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This Chilean National Park was declared to be a worldwide reserve by UNESCO in 1979. Located at latitude 46 – 45 south of the Chilean Patagonia it is 1,242,000 hectares of millenary beauty. A Spanish navigator discovered this place four centuries ago. Today it has become one of the natural splendors of Chile, of the greatest international importance.
The ice of the San Rafael Glacier date back as far as 300,000 years, its frontal face is 2kms wide and its ice towers reach up to more than 75 mts. and plunges down into the ocean waters more than 230 meters. It has a length of and stems from the San Valentín Nevado of the Southern Ice Fields of the Los Andes Mountains. The blues of the ice and its constant avalanches have converted this natural spectacle into international fame. With its ice floes of different shapes and colors it is a spectacle that is unique in this world.
An old glacier formed riverbed surrounded by mountains, with exuberant and unique vegetation. Here is where the Thermal Installations of Skorpios are located, with their warm and pure waters of volcanic origin, where you can enjoy thermal and steam baths. Walks through this austral forest and sports fishing are some of the activities of this beautiful fjord. In 1996 the Mountains and Parks Council of Chile declared this location a Natural Sanctuary.
Amongst the routes of the Skorpios cruises that are chosen, you can visit different cities, and villages, such as: Puerto Montt, with its German customs and handcrafts; Coyhaique, surrounded by rivers and mountains; Castro, land of mythology, legends and handcrafts; villages like Puerto Aguirre, fishermen and their children as hosts; Queilén, a village of Chilotes fishermen and as well Puerto Chacabuco.
In each of these places you can be in direct contact with the fishermen, view their typical homes and customs, enjoy the hospitality of the southern people or only have access to the services of the major cities, hotels, restaurants and shopping centers, etc. Cities and villages that will marvel you with their charm.
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The flora and fauna at these latitudes have a spectacular beauty. The copious rainfall creates a humid austral forest, abundantly rich with a vast quantity of trees, plants and flower species that profoundly impress all visitors. Highlighted amongst these are: the Chilco Flower or Fuchsia, the immense ferns, Cypresses, Cinnamon Tree, Lengas and millennium old Alerce. The fauna of the Patagonia comes in many varieties. Sea wolves, dolphins, whales, sea lions, vapor ducks, cormorants, swans and Martin Fishers bring delight to the Skorpios passengers.
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The M/V Skorpios II has capacity for 130 passengers, its cabins are fully equipped and decorated, all have private bathrooms, background music, intercoms and television. It also has the Quitralco saloon (smokers), the San Rafael bar (nonsmokers) and a main dining room.
On board the M/V Skorpios II, you will find a friendly, personalized service, always with the exceptional hospitality provided by the Kochifas family and their experienced and well-trained crew who will offer warmth and efficiency in a unique and unforgettable cruise.
You will have an enjoyable gastronomic experience, alternating international cuisine with the best culinary traditions of southern Chile, where the most outstanding are Chilean Kingcrab, giant mussels (Mitilus), mussels, oysters, sea urchins, barnacles, salmon, croaker, sea pike, kingclip, red and white meats and the juicy and delicious Curanto, always accompanied by the best Chilean wines and exclusive alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the Skorpios' traditional open Bar.
TECHNICAL DATA
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Total Length: 70.00 meters |
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Stroking Beam: 10 meters |
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Modeling Depth: 4.20 meters |
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Depth: 2.87 meters |
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Moved Volume: 1210 tons. |
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Power: 1,497 h.p |
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Speed: 12 knots |
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Range: 2,000 miles |
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Maximum Capacity: 130 |
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Cabins: 55 |
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Crew: 34 |
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Year: 1988 |
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Rating: A.B.S. |
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Sola / Imo |
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