Punta Arenas: Magdalena Island Penguin Boat Tour

Highlights

• Set sail from Punta Arenas and cruise through the Strait of Magellan
• Explore Magdalena Island and see thousands of Magellanic penguins
• Learn about the region, its wildlife, and the penguins’ breeding season
• Choose between a tour with hotel pickup or one that departs from the pier
• Enjoy the chance to spot dolphins, sea lions, and seabirds along the way

Description

Set sail from Punta Arenas and navigate through the legendary Strait of Magellan to Magdalena Island, home to one of Chilean Patagonia’s most important colonies of Magellanic penguins.

During the approximately 1.5-hour boat journey, bilingual guides will share information in English and Spanish about the region, its wildlife, and the penguins’ breeding season. Along the way, you may also spot austral dolphins, sea lions, seabirds, and occasionally sei whales. Additional wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Upon arrival, receive a briefing on the conservation rules established by CONAF before disembarking. Spend approximately one hour exploring the island along its designated trail and observing thousands of Magellanic penguins in their natural habitat. You may also see kelp gulls, cormorants, Chilean skuas, and other native seabirds.

After the visit, return by boat to Punta Arenas. During the navigation, travelers may attend an optional talk about Magellanic penguins and their reproductive cycle.

Choose between the Tourist Service, with departure from Arturo Prat Pier, or the Plus Service, which also includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Punta Arenas and one snack per person.

Includes

• Round-trip navigation from Punta Arenas
• English- and Spanish-speaking guides
• Port fees
• Admission to Los Pingüinos Natural Monument
• Approximately one hour on Magdalena Island
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (Plus Service only)
• One snack per person (Plus Service only)

Excludes

• Hotel transfers (Tourist Service)

Important Information

• Season: October 1 to March 31
• Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours
• Meeting point for Tourist Service: Arturo Prat Pier
• Children under 5 years old participate free of charge
• Children aged 5–12 pay the published child rate
• Travelers aged 13 and over pay the adult rate
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Wear warm, waterproof clothing and suitable walking shoes
• Wildlife sightings during navigation are possible but cannot be guaranteed
• The island’s conservation rules must be followed throughout the visit
• October is the off-season: We need a minimum of 25 passengers to run a tour. On some days, we may not have both morning and afternoon departures, but only one departure. You can reschedule your reservation
• If you book less than 24 hours in advance, we may not have availability or enough time to confirm your reservation

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund