Southn Chile in Aug/Sept?

I plan on being in Chile in late August and early September
and have heard about the great boat trips along the
Southern Coast through fjiords and up to glaciers etc.
Living in the tropics, I am unsure about the extreme of the
winter that might be experienced here and amd anxious to
hear from travellers who may have ventured this far South
in the winter. Is it feasible and worthwhile? I would be
grateful for some first hand information. Sharyn.

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1. navimag Added by: rpat (rpatter927@aol.com)
   [Timestamp: Wed 5 May, 9:00 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   There is a lovely ferry trip on Navimag leaving from Puerto
   Montt. The scenery is beautiful. However, the weather can
   be quite tricky & covered in fog, especially when you're
   going. bob

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2. navimag Added by: rpat (rpatter927@aol.com)
   [Timestamp: Wed 5 May, 9:01 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   There is a lovely ferry trip on Navimag leaving from Puerto
   Montt. The scenery is beautiful. However, the weather can
   be quite tricky & covered in fog, especially when you're
   going. bob

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3. pretty cold Added by: Heidi (hklose@hotmail.com)
   [Timestamp: Thu 6 May, 0:17 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Hi,
   I also did the Navimag trip from Puerto Montt to Puerto
   Natales. It is a three-day trip through beautiful scenery,
   very calming. Yet I did it in December (thus summer) and we
   wore gloves, woollen caps and jumpers... I'd say it gets
   very cold in August. Better go in September if you have the
   choice.
   I also know that there is another boat trip to the Laguna
   San Rafael. This is even more expensive, but includes a
   glacier trip in smaller boats and is all more luxurious
   (concerning food, etc.).
   If you go for the Navimag trip, I'd recommend to spend a
   few dollars extra and get a four-people cabin. Bunk rooms
   are all way down in the boat, so when the sea gets rough
   people usually spend those three days throwing up... not
   pleasant anyway, even if you are only an observant!
   If I remember well, there were also student discounts.
   Locals, or people with local I.D., pay less also... check
   the discounts anyway.
   Have a good time and enjoy Chile. It's a beautiful
   country... and don't miss the National Park Torres del
   Paine... it's not cheap, but sooooooo worth seeing!
   Love,
   Heidi.

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