It is the most traditional alternative to visit the Laguna San Rafael since Skorpios was the pioneer on this route as a touristic cruise. The ships are comfortable, the facilities are top class. The journey also includes an excursion to the hot springs at the fjord of Quitralco, and to the Isla Grande of Chiloé with visitis to handicrafts markets, museums and churches.
The cruiser sets sail from Puerto Montt around noon, sailing through the Ancud gulf and recalls in the afternoon at Quemchi, on Chiloé island. After crossing the Corcovado gulf, next morning it arrives at the small fishing village Puerto Aguirre and Later at Punta Pescadores. On monday enters Laguna San Rafael. Weather depending, passengers can get into smaller boats to have a closer look to this nature's marvel. At sunset the cruiser sets sail to the Quitralco fjord with its hot springs; Patagonian barbecue and trip further into the fjord. The journey continues to Chiloé, crossing again the Corcovado gulf and visiting the Conejos islet and the city of Dalcahue, before the boat sets sail towards Puerto Montt.
There are departures every Saturday from September until the end of April. There are no trips in the winter.
This route is covered by the ship Skorpios II with a capacity for 106 passengers. There you will find the Quitralco lounge, the bar San Rafael and a main dinning room, plus wide open decks to enjoy the view.
All cabins are fully equiped and decorated. They have private bathroom, music, intercom and TV. The cabins are distributed in five decks, with a varity of prices depending the facilities and the location within the ship. All cabins have windows, but the ones on the Atenas deck.
The prices are per person according to the cabins double, triple or quadruple. The price includes full board and open bar and all mentioned excursions.
Note: There is an extra US$ 35 harbour tax.
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