ROUTES
Skorpios has 2 routes: The Chonos Route from Puerto Montt to the Glaciar San Rafael, operated by M/V Skorpios II in the Northern Ice Field. Kaweskar Route, from Puerto Natales to the glaciers of the Southern Ice Fields, operated by M/V Skorpios III.

ELECTRICITY
220 electric power, but there are shipboard transformers for 110 volts for domestic use.

SHIPYARD
Skorpios has its own shipyard inn the town of Puerto Montt which is a guarantee of our efficient maintenance operations for the timely departure of our cruises.

INCENTIVES
Skorpios offers incentive corporate cruises on its routes: Request information on fees and dates, and ask for a special brochure.

ADDITIONAL NIGHT (EXTRA)
For the Chonos route is the Friday before departure, considering the current rate and for the Kaweskar route is also before departure, which we offer the option of a morning tour to Milodon Cave to see the cave paintings, at an extra cost.

TEMPERATURES
Chonos Route:
Spring – Autumn (low season) between 8° and 18°C, Summer (high season) between 12° and 22° C.

Route Kaweskar:
Spring – Autumn (low season) between 6° and 12°C, Summer (high season) between 10° and 15°C.

LAUNDRY
Shipboard laundry service only covers small items of clothing.

LECTURES
Shipboard theme lectures.

LANGUAGE
Official languages: English and Spanish.

MEALS
Meals are served at table in a single shift; buffet service for breakfast and farewell dinner.

INSURANCE
The passage includes accident insurance; amount and coverage is printed on your ticket.

MEDICINE
Cost-free shipboard medical aid

EXPLORATION
Cruceros Skorpios goes to the glaciers on special exploration boats, we do not use inflatable Zodiac boats.

SHOPPING
We have a small store with typical travel supplies: postcards, batteries, T-shirts, hats, sweaters, parkas etc. You can also buy local handicrafts when visiting fishing villages.

TV
Our ships have closed-circuit television that shows bilingual films and receives a TV signal in some parts of the cruise Furthermore in order to keep a record of passenger activities, everything is filmed with HD professional digital cameras. The cruise video is edited and offered to our passengers on DVD format.

TELEPHONE
Skorpios has a satellilte telephone which reaches every corner of the earth, according to the fee agreement established in each ship.

GASTRONOMY
Skorpios gastronomy and cuisine is special, with a fixed menu of Patagonian dishes based on meat, fish and seafood. Nonetheless, if a passenger wishes to change the menu, this is done at no extra cost. The Captain’s farewell dinner offers a Patagonian buffet.

BAR
Open bar at no additional cost, offering national and imported wines and liquors.