierra del Fuego and the Chilean mainland. Crowned by a distinctive lighthouse, the island used to be an essential source of supplies for navigators and explorers and is inhabited by an immense colony of Magellanic penguins. At the break of dawn, weather permitting, we go ashore and hike a path that leads through thousands of penguins to a small museum lodged inside the vintage 1902 lighthouse. Many other bird species are also found on the island. In September and April -- when the penguins dwell elsewhere -- this excursion is replaced by a ride aboard Zodiacs to Marta Island to observe South American sea lions. After a short sail south along the strait, disembarkation at Punta Arenas is scheduled for around 11:30 AM.

NOTE: The excursions described in the itineraries can usually be carried out without any problems. Nevertheless, the shipowner holds the right to alter, change or skip certain portions of the itinerary without prior notice, whether motivated by the passengers’ well-being and safety, by the appropriate protection of the environment, or in case of any extraordinary event, unforeseeable circumstance, or force majeure. For this reason, departures or arrival may be subject to change. Furthermore, sighting of birds and other species cannot be guaranteed as their exact location is variable by nature.

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Stella Australis, Ushuaia to Punta Arenas to Ushuaia, Darwins Route, 8 Nights

andy — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:56:55 +0000

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Cost of the Cruise

About Darwin's Route

Departure Dates

Darwin’s Route 8 Nights

Introduction

Here we offer the Australis Patagonian cruise navigating from Ushuaia in Argentina to Punta Arenas in Chile and back to Ushuaia, for an 8-night Patagonian Expedition trip.

Like the shorter 4-night navigation between the two cities, this trip is basically a return navigation offering twice the amount of time on board, and also double the time to see the incredible scenery of remote, southern Patagonia from the sea.

There are two Australis ships that navigate these channels. One is called the Stella Australis and the other is the Ventus Australis. Below is a link to a video presentation for each vessel.

Both the 8 night and 4 night excursions aboard these ships with set, date departures and these are also shown further below.

Departing from Ushuaia the navigational route initially “sails” along the famous Beagle Channel and passes historically famous land points where people such as Charles Darwin navigated aboard the HMS Beagle, in the days of pioneering exploration and scientific research, and then during the middle of the trip the ship will be in the equally famous Magallanes Strait.

The navigation will also include, not once, but twice, one of the best-known points on the World Map – Cape Horn where the Pacific Ocean meets the Atlantic Ocean. And, in addition to tracing these famous nautical routes, passengers will be able to disembark into smaller boats in order to get closer to remarkable, natural sights such as huge, white and blue glaciers as they move down from the mountains to meet their demise in the ocean waters. In addition, there is a lot of marine fauna to see such as seals, whales, dolphins, and penguins.

Below you will find a short video highlighting this trip, followed by a route map, below which is the itinerary.

In order to see information about the ship and cost please click through below to the Australis Ship page.

ExperienceChile.Org can include this navigation in your overall Patagonia itinerary, or as a standalone. Should you ask us to include it we will add an offer too. The offer will be subject to the rest of your itinerary and how many people (minimum 2 people) we are making arrangements for.

Full Itinerary (information supplied by Australis)

Day 1 Ushuaia:

Check in at 409 San Martín Ave. in downtown Ushuaia between 10:00 and 17:00 (10 AM-5 PM) on the day of your cruise departure. Board the Australis at 18:00 (6 PM). After a welcoming toast and introduction of captain and crew, the ship departs for one of the most remote corners of planet Earth. During the night we traverse the Beagle Channel and cross from Argentina into Chilean territorial waters. The lights of Ushuaia disappear as we turn into the narrow Murray Channel between Navarino and Hoste islands.

Day 2 Cape Horn:

By early morning, Stella Australis is cruising across Nassau Bay into the remote archipelago that includes Cape Horn National Park. Australis is the only expedition cruise ship company with permission from Chilean authorities to navigate the Murray Channel to Cape Horn, and because of its concession the only travel company allowed to land passengers at Wulaia Bay. Weather and sea conditions permitting, we shall go ashore on the windswept island that harbors legendary Cape Horn (Cabo de Hornos). Discovered in 1616 by a Dutch maritime expedition -- and named after the town of Hoorn in West Friesland -- Cape Horn is a sheer 425-meter (1,394-foot) high rocky promontory overlooking the turbulent waters of the Drake Passage. For many years it was the only navigation route between the Pacific and Atlantic, and was often referred to as the "End of the Earth." The park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2005. The Chilean navy maintains a permanent lighthouse on the island, staffed by a lightkeeper and his family, as well as the tiny Stella Maris Chapel and modern Cape Horn Monument. Sailing back across Nassau Bay, we anchor at fabled Wulaia Bay, one of the few places in the archipelago where the human history is just as compelling as the natural environment. Originally the site of one of the region’s largest Yámana aboriginal settlements, the bay was described by Charles Darwin and sketched by Captain FitzRoy in the 1830s during their voyages on HMS Beagle. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty and dramatic geography. After a visit to the Australis-sponsored small museum in the old radio station -- which is especially strong on the Yámana people and European missionaries in the area -- passengers have a choice of three hikes (of increasing degrees of difficulty) that ascend the heavily wooden mountain behind the bay. On all of these you will be strolling through an enchanted Magellan forest of lengas, coigües, canelos, ferns, and other endemic fauna to reach a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the bay.

Day 3 Pia and Porter Glaciers:

Day 4 Agostini Sound, Condor and Aguilar Glaciers:

Day 5 Magdalena Island and Arrival to Punta Arenas:

After an overnight cruise through Magdalena Channel and back into the Strait of Magellan, we anchor off Magdalena Island, which lies about halfway between Tierra del Fuego and the Chilean mainland. Crowned by a distinctive lighthouse, the island used to be an essential source of supplies for navigators and explorers and is inhabited by an immense colony of Magellanic penguins. At the break of dawn, weather permitting, we go ashore and hike a path that leads through thousands of penguins to a small museum lodged inside the vintage 1902 lighthouse. Many other bird species are also found on the island. In September and April -- when the penguins dwell elsewhere -- this excursion is replaced by a ride aboard Zodiacs to Marta Island to observe South American sea lions. After a short cruise south along the strait, disembarkation at Punta Arenas is scheduled for around 11:30 AM.

Board at 6 PM. After a welcoming toast and introduction of captain and crew, the ship departs for one of the remotest corners of planet Earth. During the night we cross the Strait of Magellan and enter the labyrinth of channels that define the southern extreme of Patagonian. The twinkling lights of Punta Arenas gradually fade into the distance as we enter the Whiteside Canal between Darwin Island and Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego. *Camera extension poles are prohibited on Magdalena Island.

Day 6 Ainsworth Bay and Tuckers Islets:

By dawn the ship is sailing up Admiralty Sound (Seno Almirantazgo), a spectacular offshoot of the Strait of Magellan that stretches nearly halfway across Tierra del Fuego. The snowcapped peaks of Karukinka Natural Park stretch along the north side of the sound, while the south shore is defined by the deep fjords and broad bays of Alberto de Agostini National Park. We go ashore at Ainsworth Bay, which harbors copious bird life and a colony of southern elephant seals which can sometimes be spotted from the Zodiacs. Two guided excursions are available: one is along the edge of a stream, peat bog and beaver habitat to a waterfall-and-moss-covered rock face tucked deep inside a pristine sub-polar forest; the other is a more strenuous hike along the crest of a glacial moraine. Both afford views of Marinelli Glacier and the Darwin Mountains. Leaving Ainsworth Bay behind, we sail west along the sound to the Tucker Islets. After lunch, we board the Zodiacs again for a close-up view of the Magellan penguins that inhabit the tiny islands. More than 4,000 penguins use Tucker as a place to nest, give birth and nurture their chicks. Many other bird species also frequent the area including king cormorants, oystercatchers, Chilean skuas, kelp geese, dolphin gulls, eagles and even the occasional Andean condor. In September and April -- when the penguins live elsewhere -- this excursion is replaced by a short walk to a glacier at nearby stunning Brookes Bay.

Day 7 Pia Glacier and Glacier Alley:

Overnight we sail around the western end of Tierra del Fuego via the very narrow Gabriel Channel, Magdalena Channel and Cockburn Channel. After rounding the remote Brecknock Peninsula, Stella Australis tacks eastward and enters the Beagle Channel again. By morning we are entering Pia Fjord and boarding the Zodiacs for a shore excursion to Pia Glacier. After disembarking we take a short hike to gain a panoramic view of the spectacular glacier, which extends from the mountaintops down to the sea or a longer much more difficult walk up a lateral moraine of the old Pia Glacier.

No one knows for certain how the hulking mass of snow and ice got its feminine moniker, but one theory says it was named for Princess Maria Pia of Savoy (1847-1911), daughter of the Italian king. Back onboard the ship, we continue east along the Beagle Channel through an area called Glacier Alley. Living up to its name, the passage features a number of impressive tidewater glaciers flowing down from the Darwin Mountains and Darwin Ice Sheet on the north shore. Most of them named after European countries -- Holland, Italy, Germany, Spain and France.

Day 8 Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay:

During the morning we will be sailing through Murray Channel, going ashore at historical Wulaia Bay, originally the site of one of the region’s largest Yamana aboriginal settlements. Charles Darwin landed there in 1833 during his voyage on the HMS Beagle. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography. We will take an enchanted walk through the Magellan Forest of lengas, coigües, canelos, ferns, and other endemic vegetation, to reach a panoramic viewpoint.In the afternoon we will go South through Nassau Bay to reach Cape Horn National Park, where, weather permitting, we shall go ashore. The legendary Cape Horn was discovered in 1616 and is a sheer 425-meter (1,394-foot) high rocky promontory. For many years it was an important navigation route between the Pacific and the Atlantic, and is referred to as the ‘End of the Earth’. The park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2005.

IMPORTANT: The itinerary of the 8-night route, Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - Ushuaia repeats excursions on days 2 and 8 landing on Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay.

NOTE: The excursions described in the itineraries can usually be carried out without any problems. Nevertheless, the shipowner holds the right to alter, change or skip certain portions of the itinerary without prior notice, whether motivated by the passengers’ well-being and safety, by the appropriate protection of the environment, or in case of any extraordinary event, unforeseeable circumstance or force majeure. For this reason, departures or arrival may be subject to change. Furthermore, sighting of birds and other species cannot be guaranteed as their exact location is variable by nature.

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The Skorpios III Kaweskar Route, from Puerto Natales, 3 Nights

andy — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:22:26 +0000

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Cost of the Cruise

About the Kaweskar Route

Key Points Along the Route

Skorpios Kaweskar Route 3 Nights

Introduction

Close to Puerto Natales is the magnificent UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of Torres del Paine. In addition, to the west of Torres del Paine, there is even more remarkable geographic scenery, especially the land sculptured by rivers and glaciers leaving behind fiords and islands interwoven by a network of inlets and channels.

This is where the Southern Ice Field, an area of permanent snow and ice covering 13,900km2, sits on top of the Andes. In length it measures 350km north to south. The ice cap is also the third most important reserve of freshwater on the planet. From this “small-country size” area of frozen water is the origin of close to 50 glaciers, that slowly move downward carving out new valleys as they do so, before finally meeting their end when they convert back to their former, liquid water state, as they join with the tranquil waters in the fiords.

Apart from the views the Skorpios ship offers an opportunity to experience some nostalgia of being on board a “cruise ship” (which used to be an ice breaker). The Skorpios cabin interiors are finished with wall-covered wood and decorated in a cosy style. In addition, the common areas of the ship emit a “personal vibe”, a place where you can mingle with other guests and enjoy the overall cruise.

This cruise will cover a total distance of around 611km., navigating through water channels and fiords that were also once occupied by massive glaciers, enabling a water-borne access into the heart of natural, virgin parts of Patagonia without roads, buildings, and people.

This navigation penetrates the natural wilderness, revealing, among other natural aspects, numerous glaciers. Along the route passengers will be introduced to 15 glaciers, whereupon at some locations there will be an option to disembark and get closer to the ice.

For most people the experience of seeing a large, frozen river of ice at close quarters is a jaw-dropping moment, and rewards those who love to explore, like the pioneers used to, to know pristine places, walk on glacial moraine and pass by floating icebergs.

Apart from the Ice

The forests that will be seen will be ancient, native woodlands that have never been touched by man and among them are rare mosses, lichens and shrubs.

Among the wildlife there are Condors that rule the sky; and on, and in, the water are royal cormorants, black-necked and coscoroba swans; in the water are dolphins and sea lions, and on the land are often ostriches (rhea), foxes, guanacos, pumas and huemuls (deer).

The great advantage to being on the Skorpios is that you will be able to see and get to places where no road vehicle can reach, because there are no roads.

Exploring into the heart of Patagonia by ship opens up stunning, natural scenes.

Skorpios Kaweskar Route 3 Nights

Depart: Puerto Natales / Returns: Puerto Natales

Check-in Information and Departure Days

Check-in at the office located at Muelle Waldemar Hofmann (Kochifas): Between 15:30hrs – 16:00hrs. This jetty is located about 3km along the road leading out north from Puerto Natales village that passes in front of Weskar, Altiplanico and Remota hotels.

TUESDAY Departure / Returns Friday - Sets Sail between 17:30hrs – 18:00hrs

FRIDAY Departure / Returns Monday - Sets Sail 17:30hrs - 18:00hrs

Summary of Itinerary (full itinerary further below)

Full Itinerary (information supplied by Skorpios)

Day 1:

16:00hrs Tuesday or Friday. Passenger reception. Safety speech about the vessel, the place will be determined that day.

Tuesday Departure from Puerto Natales is on the Wednesday morning at 06:00hrs
Friday Departure from Puerto Natales between 17.30 and 18.00 hrs.
Sailing through Angostura Kirke, Morla, Vicuña, Unión, Collingwood and Sarmiento channels.

Day 2:

08:00hrs. Arrival at Amalia Glacier. The vessel approaches the Glacier. Panoramic view from the ship. 09:30hrs. Disembarkation on a nearby beach, soft hiking through the beach, flora and rocks, arriving to a viewpoint where we can appreciate this beautiful glacier. 11:30hrs. Sailing for El Brujo Glacier. 14:00hrs. Arrival at El Brujo Glacier. Weather and ice permitting, passengers can disembark and contemplate this glacier from a nearby rock. 15:30hrs. Get sailing to amazing Calvo Fjord. 17:10hrs. Arrival at Calvo Fjord and excursion on the "Capitán Constantino" icebreaker, appropriate to navigate between the ice. Visit to the Fernando, Capitán Constantino and Alipio glaciers, among others. 20:00hrs. Sail towards Montañas Fjord.

Day 3:

09:00hrs. Visit to Montañas Fjord, from where you can see four glaciers, that slide down the Sarmiento Mountains to the sea, two of them are on our route. 09:30hrs. Visit to Alsina Glacier, excursion on our boats, to explore this small bay and its glaciar, enjoying its beauty and enormous mountains surrounding. 10:30hrs. Return to Skorpios III. Continue sailing through Montañas Fjord toward Bernal Glacier. 11:15hrs. Disembarkation on Bernal Glacier. Initiate a soft walking in a small native forest, and then crossing through a stream, which crosses a glacier water lagoon. Continue soft hiking over front and side moraines. Arrival at Glacier. Here, passengers can feel and touch the ice, and appreciate the iceberg melting. 12:45hrs. Passengers return to the ship, which is in the natural water supplying phase. This water, provided from a cascade, is used on board for all ship services. 14:00hrs. Skorpios III continues sailing through Montañas Fjord, we will be able to see Herman and Zamudio glaciers from the ship. 17:45hrs. Arrival at White angostura. Disembarkation. Then, on the excursion boats, sailing among island and rocks, enjoying the native fauna and flora. 19:30hrs. Returning to the ship and preparation for Captain's dinner. 21:00hrs. Farewell Party. Captain's Dinner and dance. Navigation through Almirante Montt gulf.

Day 4:

Arrival to Puerto Natales between 02:00 and 07:00hrs, depending on wind conditions, to reach Skorpios Terminal. 08:00 and 09:30hrs. Passengers leave the ship, those who have hired the service, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport by coach (consult fees). End of our service. Note: The program and schedules may change depending on weather conditions or force majeure. Also, disembarkation will depend on the authorization of the captain of the ship, who will evaluate the safety and ice conditions of each place. Timings of lectures and activities will be informed during the sailing.

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The Skorpios Chonos Route, from Puerto Montt, Including San Rafael Glacier, 5 Nights

andy — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:06:38 +0000

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About the Chonos Route 5 Nights

Key Points Along the Route

Skorpios Chonos Route 5 Nights

Introduction

The southwestern side of Chile is comprised of thousands of islands whereupon the Pacific Ocean is tamed into a network of an equal number of sea channels, inlets and fiords.

Navigating through this part of the world offers an opportunity to enter pristine locations, pass by islands where man has never set foot; see ancient, native forests that have only known wildlife to share its land base; view snow-covered, volcano cones and the blue hue of glaciers that slowly make their way down from their Andean summits to meet the Pacific waters edge.

Among all this incredible, natural beauty, are dolphins, whales, and many birds, all going about their natural life.

Therefore, a passage through this unspoilt wilderness is a gift, and one that should be savoured if you are lucky enough to witness it.

The distance covered by the Chonos cruise will be approximately 1,288km. Departing from the southern lake city of Puerto Montt the route will pass by the rural island of Chiloe and through the channels, inlets and fiords of the western, Patagonian archipelago.

One of the highlights will be when the ship enters the San Rafael lagoon where the enormous glacial face of the San Rafael Glacier is exposed as the glacier comes down from the southern Andes and meets the waters of the lagoon. Here, the millennial ice is broken into icebergs floating in the lagoon.

Near to Laguna San Rafael the navigation will stop off at Puerto Aguirre, a tiny village set in the heart of Patagonian nature.

Puerto Montt - Glacier San Rafael – Puerto Montt

Dep Sat 12:00hrs / Return Thurs 10:00hrs

Check-In Information

Check-in: At the Skorpios terminal located at Camino Chinquihue km. 6, Puerto Montt on the Friday.

Apart from the stipulated number of nights in the cruise booking, there is an option for an extra first night on board the ship prior to departure the next day. This will enable passengers to relax and be ready, on the ship well in time for the departure the next day. Dinner is served on board.

Please mention that you want this extra first night in your reservation request to us.

Summary of Itinerary (full itinerary further below)

Full Itinerary (information supplied by Skorpios)

Friday (for those who elected to have the extra, first night on board):

Boarding from 18:00 hrs. Includes accommodation in the same cabin of your cruise, welcome cocktail, full dinner; includes wines, drinks, spirits, and American buffet breakfast.

Saturday:

12:00 hrs. Set sail from Terminal Skorpios in Puerto Montt. Navigation through the Llanquihue archipelago. Sighting of the city of Calbuco. Gulf of Ancud. 16:30 hrs. Landfall in Quemchi, on the island of Chiloé. Disembark in boats in this picturesque Chilote town, where you can visit its artisan centre, its streets and cafes, as well as the house-museum of the Chilean writer Francisco Coloane. 18:30 hrs. We continue south through the Chiloé archipelago, crossing the Corcovado Gulf at midnight.

Sunday:

08:00 hrs. Navigation through the Moraleda and Ferronave channels. Arrival to Puerto Aguirre at 11:00 hrs. Disembark in this fishing village nestled in the Chonos archipelago, we walk through its streets, viewpoints and the path of a typical rain forest of the region. 13:30 hrs. Navigation through the Ferronave, Pilcomayo and Casma pass channels. 16:00 hrs. Arrival at Islote Barrientos. Here we will disembark in boats stealthily approaching this group of rocky islands and be able to visit this place where there is the largest number of seabirds in the Aysén region to see birds such as Imperial and Lila Cormorants, Austral and Dominican Gulls, accompanied by Sea lions. of two hairs that are on the rocks or in the sea. 17:00 hrs. Set sail for the south, anchoring at 10:00 p.m. approximately in Caleta Quesahuen or Punta Leopardos, 20 miles from the San Rafael Glacier.

Monday (San Rafael Glacier):

07:30 hrs. The ship crosses the San Rafael Rada and the Témpanos Canal. 09:00 hrs. Enter the Lagoon and anchor 2 km from the Glacier. Excursion in motorboats between multi-coloured icebergs if the weather permits. 14:30 hrs. The ship is approaching the Glacier. 16:00 hrs. Set sail for the Quitralco Fjord

Tuesday:

08:00 hrs. Docked at the Quitralco dock. After having breakfast, passengers will be able to take thermal baths at 32 ° and 38 ° C, in indoor or outdoor pools and hike through the trails of the place. If the weather allows it, excursions are made in motorboats through the interior of the Fjord. 17:00 hrs. Set sail for Chiloé, navigating through the Moraleda and Pérez Norte channels.

Wednesday:

00:15hrs the ship navigates through the Leucayec Channel, crossing the Gulf of Corcovado at around 05:30hrs. In this area it is often, but not always, possible to see Blue, and maybe Humpback whales. The navigational route continues along the south-eastern coast of Chiloe Island, arriving at 11:00hrs to the Conejos Islet, located in the Queilen Channel. Here passengers can disembark to enjoy an excursion in motorboats to get closer to the small island where there are Magallanic Penguins and numerous varieties of birds. At 13:00hrs the ship will navigate between the islets of Lemuy and Chelin, arriving to Dalcahue at around 16:30hrs. Here there is an interesting, local handicraft market and historic church to visit. At 23:00hrs the ship will set sail to Puerto Montt and on board there will be the Captain’s dinner to mark the final night of the cruise.

Thursday:

08:00 hrs. Breakfast will be served while docked at the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Montt. Then, at 09:00 hrs. disembarkation and transfer of passengers will take place.

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