Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours in Ushuaia

Sail the Beagle Channel aboard a comfortable catamaran on this full-day exploration of the waters of Tierra del Fuego. Leaving from Ushaia, visit several islands in the channel to view the native plant and animal life, including sea lions and penguins, before spending time at the oldest ranch in the region, Estancia Haberton.

The narrow Beagle Channel "” the body of water that separates Tierra del Fuego from remote Chilean islands "” begs to be explored by boat. Tick off several Beagle Channel highlights during a 4-hour sailing tour from Ushuaia, ideal for first-time visitors short on time. On a small vessel limited to 25 people, you'll cruise past Lighthouse Les Eclaireurs, observe colonies of cormorants and sea lions, and disembark at Bridges Island for a short trek. Morning or afternoon departure times are available.

Sail around the ends of the earth on this half-day yacht tour of the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia. Take in the unspoiled sight of isles and peaks on this strait that runs through the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago, stopping to disembark on several islands where you can observe native wildlife like penguins, sea lions, and cormorants. Learn about their unique habitats nestled from a guide, and recharge with a snack and hot tea or coffee onboard while gliding past the magnificent scenery of the southernmost point in the world.

Sail through Patagonia's glaciers to the 'end of the earth' on this 4-day cruise from Ushuaia. Travel through Argentina to Chile's Punta Arena, taking in the scenery in the Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan on the way to Cape Horn. Keep watch for penguins, sea lions, and other local wildlife. Three nights of accommodation, all meals, open bar, and shore excursions included.

Follow Charles Darwin's sailing route through the Beagle Channel on this 2.5-hour catamaran trip out of Ushuaia. Check out Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and some shipwreck ruins before experiencing the deafening din of large colonies of sea lions barking on Sea Wolves Island. Visit the End of the World Museum, view Ushuaia's defunct prison and see Olivia and Cinco Hermanos (Five Brothers) mountains. Visit Bird Island to view the varied avian population of this region and hear knowledgable commentary from your guide.

Board a catamaran for a relaxing tour along Patagonia's Beagle Channel. Keep an eye out for sea lions and birds as you sail the waters from Ushuaia, and bask in the beauty of the coastals islands like Seal Island, where wildlife runs amok. Both the expertise of a knowedgable guide and round-trip hotel transport are included with your trip.