Best Ushuaia Catamaran Cruises Worldwide — Our Top 7

1.Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 439 reviews · 5 hours · from $180 per person Our pick

Spend five hours aboard a heated catamaran from Ushuaia, stopping near Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Martillo Island. A Spanish and English guide explains the wildlife and the SS Monte Cervantes story. You stay aboard near the penguins, with snacks and drinks available to buy.

“The activity was wonderful! Staff was great and helpful, you’re also in English. The foto experience was a great add so consider taking that on.”

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2.Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 5h 30m · from $92 per person

Spend about 5.5 hours on a guided catamaran from Ushuaia, watching sea lions, cormorants, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Magellanic and Gentoo penguins from the water. The boat has indoor seating, outdoor decks, bathrooms, and a café. English and Spanish commentary is provided, but bring warm clothing for the exposed viewing areas.

“Great tour at the end of the world. Beautiful views and awesome feels. Definitely recommend if you are in Ushuaia.”

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3.Ushuaia: Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · 2h 30m · from $115 per person

Spend 150 minutes aboard a heated, modern catamaran from Ushuaia’s tourist dock. A Spanish and English-speaking guide points out seabirds, two sea lion species, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Yamana shell deposits. You also step ashore at Puerto Karelo for a short guided walk and mountain views. Food is available to buy, but hotel transfers are not included.

“This was a 3 hour catamaran tour. The photographer made a hard sell for quite a while at the start. The boat circled the same rock for a pretty long time, but otherwise a good trip. The walk on the island was interesting.”

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4.Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 124 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $240 per person

Sail from Ushuaia aboard a heated catamaran through the Beagle Channel, with bilingual commentary, onboard restrooms and café service. You will see seabirds, sea lions, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Gable Island, and Magellanic and Gentoo penguins from the boat. The tour lasts about five hours and does not include island landings.

“Nice experience! One of the must do things if you find yourself all the way to the end of the world. Great crew and well organized. Made sure that all visitors had a great time during the excursion”

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5.From Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · 5 hours · from $177 per person

From Ushuaia, you cruise the Beagle Channel by catamaran toward Martillo Island, passing sea lions, cormorants, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and the wreck of the SS Monte Cervantes. A live guide explains the region in English or Spanish. Hotel pickup is optional, and the penguins are viewed and photographed from the boat.

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6.From Ushuaia: Beagle Channel Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51 reviews · 3 hours · from $107 per person

From Ushuaia’s tourist pier, you’ll spend about three hours aboard a comfortable catamaran on the Beagle Channel. Look for sea lions, albatross, Imperial Cormorants, and other birds around the Bridges archipelago, then cruise past Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and hear about the 1930 sinking of SS Monte Cervantes. Spanish and English assistance is available.

“Hermosa experiencia, la guía exelente, el catamarán muy cómodo y muy buen trato por parte de todo el personal.”

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7.Ushuaia: Beagle Channel Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 2h 30m · from $78 per person Best value

Board a heated catamaran at Ushuaia’s port for a bilingual Spanish and English tour of the Beagle Channel. You’ll cruise past Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Sea Lion Island, and Cormorant Island, then land on Bridges Island for a short viewpoint walk if weather allows. Cafeteria service and outdoor decks add comfort.

“En promotion cette activité vaut le détour. L’observation de la faune local est très agréable et accompagnée d’explications intéressantes du guide à bord”

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