Beagle Channel Navigation. Lighthouse and Sea Lions – Yacht
Sailing the Beagle Channel is a unique way to connect with Tierra del Fuego’s marine wildlife. On a small boat, we enjoy a four-hour cruise with close access to the islands and a short walk, spotting sea lions, southern birds, and the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse—set in a landscape where forest, mountains, and sea come together.
Services
Includes
Does Not Include
Naturalist / Bilingual Guide
Permanent guidance from experts in nature and history.
Port fee
Includes port access fee.
Coffee / Snack
Coffee and tea break.
Transfers
Transfers to and from the port are not included. If you need them, please ask us.
Any other expenses not included.
Any personal or extra expenses not explicitly mentioned in the tour details.Experience itinerary
Estimated duration: • 7 stops
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09:30 AM 14:30 PM
Presentation at the Port of Ushuaia.
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10:00 AM 15:00 PM
Navigation starts
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10:30 AM 15:30 PM
Visit to Bird Island.
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11:00 AM 16:00 PM
Visit to Sea Lions Island
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11:45 AM 16:45 PM
Visita the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
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12:30 PM 17:30 PM
Mini trek in Bridges Island
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14:00 PM 19:00 PM
Arrival back to Ushuaia
The experience
Departing from the port of Ushuaia aboard a small yacht-style boat, we first sail across the wide Bay of Ushuaia. From the sea, we will enjoy a privileged view of the port, the city, and the mountains that surround it. Once we cross the bay, we enter the Beagle Channel, which near Ushuaia is home to several islands and islets where a great variety of wildlife can be found.
One of our first stops will be Bird Island, home to cormorants, seabirds whose appearance may remind us of penguins and which build their guano nests on the rocky islands of the channel. We continue sailing east until we reach Sea Lion Island, where we will observe a colony of South American sea lions that live in the Beagle Channel all year round. These islands are also home to a wide variety of seabirds, such as albatrosses, petrels, ducks, oystercatchers, and seagulls. With a bit of luck, we may also be surprised by a marine mammal passing through, such as whales, seals, or porpoises.
After enjoying the wild and natural environment of the Beagle Channel, we reach the icon of this navigation and one of the symbols of the city: the famous Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse. We stay there for a while to take photos, contemplate the landscape, and feel that we are in one of the southernmost corners of the world.
Before returning, we disembark on the largest island of the Bridges Archipelago, where we enjoy an interpretive walk to learn about the island environment, its vegetation, its history, and the unique features of this ecosystem. During the walk, we reach a panoramic viewpoint with an incredible 360° view from the middle of the Beagle Channel, a unique experience to appreciate the immensity of the Fuegian landscape.
To finish, we return to Ushuaia sharing stories and enjoying hot drinks on board, perfect for recovering from the Fuegian weather and closing this navigation in a warm and special way.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are some common questions about this tour.
No—for boat tours, you need to make your own way to the tourist pier to board. If you need a transfer to the pier, please ask us.
The tour may be canceled if wind conditions require it. In spring/summer, winds are usually stronger.