In the early morning hours, you'll navigate through the channels of Moraleda and Ferronave, soon arriving to the fishing village of Puerto Aguirre. Here you will disembark to explore this lovely village nestled in the Chonos Archipelago. Stroll through the towns streets to reach a native Patagonian forest, which quickly brings you to an excellent lookout point. In the early afternoon, back aboard the Skorpios II, you'll explore more of the Ferronave Channel, and soon cruise through the neighbouring Pilcomayo and Casma channels. In the late afternoon, you'll arrive at Islote Barrientos. In this remote and rugged part of the world, you'll approach the rocky island formations on smaller boats to visit one of the largest bird colonies in Chile. Here you will find seemingly countless numbers of Kelp Gulls, Rock Shags, Reg-legged Shags and Imperial Shags, which are typically accompanied by a colony of South America fur seals. Soon after, you'll return to the Skorpios II and set course for either Caleta Quesahuen or Punta Leopardos. In either case, the aim is to overnight within striking distance of the San Rafael Glacier.
Meal
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Puerto Aguirre & Islote Barrientos
Your Accommodation
MV Skorpios II
The MV Skorpios II was built in 1988 at the Skorpios shipyard, Chile according to SOLAS and IMO rules, and OMCS classification, class N° 12823, A1 ice. Her cabins, toilets and dining room were remodeled in 2012. It is 70 metres long, has a 10 metre beam and a 2.87 metre draft, displacing 1,520 tons. She has an international loadline certificate, and registration N° 2567 issued by the Directorate General of Maritime Territory of Chile. She has a capacity of up to 106 passengers berthed in 53 double cabins and distributed in 5 decks; cabins offer twin, double or king-sized beds. All cabins have private toilet facilities, plasma TV and background music. The ship has two comfortable lounges, and an ample dining room.
