Catamaran Tour in Ushuaia through Beagle Channel with Penguins on Isla Martillo
by Info de Ushuaia
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This maritime tour in Ushuaia navigates the Beagle Channel aboard modern Canoero Catamarans from 2018 and 2019. The journey follows the waters once traveled by the Yámanas canoeists while offering views of local marine wildlife. The tour includes stops at Isla de Los Pájaros, where passengers can observe various birds such as skuas and albatrosses, and Isla de los Lobos, home to one- and two-haired sea lions. A twenty-minute stop is made at the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, known as the Lighthouse at the End of the World, which offers a chance to take photos with the lighthouse and see imperial and rocky cormorants. Here, the history of the SS Monte Cervantes shipwreck from the 1930s is explained. The tour also passes through the Bridges Islands archipelago and provides views of the fishing village of Puerto Almanza and the Chilean town of Puerto Williams across the channel. The boat visits Gable Island, the former home of the Yámanas people. The longest stop is on Martillo Island, where for about 40 minutes the catamaran approaches the beach to observe a large colony of over 6,000 Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, with occasional King penguins. Visitors can watch the penguins swim and walk just a few meters away without disturbing them. The tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours and includes navigation, guidance, all fees and taxes, air conditioning on board, and restrooms.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Isla de Los Pajaros
This island features various local flora and fauna with birds like skuas, Black-browed Albatross, Steam Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls, and Gray Gulls commonly seen.
Isla de los Lobos
The island is known for its sea lions, including both one- and two-haired species. Isla de los Lobos and Isla de Los Pájaros both belong to the Bridges archipelago.
Faro Les Eclaireurs
At this lighthouse, the tour stops for about 20 minutes to allow visitors to photograph the lighthouse and observe imperial and rocky cormorants. The history of the SS Monte Cervantes shipwreck from the 1930s is discussed here.
20 min
Isla Bridges
The boat visits the Bridges Islands archipelago during the tour.
Puerto Almanza
The fishing village of Puerto Almanza is viewed from the boat as part of the route.
Puerto Williams
The Chilean town of Puerto Williams is seen on the opposite side of the Beagle Channel.
Gable Island
This island was once inhabited by the Yámanas people, the ancient inhabitants of the area.
Martillo Island
The boat stops for approximately 40 minutes on the beach of Martillo Island to observe a colony of over 6,000 Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, and occasionally King penguins. Visitors can watch the penguins swim and walk within 4 to 5 meters without causing disturbance.
40 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Ushuaia
- Trekking and Canoeing in Tierra del Fuego National Park at Lapataia Bay
- Ushuaia Guided Day Trip to Tierra del Fuego National Park and End of the World Train
- Lakes 4WD Off Road with Lunch at Lake Fagnano from Ushuaia
- Ushuaia Beagle Channel Navigation with Minitrekking at Isla Bridges and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
Catamaran Tour in Ushuaia through Beagle Channel with Penguins on Isla Martillo
by Info de Ushuaia
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$480Overview
This maritime tour in Ushuaia navigates the Beagle Channel aboard modern Canoero Catamarans from 2018 and 2019. The journey follows the waters once traveled by the Yámanas canoeists while offering views of local marine wildlife. The tour includes stops at Isla de Los Pájaros, where passengers can observe various birds such as skuas and albatrosses, and Isla de los Lobos, home to one- and two-haired sea lions. A twenty-minute stop is made at the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, known as the Lighthouse at the End of the World, which offers a chance to take photos with the lighthouse and see imperial and rocky cormorants. Here, the history of the SS Monte Cervantes shipwreck from the 1930s is explained. The tour also passes through the Bridges Islands archipelago and provides views of the fishing village of Puerto Almanza and the Chilean town of Puerto Williams across the channel. The boat visits Gable Island, the former home of the Yámanas people. The longest stop is on Martillo Island, where for about 40 minutes the catamaran approaches the beach to observe a large colony of over 6,000 Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, with occasional King penguins. Visitors can watch the penguins swim and walk just a few meters away without disturbing them. The tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours and includes navigation, guidance, all fees and taxes, air conditioning on board, and restrooms.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Isla de Los Pajaros
This island features various local flora and fauna with birds like skuas, Black-browed Albatross, Steam Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls, and Gray Gulls commonly seen.
Isla de los Lobos
The island is known for its sea lions, including both one- and two-haired species. Isla de los Lobos and Isla de Los Pájaros both belong to the Bridges archipelago.
Faro Les Eclaireurs
At this lighthouse, the tour stops for about 20 minutes to allow visitors to photograph the lighthouse and observe imperial and rocky cormorants. The history of the SS Monte Cervantes shipwreck from the 1930s is discussed here.
20 min
Isla Bridges
The boat visits the Bridges Islands archipelago during the tour.
Puerto Almanza
The fishing village of Puerto Almanza is viewed from the boat as part of the route.
Puerto Williams
The Chilean town of Puerto Williams is seen on the opposite side of the Beagle Channel.
Gable Island
This island was once inhabited by the Yámanas people, the ancient inhabitants of the area.
Martillo Island
The boat stops for approximately 40 minutes on the beach of Martillo Island to observe a colony of over 6,000 Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, and occasionally King penguins. Visitors can watch the penguins swim and walk within 4 to 5 meters without causing disturbance.
40 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Ushuaia
- Trekking and Canoeing in Tierra del Fuego National Park at Lapataia Bay
- Ushuaia Guided Day Trip to Tierra del Fuego National Park and End of the World Train
- Lakes 4WD Off Road with Lunch at Lake Fagnano from Ushuaia
- Ushuaia Beagle Channel Navigation with Minitrekking at Isla Bridges and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse