Magdalena & Marta Islands Speedboat Navigation

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Navegación Isla Magdalena y Marta
October to March

If you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 24 hours before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Enjoy the Magdalena and Marta Islands speedboat navigation with island landing, lighthouse walk, and unique wildlife in Chilean Patagonia.

Duration:

5 hours

Times:

06:25 am to 12:00 pm and 10:10 am to 03:30 pm

Meeting Point:

José Nogueira 1255, Punta Arenas

Included:

  • Navigation
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
  • Shared transportation
  • Entrance fee to park

Not included:

  • Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
  • Food

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

  • Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

  • If you cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the activity starts, you will receive a 100% refund of the amount paid to book. If you cancel with less notice, no refund will be issued.

What to bring:

  • Warm clothing
  • Waterproof clothing
  • Snack
  • Water
  • Winter hat and gloves for the cold

Description

Price

Until March 31, 2026

  • Resident in Chile:
    • Adult: CLP$ 99.000 per person.
    • Child (age 4 to 12): CLP$ 59.000 per person.
    • Infant (age 0 to 3, without a seat, on an adult's lap): for free.
  • Non-resident in Chile:
    • Adult: US$ 118 per person.
    • Child (age 4 to 12): US$ 70 per person.
    • Infant (age 0 to 3, without a seat, on an adult's lap): for free.

From October 31, 2026

  • Resident in Chile:
    • Adult: CLP$ 109.000 per person.
    • Child (age 4 to 12): CLP$ 65.000 per person.
    • Infant (age 0 to 3, without a seat, on an adult's lap): for free.
  • Non-resident in Chile:
    • Adult: US$ 130 per person.
    • Child (age 4 to 12): US$ 77 per person.
    • Infant (age 0 to 3, without a seat, on an adult's lap): for free.


Embark on the Magdalena and Marta Islands Speedboat Navigation and discover the incredible wildlife of the Strait of Magellan, with sea lion colonies and thousands of Magellanic penguins in their natural habitat.


We will meet at the designated point to begin the journey aboard the speedboat. The first stop will be Marta Island, home to a colony of sea lions that you can observe and photograph from the deck.


We will then continue to Magdalena Island, where we will disembark to walk along a marked trail leading to the historic lighthouse. Along the way, you will be surrounded by between 5,000 and 10,000 Magellanic penguins, an unforgettable experience in Patagonia.


Finally, we will return to the boat and navigate back to Punta Arenas, closing a unique activity that combines nature, photography, and adventure.



*If it’s not possible to visit the Magdalena Island because of weather conditions, once sailed, we will make a 50% refund of the activity’s price.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Magellan penguins are migratory birds and are in the island from the beginning of October to the beginning of April, period in which the navigation is made.

  • The larger number of penguins is seen in December and January, months in which the colony is formed by about 10,000 specimens.

  • The Magdalena Island Boat Tour is a half-day tour that allows you to disembark on Magdalena Island, where you walk among more than 10,000 Magellanic penguins, a small-sized species that can be seen up close, just 1 to 2 meters away. In contrast, the Tierra del Fuego Full Day is a full-day tour that crosses to Tierra del Fuego Island to visit the King Penguin Park, where you observe, from boardwalks about 50 meters away, a small colony of 30 to 50 king penguins, a larger species that is uncommon in South America. Both tours offer different and complementary experiences, and most travelers choose to do both. If you prefer to do only one, choose Magdalena Island if your priority is to see a large number of penguins up close, or King Penguin if you are looking for a longer tour that combines landscapes, history, and nature.

  • The penguin colony on the island is large. As the island is small, it is possible to see the penguins from less than one meter away during the walk. It is even common for penguins to enter the trail you are walking on; however, direct contact with them is strictly prohibited.

  • The navigation is carried out on three boats of different sizes, with capacities for 33, 46, and 66 passengers, respectively. The boat used for a particular departure will depend on the group size. On certain occasions, the navigation may be carried out on a catamaran with a capacity for 80 passengers instead of a boat. This change may be made on the same day of the tour, without prior notice, due to operational reasons or weather conditions.

CLP$99.000
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