From Ushuaia: Beagle Channel Catamaran Tour
ID: GYG494007-874378
Category:
Country: Myanmar
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Experience sailing through the historic Beagle Channel, the cradle of countless historic shipwrecks with this catamaran tour from Ushuaia. Spot wildlife as you sail around the Island of the Birds.
Hop aboard a comfortable boat in Ushuaia and cast off for the challenging Beagle Channel, the icy waters south of the Strait of Magellan. Set sail from the tourist pier along the wide Ushuaia Bay, for sweeping views of the city of Ushuaia which is surrounded by the Andes Mountains.
Cruise around the Island of the Birds where you can spot Skúas, the Black-browed Albatross, Steam Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls, and Gray Gulls. Travel around the Sea Lions’ Island where two kinds of sea loins live. Both islands belong to the Bridges archipelago.
Arrive at the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse which is also know as "the Lighthouse of the End of the World." Look for the colonies of Imperial Cormorants and penguin-like Rocky Cormorants while listening to the story of how the SS Monte Cervantes sank in 1930.
At the end of the journey, take in parting views of the natural landscapes around the city of Ushuaia before returning to your starting point.
From October 1 to March 31: departure at 9:30 a.m. sharp.
From April 1 to September 30: departure at 10:00 a.m. sharp.
⏱ Duration: approximately 3 hours.
Check-in: 30 minutes before departure.
Highlights
- Feel the adventure of tackling the icy waters of the challenging Beagle Channel
- Snap pictures of postcard views of the red and white Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
- Search for local wildlife like sea lions, Albatross, and Imperial Cormorants
- Admire breathtaking views of the city of Ushuaia and the Andes Mountains
- Step back in time as you hear the story of the sunken SS Monte Cervantes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This activity may be subject to sea conditions
Go to the Tourist Port and present your e-ticket at the office of the navigation company that the activity provider sends you via WhatsApp. They will exchange your e-ticket for a physical boarding pass.
NOT INCLUDED
- Food or drinks
- Transfer to pier
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
