What does the Beagle Channel + Penguins tour include?

Catamaran cruise through the Beagle Channel with a stop at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, bird and sea lion watching, and a landing on Martillo Island to walk among Magellanic penguins and gentoos. Includes a bilingual guide on board.

What penguins can be seen on Martillo Island?

Magellanic Penguins and Gentoo Penguins. Martillo Island is one of the few mixed colonies in the world where both species coexist. The colony has approximately 1,000 Magellanic nests and 16 Gentoo pairs.

What are the additional costs not included?

Port departure tax (payable at the port), hotel-port-hotel transfer (optional), and meals or drinks on board are not included. Landing on Isla Martillo is included in this tour.

What is the difference between this tour and the Beagle Channel, Lighthouse and Sea Lions tour?

The Beagle Channel, Lighthouse, and Sea Lion tour is a 3-hour cruise without landing. The Beagle Channel + Penguins tour includes landing and a walk on Martillo Island among the penguins (4.5 hours). It is the most complete and immersive version.

Can it be combined with another tour on the same day?

Yes. In the afternoon, you can combine it with the Martial Glacier Sunset, the Monte Susana Night Trek, the Snow and Fire tour (in winter), or the Andean Silence tour. The tour usually departs in the morning and ends at noon.

Is it suitable for children and the elderly?

Yes, it's suitable for all ages. The catamaran trip is comfortable, and the walk on Isla Martillo is flat and easy. We recommend warm clothing as the channel is often windy.

Sail the Beagle Channel and disembark among penguins: Beagle Channel + Penguins on Martillo Island

The most complete Ushuaia navigation: Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Bird Island, sea lions and landing on Martillo Island to walk among Magellanic penguins and gentoo in their natural habitat.

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Itinerary

Beagle Channel + Penguins Itinerary

We set sail from the port of Ushuaia towards the historic waters of the Beagle Channel: Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Bird Island, sea lions and landing on Martillo Island.

Departure from the port

Bus or navigation depending on the group

Bird Island

Observation on Isla de Lobos

Faro Les Éclaireurs

Marine wildlife viewing

Harberton Ranch

Hammer Island – walk with penguins

Return to the Port

Included in the Tour

Les Éclaireurs lighthouse and canal fauna

The first part of the journey takes you past Bird Island, Wolf Island, and the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, with the history of the SS Monte Cervantes as a backdrop. Marine life appears at every stop without needing to be sought out.

Landing on Martillo Island — the difference with other tours

Unlike standard cruises, this excursion lands directly on the island. You'll have immediate contact with the penguins, without the glass of a catamaran in between.

The only mixed-gender penguin colony in the Beagle Channel

Magellanic and Papuan birds coexist on Martillo Island — a biological rarity that makes this sighting something that cannot be replicated at any other point in the channel.
Information to keep in mind
Navigation and wildlife in a single excursion. Everything you need:
- Tour Details
  
  Duration
  
  4.5 hours
  
  Difficulty level
  
  Easy
  
  Age
  
  All ages
- Requirements
  - Warm clothes and a waterproof jacket
  - Comfortable and non-slip footwear
  - Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Includes
  - Catamaran sailing
  - Bilingual guide on board
  - Landing on Hammer Island
- Does not include
  - Port loading fee
  - Hotel – port – hotel transfer
  - Food and drinks

Route Beagle Channel + Penguins

«"I took four excursions between Ushuaia and Calafate, including a boat trip through the Beagle Channel to see the penguin colony. Nothing went wrong with the four excursions. Everything was incredible, not even 10 minutes late. The excursions are definitely worth it."»

Nicholas Iannone

«"The Beagle Channel tour in Ushuaia was very nice, everything was very well coordinated, everyone was very friendly, the explanations were very clear, and booking was very easy. We are from Mexico and we were very happy with the whole team."»

Lor Gui

«"They fulfilled everything agreed upon: schedule, transfers, everything was highly recommended. The Beagle Channel cruise was a must-do for us. We were two couples and we were very satisfied."»

Diana Sartori

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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Beagle Channel + Penguins tour include?
  
  Catamaran cruise through the Beagle Channel with a stop at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, bird and sea lion watching, and a landing on Martillo Island to walk among Magellanic penguins and gentoos. Includes a bilingual guide on board.
- What penguins can be seen on Martillo Island?
  
  Magellanic Penguins and Gentoo Penguins. Martillo Island is one of the few mixed colonies in the world where both species coexist. The colony has approximately 1,000 Magellanic nests and 16 Gentoo pairs.
- What are the additional costs not included?
  
  Port departure tax (payable at the port), hotel-port-hotel transfer (optional), and meals or drinks on board are not included. Landing on Isla Martillo is included in this tour.
- What is the difference between this tour and the Beagle Channel, Lighthouse and Sea Lions tour?
  
  The Beagle Channel, Lighthouse, and Sea Lion tour is a 3-hour cruise without landing. The Beagle Channel + Penguins tour includes landing and a walk on Martillo Island among the penguins (4.5 hours). It is the most complete and immersive version.
- Can it be combined with another tour on the same day?
  
  Yes. In the afternoon, you can combine it with the Martial Glacier Sunset, the Monte Susana Night Trek, the Snow and Fire tour (in winter), or the Andean Silence tour. The tour usually departs in the morning and ends at noon.
- Is it suitable for children and the elderly?
  
  Yes, it's suitable for all ages. The catamaran trip is comfortable, and the walk on Isla Martillo is flat and easy. We recommend warm clothing as the channel is often windy.

Which experience to choose? Compare penguin and sailing options

They all sail the Beagle Channel — the difference is how close you get to the penguins

	Beagle Channel + Penguins	Penguin Walk	Penguin Colony	Beagle Channel
⏱ Duration	8 hours	7 hours	5 hours	3.5 hours
🐧 Contact with penguins	Walk between the colonies	Walk between the colonies	Catamaran sightseeing	Does not include
🚌 Format	Navigation + bus (divided groups)	Bus + semi-rigid boat	Catamaran	Catamaran / sailboat
🏛 Harberton Ranch	Yes — stop included	Yes — stop included	No	No
📊 Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Minimum	Minimum
👤 Age	All ages	All ages	All ages	All ages
✅ Includes	Bilingual guide (NO hotel pickup, NO meals, NO port tax, NO Harberton entrance fee)	Bilingual guide	Bilingual guide + boarding fee	Bilingual guide + boarding fee
📅 Season	October to March	October to March	October to March	All year

Which one suits you best?

If you want to sail the channel and walk among penguins on Martillo Island → Beagle Channel + Penguins This is the perfect option. An 8-hour tour combining navigation through the channel (Lighthouse, Isla Lobos, Isla de Pájaros), a stop at Estancia Harberton, and an interpretive walk among Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. The 80 daily passengers are divided into groups of 40 to ensure a memorable experience.

If you're looking for a penguin walk in a more compact format → I chose Penguin Walk. 7 hours directly from Harberton to Martillo Island by semi-rigid boat. This doesn't include the full channel tour, but it's a more direct route to penguin encounters.

If you want to see penguins without leaving the boat → I chose Penguin Navigation. 5-hour catamaran trip passing by Isla Martillo, the lighthouse, and Isla de Lobos. Perfect for babies, seniors, or those who prefer to avoid walking.

If you want to browse the channel in just a few hours, it's available all year round. → I chose Beagle Channel. 3.5 hours, the shortest tour. Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, Isla de Lobos and Isla de Pájaros. No penguin area.

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Beagle Channel + Penguins

Sail the Beagle Channel with sightings of the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Bird Island and disembarkation on Martillo Island to observe penguins.

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Sail the Beagle Channel and disembark among penguins: Beagle Channel + Penguins on Martillo Island

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Beagle Channel + Penguins Itinerary

Departure from the port

Bus or navigation depending on the group

Bird Island

Observation on Isla de Lobos

Faro Les Éclaireurs

Marine wildlife viewing

Harberton Ranch

Hammer Island – walk with penguins