Top Patagonia Canal Cruises

Follow Charles Darwin's sailing route through the Beagle Channel on this catamaran trip out of Ushuaia. Check out Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and some shipwreck ruins before experiencing the deafening din of large colonies of sea lions barking on Sea Lions Island. Visit the End of the World Museum, view Ushuaia's defunct prison, and see Olivia and Cinco Hermanos (Five Brothers) mountains. Visit Bird Island to view the varied avian population of this region and hear knowledgeable commentary from your guide.

Sail the Beagle Channel and enjoy panoramic views of Patagonia's coastline away from the land-based crowds on this full-day exploration of the waters of Tierra del Fuego. Leaving from Ushuaia, sail past several islands in the channel to admire the native plant and animal life, including sea lions and penguins.

Exploring Patagonia can be difficult to navigate on your own. Avoid the hassle of renting a car and planning the logistics with this 9-day tour of multinational highlights. From a cruise along the UNESCO-listed Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina to a trek through Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, see alpine lakes and meadows, jagged mountain peaks, and ancient glaciers as you travel through some of the most breathtaking scenery in South America. Enjoy a balance of scheduled activities and leisure time to pursue additional hiking or explore the Patagonian towns of El Calafate, El Chalten, and Puerto Natales.