Beagle Channel Catamaran Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Sail through Beagle Channel
- Spot sea lions on Los Lobos Island
- Marvel at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
- Enjoy panoramic views of Ushuaia
- Experience the southernmost navigation
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 3-hour guided catamaran tour
- Visit to Los Lobos Island
- Sailing through the Beagle Channel
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
We begin the cruise, departing from the city's Tourist Pier and heading for the Beagle Channel. As we sail away, we enjoy the panoramic view of the Ushuaia coast. We immediately spot the most important buildings: the Maritime Museum (a former prison), the End of the World Museum, the industrial area, and Mount Olivia and Mount Cinco Hermanos. We head to the Bridges Islands, where we make our stop and disembark at Karelo Island. It's important to note that the hike during this visit is easy and accessible to everyone.
We sail southwest, approaching Los Lobos Island, where, from the boat, we can enjoy the sight of sea lions, observing their permanent habitat in a wonderful setting.
Continuing our voyage through the Beagle Channel to the Lighthouse, we will head towards Los Pájaros Island, a habitat for Magellanic cormorants and Imperial cormorants and a prime location for spotting marine birds.
We continue to the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, in the archipelago of the same name, where the Monte Cervantes shipwrecked in 1930. After enjoying the Beagle Channel cruise to the lighthouse, we begin our return trip. The return trip will take us through Paso Chico, overlooking Estancias Túnel and Fique. We return to Ushuaia, with a view of the imposing Mount Martial and the glacier of the same name as the city. Don't miss this fantastic experience that will give you the opportunity to learn about the biodiversity of the Beagle Channel and part of the history of this famous Fuegian channel.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in Spanish; English-speaking guides may not be available.
- Children under 3 years old can join for free if seated on a parent's lap.
- The tour is subject to weather conditions; cancellations may occur due to adverse weather.
Know before you go
- Dress warmly, as temperatures can be chilly on the water.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and wildlife.
- Wear non-slip shoes for safety on the boat.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
Nothing special. Just a...
Nothing special. Just a few sealions but that’s it. No pinguïns. You can better spend your time on something else.
Friendly and in the sun
We were fortunate to enjoy a perfect day in autumn: bright sunshine and no wind, we sailed gently around the island to observe the friendly sea lions.
Great short 3 hour tour with tons of sea lions and cormorant sightings.
Great short excursion for our needs. We bought our tix off TripAdvisor. The tix clearly stated where our pickup location was. We arrived about 30 minutes prior at the pier hut and received our boarding passes and directions on where to locate our particular vessel. We board the Ezequial AB vessel which is an enclosed double decker catamaran with great viewing from inside. We saw a huge group of cormorants and the. On to the lighthouse where we saw the sea lions. There were many amazing photo opportunities. We also stopped at a small island to take photos of the Beagle Channel. The tour was 3 hours and departed and returned on time.
Avoid Trip Advisor for this tour
Do not book through Trip Advisor. You’ve been warned. Book directly at kiosks in Ushuaia in the wharf, ie Rumbo Sur, Tolkeyen, others. Trip Advisor outsources to “Gray Line” which does not exist as a tour provider, but contracts out again and does tell you who they contract out to. They never inform you who you need to approach about honoring your tickets. After 30 minutes of being tossed between all of the tour operators, one said they would honor the Trip Advisor tickets. By US standards, this would be considered fraud. If you can deal with the hassle of not knowing when you will be picked up at your hotel, and not knowing which operator will honor your tickets, the tour is otherwise wonderful and the scenery and wildlife is spectacular.
Touring the Patagonia
Everything and every place toured were unique moments. Port Madryn. Gallegos River. Caulk. Expert Moreno. Usuhaia. Bariloche. Mendoza... etc. An extraordinary tour from Tucumán