We set sail from Puerto Natales in the Torres del Paine National Park on board the Navimag ferries to the north to Puerto Montt in the Lakes District. |
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During the night we embark the ferry in Port Natales, in the National Park of Torres de Paine, for a voyage crossing the Patagonian Fiords until Port Montt in the Lake District. Before we set out we have a welcoming and an introductory talk.
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Angostura White & Amalia Glacier
Close to midnight we weigh anchor and begin our way to seno Unión and Angostura White, in the Santa Maria canal, where the width of the channel is only 80 metres. This is one of the two entrance ports to the city of Port Natales. We continue taking a more southern route past el Farquar until the Sarmiento Canal. We then go to Ventisquero Skúa in el Seno Amalia, a glacier that we find in the Southern Ice Fields (Campo de Hielo Sur).
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During the early morning on the second day we arrive at Port Edén in the Island of Wellington. The coasts of Port Edén, at the south of the Gulf of Penas, are inhabited by the Kaweskar and the unique manner of reaching the island is by boat. We continue our voyage to the north, to Angostura Inglesa which is to the east of the island taking the Messier Canal and the Paso del Indio, a very narrow passage that only allows one boat through at a time.
We follow the Messier Canal, where we encounter a small island called 'Bajo Cotopaxi' just in front of the Williams Island. It is here at the end of the 19th century that an English boat named Cotopaxi foundered. A cargo boat, named 'Captain Leonidas' had the same fate in the 1970s and it is possible to see its wreck. Late afternoon we reach the Pacific Ocean where it is possible to see humpback whales and dolphins.
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In our ultimate full day of navigation we pass the island of Inchemó, in the region of Aysén, the entrance point to the Northern Ice fields crossing the Pulluche Canal with its luxuriant vegetation and forests of cypresses and lengas. During the day we should see the dolphins, sea lions and wild birds. We continue by the Costa Canal and Errázuriz until the Morelada Canal and the Gulf of Corcovado where we should see blue whales.
We finish our voyage by entering the Gulf of Ancud and the Reloncaví Estuary in order to disembark during the morning at Port Montt.
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Itinerary
The fare package includes billeting according to the elected category. Included are all the meals such as breakfasts, lunches and dinners. The check-in is on Saturdays between 9am and 12am. At 14.30pm there is the introductory welcome and the boat leaves around 15.00pm. All the itineraries are subject to modification and are dependent upon ruling meteorological conditions.
Climate
The ruling climate on the Navimag navigation routes is sea drizzle with annual rainfall between 2,000 and 4,000 millimetres and low temperatures with little change over the whole area
How to arrive?
At Port Montt it is posible to arrive by bus, car or aeroplane. For those that arrive by bus, the Navimag company offices are about 5 minutes from the terminal. The 'El Tepual' airport is 16 kms away and there are taxis and minibuses that go to the city centre.
Where to go for embarkation?
Puerto Montt: Av Angelmó n° 1735, Ferry Terminal.
Puerto Natales:Pedro Montt n° 308.
Puerto Chacabuco: In the Ferry Terminal.
In the supposed case of having a ticket it is possible to embark directly.
Discounts
The discounts are affected by the presentation of a valid document or student certificate and need to be solicited before check-in and declared when the passage is reserved. The discounts are valid in high and low seasons. The navigation company reserves the right to change tariffs and itineraries at the time it considers opportune.
Children under 2 years.........................................80%
Children between 2 and 12 years..........................20%
Adults older than 60 ........................................... 15%
Students.............................................................10%
Postponement of voyage
This needs to be done in writing at least two days before sailing and suffers a penalty of 10% of the voyage cost. Within two days of sailing it is possible to postpone but incurs a penalty of 50% of the voyage cost.
Cancellation penalties
The passenger can cancel his voyage but is subject to the following penalties over the total cost of the voyage:
a) 15 days or more before sailing, 10% retention.
b) Between 5 and 14 days before sailing, 30% retention.
c) Between 2 and 4 days before sailing, 70% retention.
d) Between 48 hours and sailing, 90% retention.
e) Post sailing, 100% retention.
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Departures and Rates 2011-2012
Patagonian Fiords by the Northern Route
High and Low Season |
BB |
1.200 -1.700 USD |
670 -900 USD |
460 - 640 USD |
400 - 530 USD |
BBB |
1.200 -1.700 USD |
670 -900 USD |
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A |
1.200 -1.890 USD |
670 -990 USD |
460 - 670 USD |
400 - 530 USD |
AA |
1.460 -2.130 USD |
770 -1.070 USD |
550 - 790 USD |
435 - 620 USD |
AAA |
1.630 -2.220 USD |
870 -1.120 USD |
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03APR2012 |
14MAY2011 |
03JUN2011 |
01JUL2011 |
05AUG2011 |
02SEP2011 |
11OCT2011 |
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20MAY2011 |
12JUN2011 |
03JUL2011 |
12AUG2011 |
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19JUN2011 |
05JUL2011 |
19AUG2011 |
16SEP2011 |
25OCT2011 |
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26JUN2011 |
08JUL2011 |
26AUG2011 |
23SEP2011 |
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22JUL2011 |
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29JUL2011 |
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06DEC2011 |
03JAN2012 |
07FEB2012 |
06MAR2012 |
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13DEC2011 |
10JAN2012 |
14FEB2012 |
13MAR2012 |
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20DEC2011 |
17JAN2012 |
21FEB2012 |
20MAR2012 |
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27DEC2011 |
24JAN2012 |
28FEB2012 |
27MAR2012 |
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INCLUDES |
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Lodging according to category. |
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All fares include complete meals on board. |
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Movies & hall games. |
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The Ferry Evangelistas is a freight and passenger ferry-boat that was built in Japan and refurbished in Chile in the year 2000. Its length is 123 metres and its breadth is 21 metres. It has 38 cabins and 132 berths. The vessel offers roomy areas for enjoying the voyage, such as exterior passageways, deck, upper terrace, pub and restaurant.
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CABINS
Ferry Evangelistas has several cabin categories for all the preferences.You can choose the one most suitable for you, from the following cabins:
Cabin AAA: 2 bunk with inside private bathroom and view.
Cabin AA: 4 bunk with inside private bathroom and view.
Cabina A: 4 bunk with outside private bathroom.
Cabina C: 6 sections with 22 bunks each one, with outside shared bathroom and view.
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BOAT DECK |
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