Beagle Channel Navigation Penguin Colony
At a glance
Beagle Channel Navigation Penguin Colony is a 5h – 6h guided experience in Ushuaia, Argentina, operated by SALUM TOUR & TRAVEL. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $180 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Catamaran Sailing, Port taxes.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 5h – 6h
- Group
- Small group, up to 150 travellers
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Unparalleled experience of sailing the Beagle Channel eastward enjoying the wonderful scenery of the channel and the mountains that surround it, there we will see Puerto Almanza on the Argentine coast and on the Chilean coast the Puerto Williams Naval Base, and arrive at Martillo Island where we will have the opportunity to see a colony of Magellanic Penguins and some specimens of Papua penguins.
What's included
What's included
- Catamaran Sailing
- Port taxes
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
We set sail from the local tourist pier along the wide Ushuaia Bay until we reach the Beagle Channel through Paso Chico.
There we sail around Isla de los Pájaros (Birds Island) where we will appreciate the Fuegian avifauna observing Skuas, Black-browed Albatrosses, Steamer Ducks, Geese, Kelp Gulls and Grey Gulls; and Isla de los Lobos (Sea Lions Island) where we will be able to observe one and two hair sea lions. Both islands belong to the Bridges Archipelago.
Arriving at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse (The Illuminators), we will be able to appreciate the colonies of Imperial Cormorants and Rock Cormorants; and also hear the story of the sinking of the SS Monte Cervantes in 1930.
Continuing, we will sail eastwards enjoying the wonderful landscapes of the channel and the mountains that surround it, there we will see Puerto Almanza on the Argentinean coast and on the Chilean coast the Puerto Williams Naval Base, and then we will arrive at Martillo Island where we will have the opportunity to see a colony of Magellanic Penguins and some specimens of Papua penguins.
There, we turn to return to Ushuaia, sailing close to the north coast of the Channel, appreciating the characteristic flora and seeing some historical sites such as Estancia Túnel and Estancia Remolino, where the semi-sunken hull of the Steamship Monte Sarmiento has been located since 1912.
At the end of the trip you will be amazed with the view of the mountain range that surrounds the city of Ushuaia and its sumptuous nature that surrounds it. It is a journey of great historical and scenic value that we make, visiting privileged and interesting points throughout the trip, which you can discover sailing with Canoero Catamarans on the waters of the Beagle Channel. -
Stop 2 · 5h
Navigation through this channel to Martillo Island.
Meeting point
Los pasajeros deberan presentarse en la Boleteria de RUMBO SUR 30 minutos antes del zarpe.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Beagle Channel Navigation Penguin Colony take?
The experience lasts about 5h – 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $180 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Catamaran Sailing; Port taxes.
Where does it start?
Los pasajeros deberan presentarse en la Boleteria de RUMBO SUR 30 minutos antes del zarpe.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Ushuaia.
