INCLUDED
Catamaran trip
On-board guide
TOUR DETAILS
Price per adult from
$ 130.000,00
Bird Island (Isla de los Pájaros): Our first approach to the local wildlife during this Beagle Channel boat trip. We will observe imperial and Magellanic cormorants, albatrosses, and petrels in their natural habitat, understanding how these species adapt to the extreme conditions of the south.
Sea Lion Island (Isla de los Lobos): A privileged close-up of South American sea lions and fur seals. An excellent opportunity to photograph their behavior and enjoy the exclusive maritime environment of the Beagle Channel boat trip.
Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse: The undisputed icon of Ushuaia. Beyond the classic postcard, this tower illuminates the history of 20th-century navigators and is the silent witness to the famous shipwreck of the Monte Cervantes in 1930.
Tour Details:
Duración: 2:30 to 3 hours
Difficulty: Low. The Beagle Channel boat trip takes place in a closed and heated catamaran, making it an outing suitable for all ages.
Departures: Every day, year-round (subject to weather conditions).
Meeting point: At the Ushuaia Tourist Port (Tourist Pier).
Included Services:
Complete ticket for the Beagle Channel boat trip on a catamaran.
Not included: Port fee (paid on-site) and transfers to the pier.
The Beagle Channel boat trip represents the quintessential maritime experience of the island. To get the complete picture of Tierra del Fuego, we suggest combining this tour with our other two essential circuits: the classic excursion to the National Park to explore the southernmost route, and the Lagos 4x4 Ushuaia journey to experience maximum off-road adrenaline crossing the Andes Mountains.
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.
