Whale watchers, wildlife photographers, and adrenaline junkies who don’t want to follow the crowds.
Starts in Puerto Montt and sails south through Chile’s fjords at Puyuhuapi, covering approximately 500 nautical miles.
There are 10 deluxe twin cabins and 2 deluxe king cabins located on the second deck and 2 premium king cabins on the fourth. Inside, you’ll have everything you need to relax and freshen up after a day of adventure, with hair-dryers, air conditioning and heat controls. Each cabin has panoramic windows to enjoy the breathtaking views. All in all, you’ll be made to feel very much at home, and the crew-members are always happy to have a chat when you’re wandering around the cruiser.
World renowned chefs, including Guillermo Rodríguez, introduce you to the flavours of Chile, both on board The Atmosphere and in a range of exhilarating locations. Menus will be accompanied by rare regional wines, and gastronomes can look forward to gourmet presentations on board the cruiser. For further relaxation, you can enjoy massage and sauna facilities, and heavenly Jacuzzis on the fifth-floor deck.
The helicopter aboard The Atmosphere can carry kayaks to remote spots, and is capable of taking off and landing in the most extreme of weather conditions. As well as this, there are 80 boats that may be used on your Nomads trip, including rafts and Rib Zodiacs (used by US Navy SEALS). All crafts are chosen to provide the maximum exposure to the incredible wilderness while at the same time keeping the highest standards of safety and comfort. You’ll never quite know what surprises are in store for you each day, as the experienced guides tailor the itinerary according to the weather conditions, time of year, and the wishes of the small groups. Activities include fly fishing, whale watching, helikayaking and heliskiing, panoramic flights, trekking, nature photography and birdwatching.
Chilean Patagonia is home to 50% of the whale species that can be found in the world. The best time for whale-watching with Nomads of the Seas is mid-February to mid-March (this is the time when you’re most likely to see blue whales, hump-backs and orcas). The rest of the year you’re pretty much guaranteed to spot Peale’s, Commerson’s, dusky, and black dolphins.