Whale Watching for Photography in the Fco. Coloane Marine Park - Full Day


What is it about?

Enjoy a unique experience in the Francisco Coloane Marine Park, following the route of humpback whales in the heart of the Strait of Magellan. From Punta Arenas, we sail by catamaran to Paso Shag, where we board a zodiac boat to get up close and capture exceptional photographs of these giants of the sea. Surrounded by sea lions, dolphins, and southern birds, every moment offers a unique image. A journey designed for photographers and nature lovers seeking to experience Patagonia in its purest form.


Duration

Full-day tour, duration approximately 13 to 14 hours.

Includes

  • Pick-up at accommodation
  • Drop-off at accommodation
  • Transfer in shared van
  • The activity
  • Guidance in Spanish or English on board.
  • Breakfast or snack
  • Lunch
  • Insurance
  • Online or in-person briefing
  • Induction and safety briefing.
  • Dry suit.
  • Support boat and logistics security.

Itinerary

  • 3:45 Check-in at the hotel. Transfer to the travel agency.
  • 4:05 Check-in at the agency.
  • 4:20 Transfer to the embarkation point, 50 km south of Punta Arenas.
  • 5:00 Boarding at Carrera Bay.
  • 5:15 Sailing begins, passing various attractions.

Fort Bulnes
San Isidro Lighthouse
Mount Tarn
Indio Bay
Cape Froward
Cape Holanda
Shag Pass

  • 8:00 Entrance to the Marine Park
  • 8:30 Penguin watching from the boat deck.
  • 9:00 Sailing from Rupert Island to Charles Islands and Shag Pass.
  • 10:00 AM Disembarkation from the catamaran to the zodiac boat for whale and wildlife photography (approximately 3 hours).
  • 1:00 PM Boarding from the zodiac boats to the catamaran.
  • 2:00 PM Lunch.
  • 5:00 PM Disembarkation from the catamaran and transfer to Punta Arenas.
  • 6:00 PM Arrival in Punta Arenas.

What do I need to bring?

  • You should wear warm clothing, first layer of clothing, base, and base layers, gloves, a hat, a buff, a rain jacket, and sturdy shoes.
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen.
  • Bring extra clothing if necessary.
  • A change of clothes if necessary.
  • We provide a dry suit that goes over your clothes.

Prices

$760000 CLP per person 

 

Departure calendar

December 2025

Tuesdays: 16, 23, 30

Thursdays: 18

Saturdays: 20, 27

 

January 2026

Tuesdays: 6, 13, 20, 27

Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

 

February 2026

Tuesdays: 3, 10, 17, 24

Saturdays: 7, 14, 21, 28

 

March 2026

Tuesdays: 3, 10, 17, 24

Saturdays: 7, 14, 21, 28