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Magdalena and Marta Island
Penguins and wildlife of the Strait of Magellan
Sail from Punta Arenas to Isla Magdalena home to colonies of Magellanic penguins and cruise the waters around Isla Marta in search of marine wildlife.
Wildlife viewing may vary depending on the day's conditions.
Approx. 4.5 hours
from Punta Arenas
Daily departures
Coffee, tea, and cookies
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A unique experience in the Strait of Magellan
Magdalena Island
Disembark on Magdalena Island and walk its trails, surrounded by hundreds of Magellanic penguins in their natural habitat.
Marta Island
Sail alongside Isla Marta to observe sea lions and southern bird species in one of the most distinctive areas of the Strait of Magellan.
Patagonian fauna
During the voyage, there may be sightings of birds and marine wildlife inhabiting the waters of the Strait of Magellan.
Southern navigation
Sail the waters of the Strait of Magellan and enjoy one of the most iconic maritime landscapes of southern Patagonia.
Between Punta Arenas and
the islands of the Strait
The voyage begins at Bahía Laredo, heading into the waters of the Strait of Magellan. Magdalena Island is the main destination of the experience; there, we disembark to walk the trails and observe Magellanic penguins up close.
Marta Island complements the tour with its marine wildlife and southern bird species. Visits to the island as well as the order in which the two islands are visited depend on prevailing weather and sea conditions.
The map is for reference only. The route and its duration may vary depending on the day's navigation conditions.
Wildlife and landscapes of the Strait of Magellan
Magellanic penguins
Sea lions
Strait of Magellan
Onboard experience
DURING NAVIGATION
Enjoy the tour of the Strait of Magellan accompanied by our team and a bilingual guide, with coffee, tea, and cookies served during the experience.
What your expedition includes
Everything you need to experience this
Includes
Navigation
Bilingual guide
Cafeteria service
Transfer between our office and the boarding point
Does not include
Pick-up y drop-off
Services not mentioned
Our fleet
DIFFERENT VESSELS, THE SAME EXPERIENCE
The voyage takes place on vessels from our fleet, assigned based on the operational schedule and the number of passengers for each departure.
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All of them are fully equipped for navigating the Strait of Magellan and ensuring a safe experience.
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And as three small highlights:
In-house fleet
Various vessels adapted to our operations.
Experienced crew
Equipment prepared to navigate the conditions of the Strait of Magellan.
Operational assignment
The vessel used is determined for each outing.
Before setting sail
· Approximate duration: 4.5 hours. Total time may vary depending on sea and weather conditions.
· Visits to Marta Island depend on the day's conditions. The tour itinerary may be modified during the voyage.
· The wildlife is wild. Sightings outside the Isla Magdalena colony depend on the natural behavior of each species.
· Transfers to or from accommodation are not included. The meeting point is our office at José Nogueira 1255, Punta Arenas.
· Navigation subject to weather conditions
