All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-08-11| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ushuaia: Beagle Channel yacht tour with guide & stopsBest value | US$ 85 p.p. | US$ 85 | 4h | 4.70★ · 23 | free | — |
| Beagle Channel: Small-Group Yacht Tour & Minitrek UshuaiaOur pick | US$ 93 p.p. | US$ 93 | 4h | 4.80★ · 716 | free | — |
| Beagle Channel Catamaran: Sea Lions, Lighthouse & BridgesTop rated | US$ 107 p.p. | US$ 107 | 2h 30m | 4.28★ · 50 | free | — |
| Beagle Channel cruise: Seals, penguins & lighthouse from Ushuaia | US$ 167 p.p. | US$ 167 | 5h 30m | 4.05★ · 85 | free | — |
| Martillo Island Penguin Colony Boat Tour: Beagle Channel | US$ 230 p.p. | US$ 230 | 5h | 4.25★ · 115 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 85–US$ 230 (median US$ 107). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 5.
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Beagle Channel: Small-Group Yacht Tour & Minitrek UshuaiaYou’ll board a small yacht in Ushuaia for up-close views of cormorants and sea lions along the Beagle Channel, hear stories at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and walk among ancient Yámana shell mounds on Bridges Island with your local guide. Expect wild weather, laughter over hot drinks, and moments that linger long after you’re back ashore.
Martillo Island Penguin Colony Boat Tour: Beagle ChannelA 5-hour boat tour from Ushuaia navigates the Beagle Channel to Martillo Island, where you watch a Magellanic penguin colony from the catamaran, accompanied by a professional local guide. The route also passes Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, sea lion colonies, and bird islands, with views of the city's mountain backdrop and the channel's landscape. A live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese is included; you choose morning or afternoon departure at checkout.Is it for me?Choose the morning departure if you want the penguin colony and lighthouse before the afternoon light shifts, or the afternoon option if you prefer to start your day elsewhere in Ushuaia. Either way, the fixed schedule and included guide mean the route, timing and stops are arranged—you show up at the port and the day unfolds without you building it.
Beagle Channel Catamaran: Sea Lions, Lighthouse & BridgesYou board a catamaran at Ushuaia's local port and spend two and a half hours on the Beagle Channel, stopping at sea lion colonies, a century-old lighthouse, and a guided walk on Bridges Island where you learn about the Yamana people and see their ancient shell middens. A professional guide narrates the wildlife and history, and the boat runs twice daily in both summer and winter schedules, with children under four riding free.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ushuaia's wildlife and landscape without arranging your own boat or guide — the fixed schedule and two daily departures mean you can fit it around other plans, and the walk on Bridges Island is the part that makes the history real instead of just something you read about.
Ushuaia: Beagle Channel yacht tour with guide & stopsYou’ll join a small group for a Beagle Channel yacht tour from Ushuaia, guided by locals who share stories as you spot sea lions, cormorants, and wild landscapes. Walk on Bridges Islands for panoramic views before warming up with hot drinks or Ushuaia craft beer onboard—a slow adventure you’ll remember long after you’re back on land.
Beagle Channel cruise: Seals, penguins & lighthouse from UshuaiaThis Beagle Channel cruise departs from Ushuaia's Tourist Pier and sails southwest past sea lion colonies, seabird islands and a 1930 shipwreck to reach Martillo Island, where Magellanic penguins nest and swim near the boat. A bilingual guide in Spanish and English narrates the full 5.5-hour route aboard a heated catamaran with onboard bathrooms. The itinerary and timing shift based on weather and the captain's assessment, and the boat stays near Martillo Island long enough for photographs.Is it for me?The guide speaks both Spanish and English throughout the cruise, so you follow the commentary comfortably in whichever language you prefer. The boat's heating and onboard bathrooms make the 5.5-hour afternoon on the water manageable for families and anyone who needs accessible facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Beagle Channel: Small-Group Yacht Tour & Minitrek Ushuaia is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.80 out of 5 across 716 reviews.
