Walk among hundreds of penguins
Daily speedboat departures from Punta Arenas to Magdalena Island, plus a close approach to Marta Island, home to a sea lion colony.
The experience
Wildlife up close, in its natural home
A half-day adventure on the Strait of Magellan, with no other trip quite like it in Patagonia. This speedboat option is the only one that adds the Marta Island sea lion colony.
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Hundreds of penguins
Breeding pairs nest right along the trail at Los Pingüinos Natural Monument, one of Patagonia's largest colonies.
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A walk to the historic lighthouse
A guided walk on a marked trail leads you up to the island's lighthouse, right through the nesting grounds.
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Sea lions of Marta Island
A short 10-minute ride takes you to watch a sea lion colony from the boat. Only on the speedboat option.
Your day, step by step
Itinerary
- Check-in in Punta ArenasMeet at José Nogueira 1255, then take the land transfer to Bahía Laredo.
- Set sailBoard at Bahía Laredo and cross the legendary Strait of Magellan.
- Land on Magdalena IslandYour guide gives a short briefing before you step onto the island.
- Walk with the penguinsFollow the marked trail to the historic lighthouse, crossing the nesting areas.
- Marta Island sea lionsAbout 10 minutes by boat to watch the colony from on board (no landing).
- Back to Punta ArenasReturn to Bahía Laredo, then take the land transfer back to the city.
Plan with confidence
All taken care of
What's included
- Round-trip land transfers Punta Arenas ↔ Bahía Laredo
- Speedboat crossing of the Strait of Magellan
- Los Pingüinos Natural Monument entrance fee
- Guided trail walk on Magdalena Island
- Sea lion watching at Marta Island
- Bilingual guide (English & Spanish)
- Onboard restrooms
Good to know
- Meeting point
- José Nogueira 1255, Punta Arenas. Departure from Bahía Laredo.
- Free cancellation
- Cancel for free up to 7 days in advance.
- Weather guarantee
- The route depends on weather conditions. If the sailing is cancelled due to bad weather, you get a 100% refund for the boat tour.
- Best time to go
- Penguins nest on the island from September to April, and the tour runs October to March.
Speedboat tour · Strait of Magellan
Book now and save your spot on Magdalena Island
Cross the Strait of Magellan to Magdalena Island, home to one of Patagonia's largest Magellanic penguin colonies, then meet the sea lions of Marta Island. From USD 130 per person.