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Ushuaia Catamaran Tours: Navigate the Beagle Channel & Meet Penguins in Isla Martillo
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105 Ratings
Ushuaia
Embark on a thrilling catamaran tour in Ushuaia, navigating the Beagle Channel and encountering penguins on Isla Martillo. Explore stunning islands and witness the rich marine fauna of the region.
Embark on a thrilling catamaran tour in Ushuaia, navigating the Beagle Channel and encountering penguins on Isla Martillo. Explore stunning islands and witness the rich marine fauna of the region.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Isla de Los Pajaros - Here you can see the varied flora and fauna of the place. Skuas, Black-browed Albatross, Steam Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls and Gray Gulls stand out in particular.
- Isla de los Lobos - We visit the “Isla de los Lobos” where the attractive star that you will see are the one and two-haired sea lions. Both Isla de los…
- Isla de Los Pajaros - Here you can see the varied flora and fauna of the place. Skuas, Black-browed Albatross, Steam Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls and Gray Gulls stand out in particular.
- Isla de los Lobos - We visit the “Isla de los Lobos” where the attractive star that you will see are the one and two-haired sea lions. Both Isla de los Pájaros and Isla de los Lobos are part of the Bridges archipelago.
- Faro Les Eclaireurs - At the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse (misnamed Lighthouse at the End of the World) we will make the stop that everyone is waiting for !!!: The famous photo with the lighthouse behind it, that unmissable photo that we all want to take as a souvenir. There you will also be able to see Imperial and Rocky Cormorants, as we will also understand about the shipwreck of the SS Monte Cervantes in the 1930s.
- Isla Bridges - We will visit the archipelago of the Bridges Islands.
- Puerto Almanza - We will see the fishing village of Ushuaia, Puerto Almanza.
- Puerto Williams - We will sight the Chilean town on the other side of the Beagle Channel.
- Gable Island - We will visit Gable Island, the old home of our ancient Yámanas.
- Isla Martillo - Here we will stop the boat for about 40 minutes on the island’s beach and we will see a colony of more than 6,000 Magellanic and Gentoo penguins and if we are lucky, some King penguins. We will be with the boat directly on the beach where they nest, without disturbing them, we will see how they swim and walk just 4 or 5 meters from us!
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board restrooms
- Navigation and guidance
- All fees and/or taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board restrooms
- Navigation and guidance
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Additional Information
This journey is part of the marine trips available in Ushuaia. Sailing across the Beagle Channel stands as one of the top 3 sightseeing activities in Ushuaia. Experience and journey through the waters of our predecessors, the Yámanas canoeists, and familiarize yourself with our marine life. Highlights of the trip include: Isla de los Pájaros, Isla de…
This journey is part of the marine trips available in Ushuaia. Sailing across the Beagle Channel stands as one of the top 3 sightseeing activities in Ushuaia. Experience and journey through the waters of our predecessors, the Yámanas canoeists, and familiarize yourself with our marine life. Highlights of the trip include: Isla de los Pájaros, Isla de los Lobos, Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, and certainly, the penguins of Ushuaia. We conduct this marine adventure through the Beagle Channel using Canoero Catamarans, the latest and most innovative catamaran fleet in Ushuaia, models from the years 2018 and 2019.
- Port fee included (USD 1 or ARS400)
Location
Tourist Port
We will meet at the Ushuaia Tourist Port, located on the waterfront of our city at the intersection of Avenida Prefectura Naval Argentina and Comodoro Augusto Laserre.
As a reference, we are right in front of the Secretary of Tourism.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(105 Ratings)
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Angela_h
Mar 9, 2025
Ushuaia pinguin tour. - Nice experience, but bring some warm clothing. Staying outside on deck is half the fun, but it was COLD.
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Freedom817816
Mar 2, 2025
Beautiful ... but let's also think about limiting our environmental footprint! - Beautiful day of wildlife observation. The crew is attentive and when we saw water jets, they took the time to approach and wait for whales to be seen. They also had the good idea of washing the windows, during the journey, so that we could see and take clear photos from the inside. Breathtaking landscapes!
My only downside: we should think about preserving the animals’ natural habitat as much as possible. Restrict the number of catamarans, promote the switch to electrification or other clean fuel to avoid gas and... defend all big cruises that, in addition to polluting the sea, pollute the view of other visitors.
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Jobm8675ru
Feb 28, 2025
Whales and penguins! - Wonderful experience. Fantastic scenery, oodles of wildlife, including whales!
Friendly helpful staff. I would recommend this experience to families or couples or solo travellers.
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C1398jxfernandot
Feb 17, 2025
Beagle and Penguins - Beautiful tour of the Beagle canal with sighting of wolves, cormorants and friendly penguins, really must!!
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Gabriel
Feb 17, 2025
Worth it - Good comfortable boat ride with a knowledgeable, bilingual guide to explain things along the way. Lots of penguins and sea lions on the tour.
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Mahendra_p
Feb 1, 2025
Well worth doing on a clear day - Well staffed spacious vehicle. Fantastic views on both sided of the Beagle Channel. 4.5 to 5.0 hour round trip. Close up view of the penguins without setting foot on the island.
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Timetotravel95
Mar 16, 2025
Boat tour enjoyable, ticketing and vouchers not so much. - The boat tour, when we finally got on, was quite enjoyable and comfortable. Great commentary by Paula. I booked tickets 3 weeks prior with Trip Advisor. At 9pm the night before, I started receiving texts from Info (Boat) De Ushuaia saying they needed to change our sailing date/time. They couldn’t tell me whether I would get a discount if we changed. At 10pm I messaged I was going to bed and would be at the boat at 8:15am. At 1 am they changed our tickets without our consent. We walked to the port at 8am and got ourselves on a boat after 30 minutes with the help of the staff at Canoero This is not how to run a business. Very frustrating, chaotic start to our day.
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Cheryl_s
Mar 1, 2025
Beware of poor instructions! - The boat tour itself was great, but the directions about where and how to get your ticket were very confusing. On the website it says to click here for ticket, but then you get a message that “this is not a ticket!” When we got to the meeting place it was very busy with lots of cruise ship people and the rest of us. Did not know that we needed to go to one of the hurts to get our actual ticket for the boat. Thankfully, some very nice locals helped us and we JUST made the trip. Let me say again that was super! Loved the penguins!
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Matalinol
Feb 17, 2025
Scenic Trip Down Beagle Channel (Great Photos/Very Cold) - It was a beautiful trip through the Beagle Channel, with plenty of great photo opportunities. It was a crowded boat, but having the professional photographer helped ensure that we got the most out of the photos.
The weather outside of the catamaran was very cold, so definitely recommend bringing a jacket for when you’re taking photos, but otherwise it was warm and comfortable within the catamaran (so comfortable that many people napped on the way back)
The onboard cafe also had plenty of drinks and surprisingly good food, but it was a little pricey so I would also recommend bringing some snacks. You might be able to save some money by booking further in advance too.
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Deana_c
Feb 19, 2025
A bit disillusioned as I... - A bit disillusioned as I was told by a representative this tour would include disembarking to see the penguins up close. I came to find out this wasn’t included only during the excursion. All else was accurate. The ship, crew and ease of finding the location were great. There were bathrooms and a cafe on board. This would be a very kid friendly tour but I would hold onto the littles tightly as there is A LOT of wind.
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