Argentina · BEAGLE CHANNEL CRUISES
18 reviewed
Every boat out of Ushuaia passes the sea lion rocks and the Les Éclaireurs lighthouse. What separates them is the vessel, the hours, and whether they land you on an island. These 15 sailings are compared on all three, with prices and how rough the channel typically gets in the afternoon.
Modern catamaran cruise from Ushuaia through Beagle Channel, Bird and Sea Lion Islands, and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, plus a Puerto Karelo hike.
“Very nice tour and everything was good organised ! The boat is comfortable, guides speaks spanish and english. We saw a lot of birds and sea lions !”
A 5-hour Beagle Channel catamaran to Martillo Island for close penguin sightings, sea lions, lighthouse views, and serious photo ops.
“Great trip and a bucket list must do. We had an additional sighting of a Humpback Whale so extra bonus. No issues at all”
Train of the End of the World, Tierra del Fuego stops, and Beagle Channel sailing for lighthouse photos and penguin wildlife.
“Guide was lovely. Really interested and informative. Driver was also a lovely guy. We saw all the important sites in the park. The initial entry onto the boat was a bit chaotic and we were on a different boat for my ticket but the boat trip was fantastic and definitely worth doing Skipper made sure that everyone saw everything.”
Catamaran through the Beagle Channel to Isla Martillo for close penguins, plus sea lions, a lighthouse photo stop, and big bird sightings.
“Nice experience, but bring some warm clothing. Staying outside on deck is half the fun, but it was COLD.”
5-hour Beagle Channel catamaran to Martillo Island to see Magellanic penguins, sea lions, cormorants, and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.
“The boat is nothing special, but it serves its purpose, and is clean and well-maintained. The main point is that you'll get to see the amazing sights of the Beagle Channel, which are truly beautiful. Note however that the weather can be very cold on the water - we were there last week spring and it was freezing, so bundle up. Also, we did not actually get to go ashore to walk with the penguins, so if you want to do that, you'll need to take the longer tour. Overall, it was well worth the money.”
Ushuaia Beagle Channel cruise plus a guided Martillo Island penguin walk, with lighthouse stops and cold-weather prep for an epic day.
“I enjoyed the unique opportunity to see wild animals up close and not a zoo. It made me feel like I'm one of them, not a human spectator (even though I still technically was, the penguins seemed comfortable with me walking around them) ❤️ The Beauty of how many different mountains are behind mountains, behind mountains was unique for me. Every time you looked out the boat window it was different scenery 🗻🏔️⛰️”
Beagle Channel catamaran from Ushuaia with sea lions, birds, and Martillo Island penguins viewed up close from the boat.
“The boat was well equipped and comfortable with indoor and outdoor seating/viewing and terrific snack option’s available. Beautiful scenery and seeing the lighthouse, seals and MANY penguins were a highlight. The tour delivered on its purpose!”
3 hours on a catamaran through the Beagle Channel to spot albatross, seals, and sea lions, plus the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.
“Great day on the water. Captain and crew did a fantastic job of getting up close to the islands where you could easily see the wildlife. Even able to see some whales.”
Half-day Beagle Channel catamaran from Ushuaia with Sea Lions Island, Bird Island, and glacier views, plus hotel pickup and guided narration.
“Muy buena atención por parte de la guía de turismo y de la tripulación. El catamaran es muy confortable y tiene un bar a bordo que ayuda a mitigar el frío. El paisaje de ensueño. Super recomendable”
Paddling the Beagle Channel to Gable Island for close penguins, guided hikes, and an on-site lunch, with hotel pickup from Ushuaia.
“A whole day of amazing experience, with multiple activities. The scenery views, the canal, and the penguins were an awesome experience.”
3-hour Beagle Channel cruise from Ushuaia with lighthouse of the End of the World views, wildlife spotting, and the 1930 Monte Cervantes story.
“Hermosa experiencia, la guía exelente, el catamarán muy cómodo y muy buen trato por parte de todo el personal.”
Catamaran cruise in Ushuaia’s Beagle Channel with sea lions, cormorants, the 1929 Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and a short Bridges Island walk.
“A composição da natureza faz valer a pena! Mas achei muito cheio, acredito que tinha umas 100 pessoas no catamaran, o que acaba por deixar o passeio desconfortável para o trânsito dentro do barco, uso dos banheiros, tirar fotos e para os desembarques e embarques nas paradas.”
Walk among penguins at Martillo Island from Ushuaia, then cruise Beagle Channel for birds, sea lions, and the End of the World lighthouse.
“I walked with the Penguins! Literally! It was a dream come true for me. Though Gentoos were only available to watch from afar (though we cought 1 Gentoo off-guard when it was returning to it's group from the sea, and it crossed our path right within a 1 foot distance!), their sighting itself without spending the crazy money on an Antarctica cruise was a big deal. Only advice - if I could booked the same tour with Piratour directly (they are the only company with permission to land on Martillo Island) I could have saved a good 120 dollars!!! Don't know if my review will be blocked for saying this,…”
Cruise the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia by heated catamaran, with stops for Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, sea lions, and cormorants.
“En promotion cette activité vaut le détour. L’observation de la faune local est très agréable et accompagnée d’explications intéressantes du guide à bord”
A 5-hour Beagle Channel catamaran with bird islands, sea lions, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Magellanic penguins in Martillo Island.
