A boat trip of about 5 to 6 hours on the Beagle Channel from the Ushuaia Tourist Pier to the penguin colony, passing Bird Island, Sea Lion Island and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. The boat ticket, the port fee and a guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese are included.
This penguin boat tour from Ushuaia takes you to see penguins without a road trip: you board in the city itself and head out onto the Beagle Channel, wind on your face and mountains all around. On a single sea trip you add islands, wildlife and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse before reaching the penguin colony.
What you’ll experience on the Ushuaia penguin boat tour
- The Beagle Channel: you sail the stretch that, off Ushuaia, forms the border between Argentina and Chile, a strait rich in wildlife.
- Islands full of life: you pass Bird Island, the realm of seabirds, and Sea Lion Island, home to sea lions. Keep your camera ready.
- Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse: Ushuaia’s red-and-white striped icon, enjoyed from the water. It is not the End of the World Lighthouse, which is on Isla de los Estados.
- The penguin colony: the big moment of the day comes at the end, at the colony, before you sail back to Ushuaia.
Who it’s for
It’s for you if you want to see penguins without a bus ride and add the lighthouse and the islands on the same trip. The port fee is already included and there is a café on board: all you do is take in the views. If you need one, ask for a Chinese-speaking guide.
What to combine it with
To walk among the penguins, the Penguin Walk on Martillo Island goes by bus to Estancia Harberton and on by boat to the island. For some history, the Beagle Channel Cruise: Sea Lion Island and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse passes the same islands and lands on the Bridges Islands, at a Yámana archaeological site. For a day on land, the King Crab Route reaches Puerto Almanza, with lunch facing the channel.
Check availability for your date and sail the Beagle Channel to the penguin colony.
Itinerary
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Ushuaia Tourist Pier
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Beagle Channel
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Bird Island
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Sea Lion Island
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Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
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Return to Ushuaia
Included
- Boat ticket to the penguin colony
- Port fee
- Guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (Chinese on request)
Not included
- Round-trip transfers to the pier
- Food and drinks at the café / meals
- Personal expenses
- Other services and expenses not mentioned
Gallery
Important notes
- Meeting time According to the boat company’s departure times for that day.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the penguin boat tour?
About 5 to 6 hours, leaving from the Ushuaia Tourist Pier.
What does the boat tour include?
The boat ticket, the port fee and a guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese.
What do you see on this Beagle Channel penguin tour?
Penguins, sea lions and seabirds, plus Bird Island, Sea Lion Island and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.
What time does the boat leave?
It follows the boat company’s departure times for that day. Check availability for your date.
How is it different from the Martillo Island walk?
This trip leaves by boat from the Tourist Pier and adds the islands and the lighthouse. The Penguin Walk on Martillo Island goes by bus to Estancia Harberton and adds a walk among Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, in about 6.5 hours.
