Cruising in Chile
Puerto Eden Cruises
The M/N Puerto Eden, passenger and vehicle carrier , sails the route between Puerto Montt and Puerto Natales (and vice versa) in 4 days and 3 nights and enables those on board to discover the Patagonian channels. It sails through fjords, coves and bays in the Aisen and Magallanes Regions and one will be captivated by the unmatched beauty of the Patagonian channels with their countless islands, many of which are practically unexplored. 

On departure from Puerto Montt, the M/N Puerto Eden will first sail in the interior Patagonian Channels, passing the Corcovado Gulf before reaching the Moraleda Channel.

The ship will then reach the Pacific Ocean by crossing the "De Penas Gulf", before reentering the various channels. A short stop will be made at Puerto Eden, a small fishing village on Wellington Island.

Before reaching Puerto Natales, you will still have the opportunity to sail the English Cove and the " Paseo Kirke", which can be only crossed during the day due to its extreme narrowness. 

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The ship
The "Puerto Eden" is a cargo and passenger ferry that was built in Rauma Repola (Finland) in 1972 and refurbished in Brazil in 1993. It has a length of 113.5 meters and a width of 19.2 meters. It travels at a speed of 13 knots and sails all year round. The crew is composed of 40 members: 20 maritime members and 20 who work on the hotel side. It has cabins for 96 passengers, and a total capacity is 199 passengers. As to vehicles, it can transport up to 50 vehicles.The boat features a spacious cafeteria and living area, as well as comfortable decks on which to walk and contemplate the scenery.

The boat has a shipowner suite, which has three beds, large windows, a bathroom divided into two rooms, a sofa, coffe table and television.  There are also 14 type AA cabins (with four beds and an on suite bathroom), 8 type A cabins (4 beds and a private bathroom outside the bedroom) and two type B cabins (4 beds and a private bathroom, the room does not have a view).

The cruise
Sail between Puerto Montt and Puerto Natales (lake region/Southern Patagonia or v.v.) with the 3 night cruise. The cruise departs from Puerto Montt every monday. Departures from Puerto Natales every friday (Passengers must be on board on Thursday evening). The cruise includes:
  • 4 nights cruise
  • All meals on board  
  • Local cruise taxes