Whale and Glacier Watching from Punta Arenas Francisco Coloane Park

Recommended by 95% of travelers

Punta Arenas, Chile

12 to 14 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Cape Froward, the southernmost point of continental South America. is rugged and remote, which makes traveling there challenging. Leave the logistics to the experts on a full-day expedition from Punta Arenas that sails through the legendary Strait of Magellan to the Francisco Coloane Marine Par; through the fjords of Tierra del Fuego, and past glaciers and forests. As you cruise, keep your eyes peeled for penguins, dolphins, sea lions, and whales.

Explore a wild region that is difficult to access independently
Stay fueled for adventure with included breakfast and lunch
Benefit from your guide's insights into the region's marine life
Maximize your chances of seeing whales by gettin out onto the water

What's Included

Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch

Additional features

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

José Nogueira 1255, 6201110 Punta Arenas, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.4:00 am

Itinerary

Cabo Froward

Admission Ticket Free

Magallanes Region (Pass By)

Parque del Estrecho de Magallanes

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Eleanor_M

Excellent tour to see incredible views and marine life. Best whale watching tour I have had, and seeing the magallanes penguins was amazing. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend this a “must” tour while visiting Punta Arenas!

Reviews

4.8

based on 286 reviews

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We saw lots of humpback...

Elaine_W, Mar 2026

We saw lots of humpback whales! The boat was comfortable but it was hard to see when people crowded the bow and the upper deck. Beautiful scenery

Definitely Don’t Miss This Tour!

Eleanor_M, Jan 2026

Wonderful and informative tour with lots of whales and other wildlife

Selina_N, Dec 2025

Wonderful full day tour with plenty of wildlife sightings: whales, sea lion and penguins. Super friendly staff, well organized and very informative. Captain gave us an up close glacier experience. Highly recommended.

Tour cancelled and they didn't bother to tell us...

Julia_S, Dec 2025

DO NOT BOOK THIS. The tour company had absolutely horrible communication. We got into Punta Arenas the day before the tour and just happened to stop in at the meeting place for the tour. We were told it would be starting at 730am instead of 4am the next day. We received no external communication about this, only found out by talking to the representative and she mentioned it. The next day we showed up at 730am ready to go, only to find out the tour had been completely cancelled. Again, no external communication had been sent out to let people know it was cancelled, so many angry customers were there trying to get refunds or re-book the tour. Don't waste your time. This company is awful.

Amazing day.

ANDREW_W, Feb 2025

Great day out, amazing things to see. Whales where marvelous to watch, include a glazier and water fall brill.

EXCELLENT TOUR!!

Nasrin_J, Jan 2025

The tour is everything it was advertised and much much more! The staff did an excellent job and was very informative but not overwhelming! Everything was well organized. The crew was very helpful, professional and friendly! WE THOUROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS EXPERIENCE!!! WELL WORTH THE MONEY!

Great day :-)

Klaus_H, Mar 2024

The entire day was amazing. The crew was very likeable and engaged. Lots of whales, easily a highlight of out trip.

umissable experience

Monia_R, Mar 2024

Did exactly what the label said - very well organised and delivered excursion. Fun and informative guide and crew, great boat too!

Must do - worth the cost

Nick_C, Mar 2024

Amazing! Takes a few hours to get to the whales but wow was it worth it. The weather was rainy but that didn’t impact the experience. Boat was larger and did well in the choppy waters. I recommend to anyone traveling to Chile!

Amazing Experience!

Clara, Feb 2024

We saw so many whales, seals, birds, and even dolphins! The crew was very informative and did their best to make the experience memorable. The coffee and tea was much was very needed with the early start and it being a chilly, and 2 other meals were included as well

Rodrigo is the Man!

Gautam_B, Jan 2024

Rodrigo was our tour guide for both the Whale/Glacier tour as well as the Penguin Island tour the day before and he is such an incredible guide and person! I am always the person to ask a hundred questions during a tour, and he patiently, enthusiastically and knowledgeably answered all of my questions. The Captain and the crew on the catamaran were so friendly and fun as well! I even got to sit in the Captain's seat, which was thrilling. On the tour we were lucky to see so many whales!! We got so close to the glacier and had our lunch there as well. This tour is absolutely worth the cost.

Amazing experience

Silvia_O, Dec 2023

This trip was amazing experience, we had lunch next to the glacier, drinking pisco sour /whiskey with ice cubes from glacier and travelling around fjords watching whales, pinguins, sea lions and different types of birds

5 star.....

Carol_M, Mar 2023

The crew was exceptional. Very informative. Very attentive. Definitely a memorable experience. Will recommend to friends.

Belle j'organise

Michle_E, Mar 2024

Une superbe journée, nous avons vue et approché beaucoup de baleines, un personnel présent et sympa ,très bien

Jubartes, jubartes, jubartes.

josecarlos_r, Jan 2024

Experiência única. Avistamos famílias inteiras de baleias jubarte, leões marinhos, pinguins de Magalhães, gorgorões, até um condor. Visita também ao glaciar Sarmiento. Navegação em catamarã muito confortável, com uma equipe super atenciosa, desde o embarque, durante a navegação, ajudando nos avistamentos das baleias. Acompanha um guia que explica todo o trajeto, os animais, os detalhes da região, em espanhol e inglês. Ótima experiência. Recomendo muito.

Imperdível!

Guilherme_C, Dec 2023

O passeio é lindo, nos leva a locais impressionantes, ao encontro de baleias, pinguins e outros amigos!! O barco é moderno, organizado, limpo. A tripulação é muito simpática, eficiente e amistosa. Todos estão sempre disponíveis a nos ajudar. Aprovadissimos! Apenas o check in foi muito lento no escritório. Chegamos pontualmente, porém saimos após 1,5h