Penguin Navigation
Services
Includes
Does Not Include
Catamaran Ticket
Beagle Channel cruise ticket.
Naturalist / Bilingual Guide
Permanent guidance from experts in nature and history.
Port fee
Includes port access fee.
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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08:15 AM 14:15 PM
Presentation at the Port of Ushuaia.
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09:00 AM 15:00 PM
Navigation starts
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09:30 AM 15:30 PM
Visit to Bird Island.
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10:00 AM 16:00 PM
Visit to Sea Lions Island
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10:30 AM 16:30 PM
Visita the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
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12:00 PM 18:00 PM
Penguin watching
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14:00 PM 20:00 PM
Arrival back to Ushuaia
The experience
We depart from the port of Ushuaia aboard a catamaran, initially sailing 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. After crossing the bay, we enter the Beagle Channel, which near Ushuaia is home to several islands and islets where a great variety of native 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 can 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 truly feel that we are at the End of the World.
Leaving the lighthouse behind, we begin the longest stretch of navigation toward the Atlantic, enjoying wonderful landscapes along the way. During this part of the journey, you can have a hot drink at the boat’s bar, relax, and continue admiring the immensity of the Beagle Channel until we reach Martillo Island. There, we stop in front of the island, without disembarking, to observe the colonies of Magellanic and Gentoo penguins that choose this place year after year for breeding, raising their chicks, and molting their feathers.
After enjoying this unforgettable encounter with the penguins, we begin our return to Ushuaia along the Fuegian coast, where we can continue admiring the unique combination of the Andes, the forest, and the sea.
Note: at the beginning and end of the season, the number of penguins observed may be lower.
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.
Due to the variable weather and the possibility of rain, we suggest dressing in layers. This way, you can adjust by adding or removing clothing depending on how warm or cold you feel.