Argentina · Cruise & Sailing

Beagle Channel Sailing Experience on a Catamaran

3 Hours Round trip from Ushuaia Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Sail the Beagle Channel on a catamaran from Ushuaia
02 See Bird Island and its typical Fuegian birdlife
03 Observe a large colony of sea lions at Sea Lion Island
04 Cruise through the Bridges Archipelago
05 View Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse from the water
06 Hear the story of the SS Monte Cervantes wreck
07 Enjoy panoramic views of mountains and wild southern landscapes

Set sail through the legendary Beagle Channel on a catamaran cruise from Ushuaia and discover one of the southernmost landscapes on Earth. This scenic journey combines dramatic mountain views, local history, and close-up wildlife watching in the waters known as the End of the World.

Along the way, cruise past Bird Island and Sea Lion Island to observe Fuegian birdlife and a large colony of sea lions, then continue to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse while hearing the story of the SS Monte Cervantes wreck. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Beagle Channel, this is a memorable introduction to Ushuaia’s iconic seascape.

Set sail through the legendary Beagle Channel on a catamaran cruise from Ushuaia and discover one of the southernmost landscapes on Earth.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Ushuaia

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

In terms of history and landscape, this is a very relevant tour, in which very interesting and worth seeing spots are visited during the whole journey.

We sail from the local touristic pier.Going across the wide Ushuaia bay until reaching the Beagle Channel through Paso Chico.Reaching the Beagle Channel through Paso Chico.We navigate around The Birds Island where we can observe the typical Fuegian birds: Skuas, Albatross, Steamer-Duck, Cauquen Birds and Seagulls.

We also visit The Sea Lions Island where a large colony of sea lions can be seen.

Both islands belong to the Bridges archipelago.At the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse (Los Iluminadores), we can watch the Imperial cormorants; and we will also listen to the story of the SS Monte Cervantes wreck that took place in 1930.

Finishing the journey you will be overwhelmed by the mountainous chains and the extraordinary nature that surrounds the city.

The route