Beagle Channel Navigation – Sea Lions, Birds and Lighthouse

About this tour

Embark yourself on an unforgettable experience where you’ll marvel at the marine wildlife of the Beagle Channel, the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and the view of the stunning Andes Mountains.

The adventure begins at Ushuaia Port, where passengers will make their own way to exchange their voucher, granting access to the dock and the catamaran that will take them on a journey across the waters of the End of the World city.

The first stop on the itinerary is Casco Island, still within Ushuaia Bay. This is a nesting site for imperial cormorants and a great spot to observe Southern Giant Petrels, Black-browed Albatrosses, Skuas, Grey Gulls, Kelp Gulls, and more.

Next, the catamaran leaves the bay to visit Alicia Island, home to a colony of South American Sea Lion. From there, the vessel heads to the Bridges Archipelago, where passengers can disembark to step on land in the middle of the channel and explore an archaeological site once inhabited by the native canoeing tribe, the Yámanas.

From the Bridges Islands, the journey continues eastward to the Les Eclaireurs Archipelago, where the iconic lighthouse stands. Here, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to capture the must-have photo for your Ushuaia trip album.

Finally, after cruising the channel’s waters, the catamaran will return to the port.