Northern Patagonia Fjords Cruise

Day 1: Embark from Puerto Montt through the Llanquihue Archipelago

After embarking from Puerto Montt, we'll navigate through the Llanquihue Archipelago with views of Calbuco and the Ancud Gulf.

In the late afternoon we'll arrive in Quemchi on the island of Chiloé and disembark on small boats towards the picturesque village where you can visit a handicraft market, cafés, the museum of the Chilean author Francisco Coloane and stroll around the beautiful streets.

From the early evening we'll continue sailing south along the archipelago of Chiloé, crossing the Gulf of Corcovado at midnight.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Skorpios II ship

Day 2: Puerto Aguirre; Moraleda Channel; Islote Barrientos

We'll sail to Puerto Aguirre before lunch and disembark at this fishing village enclosed by the Chonos archipelago. We'll explore the streets and pass a typical Patagonian rainforest before arriving at a viewpoint.

After lunch we'll be back onboard and navigating through the scenic channels of Ferronave, Pilcomayo and Casma before arriving at Islote Barrientos in the late afternoon. We'll disembark to smaller boats and approach the rock formations to visit one of the largest bird colonies in Chile, home to kelp gulls, rock shags, red-legged shags and imperial shags. We'll also see South American fur seals here.

Once back onboard, we'll head south towards Caleta Quesahuen or Punta Leopardos, about 20 nautical miles from the Glacier San Rafael. We'll arrive there in the late evening.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Skorpios II ship

Day 3: Tempanos Channel; Glacier San Rafael

Early in the morning our vessel will drop anchor 2km from the stunning Glacier San Rafael. We'll take boat excursions among the multicoloured icebergs, as the weather conditions allow.

By the late afternoon we'll be back onboard and setting sail in the direction of beautiful Quitralco Fjord.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Skorpios II ship

Day 4: Quitralco hot springs

After breakfast we can enjoy the warm waters of the Quitralco hot springs whose temperatures range between 32-38 degrees centigrade. If weather permits there will also be boat trips into the fjord.

In the late afternoon we'll start sailing towards Chiloé Island, navigating through the scenic channels of Moraleda and Perez Norte.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Skorpios II ship

Day 5:  Islote Conejos and Dalcahue

If we're lucky we might see humpbacks or blue whales today as we continue sailing along the east coast of Chiloé Island, arriving in the later morning at the tiny Islote Conejos in the Queilen Channel. Here we'll disembark on small boats to visit the Magellanic penguins and birds on the island.

After lunch we'll continue sailing, by the islands of Lemuy and Chelin, until the late afternoon when we'll arrive in the fascinating town of Dalcahue. There is a fantastic handicraft market here which is well worth visiting. Take a look at the church and stroll along the promenade.

This evening there will be a farewell party and captain's dinner. We'll set sail to Puerto Montt late in the evening. 

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Skorpios II ship

Day 6: Disembark in Puerto Montt

We'll arrive in Puerto Montt early in the morning and, after breakfast, you'll disembark.

Meals: Breakfast