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Ushuaia Catamaran Tours: Navigate the Beagle Channel & Meet Penguins in Isla Martillo
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126 Ratings
Ushuaia
Embark on a thrilling catamaran tour in Ushuaia, navigating the Beagle Channel and encountering penguins on Isla Martillo. Explore stunning islands and witness the rich marine fauna of the region.
Embark on a thrilling catamaran tour in Ushuaia, navigating the Beagle Channel and encountering penguins on Isla Martillo. Explore stunning islands and witness the rich marine fauna of the region.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Isla de Los Pajaros - Here you can see the varied flora and fauna of the place. Skuas, Black-browed Albatross, Steam Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls and Gray Gulls stand out in particular.
- Isla de los Lobos - We visit the “Isla de los Lobos” where the attractive star that you will see are the one and two-haired sea lions. Both Isla de los…
- Isla de Los Pajaros - Here you can see the varied flora and fauna of the place. Skuas, Black-browed Albatross, Steam Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls and Gray Gulls stand out in particular.
- Isla de los Lobos - We visit the “Isla de los Lobos” where the attractive star that you will see are the one and two-haired sea lions. Both Isla de los Pájaros and Isla de los Lobos are part of the Bridges archipelago.
- Faro Les Eclaireurs - At the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse (misnamed Lighthouse at the End of the World) we will make the stop that everyone is waiting for !!!: The famous photo with the lighthouse behind it, that unmissable photo that we all want to take as a souvenir. There you will also be able to see Imperial and Rocky Cormorants, as we will also understand about the shipwreck of the SS Monte Cervantes in the 1930s.
- Isla Bridges - We will visit the archipelago of the Bridges Islands.
- Puerto Almanza - We will see the fishing village of Ushuaia, Puerto Almanza.
- Puerto Williams - We will sight the Chilean town on the other side of the Beagle Channel.
- Gable Island - We will visit Gable Island, the old home of our ancient Yámanas.
- Isla Martillo - Here we will stop the boat for about 40 minutes on the island’s beach and we will see a colony of more than 6,000 Magellanic and Gentoo penguins and if we are lucky, some King penguins. We will be with the boat directly on the beach where they nest, without disturbing them, we will see how they swim and walk just 4 or 5 meters from us!
What's Included
- Navigation and guidance
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board restrooms
- Navigation and guidance
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Additional Information
This journey is part of the marine trips available in Ushuaia. Sailing across the Beagle Channel stands as one of the top 3 sightseeing activities in Ushuaia. Experience and journey through the waters of our predecessors, the Yámanas canoeists, and familiarize yourself with our marine life. Highlights of the trip include: Isla de los Pájaros, Isla de…
This journey is part of the marine trips available in Ushuaia. Sailing across the Beagle Channel stands as one of the top 3 sightseeing activities in Ushuaia. Experience and journey through the waters of our predecessors, the Yámanas canoeists, and familiarize yourself with our marine life. Highlights of the trip include: Isla de los Pájaros, Isla de los Lobos, Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, and certainly, the penguins of Ushuaia. We conduct this marine adventure through the Beagle Channel using Canoero Catamarans, the latest and most innovative catamaran fleet in Ushuaia, models from the years 2018 and 2019.
- Port fee included (USD 1 or ARS400)
Location
Tourist Port
We will meet at the Ushuaia Tourist Port, located on the waterfront of our city at the intersection of Avenida Prefectura Naval Argentina and Comodoro Augusto Laserre.
As a reference, we are right in front of the Secretary of Tourism.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(126 Ratings)
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Hoa_t
Mar 15, 2026
Couldn't hear well from... - Couldn't hear well from your lady. If provide language selections and headphones which is similar with Hop on Hop off is better.
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Benjamin_c
Jan 7, 2026
Stunning nature and sites - Just absolutely gorgeous sites and wildlife! This trip was so worth it and sunny day to boot! Do it!
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Natalia
Jan 3, 2026
Unforgettable tour - The walk is wonderful. The guides are very kind and everything is beautiful. You can't go down with the penguins, but it's worth every minute to be able to see all the points of the Canal and hear the story of Tierra del Fuego.
One single detail. Ticket withdrawal takes place before entering the catamaran, through a company other than the TripAdvisor partner. It gets a little confused. But it's all right.
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Global678057
Jan 3, 2026
Excellent experience - Excellent trip, excellent guides and very knowledgeable, very polite, very efficient in all tasks and everything on time. Highly recommended
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Ncole_o
Feb 20, 2026
Morning wildlife excursion - Most important before you get to port/ boat !!! You must get your actual ticket ( white paper ticket from a cabin nearby, there is a collection of them just near to entrance to port). Get down to port area early to avoid lines and potentially missing trip. ) I showed them my voucher on phone and they gave me ticket for specific boat .
The trip on catamaran was comfortable and staff friendly . It was a beautiful morning out on the seas. The journey took a while to see animals but it was worth it. The only thing to mention on site if that boat approached martillo island and you don’t get off to walk around with penguins. It would be a helpful note to add!)
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Voyage67800398535
Jan 29, 2026
Good. - The highlight was the contract with Daniela that was easy to make and book. The service respected the schedules, plus the boat was comfortable and the prices to buy food on board were not expensive at all.
To improve is the condition of the bathrooms that do not withstand the number of people and the browsing time and mainly it is very uncomfortable the constant siege of the photographers that are made, not being able to access the places to enjoy the views.
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Luca_b
Jan 13, 2026
The experience begins... - The experience begins by boarding the catamaran, where everyone can freely choose their seat. You don't have to rush to grab seats by the windows: after about ten minutes of departure you can get up and move to the outside decks to follow the navigation closely (better dress heavy, because it's pretty cold!).
In a short time you reach the island of cormorants, then follow the lighthouse watching also the sea lions. From there begins a navigation of about an hour leading to Penguin Island. Although the tour does not include any stops on land, the boat comes very close to the beach, allowing you to see the penguins up close and without difficulty.
The boat stays in the area for at least 40–50 minutes, giving everyone time to take pictures and admire these cute animals in their natural habitat. It is a truly exciting experience, fully worth the price of the ticket: it would be unthinkable to reach almost the end of the world and go home without having seen the penguins.
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Kosta_p
Jan 20, 2026
Crew was very... - Crew was very professional, courteous and friendly. The only downside was at the penguin island. I initially thought we would step on the island but we stayed on the boat and rotated around the perimeter of the boat to take pictures. The best spot for pictures was taken up by individuals who paid to get their pictures taken by the crew.
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Edward_l
Jan 7, 2026
Pls be more specific on actual ticket retrieval and boarding process. - Overall is good. Just the initial part of trying to figure out what to do to get on board is frustrating. Need to provide more explicit instructions such as:
1. Go to this Kiosk at this location on the google map.
2. Report your name and retrieve an actual boarding ticket.
3. Head to this location on the google map to board.
Instead of just indicating a meeting point without explanation. Who are we meeting? What do we show when we meet? etc.
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Maria_u
Jan 13, 2026
Penguins - great! Photographers - rude! - I want to start this review by saying the penguins are well worth the visit!
The staff on the boat is another story. The boat runs a photography service and people who choose to pay for the photo service get the best spots on the boat to see the penguins. That part is a bit of a racket. The cruise is already so expensive and if you don't fork over more cash, you do not have access to the prime boat spots. Additionally, when the photographer is talking and selling you their services, they will call you out if you talk. It was embarrassing for a few people.
The boat was very comfortable and clean.
Be prepared with warm winter clothes. The boat ride (outside) is very cold. Inside it is warm and there are plenty of food options if you are hungry.
Overall, it was great to see the penguins but the experience could have been better if the photographers were not so pushy and rude.
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