Top Patagonia Catamaran Cruises

Experience the majestic icy expanse of the Perito Moreno Glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Enjoy views of the peaks of Los Glaciares National Park with a professional guide, and take an optional boat ride on Lago Argentino for an up-close perspective on the fantastic formation. You might even witness the glacier’s signature movement and cracking sounds from detaching icebergs.

This tour is carried out within the maritime excursions in Ushuaia. Navigation through the Beagle Channel is one of the 3 must-see tours in Ushuaia. You will enjoy and navigate the waters of our ancestors, the Yámanas canoeists. Also, get to know our marine fauna. On the tour we will see: Isla de los Pájaros, Isla de los Lobos, Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse and of course the Ushuaia penguins. We do this maritime tour through the Beagle Channel in Canoero Catamarans, the most modern fleet of catamarans in Ushuaia, 2018 and 2019 models.

The El Calafate Glacier Boat Tour is the most extensive boat tour available in Glaciares National Park. Onboard a modern cruise vessel, your group will sail across Lake Argentino and visit the Upsala, Spegazzini, Perito Moreno, Heim, and Seco Glaciers. It’s the only boat tour that allows you to see all five of the park’s main glaciers in a single day. During the tour, you’ll also take a one-hour walk through the forest on Puesto de Las Vacas, a small island in the Spegazzini Channel. To finish, you’ll enjoy a delicious Patagonian meal served onboard. The tour offers three transportation options: Tour with transfers + Perito Moreno visit: Includes the boat trip, round-trip transfers from El Calafate, and a visit to the Perito Moreno walkways. Highly recommended! Tour with transfers: Includes the boat tour and round-trip transfers from El Calafate. Tour without transfers: Includes only the boat tour; you’ll need to get to the port on your own.

Cruise the Beagle Channel, explore the Birds Island of the Wolves, enjoy a short walk on Karelo Island and visit the historic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. A unique Patagonian experience!

Get ready to live one of the most unforgettable adventures at the End of the World. The Beagle Channel awaits you with landscapes that look like they belong to another planet: snow-covered mountains, crystal-clear waters, and that pure southern air you can only feel in Ushuaia. The journey begins toward Bird Island, where hundreds of cormorants and seagulls greet you from the sky. We continue to Alicia Island to meet the two-furred sea lions, and then to the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse —yes, the one from all the photos! But the most magical moment comes at Martillo Island : Magellanic and Gentoo penguins walking freely by the sea, curious and calm. Seeing them up close is something you don’t explain —you feel it. It’s an experience made for those who love nature, photos that tell stories, and journeys that truly move you. Join the adventure! Book your spot and discover why Ushuaia is not just a destination —it’s a dream come true.

We set sail from the local tourist pier crossing the wide Bay of Ushuaia until we reach the Beagle Channel through Paso Chico. There we will sail around the Island of the Birds where we will be able to appreciate the Fuegian avifauna. We will observe: Skúas, Black-browed Albatross, Vapor Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls and Gray Gulls. Then, we will approach Isla de los Lobos where we will be able to observe sea lions with one and two hairs. Both islands belong to the Bridges archipelago. Arriving at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse (The Illuminators), we will be able to see the colonies of Imperial Cormorants and Rock Cormorants while listening to the story of the sinking of the SS Monte Cervantes that he starred in 1930. We will make a descent in Puerto Karelo, belonging to the Bridges Islands, where you can visit genuine Yámana shell middens. This guided walk lasts approximately 20 minutes and concentrates us on a panoramic point where very good photographs can be taken.

Learn about penguins during this half-day boat tour to one of the world's largest penguin colonies from Ushuaia. Travel by boat to the colony, navigating the Beagle Channel and listening to narration from your guide. Perfect for families or groups—morning and afternoon departure times are available to best suit your sightseeing schedule.

Beagle Channel Tour: Nature and Adventure. Enjoy a 6-hour tour exploring the stunning Beagle Canal. You will visit: Wolves and Birds Islands: Watch sea lions, cormorants and other birds. Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse: A historical icon in the archipelago. Hammer Island: Admire Magellanic penguins closely and Papua in their natural habitat. A unique experience to connect with nature in Tierra del Fuego.

Discover the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier with a professional bilingual guide and included 1-hour navigation across Lago Argentino. Enjoy panoramic stops along the scenic route, explore the glacier walkways at your own pace, and experience one of Patagonia’s most iconic natural wonders up close.

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.

* Half-Day (Walk with Penguins) - 7 hs duration approx. Departure by BUS 2 : 30pm We travel by bus route no3 and J. We will sail from Harberton Bay to Hammer Island. They can walk with penguins for 1 hour with a specialized guide. * Full-Day (Walking with Penguins + Sailing) - Schedules to be confirmed subject to availability. Departures 8 : 30 or 10 am First part of the tour: Walking with Penguins We will leave in a Bus traveling National Route N3 and Route J. Then we will sail 15 minutes to Hammer Island, where we will walk 1 hour alongside the Magellanic penguins and Papuans. Return to the city by bus. Second part of the tour: Navigation Beagle Channel We will sail through the Beagle Channel, where we can observe the Fueguin fauna on Bird Island and the Isle of Wolves, as well as the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Schedules subject to change due to availability of quotas at the time of booking confirmation.

I lived an unforgettable sailing through the majestic Beagle Canal aboard a catamaran. Discover Bird Island, Sea Lions Island and the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, the most iconic postcard in Ushuaia. The experience culminates in Hammer Island, where you can enjoy the sighting of Magellanic penguins and Papua, in an activity carried out with respect and commitment to the conservation of fauna.

Unparalleled experience of sailing the Beagle Channel eastward enjoying the wonderful scenery of the channel and the mountains that surround it, there we will see Puerto Almanza on the Argentine coast and on the Chilean coast the Puerto Williams Naval Base, and arrive at Martillo Island where we will have the opportunity to see a colony of Magellanic Penguins and some specimens of Papua penguins.

Explore the Beagle Channel by yacht on this half-day tour of Argentina. Climb aboard the boat for a tour focused on nature and wildlife. Admire views of Isla Alicia, Isla Pajaros, and Isla de Lobos, as well as local landmarks like Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, built in 1919. Disembark at the Bridges Islands for a walk and hear stories about the flora, the birds and the Yámana aborigines.

The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of Patagonia's top attractions, but reaching the rural landmark alone can be tough. Visit the glacier with ease on this full-day trip from El Calafate, which includes convenient coach transportation to Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore the park's scenic lookouts and walkways to see the glacier from a multitude of different angles. Opt for a boat ride along Perito Moreno's dramatic front side for close-up views of the icy giant.

I experienced the end of the world as it should be: sailing along the legendary Beagle Channel, off the coast of Ushuaia. The journey takes you straight to the heart of wildlife: Seabird Island, where cormorants dominate the sky, and Sea Lion Island, where these incredible animals rest just a few meters from your camera. Pure, unfiltered nature. The highlight comes in front of the iconic Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, the most famous postcard image of southern Argentina. A solitary red and white lighthouse in the middle of a breathtaking landscape. We finish with a landing on Bridges Island and a short walk to a natural viewpoint: city, mountains, and canal in a single image. It's more than an excursion. It's experiencing Patagonia in its wildest state.

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.

Boat Departure: 10:30 AM | Return to Ushuaia by bus: between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM Bus Departure: 8:30 AM | Return to Ushuaia by boat: between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM Bird Island (Isla de los Pájaros) We will visit this emblematic island in the Beagle Channel, known for its remarkable variety of bird species and natural beauty. Sea Lion Island (Isla de los Lobos) We will continue to Sea Lion Island, where you can observe sea lion colonies up close in their natural habitat. Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse We will navigate to the famous Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, one of Ushuaia’s most iconic landmarks. Martillo Island One of the most anticipated moments of the tour: the walk among the penguins on Martillo Island. For one hour, we will walk through the colony accompanied by a specialized guide, respectfully and safely sharing space with Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. This is not about observing them from a distance — it's about walking among them as they naturally go about their daily routines in their habitat.

Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin with this half-day catamaran cruise from Ushuaia. After boarding at Puerto Turístico, sail down the Beagle Channel and marvel at panoramic views of scenic landscapes, explore Isla Bridges with an informative guide and see settlements of the indigenous Yámanas, and spot marine life at Isla de Lobos and Isla de los Pajaros.

Discover the natural beauty of the Beagle Channel on this half-day catamaran tour from Ushuaia. Sail past Lobos Island to observe sea lions in their natural environment, and continue toward the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, surrounded by stunning views of the Patagonian landscape. The journey continues to Martillo Island, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to see a colony of Magellanic and Gentoo penguins up close from the boat. Throughout the tour, a professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish) will share fascinating facts about the region’s wildlife, history, and geography. The tour departs from Ushuaia’s main port—get ready to experience one of the most iconic excursions in southern Argentina!

Board a catamaran for a relaxing tour along Patagonia’s Beagle Channel. Keep an eye out for sea lions and birds as you sail the waters from Ushuaia, and bask in the beauty of the coastals islands like Seal Island, where wildlife runs amok. Both the expertise of a knowedgable guide and round-trip hotel transport are included with your trip.

Boat departure: 10:30 AM | Bus return to Ushuaia: between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM Bus departure: 8:30 AM | Boat return to Ushuaia: between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM Bird Island We will visit this iconic island in the Beagle Channel, known for its great diversity of birds and natural beauty. Sea Lion Island We will continue to Sea Lion Island, where you can closely observe colonies of sea lions in their natural habitat. Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse We will sail to the famous Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, one of Ushuaia’s most iconic landmarks. Martillo Island One of the most anticipated moments for all visitors: the walk among the penguins on Martillo Island. For one hour, we will walk through the colony accompanied by a specialized guide, strolling among Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, sharing their space respectfully and safely. It’s not about observing them from afar, but walking among them while they naturally continue their routine in their environment.

Take a break from typical tours and enjoy a unique experience at the Perito Moreno Glacier, sailing up close to the beautiful glacier. Stroll around the glacier and witness ice formations and on the scenic trail along the lakeshore. Capture the beauty with plenty of photographs, creating memories that will last a lifetime with your friends and family. Enjoy this experience with a tour guide who makes the experience even fun and easier.