Beagle Channel Cruise and Sea Lion Island
Description
Discover the fascinating fauna and stunning natural scenery of the Beagle Channel and its islands on this panoramic catamaran cruise. We'll also explore Puerto Karelo on foot!
Beagle Channel Cruise & Sea Lion Island
After meeting up at Ushuaia tourist pier, we'll set sail towards the islands of the Beagle Channel, the narrow waterway in Tierra del Fuego that serves as the natural border between Argentina and Chile.
Firstly, our cruise will take us near to the Isla de los Pájaros, or Bird Island. You'll soon see how it earned this name when you observe the many different species of birds here: from seagulls to albatrosses to ducks and more. Our boat trip will then continue onwards to another important place in the archipelago, the so-called Isla de los Lobos, or Sea Lion Island. Get your cameras ready: you won't want to miss snapping photos of the adorable sea lion colony!
We'll make our way to the tiny islet on which the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse is located, where we'll get to see the large colony of cormorants who live in the area. We'll also hear all about the tragic shipwreck of the SS Monte Cervantes, which sank here in the 1930s.
The next stop on our tour will be at Puerto Karelo, where we'll disembark for a brief 20-minute guided tour, during which you'll have the opportunity to photograph the local wildlife. Following our walking tour, we'll return to the boat for the cruise back to the starting point, where we'll arrive after our 2.5 hour tour.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You will begin your tour at the Ushuaia tourist pier. The cruise will take approximately 2.5 hours, including a stop at Puerto Karelo for a 20-minute guided tour. During the boat trip, you will visit Isla de los Pájaros and Isla de los Lobos, with opportunities to observe the local wildlife and take photographs.
INCLUDED
- Catamaran cruise.
- 20-minute guided tour at Puerto Karelo.
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
MEETING POINT
The meeting point is located at the Ushuaia tourist pier.
What's included
- Boat trip
- English–speaking guide onboard the ship
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 120 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. Accessible toilets. Free wheelchair loan service available. Provides signage for wayfinding and orientation. Audible security and alarm system. Security system and visual and audible alarm.
Important information
30 minutes before the scheduled time, please be at the Catamaranes Canoeros venue (the one with the green roof) which is located in front of the Tourist Information Centre), at the Ushuaia Tourist Pier. The exact address is as follows: Avenida Prefectura Naval Argentina s/n.
You can check the exact location via the following Google Maps link.
Important
- We recommend wearing warm, waterproof and windproof clothing. It gets very cold in winter, so we suggest wearing hats and gloves.
- Bear in mind that the itinerary can be affected or modified due to inclement weather conditions.
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