Gable Island, Tierra del Fuego

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Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

You will begin the navigation of Beagle Channel from the tourist pier in Ushuaia. As you move away from the coast, enjoy panoramic views of the city and the coastline, and see the Maritime Museum, the End of the World Museum, the industrial area, Mount Olivia and Mount Cinco Hermanos. As you sail southwest, you will approach Sea Lion Island where you will be able to watch sea lions interact on the island. Then continue on to Bird Island where you will see Magellanic Cormorants and Imperial Cormorants, as well as a variety of different marine animals. From there you will sail towards Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, in the archipelago with the same name, where the Mount Cervantes vessel wrecked on the year 1930. Following the south coast of the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego you will get to see Estancia Remolino, where the vessel Mount Sarmiento ran aground. Crossing the Beagle Channel heading North-South you will see Gable Island and Port Williams Navy Base (placed on Navarino Island, Republic of Chile). As the boat reaches Martillo Island, its course will continue along the coastline and you can watch from afar the Magellanic and Papua Penguin colony that nest there during the summer. You will then return to the local pier, seeing both Estancia Tunnel and Fique on your way back.

Ushuaia: Gable Island and Penguin Colony with Lunch

Ushuaia: Gable Island and Penguin Colony with Lunch

Join us for an unforgettable adventure! From the hotel, we leave Ushuaia Eastbound along National Route No. 3 and Route "J". Once we arrive at Lasiphashaj river, we will prompt the inflatable canoes down the river, and into the Beagle Channel. The group will be provided with rubber boots, overpants and lifejackets for the activity, as well as a safety briefing. Enjoy unique views of rugged coastlines and remote beaches from the sea. Once on the Beagle Channel, passengers will row setting course to the ranch. Throughout the journey at sea we will see wildlife: a variety of different seabirds and it is also usual, on the way to Harberton, to catch a sight of sea lions. At Estancia Harberton, on board a motorboat, we’ll leave towards Martillo Island. From the boat, we'll have the chance to see the charming Magellanic and Gentoo penguins in their breeding lair. Navigation on the motorboat continues up to the main attraction of the day: the enormous Gable Island, where lunch with a good Patagonian wine, soft drink and mineral water awaits. After coffee, we’ll go for a hike to know more about this gorgeous island, crossing over beaver dams and through the forest to reach the Beagle Channel shore. From there we’ll take the boat to reach Puerto Harberton, and to hop on the bus back to Ushuaia.

FD Beagle Flavors

FD Beagle Flavors

An experience to delight all the senses. Early in the morning we will start our trip in our vehicle to Puerto Almanza. On the way we will be dazzled by the landscapes that Ushuaia offers us, its ancient glacial valleys and the National Route N°3. On the way we will stop for a coffee at Laguna Victoria, where our senses will be fascinated by the nature that surrounds us, and then we will continue our journey. Once in Puerto Almanza, we will start trekking to Lasifasaj Waterfall, where we will be amazed by the diversity of flora and the dazzling waterfall. After a morning of adventure and with an appetite, we will enjoy the best southern gastronomy in a classic restaurant of the town. Our soul will savor the most beautiful landscapes and the surrounding history: the port of Almanza, Puerto Williams, the beautiful Brown Bay and the Gable Island, are some of the beautiful postcards that this fuegian coastal journey offers us. After lunch, we will take a walk around the town, to continue immersing ourselves in its history and customs, and then return to the city of Ushuaia.

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5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful day accompanied by an excellent temperature and no wind. An experience not to be missed. Aside from the charm of navigating the Beagle Channel, you can see many cormorants, sea lions, penguins and other species of birds. Very comfortable catamaran and excellent organization.

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The good thing is that the catamaran stops right next to the islands so that we can see the animals up close. The bad thing is that the passengers make a lot of noise while the guide is talking, so that even those who want to listen can't.

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It fulfilled what was promised in the description. Sea lions, bird island, lighthouse, penguins. If you go out on deck, you can't hear the guide's descriptions.

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Good experience the Ship Captain was excellent in navigating the ship. Once in a life time experience we enjoyed.

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Penguins and seals can be seen from a distance on the boat