Whale Watching in Fco. Coloane Marine Park - Full Day


What is it about?

A unique voyage through the Strait of Magellan and discover humpback whales, sea lions, dolphins, and birds in their natural habitat. You'll sail among glaciers, mountains, and forests, visiting historic sites such as Fuerte Bulnes, the San Isidro Lighthouse, and Cape Froward, culminating at the imposing Sarmiento Glacier.

An unforgettable experience in the heart of Patagonia that will connect you with nature at its finest. Book now and experience this incomparable adventure!


Duration

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

Includes

  • Pick-up at your accommodation
  • Drop-off at your accommodation
  • Shared van transfer
  • The activity
  • Guidance in Spanish or English on board.
  • Breakfast or snack
  • Lunch
  • Insurance

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, 45 km south of Punta Arenas.
  • 5:00 Boarding at Carrera Bay.
  • 5:15 Sailing begins, passing by various attractions.

Fort Bulnes

San Isidro Lighthouse
Mount Tarn
Indio Bay
Cape Froward
Cape Holanda
Shag Pass
Cormorant Gulch
Sarmiento Glacier
Helado Glacier

  • 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 Whale watching in Shag Pass
  • 11:00 Sarmiento Glacier and Helado Glacier
  • 12:00 Whale watching in Shag Pass
  • 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, including base, base, and base layers, gloves, a hat, a buff, a rain jacket, and sturdy shoes.
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen.
  • Bring extra clothing if necessary.

Prices

$460 USD 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