Beagle Channel Boat Trip & Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse

3 hours
DIFFICULTY: LOW
Enjoy a boat trip through the legendary Beagle Channel aboard a state-of-the-art catamaran, setting sail from the Ushuaia Tourist Pier

Price per adult from

$ 130.000,00

INCLUDED

Catamaran trip
On-board guide
Not included: Transfer to the tourist pier - Port fee

TOUR DETAILS

Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: Low
Season: Year-round

Beagle Channel Navigation & Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse

Enjoy a boat trip through the legendary Beagle Channel aboard a state-of-the-art catamaran, setting sail from the Ushuaia Tourist Pier The tour offers a unique perspective of the city and the surrounding mountain range. We visit Birds Island (with Fuegian birdlife such as Skuas, Black-browed Albatrosses, Steamer Ducks, and Gulls), Sea Lions Island (with one and two-haired sea lions), and the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, where you can see colonies of Imperial and Rock Shags. Suitable for all times of the year and for the whole family.

Price per adult from

$ 130.000,00


Navigation · Beagle Channel

Beagle Channel Navigation & Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
Ushuaia

Beagle Channel Navigation Ushuaia: the maritime icon of the End of the World

2:30 to 3 hours
Low difficulty
Year-round
Suitable for the whole family
Ushuaia Tourist Pier

The navigation through the Beagle Channel It's the quintessential maritime experience in Ushuaia. Aboard a closed, heated catamaran, you'll explore the waters Darwin sailed in the 19th century, waters that remain the most breathtaking scenery at the End of the World. Unique wildlife, history, and landscapes all in one trip.

The route has three iconic stops. Bird Island It's the first meeting
with the local fauna: imperial and Magellanic cormorants, albatrosses and petrels in their natural habitat.
The Island of the Wolves It offers a privileged approach to sea lion colonies.
of one and two hairs — a unique opportunity to photograph them up close. And the closing is the
Faro Les Éclaireurs, the undisputed icon of Ushuaia, silent witness to the shipwreck
of the ship Monte Cervantes in 1930.

The catamaran is enclosed and heated — no matter how cold it is, sailing goes ahead.
It is suitable for all ages and requires no prior sailing experience.

To get the complete picture of Tierra del Fuego, you can combine this boat trip with the
excursion to the National Park
or with the crossing of
Lakes 4x4 Ushuaia.
The three circuits together cover the sea, the forest and the Fuegian mountains.

Technical details

Duration
2:30 to 3 hours
Daily departures all year round
Difficulty
Low
Suitable for all ages
Vessel
Catamaran
Enclosed and heated
SEASON
Year-round
Subject to weather conditions
Starting point
Tourist Pier
Port of Ushuaia
Suitable for children?
Yes, all ages
No age restriction

What's included

Including

  • ● Full catamaran sailing ticket
  • ● Tour of Bird Island, Wolf Island and Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse
  • ● Enclosed and heated boat

Not included

  • ● Port tax (payable on site)
  • ● Transfer to the Tourist Pier
  • ● Personal expenses

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Beagle Channel crossing take?
The sailing lasts between 2:30 and 3 hours approximately, including stops at Bird Island, Wolf Island and the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse.
Is sailing possible in bad weather?
Yes. The catamaran is enclosed and heated, so rain or cold won't affect the experience. It's only canceled in the event of extreme weather conditions that compromise safety.
Where does the Beagle Channel navigation depart from?
The departure point is the Ushuaia Tourist Pier at the port. Hotel transfers are not included, but the pier is just a few blocks from the city center.
What wildlife can be seen while sailing?
Imperial and Magellanic cormorants, black-browed albatrosses, petrels, South American sea lions, and southern right whales can all be seen, and in season, southern right whale dolphins. Isla de los Lobos (Sea Lion Island) is usually the most active spot.
Can it be combined with other excursions on the same day?
Yes. Because of its short duration, the boat trip can be easily combined with a visit to the National Park or the Emerald Lagoon Trek on the same day. Contact us and we'll put together a complete day trip.

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Experience Itinerary

TOUR DETAILS

08:45 AM Meeting at Ushuaia Port Navigation begins
09:30 AM Navigation begins Visit to Bird Island
10:00 AM Visit to Bird Island Visit to Sea Lion Island
10:30 AM Visit to Sea Lion Island Visit to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
11:00 AM Visit to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse Visit to Bridges Island
11:30 AM Visit to Bridges Island Return to Ushuaia Port
12:30 PM Return to Ushuaia Port

02:45 PM Meeting at Ushuaia Port Navigation begins
03:30 PM Navigation begins Visit to Bird Island
04:00 PM Visit to Bird Island Visit to Sea Lion Island
04:30 PM Visit to Sea Lion Island Visit to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
05:00 PM Visit to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse Visit to Bridges Island
05:30 PM Visit to Bridges Island Return to Ushuaia Port
06:30 PM Return to Ushuaia Port

Schedules may vary depending on the season, weather conditions, type of tour, and meeting point.

GALLERY

The interior of the catamaran is perfectly heated, so you will travel super comfortably. However, to go out to the outdoor decks to take pictures, it is essential that you bring a windbreaker jacket, hat, and gloves, as the wind on the channel is usually quite strong and cold.

The navigations are done in large, modern, and very stable catamarans, so the tour is generally very calm. If you are very prone to seasickness, we suggest eating something light before boarding, sitting in the middle seats of the boat (where you feel the movement less), and, if necessary, stepping out to the outdoor decks for a moment to breathe fresh air and look at the horizon.

Yes! The boats have an onboard cafeteria service where you can buy hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate), soft drinks, pastries, alfajores, and snacks throughout the tour.

There are no age restrictions! It is an easy and enjoyable activity for the whole family, ideal for babies or older adults, as it requires no physical effort. Additionally, children under 11 pay 50% of the fare, and children under 3 travel free of charge.

It depends on the exact tour you book. The classic navigation (which visits Sea Lion Island, Bird Island, and the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse) does not reach the penguin area. If your main goal is to see them, you must make sure to specifically book the Penguin Rookery Navigation (Isla Martillo) tour, which takes a longer route through the Beagle Channel.

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