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.

At 4:30pm 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 6:30pm 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 by 11am 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.

At 1:30pm we'll be back onboard and navigating through the channels of Ferronave, Pilcomayo and Casma before arriving at Islote Barrientos at 4pm. 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.

At 5pm we'll be back onboard, heading south towards Caleta Quesahuen or Punta Leopardos, about 20 nautical miles from the Glacier San Rafael. We'll arrive here at approximately at 10pm.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Skorpios II ship

Day 3: Tempanos Channel; Glacier San Rafael

At 9am our vessel will drop anchor 2km from Glacier San Rafael. We'll take boat excursions among the multicoloured icebergs as the weather conditions allow.

At 4pm we'll be back onboard and setting sail in the direction of Quitralco Fjord.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Skorpios II ship

Day 4: Quitralco hot springs

From 8am, after breakfast, we can enjoy the Quitralco hot springs whose temperatures range between 32-38 degrees centigrade. If weather permits there will also be boat trips into the fjord.

At 5pm we'll start sailing towards Chiloé, navigating through the 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, arriving at 11am at Islote Conejos in the Queilen Channel. Here we'll disembark on small boats to visit the Magellanic penguins and birds on the island.

From 1pm we'll continue sailing, by the islands of Lemuy and Chelin, until 4.30pm when we'll arrive in 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. At 11pm we'll set sail to Puerto Montt. 

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Skorpios II ship

Day 6: Disembark in Puerto Montt

We'll arrive in Puerto Montt and at 9am, after breakfast, you'll disembark.

Meals: Breakfast