Cruises

Puerto Montt is a popular cruise destination in Chile because it is in the Lake District near the foot of the mountains. It was settled by German immigrants so there is a great deal of Germanic influence in the architecture, food, and culture. This beautiful destination is full of activities sure to make your trip memorable. There are hiking trails, fishing opportunities, white water rafting, water skiing, and kayaking available just to name a few. 

Major Cruise Lines

Puerto Montt is a port of call for Carnival Cruises, Holland American Cruises, Carnival Cruises, and Norwegian Cruises. Some of these cruises last 35 days and go all around South America costing upwards to $3100.00. Others are 14 day cruises around the Lake District and cost about $2000.00. In addition to large cruise lines there are other opportunities for local cruises as well. 

Patagonia Tours

Patagonia Tours has a Lake Crossing Cruise from Bariloche to Puerto Montt and back. Here you can see the snow capped mountains along the fjords created by glaciers that passed this way ions ago. During this cruise you have the opportunity to see the Osorno volcano and other coastal areas along the way. You can choose between a 2 day or 1 day trip. During the 2 day you have the opportunity to stay in a hotel over night. The 1 day cruise costs approximately $265.00 each and the 2 day ranges from $325 to $455 with hotel cost included. 

Skopios Tours

Skopios Tours also have cruises that include Puerto Montt and run 7 days/6 nights. Skorpos terminal is right in Puerto Montt so that is where you start and go through the Chilean archipelago. There is a stop in Hualas to see how a fishing village operates on a day to day basis. Continue on to see the San Rafael Glacier and the beautiful scenery in the area. Traveling on to the Quiltralco Fjord for more scenic views is next along with a dip in the thermal baths and then go on past Melinka, an island in the Chronos archipelago rumored to be a pirate lair in the past. Stop at Castro to see the local market where you can purchase hand made crafts from local artesian. Prices for this cruise vary on type of stateroom and number in party but can be any where from $2100 to $2700 per person. 

The Puerto Montt area is a very scenic area lending itself well to cruises. Take one, and you will have lovely pictures of beautiful scenery to last a lifetime.