Cruise through southern Patagonia Saturdays from Punta Arenas (October to March) 6 days, 5 nights This imposing ship is furnished with zodiacs for excursions up to the glacier walls. Skorpios lll accommodates 100 passengers in 45 comfortable cabins, over 5 decks. This is a fascinating cruise through the channels and archipelagos of Chile’s remote southern fjord coast. Drive from Punta Arenas airport to Puerto Natales to embark and sail from Last Hope Sound to glacier Pio XI, the largest in Latin America. Disembark by launch at Puerto Eden, tiny fishing village with no streets, founded by descendants of the indigenous Qawasqar people. Continue south through Paso del Abismo (Abyss Pass) to Amalia glacier and explore a region where glaciers either debouch into the sound, or hang far above it. Disembark in Puerto Natales and drive to Punta Arenas airport. Our comment "This popular Chilean fjords cruise is leisurely enough to allow you plenty of time to appreciate the awesome spectacle of the ice, while enjoying the excellent amenities and friendly service on board."

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