Cruise the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia to see sea lions, imperial cormorants and Yámana shell middens, stop for a short guided minitrek, and learn the story of the Les Eclaireurs wreck on a compact three-hour outing.
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The motor's low thrum settles, and Ushuaia's waterfront recedes as the Beagle Channel widens into salt-scented breath. Mountains cut the horizon—Martial’s glacier and the Cinco Hermanos ridgeline—while gulls and cormorants wheel, daring you to keep pace with their light, sudden turns.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Light activity level; able to board a small vessel and walk 10–20 minutes on uneven ground
Wildlife
History
The Beagle Channel has been a lifeline for the Yámana people for millennia; the nearby Les Eclaireurs area is also linked to the 1930 wreck of SS Monte Cervantes.
Conservation
The archipelago hosts fragile subantarctic ecosystems and archaeological sites—follow guide directions, avoid disturbing wildlife, and do not collect shells or artifacts.
Reserve your spot on the Navigation in the Beagle Channel with minitrekking USHUAIA today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Dress windproof and waterproof
Layers and a windproof shell keep you warm on exposed decks; spray and rain are common even on calm days.
Bring anti-nausea remedies
The channel can be choppy—if you’re prone to seasickness, take medication before boarding and sit midship.
Pack binoculars and a telephoto
Wildlife often appears at a distance; optics dramatically improve bird and sea lion viewing.
Respect archaeological sites
Stay on the guided path at the Yámana middens and avoid touching shell deposits to preserve fragile cultural layers.
Windproof waterproof jacket
Protects against channel winds and spray during the cruise.
Sturdy waterproof shoes
Needed for the short minitrek over muddy or rocky shorelines.
Binoculars or telephoto lens
Helps you observe distant seabird colonies and marine mammals.
Sea-sickness tablets or wristbands
Useful if you are sensitive to motion on choppy water.