NOMADS OF THE SEAS - Chilean Patagonia

Unique offer: an opportunity of exploring Patagonia by air, land and water with a luxury cruiser. Thanks to a first rate crew and a cutting edge air and water transport system, we can deliver the thrill of fly-fishing, the majesty of whale-watching as well as bird-watching, nature photography, and a varied selection of soft outdoor adventures in unexplored surroundings of incredible beauty, in the southernmost corner of the world.

OUR PROGRAMS:
We offer two kind of programs: The Ultimate Fly Fishing program and the Wildlife Adventures program:

The Ultimate Fly Fishing program offers the thrill of angling in pristine and virgin places that have only been accessed by Nomads and its guests. Having the privilege to reach spots which have never been touched by a fly pattern what you will experience with this program.
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The Wildlife Adventures program is an invitation to discover the Chilean Patagonia along with first class scientists and expert guides. Our guests travel deep into Patagonian territory to uncover the mysteries that this region has to offer, as well as enjoying specialized expeditions like trekking, sea and river kayaking, panoramic flights, among other amazing activities.
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ABOUT THE MOTHERSHIP (click here for further information)
A small ship with enormous proportions. The mothership is called "Atmosphere", it strikes a perfect balance between substantial exploration capabilities and a unique and noble style. It´s fully equipped as to guarantee a pleasant, exciting and safe voyage through Patagonian waters.
45.7 m long and 10 m beam, Atmosphere is categorized as a "Small Ship". Its overall capacity is of 28 passengers (including 18 anglers) and 32 crew members, which the vessel is capable of transporting in all weather, sea and visibility conditions.
Design-wise, the Atmosphere entails a complex engineering layout, in order to safe andand usefully accommodate all the aero-maritime transportation crafts that the operation requires.
We offer an aero-maritime transport system consisting of a Bell 407 helicopter, 6 jet-boats, a Hurricane 920 RIB zodiac, and other lesser watercrafts such as zodiacs and catacrafts. Meanwhile, 36 McKenzie boats and 12 jetskiffs are placed in strategic spots of the Patagonia, readily available for fishing trips in deeper territory.
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Daily itinerary
Each day aboard Atmosphere is unique and different. The specific programs are defined between 12 and 24 hours in advance, so that fishing and wildlife expeditions can take into account immediate climatic conditions and other relevant factors such as cetacean location, fish behavior and tides among others. Day by day, routes are studied and defined so there is no such a specific track; we tailor it in order to provide the very best.

SPA
After an intense day out in Patagonia, replenish your energy at Atmosphere's spa, which includes a sauna and thalassotherapy services.

Where we are?
With over 250 million acres of impressive geography, Patagonia still remains as one of the rare corners on the planet yet to be discovered keeping its invaluable treasures and exquisite biodiversity for the few who venture to discover and appreciate them.
This voyage to the central-southern and southern areas of Chilean Patagonia covers over 1111 kilometers/600 nautical miles from the bay of Puerto Montt (latitude 41°S and longitude 72°W) to the Taitao peninsula (latitude 46°S and longitude 73°W).
Our unique journey through the hidden Patagonia area enlightens you with multiple streams, creeks, glaciers, volcanoes, jungle forests, rivers, lagoons and lakes; endless and unexplored spots yet to be discovered in this geological mosaic. This gifted land offers a superb combination of blending glaciers, snowcapped peaks, summits and volcanoes of the southern Andes with luxuriant cold jungle forest. Click here for a map

Weather
Temperatures in Patagonia are not extremely low due to the influence of the sea and the action of the winds; hence, the coldest months are rarely below 4°C / 39°F. Conversely, on warmer days thermometers may rise up to 20° C/ 68° F; an actual proof of how changeable weather in Patagonia may be. With a proper dressing, this fact should not get in the way of experiencing the Nomadic adventure.

PRICES 2008/2009

- Rates are per person in US$.
- Rates are subject to change without notice.
- Rates include all taxes.
- Private Ship is available. Please ask.

DEPARTURES 2008/2009

Dates in red color: high season.
High Season: Dec 27 / Jan / Feb / Mar 7-14
Regular Season: Oct/Nov/Dec 6-13-20/Mar 21-28/Apr

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1) What is included in the cruise rates?
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and appetizers
Open bar (except for special liquors)
All activities on board
Double or single occupancy according to the requested reservation
Daily fly fishing excursions as scheduled
Daily whale watching and ecotourism excursions as scheduled.
During all fly fishing excursions Nomads of the Seas provides complimentary jet boat, helicopter and zodiac services. Additionally, Nomads of the Seas offers complimentary in and out transfers while in Puerto Montt.

2) What types of rods, reels and lines I should use?
Usually you will be fishing with rods in the 6 weight category. We recommend you bring 2 rods at least. One 9 foot 4or 5 weight to be used for lighter presentations with floating lines. One 9 foot 6 or 7 weight to be used withwith Teeny type lines 130 to 200. If we recommend only a single rod. 8 or 9 weight rods may also be used occasionally with 300 to 400 teeny type lines to reach deeper locations with larger fish.
If we recommend only a single rod it would definitely be a 6 weight. Quality single-action reels with a couple of spare spools for all lines that hold about 100 yards 15-20-pound of backing will get the job done. Weight forward lines are best for Patagonian waters. See: Fishing Facts.

3) What species of fish will be typically captured?
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
Brook Trout
Steelhead Trout
Sea Run Brown Trout
Land & Locked Salmon
Chinook

4) How many hours do we fish on an average day?
Normally we offer in a average day 10 hours of fishing.

5) Does the helicopter count with security measures to operate over water?
The helicopter has a float kit designed for operations over the water. Each passenger will have life preservers and ad-hoc survival kits and the pilots and crew are trained in heli deck Operations.

6) How many hours of flight are considered in a weekly package?
On average our guests will be provided with 5.5 to 6 hours a week of flight time to complete the program.

7) Do you have safe deposit boxes?
Nomads of the Seas does not take responsibility for the loss of money, travelers checks, jewels or any other personal values. But for your security, all cabins do include safe deposit boxes.

8) Is there a description of the ships safety features?
For Nomads passenger security is a main priority, please check our web page.See: Mothership Safety.

9) How can I pay aboard the ship?
Payments can be made via bank transfer.

10) Is there telephone service on board?
Nomads, has satellite telephones that have worldwide coverage. They work with prepaid cards which can be purchased on board.

11) What type of clothes should I take for fishing?
Weather in Patagonia is constantly changing. We recommend the layered approach. More emphasis on wind and water rather than on cold weather should be made. We suggest medium weight under garments in November, December, middle of March and April as they work the best. Light weight garments can be used during the rest of the season, January, February and middle of March.

Some tips:

Gore-Tex waders are recommended due to the amount of travel and movement.
One normal and one light rain jacket.
At least one wind proof jacket.
For jet boat and zodiac tours we recommend a pair of medium to light gloves.
Polarized glasses are a must for protective eyewear bring an extra pair.
Hats and or caps for sun protection and water repelling.
Comfortable wading boots (no spikes) with felt soles and gravel guards are necessary. We discourage the use of waders with incorporated boots as you will walk a fair amount in them.
Medium to heavy weight socks must accompany your outfit.
Sunscreen, lip cream and insect repellant will be required frequently during periods of extended sunshine.
During January we recommend you abstain from using blue colored clothes as in some areas there might be certain flies that are specially attracted to this color.
Besides fishing, most of your activities will be on the ship. Protocol calls for walking without the use of shoes while inside the ship. You are always expected to wander around shoeless and in your socks or with specially designed shoes with no soles for these purposes, so keep this in mind when packing. A pair of shoes with yachting soles (Sperry Top Siders type) is the best to keep near the access to the deck if you wish to go outdoors while still on the ship as these are slip proof and will keep you safe in the event you encounter a wet deck.

Sometimes you may leave the ship to go to shore and no specialized clothes is necessary besides perhaps a water proof over pant and jacket to provide minimum protection against wave splash or rain when traveling in our tender.

12) Which are the embarking and disembarking hours?
We embark on Saturdays, and the process is done between 11:00 AM and 16:00 PM. By 16:00 all passengers must be in the Marina

Disembarkment is done between 8:00 and 9:00 AM also on Saturdays.

13) Do you consider transportation from the airport to the Nomads base?
Yes, we offer transportation from Puerto Montt's airport to the ship's embarking in the Naviera.

14) Do you have some type of laundry service on board?
We do not have laundry service on board the Atmosphere.

15) What type of electricity there is in the ship?
The electric system of the ship supplies 220 Volts.

16) Is it necessary to carry passport and visa?
Passport and visa requirements change according to the country of origin, for which should verify before making your reservation. You will need your passport for your check in and during your stay on board the Atmosphere.

17) Is there a gift shop on board?
There's no gift shop on board; however, we do carry some specific articles (i.e. flies). Our land-based marina carries all of our gift shop articles.

18) Does the ship have elevators?
No, there are no elevators on board.

19) Can we bring pets?
Even though we are animal lovers, for practical reasons we are not prepared to carry pets.

CANCELLATION PENALTIES
The following penalities will apply in case of cancellation as soon as we receive written notice:
- Notice up to 180 days before the departure: Administration fee of US$ 500
- Notice from 179 to 120 days before the departure: US$ 1000
- Notice fom 119 to 75 days before the departure: 25% of the net sale value.
- Notice from 74 to 45 days before the departure: 50% of the net sale value.
- Notice from 44 to 0 days before the departure: 100% of the net sale value.

Administration fee: Any change of date in a reservation will have an administration fee of US$500.

Click here for further information about our programs.
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