Navigate through the Beagle Channel: Seal, Bird & Penguin Islands
Overview
The cruise departs from Ushuaia’s Tourist Pier, offering panoramic views of the coast, including landmarks like the Maritime Museum and Mount Olivia. Sailing southwest, we approach Los Lobos Island to observe sea lions, then continue to Los Pájaros Island, home to Magellanic and Imperial cormorants. We sail on to the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and see remains of the Monte Cervantes shipwreck. Crossing the Beagle Channel, we view Gable Island and Puerto Williams before reaching Martillo Island, where we observe curious Magellanic penguins swimming and nesting. After this unforgettable encounter, we return to Ushuaia, passing Estancias Túnel and Fique.
What's Included
- Port fee
- Catamaran with heating and bathrooms
- Bilingual guide in Spanish and English
- Food, beverages and other services not especified
- Transfer from the hotel to the pier and vice versa
Meeting Location
Ushuaia
Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Canal Beagle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Isla Los Lobos
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Isla de Los Pajaros
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Faro Les Eclaireurs
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gable Island
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Isla Martillo
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This tour is accessible for people with reduced mobility, as the points visited have access ramps and wheelchair storage. We also have adapted restrooms, and we have trained staff to provide advice and assistance to people with reduced mobility.
- All descriptions and itineraries are illustrative only: activity times, order of activities, and attractions visited may vary depending on the captain's assessment and weather conditions.
- The descent to Karelo Island is subject to weather conditions and the captain's assessment.
- The type of boat will be subject to the company's internal procedures.
- We recommend bringing a coat, hat, gloves, and a waterproof jacket. In summer, we recommend bringing sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Navigate through the Beagle Channel: Seal, Bird & Penguin Islands?
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Activity code: C-5239USHCAT
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
- Port fee.
- Catamaran with heating and bathrooms.
- Bilingual guide in Spanish and English.
- Food, beverages and other services not especified.
- Transfer from the hotel to the pier and vice versa.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Navigate through the Beagle Channel: Seal, Bird & Penguin Islands is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This tour is accessible for people with reduced mobility, as the points visited have access ramps and wheelchair storage. We also have adapted restrooms, and we have trained staff to provide advice and assistance to people with reduced mobility.
- All descriptions and itineraries are illustrative only: activity times, order of activities, and attractions visited may vary depending on the captain's assessment and weather conditions.
- The descent to Karelo Island is subject to weather conditions and the captain's assessment.
- The type of boat will be subject to the company's internal procedures.
- We recommend bringing a coat, hat, gloves, and a waterproof jacket. In summer, we recommend bringing sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Port fee
- Catamaran with heating and bathrooms
- Bilingual guide in Spanish and English
- Food, beverages and other services not especified
- Transfer from the hotel to the pier and vice versa
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This tour is accessible for people with reduced mobility, as the points visited have access ramps and wheelchair storage. We also have adapted restrooms, and we have trained staff to provide advice and assistance to people with reduced mobility.
- All descriptions and itineraries are illustrative only: activity times, order of activities, and attractions visited may vary depending on the captain's assessment and weather conditions.
- The descent to Karelo Island is subject to weather conditions and the captain's assessment.
- The type of boat will be subject to the company's internal procedures.
- We recommend bringing a coat, hat, gloves, and a waterproof jacket. In summer, we recommend bringing sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
