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Birdwatching Boat Trips in Argentina: Our 6 Favourites

6 tours  ·  from $92 a head

The 6 best birdwatching boat trips in Argentina you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and which months the birds are actually there. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran - Crossing Ushuaia Bay and Paso Chico
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Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

1.Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

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

Cruise the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia to sea lions, seabirds, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Magellanic and Papua penguins.

“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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Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island - Sea Lion Island and the first wildlife stop
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Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

2.Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 5h 30m · from $92Best value

Sail Beagle Channel from Ushuaia to penguin-filled Martillo Island, with sea lions, cormorants, a lighthouse, Chilean views, and a café onboard.

“It was a very comfortable and informative trip, we were given plenty of time to view and photograph the sea lions at the lighthouse, and again when we saw the penguins. On the way out we saw a humpback whale and on the return there were dolphins, on both occasions the captain stopped and then manoeuvred the boat to ensure that everyone had time to get a good view, there was no rush. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo - Cold wind, motion, and comfort onboard
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Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo

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

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

Cruise the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia to sea lions, seabirds, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and penguins at Isla Martillo.

“We saw what we came for but finding the place was not straight forward at all as you have to grt your ticket from a little office we could not find. The boat also leaves later than we were told and got back earlier. The penguins and sealions were adorable, but the way they try to get people to circulate the boat (so everybody gets a good shot and gets to enjoy them) is very pushy and confusing.”

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Martillo Island: Boat Trip to the Penguin Colony & Beagle Channel - Isla de los Pájaros and Isla de los Lobos
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Martillo Island: Boat Trip to the Penguin Colony & Beagle Channel

Ushuaia: Beagle Channel Boat Tour and Penguin Experience - Starting at Ushuaia’s tourist port
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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel Boat Tour and Penguin Experience

From Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran - Sea lions and cormorants along the channel
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From Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

6.Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

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

Review of Ushuaia’s 5-hour catamaran tour to Martillo Island, with penguins, sea lions, cormorants, Beagle Channel views, and practical tips.

“Catamarano stra colmo di gente . As ogni attrattiva da vedere ci si ammassava fuori e se eri dietro non vedevi assolutamente nulla e la gente non si spostava. Siamo arrivati dai pinguini prima di tutte le altre barche e nonostante questo la nostra si é fermata dove c’erano solo una decina di pinguini mentre il “gruppo super grande “ non siamo riusciti a vederlo nemmeno ha fatto un giro per poter mostrare anche a chi non ha visto nulla. In prezzo assurdo si quasi 169€ a persona ! I peggio spesi. Sxonsiglko !!!meglio barca piccola”

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