MARE AUSTRALIS TO SAN RAFAEL LAGOON

General

Price From	US$ 1100 pp
Duration	5 Days / 4 Nights
Zone	South Patagonia Fjords
Season	Nov to March
Validity	30 Mar, 2012
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Â	DESCRIPTION Experiencie Mare Australis, a luxury cruise departing from Castro, in Chiloé Island, sailing estuaries and channels in North Patagonia, and arriving in San Rafael Lagoon.   HIGHLIGHTS Castro, Jéchica, San Rafael Lagoon, Bahía Tic-Toc,  Chaitén
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Itinerary

 GoChile invites you to visit San Rafael Lagoon onboard Mare Australis luxury cruise, enjoying a free night in Puerto Varas, Puerto Montt, or Castro at the beginning or ending of your intinerary. You can also book (*) a transfer from your hotel to the cruise's departure place.

(*) Transfer not included in the rates. Addittional information:
Check in and departure buses from Puerto Montt- Castro, being as follows:
Check in: 09:00 am to 12:00 am
Presentation of the passenger: 1:30 pm
Departure of the bus: 1:45 pm

 
Itinerary and departure schedules:




 

Day 1 09:00 - 14:00 hrs: Check-in in Angelmó 1735, Puerto Montt. 15:30 hrs: Transfer from Puerto Montt to Castro (optional service with additional cost. There are no stops and it arrives directly at the departure lounge) 18:00 hrs: Departure from Castro. 19:00 hrs: Castro Estuary / Lemuy Channel. 20:00 hrs: Chonchi / Canal Yal 22:00 hrs: Punta Centinela

Day 2 07:00 hrs: Melinka 08:00 hrs: Pérez Norte Channel 10:30 hrs: Landfall in Isla Jechica (includes tour and lunch). 17:00 hrs: Departure from Isla Jechica 18:00 hrs: Channel Baeza/ Channel Pérez Sur 22:00 hrs: Tuap Island 24:00 hrs: Puerto Aguirre

Day 3 02:00 hrs: Casma Island 03:00 hrs: Costa Channel 04:00 hrs: Raimapu Islant 05:00 hrs: Los Mogotes Islet 08:00 hrs: Estero Elefantes/ Quesahuen 09:00 hrs: Elefantes Gulf/ Vidt pass 10:30 hrs: Departure from San Rafael Lagoon 11:00 hrs: Navigation in San Rafael Lagoon 12:00 hrs: Zodiac ride (weather permitting) 17:00 hrs: Sailing from San Rafael Lagoon 18:00 hrs: Elefantes gulf/ Vidt pass 19:00 hrs: Elefantes estuary/ Quesahuen pass 21:00 hrs: Costa Channel 23:00 hrs: Puerto Aguirre 24:00 hrs: Tuap Island

Day 4 07:00 hrs: Tic Toc Bay 13:00 hrs: Landfall in Chaiten. Scheduled walks. 20:00 hrs: Departure from Chaiten 21:00 hrs: Corcovado gulf crossing 24:00 hrs: Quehui Channel

Day 5 02:00 hrs: Lemuy Channel 05:00 hrs: Castro estuary 07:00 hrs: Landfall in Castro. 10:00 hrs: Transfer from Castro to Puerto Montt (optional service with additional cost. There are no stops).

Excursions included

Puerto Chacabuco
It is the main port in the region of Aysén. With active and thriving commercial activities, this is a transhipping terminal and port for large ships. The majority of the trips to San Rafael Lagoon sail from this port.

 San Rafael Lagoon
Sailing through Témpano River, you will arrive at this amazing lagoon originated in the Pacific Ocean. It stands out for its 45 km, 30.000 year old glacier, with blocks of ice breaking off and falling thunderously into the water. Mouuntains, forests, and a varied fauna complement the wonderful landscape of Laguna San Rafael National Park.
You will approach the glacier in boats, if the weather conditions, itinerary, safety, and daylight permit so. You will stay for a while in Puerto Chacabuco and then set sails for Puerto Montt, where the services will end.

The Ship

M/N Mare Australis

The Mare Australis shit was constructed in the shipyards of Asenav, Valdivia under the SOLAS 2001 and MARPOL 73/78 regulations for worldwide oceanic navigation, and was finished in November 2002. It has a classification certificate issued by ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), with the notation of "Passenger Vessel". In agreement with ISM (International Safety Management Code), given by IMO (International Maritime Organization), the ship possesses a SMC (Safety Management Certificate), which guarantees operation under international safety standards as well as environmental protection.
In addition, it makes use of a complete navigation system (echo sounder, radar, GPS, and the modern Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, or GMDSS), emergency generator, fire stations, smoke detectors in every cabin, corridor and lounge, and sprinkler fire suppression systems installed in all areas of the ship. The machine room is also equipped with a CO2 fire extinguisher bank.

Characteristics

• Gross Registered Tonnage: 2,664 (GRT)
• Year of Construction: 2002
• Shipyard: ASENAV (Chile)
• Length: 71.83 mts. (235.6 ft)
• Depth: 3.15 mts. (10.3 ft)
• Width: 13.4 mts. (43.9 ft)
• Propulsion: 2 main diesel motors, Cummins, 85 hp each.
• Salvage Equipment: 2 SOLAS rescue boats and 14 life rafts, 25 person capacity each one

The Mare Australis has 63 cabins divided into 3 categories: AAA - AA - A - B. Cabins are equipped with low beds, private bathrooms, independent heating, safety box, closet, 110/220 v. electricity, and panoramic windows to enjoy the landscape. It has a total capacity for 129 passengers.

Rates

Rates are per passenger and expressed in American Dollars

LOW SEASON
ACCOMMODATION	SINGLE	DOUBLE
AAA	US$ 2800	US$ 1400
AA	US$ 2600	US$ 1300
A	US$ 2400	US$ 1200
B	US$ 2200	US$ 1100
HIGH SEASON
ACCOMMODATION	SINGLE	DOUBLE
AAA	US$ 3300	US$ 1650
AA	US$ 3100	US$ 1550
A	US$ 2900	US$ 1450
B	US$ 2700	US$ 1350
SPECIAL RATE
ACCOMMODATION	SINGLE	DOUBLE
AAA	US$ 3600	US$ 1800
AA	US$ 3400	US$ 1700
A	US$ 3190	US$ 1595
B	US$ 2970	US$ 1485

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• Fees are per person per program, in U.S. dollars (US$) and equivalent in Chilean pesos (CL).
• Fees may be subject to change without previous notification. These DO NOT apply to events, conferences and fairs.
• Please, read our Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Cancellation Policy  read here

Services included

The program includes

• Welcome drink.
• 4 nights stay on Mare Australis cruise.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Optional vegetarian menu.
• Day 1 starts with dinner. Day 5 ends with breakfast.
• Special lounge for movies and documentaries.
• Open bar, chilean drinks according to the program.
• Coffee and tea selfservice.
• Guided tour to the bridge during navegation.
• Parlor games.
• Bilingual guide (Spa-Eng).
• Free parking lot in Puerto Montt, Castro and Puerto Chacabuco during the trip.

Notes

• Check rates for transfers Puerto Varas/Puerto Montt to Castro, and vice versa.