Top 8 Sailing Trips in Argentina

1.Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

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

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

“Sea lions and penguins almost within touching distance: What's not to like?! The cruise was beautiful, with the sea and mountains surrounding us. Good narratives and information about the trip. The catamaran was comfortable and warm, offering warm beverages and snacks. Naturally, everyone wanted to get the best photos, but the excursion staff ensured everyone got time and space to take photos. Loved the experience!”

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2.Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

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

Sail Ushuaia’s Beagle Channel to sea lions, cormorants, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Martillo Island penguins on a five-and-a-half-hour catamaran tour.

“We had a flight at 6 pm so on 02/20/20, we decided to book 6 hour penguin tour knowing fully well that you don’t get On island. Boat stopped for about 15 min to take pictures of seals. Then on our way to penguin island, captain noticed 2 humpback whales so slowed down and followed them for about 30-40 min so we could see them from about 50 ft and take pictures. Then reached penguin colony where we got 15-20 min picture time. On our way back, saw the whales again and captain again gave us ample time to enjoy the show the whales put up for us! That made…”

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3.Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise

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

Cruise the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia to see sea lions, seabirds, the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Yamana shell deposits.

“Beautiful scenery and great commentary! Loved the fact that at the scenic spots the captain turned boat around and gave everyone a good view. Absolutely recommend!”

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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

Review of Ushuaia’s Beagle Channel catamaran tour to Isla Martillo, with penguins, sea lions, lighthouse views, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“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

Cruise Ushuaia’s Beagle Channel to see sea lions, cormorants, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Magellanic penguins on Martillo Island.

“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 Río de la Plata from San Fernando with tango, mate, Malbec, and Argentine choripán on this intimate two-hour boat tour.

“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

Review of Ushuaia’s 3-hour Beagle Channel catamaran tour, with lighthouse views, sea lions, seabirds, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“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

Sail the Río de la Plata from Buenos Aires with Argentine wine, local tapas, a private crew, and sunset views near Tigre.

“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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