Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Port fee included (USD 1 or ARS400)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Navigation and guidance
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Private transportation
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Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo
Reviews
115 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wouldn’t Go Again …
KLECroatia,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Lots of people, very touristy. Definitely not our favorite tour. We went through TA and paid more than 2 times what the guy next to us paid for the same tour. I would say that all in all, this tour was not a great value.
One of the must-do things at Ushuaia!
Panagiotis S,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice experience! One of the must do things if you find yourself all the way to the end of the world. Great crew and well organized. Made sure that all visitors had a great time during the excursion
Unfortunately one of...
Ximena G,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Unfortunately one of the young photographers was very disrespectful to us. He treated us badly and then said he was just looking for Argentinians to take pictures of them, knowing that we are from Mexico. It's disrespectful, most of us who went upstairs were foreigners. It is summer and it is VERY COLD all the way. Overall, Good experience, just don't warn that the journey is long. We had terrible weather and it was terrible the return above the catamaran by the tide and movement.
A week worthwhile experience
David L,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We took the Piratour catamaran tour and were generally pleased. We were able to spend a good amount of time watching the penguins and the separate stop to see the sea lions. Our tour operator was friendly and knowledgeable. The catamaran had good coffee and other food available for purchase and four bathrooms. The two downsides are that the catamaran is quite crowded (although the guides rotate the flow) and there is a bit of a hard sell on the photography and those not buying the picture package are often moved out of the way for those that did.
Very good experience
christiam g,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was very good. All the staff very attentive, met the expectations we had. My family and I really enjoyed it.
They did not comply.
Oscar L,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00I was mainly going to see the penguins, and they didn’t stop 10 min, when the tour says 40 min, At the lighthouse the cñbarco went around and around and had to run to several sides to take the picture.
A great day out
Dawn C,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We managed a great weather day and also lots of sea lions and penguins to be seen. Quite a leisurely day and the cafe on board was good too, they had a great way of queuing around the boat so everyone gets a great opportunity to see the penguins and take pictures making it really fair for all. The guide was really knowledgable too, a great day out.
Beautiful boat ride
Brigitte L,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Confusing description in French, we expected to disembark in some places, but we saw that it was impossible
Interesting boat trip to the penguins
John B,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The interesting commentary is given in both Spanish & English. We did manage to see penguins in October but understand they had just started to arrive. It’s interesting to sail down the Beagle Channel along the border although enhanced by the wildlife you’ll see.
Patience for the right shot
crisf447,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Little cold but to be expected so dress appropriately. If want pics first two stops recommend being outside on upper deck. Find a railing and stay there. The boat will do a complete 360 at first couple of stops. So bad spot to start maybe great spot to finish. Penguins can see from upper deck but little better to follow advice and slowly walk and rotate to front of boat.
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