The 15 Sailing Trips in Argentina That Earn Their Price

1.Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

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

5-hour catamaran cruise from Ushuaia to penguin colony Martillo Island, plus sea lions, seabirds, and the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse story.

“The best tour I've ever done! I did the 3pm tour, but I would recommend getting there earlier (like 2:15) to secure a good seat, although you will probably be on the deck for the more exciting parts. I went on this tour during whale migration season and we were lucky enough to see 7 whales throughout the trip! The sea lions and penguins were also super cute. If you are going in the colder months, definitely layer, the wind was definitely strong and made me wish i had more layers at times. Overall, one of my favorite experiences I've had and I highly recommend!”

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2.Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

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

Cruise the Beagle Channel on a comfy catamaran from Ushuaia, then see sea lions and penguins on Martillo Island.

“We shall whales, pinquins, sealions and the special birds. They have a lot of information and the ride was really pleasant, could really recommend since it’s also a really good price deal!”

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3.Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · 2h 30m · from $115

Ushuaia Beagle Channel catamaran for 150 minutes, Bird and Sea Lion islands, Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, and Yamana conchero.

“Excellent tour across the Beagle Channel with views of Penguin & Seal colonies. We did spot a couple of Whales as well. Sufficient time to take pictures from the boat. I feel that the tour photographers can be improved as there were many redundant & not so pleasing pictures taken in a short span of time. Also downlaoding the pictures fron the drive link can be a headache post tour.”

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

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

Beagle Channel catamaran to Isla Martillo penguins and sea lions, Faro Les Eclaireurs lighthouse views, bilingual guide.

“An excellent excursion. We saw everything we were promised in the excursion offering. The catamaran was extremely comfortable and warm. The outside viewing areas were small for the number of patrons but we were able to see what we wanted to see eventually. A humpback whale made an unexpected appearance and the driver made a quick (and safe) U-turn so all of the patrons could get a good view. Excellent attention to customer satisfaction. We got up close to the land points where the penguins and sea lions were resting and got great views and pictures. The only downside was finding the tour operator onshore. The instructions we received were…”

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5.Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

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

5-hour catamaran cruise from Ushuaia to Martillo Island for Magellanic penguins, Beagle Channel wildlife, and historic stops.

“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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6.“SAILING TOUR: Tango and Choripan (typical Argentine food)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $300Top rated

Sail the Rio de la Plata for tango music, mate, choripan on a charcoal grill, Malbec wine, and dulce de leche in Buenos Aires waters.

“My husband and I spent our first night in Buenos Aires with Miriam and Pepe on the Medio Siglo and we had a great time! Relaxing on the boat with great food, wine and a nice breeze was the perfect way to unwind after a long day of travel. Miriam and Pepe are extremely accommodating and knowledgeable - she had a lot of great suggestions on things to do in the city, local places to eat, etc. Highly recommend!”

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7.Beagle Channel Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51 reviews · 3 hours · from $107

3-hour Ushuaia catamaran cruise in the Beagle Channel: Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, wildlife spotting, and the SS Monte Cervantes story.

“Hermosa experiencia, la guía exelente, el catamarán muy cómodo y muy buen trato por parte de todo el personal.”

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8.Sailing with Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $365

Private sunset sail on the Río de la Plata with an Argentine sommelier, wine tasting and tapas included for a half-day in Buenos Aires.

“Santiago was a wonderful and charming host! We had a lovely evening spent sailing and learning about local wines. The charcuterie board was much more than we expected, especially with the addition of freshly made empanadas. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to have a local adventure outside of the typical city sights. It was truly a prefect evening!”

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9.Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel in Ushuaia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75Best value

Sail the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia on a comfy 3-hour catamaran with wildlife stops, the Faro Les Eclaireurs photo, and island walks.

“Excellent service, a trip to remember for a lifetime. Spectacular views, dazzling landscapes, where you can appreciate the mountain range and the native fauna.Auto-translated”

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10.Beagle Channel Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 2h 30m · from $78

Heated catamaran from Ushuaia to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, sea lions, cormorants, and a Bridges Island viewpoint hike.

“En promotion cette activité vaut le détour. L’observation de la faune local est très agréable et accompagnée d’explications intéressantes du guide à bord”

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11.Canoero Catamarans: Isla de los Lobos, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and Pingüinera tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

4.5-hour catamaran from Ushuaia to Martillo Island, bird islets, and Les Eclaireurs lighthouse for penguins and seabirds.

“Very good company representative who walked us to the catamaran. They wee extremely helpful in risking our paperwork and getting us on board”

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12.Excursion through the Beagle Channel on a Tango Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

4-hour Beagle Channel cruise from Ushuaia on a Tango Yacht, with birding, sea lions, and a short Isla Bridges walk.

“The tour takes you through the Beagle Channel and to the iconic lighthouse with sea lions, with stops at an island to view birds on the way, and an island for a walkabout with views on the way back. You'll see birds throughout, and we even saw a penguin en route. Beautiful views, guides did a great job. The smaller boat size allows a better view. The drinks on board were an added bonus.”

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13.Bike and Sailing Tour: Buenos Aires to the South

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Small-group bike and boat tour through Buenos Aires south, mixing San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero views, and a guided ride for $85.

“A fun and engaging bike trip with a knowledgeable and informative guide who showcased the best of BA with some new areas we were unfamiliar with”

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14.Sailing Beagle Channel to the Penguin Colony

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 6 hours · from $205

Sail the Beagle Channel in Tierra del Fuego, spot sea lions and seabirds, stop at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, then view Magellanic penguins near Martillo Island.

“Vraiment parfait pour pouvoir voir un maximum d’animaux tout en naviguant. A faite absolument !”

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15.Yacht Rental to Navigate the Buenos Aires Delta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Private yacht cruise in Buenos Aires Paraná Delta for about 1 hour, with optional inflatables and on-board barbecue, private group.

“Unforgettable experience with friends. The yacht was comfortable, the views were stunning, and the whole trip felt like a mini getaway. Totally recommended!”

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