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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel Navigation to the Penguin Colony
Ushuaia, Patagonia, Argentina
$240
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Overview
The Beagle Channel offers stunning natural wonders, including the iconic Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse and a charming penguin colony on Martillo Island. This tour is ideal for those seeking adventure and nature in Tierra del Fuego.
- 🌊 Sail through the Beagle Channel, visiting Sea Lion and Bird Islands to observe sea lions, cormorants, and other seabirds in their natural habitat.
- 🏰 Stop at the historic Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse for unique views of the region and the remnants of the Monte Cervantes shipwreck from 1930.
- 🐧 Dock at Martillo Island to observe the curious Magellanic penguins up close, as they swim beneath the catamaran and resurface nearby.
- 🗺️ Enjoy panoramic views of Ushuaia's coast, spotting landmarks such as the Maritime Museum and the End of the World Museum during the cruise.
- 🐦 Navigate towards Sea Lion Island, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the sea lions in their permanent habitat.
- 🦩 Visit Bird Island, a privileged area to observe marine birdlife, including Magellanic and Imperial cormorants.
- 🚢 Experience a 6-hour navigation on a flat catamaran that approaches the coast of the most significant islands in the Beagle Channel.
- 🏨 Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included, but the meeting point is at the Tourist Pier in Ushuaia.
- 📅 Passengers must arrive at the Tourist Pier 30 minutes before departure to ensure a timely start.
- 🌍 Wheelchair accessible for a comfortable experience for all participants.
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Season 2025/2026
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- Sail to Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse
- We sail to Los Lobos Island, where, from the boat, we can see the sea lions.
- At Martillo Island, we approach the beach and stay there to observe the penguins in their natural habitat.
- Beagle Channel Navigation
- Heading north to south, we will spot Gable Island and the Puerto Williams Naval Base
- sail to Pájaros sland
- Pick up and drop off hotels: Meeting point at tourist Pier
Meeting point
Departing from the Ushuaia Tourist Pier: Av. Int. Jorge Garramuño, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, V9410 Ushuaia, half an hour before the boat’s departure — we will send the schedule with each itinerary. We need the name of your hotel in Ushuaia to contact you if necessary.
Return details
Departing from the Ushuaia Tourist Pier: Av. Int. Jorge Garramuño, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, V9410 Ushuaia, half an hour before the boat’s departure — we will send the schedule with each itinerary. We need the name of your hotel in Ushuaia to contact you if necessary.
- Unique experience on the Beagle Canal, one of the most impressive natural wonders in the world. We will cruise the canal, visit the Lobos and Birds Islands, where you can observe sea lions, cormorants and other seabirds in their natural habitat. (pass by)
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Canal BeagleWe begin the navigation departing from the Tourist Pier of our city, heading towards the center of the Beagle Channel. As we sail away, we enjoy panoramic views of the Ushuaia coast, spotting important buildings such as the Maritime Museum (the former prison), the End of the World Museum, the industrial area, and the Olivia and Cinco Hermanos mountains. We navigate southwest, approaching Sea Lion Island, where from the boat we can enjoy views of sea lions in their permanent habitat, set in a marvelous scene. Continuing our navigation, we head towards Bird Island, home to Magellanic and Imperial cormorants, a privileged area to observe marine birdlife. We continue sailing towards the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, located in the archipelago of the same name. On these islets, parts of the Monte Cervantes shipwreck, which sank in 1930, can be observed. Following the southern coast of the Big Island of Tierra del Fuego, we will spot Estancia Remolino, where the Monte Sarmiento ship ran aground. Crossing the Beagle Channel north to south, we will see Gable Island and the Puerto Williams Naval Base (located on Navarino Island, Republic of Chile). Upon arriving at Martillo Island, we approach the beach and stay there. It is amazing to observe how the Magellanic penguin colony, which nests during the summer season, approaches the boat with notable curiosity, swimming underneath the catamaran and resurfacing—an unforgettable spectacle that invites countless photographs. From here, we sail back to the Tourist Pier, passing by Estancias Túnel and Fique along the way.
- We continue towards the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, located in the archipelago of the same name, where the ship Monte Cervantes wrecked in 1930. The return will be via Paso Chico, passing by Estancias Túnel and Fique, returning to Ushuaia with a view of the impressive backdrop provided by Mount Martial and its glacier. (pass by)
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Martillo IslandUpon arriving at Martillo Island, we approach the beach and remain there. It is amazing to observe how the Magellanic penguin colony, which nests during the summer season, approaches the boat with notable curiosity, swimming under the catamaran and resurfacing. It’s a spectacle that invites us to take countless photographs. From here, we sail back to the Tourist Pier, passing by Estancias Túnel and Fique along the way.
Address: Tourist Pier, Av. Prefectura Naval Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, V9410 Ushuaia.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel Navigation to the Penguin Colony
Ushuaia, Patagonia, Argentina
$240
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!