Cruise the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia to view Magellanic penguins at Isla Martillo, Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, and sea lion haul-outs on a five‑hour catamaran tour. Expect guided wildlife commentary, panoramic coastal scenery, and practical advice for cold, windy conditions.
Cruise the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia to view Magellanic penguins at Isla Martillo, Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, and sea lion haul-outs on a five‑hour catamaran tour. Expect guided wildlife commentary, panoramic coastal scenery, and practical advice for cold, windy conditions.
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Operated by Tangol · Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
A low, briny wind pushes the Beagle Channel against the hull and the city of Ushuaia slips back into a frame of serrated peaks and weathered harbors. Onboard a catamaran you move east, watching the Andes close the horizon while the channel dares you to look farther. Islands rise like dark knuckles, and colonies of birds punctuate the water with white and black motion.
easy.
5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires boarding a boat and standing on deck for extended periods.
No; this tour observes the Magellanic penguin colony from the catamaran—there is no landing or guided walk among the penguins on this specific trip.
Tickets list a boarding tax but operators may require payment of a port fee at check‑in—confirm at the Canoero box office before boarding.
If the port is closed or weather prevents departure you can reschedule subject to availability; refunds follow the operator’s cancellation policy (full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before).
Yes—infants must sit on an adult’s lap; the operator notes the activity is suitable for all fitness levels but check accessibility and safety guidelines if traveling with very young children.
The Beagle Channel route carries maritime stories like the 1930 SS Monte Cervantes wreck; Ushuaia’s ports have long served navy, settlers, and sheep ranching enterprises.
Operators observe colonies from boats to reduce disturbance; avoid feeding or throwing objects and follow guide instructions to minimize impact on breeding penguins.
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