Venture into the heart of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field with our Skorpios III: Kaweskar Route expedition. Departing from Puerto Natales, this journey navigates through labyrinthine fjords to encounter some of the world’s most spectacular ice formations, including the Amalia, El Brujo, and Bernal glaciers. You will explore untouched landscapes, witness towering ice walls calving into turquoise waters, and visit remote maritime sanctuaries. Designed for those who seek to witness nature in its most raw and powerful state, this cruise combines expert-led explorations with the cozy hospitality of a legendary Chilean vessel in one of the planet’s most remote frontiers.
This trip includes an expedition cruise
Low-impact activities for everyone
An experienced guide will be with you throughout the tour.
Meals, accommodations, and activities included
Maximum of 15 travelers for a personalized experience
Expertos locales liderando el camino
Capture stunning vistas and memorable moments
Spot native animals in their natural habitats
Itinerary
Day 1: Puerto Natales
16.00 hrs. Passenger reception.
17.15 hrs. Safety speech about the vessel, the place will be determined that day.
Departure from Puerto Natales between 17.30 hrs. and 18.00 hrs. Sailing through Angostura Kirke, Morla, Vicuña, Unión, Collingwood and Sarmiento channels.
Day 2: Amalia, El Brujo and Fiordo Calvo Glaciers.
08.00 hrs. Arrival at Amalia Glacier. The vessel approaches the Glacier. Panoramic view from the ship.
09.30 hrs. Disembarkation on a nearby beach, soft hiking through the beach, flora and rocks, arriving to a viewpoint where we can appreciate this beautiful glacier.
11.30 hrs. Sailing for El Brujo Glacier.
14.00 hrs. Arrival at El Brujo Glacier. Weather and ice permitting, passengers can disembark and contemplate this glacier from a nearby rock.
15.30 hrs. Get sailing to amazing Calvo Fjord.
17.10 hrs. 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.
20.00 hrs. Sail towards Montañas Fjord.
Day 3: Montañas Fjord, Alsina and Bernal Glaciers
09.00 hrs. 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.
09.30 hrs. Visit to Alsina Glacier, excursion on our boats, to explore this small bay and its glaciar, enjoying its beauty and enormous mountains surrounding.
10.30 hrs. Return to Skorpios III. Continue sailing through Montañas Fjord toward Bernal Glacier.
11.15 hrs. Disembarkation on Bernal Glacier. Iniciate 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.
12.45 hrs. 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.
14.00 hrs. Skorpios III continues sailing through Montañas Fjord, we will be able to see Herman and Zamudio glaciers from the ship.
17.45 hrs. Arrival at White angostura. Disembarkation. Then, on the excursion boats, sailing among island and rocks, enjoying the native fauna and flora.
19.30 hrs. Returning to the ship and preparating for Captain’s dinner.
21.00 hrs. Farewell Party. Captain’s Dinner and dance. Navigation through Almirante Montt gulf.
Día 4: Fiordo de las Montañas, Glaciares Alsina y Bernal
09:00 hrs. Visita al Fiordo de las Montañas, donde se podrán observar cuatro glaciares, los que se descuelgan desde la Cordillera Sarmiento al mar, estando dos de ellos en nuestra bitácora.
09:30 hrs. Visita al Glaciar Alsina, desembarco en nuestros botes de exploración para recorrer esta pequeña bahía y su vistoso glaciar apreciando toda su belleza y sus enormes montañas que lo rodean.
10:30 hrs. Regreso al Skorpios III. Seguimos navegando por el Fiordo de las Montañas rumbo al Glaciar Bernal.
11:15 hrs. Desembarco en el Glaciar. Se inicia caminata en medio de un pequeño bosque nativo, para luego cruzar por un sendero que atraviesa una pequeña laguna de agua glaciar, continuamos la caminata por sobre las morrenas frontales y laterales, hasta llegar al frente del Glaciar. Desde aquí tendremos la oportunidad de tocar algunos hielos y estar viendo la fase de recogimiento de un glaciar que ya no llega al mar.
12:45 hrs. Los pasajeros regresan al barco, que se encuentra en una maniobra de abastecimiento de agua pura y natural de una cascada. Esta agua es la que se consume a bordo para todos los servicios del barco.
14:00 hrs. La Motonave Skorpios III, continúa navegando el Fiordo de las Montañas y podremos ver desde el barco los glaciares Herman y Zamudio.
17:45 hrs. Cruce de la Angostura White.
21:00 hrs. Fiesta de despedida, cena del Capitán, baile. Navegación por Golfo Almirante Montt.
Day 4: Puerto Natales
Arrival to Puerto Natales between 02.00 hrs. and 07.00 hrs. depending on wind conditions, to reach Skorpios Terminal.
08.00 hrs. and 09.30 hrs. Passengers leave the ship, those who have hired the service, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport by coach (consult fees).
End of our services.
Optional additional night (additional cost). Monday, accomodation at the ship. Thursday, accommodation at Remota Hotel, or similar in Puerto Natales, or ship. Tuesday or Friday, full day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park and Milodon Cave (including dinner, buffet breakfast, lunch, entry fees and excursion).
Note: The program and schedules may vary depending on weather conditions or force majeure event. Also disembarkations 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.
Important Notes
DEPARTURE DATES
LOW SEASON 2026
March: 5, 10, 16, 21, 26
April: 1, 6, 12, 17
2026/2027 SEASON
October 2026: 12, 17, 23, 28
November 2026: 3, 8, 14, 19, 25
December 2026: 1, 7, 12, 19, 24, 30
January 2027: 4, 10, 15, 21, 26
February 2027: 1, 6, 12, 17, 23, 28
March 2027: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 31
April 2027: 5, 11, 16, 22, 27
