Summer ToursCatamaran Tour: Lighthouse & Sea Lion Island

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Beagle Channel Exploration. An excursion by catamaran that takes us to spot sea lions, cormorants, and the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.

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Summer : October to March

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A Beagle Channel navigation allows us to explore the End of the World from the sea. From the comfort of a catamaran, we'll discover the region's marine and bird life, sailing towards Sea Lion Island and Bird Island. The tour offers unique views of the Ushuaia coastline and the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, in addition to a different perspective of the valleys and mountains surrounding the city.

The navigation begins as we depart from the Ushuaia Tourist Pier. As we move away from the coast, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city, where you can see its most important buildings, such as the Maritime Museum (the old prison) and the Museum of the End of the World, as well as the industrial area and the majestic Mounts Olivia and Cinco Hermanos.

We continue sailing southwest to Sea Lion Island where, from the vessel, we can spot sea lions and observe their natural habitat in a wonderful setting. The journey continues toward Bird Island, a prime spot to observe Magellanic cormorants, imperial cormorants, and other examples of marine bird life.

Later, the catamaran circles the famous Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, in the archipelago of the same name, known for the shipwreck of the vessel Monte Cervantes in 1930.

The return is via Paso Chico, offering a view of the imposing backdrop that Mount Martial and its glacier provide to the city. Furthermore, if weather conditions permit, we will disembark on one of the Bridges Islands to walk an interpretive trail of the local flora and bird life.

  • 09:00 am: Presentation at the tourist pier.
  • 09:30 am: Departure - Navigation.
  • 10:00 am: Sea Lion and Cormorant Islands.
  • 11:00 am: Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.
  • 12:00 pm: Interpretive walk (subject to weather - 15 min).
  • 01:00 pm: Arrival at the tourist pier.

*All descriptions and itineraries are illustrative: the start time, activity times, the order of activities, and the attractions visited may vary depending on the time of year, the guide's assessment, and the group's characteristics.

Walk: very easy,15 minutes.

English/Spanish speaking guide during the navigation.
Boarding fee.

Transfer to the pier.
Penguin watching.
Cafeteria service: consumption on board the vessel is not included and must be paid for separately.

The climate in Tierra del Fuego is famously unpredictable; it is possible to experience sun, rain, and wind all in a single day. The rains are rarely torrential. In summer, average temperatures are around 10°C (with variations between 5°C and 15°C), while in winter they are usually close to 0°C. The key to enjoying your trip is to be well-prepared.

Recommended Clothing:

  • Thermal undergarments (shirt and leggings for those who are particularly sensitive to the cold).
  • A fleece or microfleece jacket/sweatshirt.
  • A rain/windproof jacket. Ideal: Gore-tex or softshell.
  • A warm hat and neck warmer (buff); gloves.

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