A catamaran cruise on the Beagle Channel from the port of Ushuaia to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. It passes Bird Island and Sea Lion Island and includes a landing on the Bridges Islands. The boat ticket and a guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese are included.
This Beagle Channel cruise to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse packs wildlife, history and Ushuaia’s icon into a single trip. You board the catamaran, feel the Beagle wind and hop from island to island, with the Andes as a backdrop, all the way to the red-and-white striped lighthouse.
What you’ll experience on the Beagle Channel cruise
- Bird Island: the realm of seabirds such as cormorants, albatrosses, skuas and gulls.
- Sea Lion Island: home to South American sea lions and fur seals.
- Bridges Islands: you step ashore at an archaeological site of the Yámana, or Yaghan, the canoe people who lived on these islands.
- Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse: Ushuaia’s icon, enjoyed from the water before heading back to port.
Who it’s for
It’s for you if you want the channel’s wildlife and the lighthouse, plus a landing that adds history. It is a Beagle Channel catamaran trip that shows you Ushuaia from the water, with a guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese and a café on board. Are penguins your priority? The Penguin Colony Boat Trip passes the same islands and lighthouse and adds the colony.
What to combine it with
On another day, the Penguin Walk on Martillo Island takes you walking among the penguins. And to see the Beagle from the shore, the King Crab Route reaches Puerto Almanza, with lunch facing the channel.
Got your date? Check availability for your Beagle Channel boat tour to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.
Highlights
- Bird Island (Isla Casco): seabird watching, including cormorants, albatrosses, skuas and gulls.
- Sea Lion Island (Isla Alicia): South American sea lions and fur seals.
- Bridges Islands: a landing to visit an archaeological site of the Yámana (Yaghan) people.
- Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse: sailing up to the famous lighthouse, an icon of Ushuaia, often called the lighthouse at the end of the world.
Itinerary
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Boarding at the port of Ushuaia
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Bird Island (Isla Casco)
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Sea Lion Island (Isla Alicia)
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Bridges Islands
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Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
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Return to the port of Ushuaia
Included
- Guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (Chinese on request)
- Boat ticket
- Port fee
Not included
- Round-trip transport to the port
- Food and drinks at the onboard café
- Any service not specified
Gallery
Important notes
- Make your own way to the pier with your voucher to enter and board the catamaran.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse tour leave from?
From the port of Ushuaia, by catamaran. Just show your voucher at the pier and board.
What does the cruise include?
The boat ticket, the port fee and a guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese. A Chinese-speaking guide is available on request.
What wildlife can you see on the Beagle Channel cruise?
Seabirds such as cormorants, albatrosses, skuas and gulls on Bird Island, and South American sea lions and fur seals on Sea Lion Island.
Do you land on any island?
Yes, on the Bridges Islands, to visit an archaeological site of the Yámana (Yaghan) people. It is the only landing of the trip.
Can you go inside Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse?
No: it is automated and closed to the public. The catamaran sails up to the islands so you can enjoy it from the water.
