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Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

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Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran
4.4881268 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.4881268 out of 5 stars
379 reviews

Navigate the Beagle Channel and visit Sea Lion Island, Bird Island, and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Observe a colony of penguins on Martillo Island (Penguin Island).

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Free cancellation
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Duration 5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Audio guide included
Chinese, English, Italian, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Nadia – United States

The best tour I've ever done! I did the 3pm tour, but I would recommend getting there earlier (like 2:15) to secure a good seat, although you will probably be on the deck for the more exciting parts. I went on this tour during whale migration season and we were lucky enough to see 7 whales throughout the trip! The sea lions and penguins were also super cute. If you are going in the colder months, definitely layer, the wind was definitely strong and made me wish i had more layers at times. Overall, one of my favorite experiences I've had and I highly recommend!

K
Kobus – Poland

The best part was the close sighting of three humpback whales

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Highlights

  • Navigate the Beagle Channel in a modern and comfortable boat
  • Visit Sea Lion Island, Bird Island and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
  • See Magellanic and Papuas penguins in their natural habitat

Full description

Start the tour in the local tourist dock and board a modern and comfortable boat. Set sail and cross the wide Ushuaia Bay until you reach the Beagle Channel through Paso Chico. Then, navigate around the Bird's Island where you can appreciate species of the Tierra del Fuego's seabirds such as skuas, black-browed albatross, steam ducks, cauquenes, cook seagulls, and gray seagulls.

After that, reach Sea Lion Island which also belongs to the Bridges Archipelago and is inhabited by 2 different species of sea lion. Arrive at the Les Eclaireurs (The Illuminators) Lighthouse where you will find imperial and rocky cormorants colonies. Hear the story of the collapse of the SS Monte Cervantes in 1930.

Next, continue sailing East into the wonderful landscapes of the Beagle Channel surrounded by stunning mountain ranges. Admire both Puerto Almanza on the Argentina coast and the Puerto Williams Naval Base on the Chilean coast. After that, head onwards to Martillo Island, also known as Penguin Island where you will have the opportunity to observe a colony of Magellanic and Papua penguins in their natural habitat. Make the return journey back to the dock, where your tour will end. 

Includes

  • Local Spanish/English-speaking guide
  • Navigation certificate
  • Port taxes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, available on board for purchase

Not suitable for

  • People prone to seasickness

Meeting point

Catamaranes Canoero ticket office, Avenida Prefectura Naval Argentina 400, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. The building is white and green, with a big logo at the front.

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  • Smoking

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  • Food or drinks are available for purchase onboard
  • The experience includes a navigation certificate
  • Port taxes are included in the tour

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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 379 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Nadia – United StatesApril 22, 2025 – Verified booking
The best tour I've ever done! I did the 3pm tour, but I would recommend getting there earlier (like 2:15) to secure a good seat, although you will probably be on the deck for the more exciting parts. I went on this tour during whale migration season and we were lucky enough to see 7 whales throughout the trip! The sea lions and penguins were also super cute. If you are going in the colder months, definitely layer, the wind was definitely strong and made me wish i had more layers at times. Overall, one of my favorite experiences I've had and I highly recommend!
K
Kobus – PolandApril 7, 2025 – Verified booking
The best part was the close sighting of three humpback whales
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Vickie – United StatesMarch 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Trio was awesome! Captain was great! Don’t hesitate to book this tour!

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