Price per person:
CLP$ 245.000 per person.
Whale Watching
5 / 519 reviews
Operative tour
December to March
If you cancel your reservation up to 3 days 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.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 3 days before the beginning of the activiity.
Leave Punta Arenas for a full-day cruise from Bahia Carrera with whales, dolphins, penguins and glaciers of the Francisco Coloane Marine Park.
Times:
Duration:
14 hours and a half.
Minimum of passengers
Departure from 20 passengers.
Meeting Point:
José Nogueira 1255, Punta Arenas.
Included:
navigation, bilingual guide (Spanish and English), breakfast, box lunch, entrance fee to park and coffee.
What to bring:
warm clothing, comfortable shoes, beanie, sunglasses, sunscreen, water and gloves.
Weather:
In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.
subject to weather conditions.
Not included:
pickup at your accommodation (urban area).
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
3 days.
If you cancel your reservation up to 3 days 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.
Price
Until March 31, 2026
- Residents in Chile:
- Adult: CLP$ 245.000 per person.
- Child (age 4 to 12): CLP$ 147.000 per person.
- Infant (age 0 to 3): for free.
- Non-residents in Chile:
- Adult: US$ 365 per person.
- Child (age 4 to 12): US$ 219 per person.
- Infant (age 0 to 3): for free.
From December 1, 2026
- Residents in Chile:
- Adult: CLP$ 270.000 per person.
- Child (age 4 to 12): CLP$ 162.000 per person.
- Infant (age 0 to 3): for free.
- Non-residents in Chile:
- Adult: US$ 402 per person.
- Child (age 4 to 12): US$ 241 per person.
- Infant (age 0 to 3): for free.
At the southernmost point of the continent, Cape Froward invites you to discover one of the most remote and pristine corners of the planet: the Francisco Coloane Marine Park. On this journey you will spend a full day surrounded by glaciers, mountains and abundant marine life, perfect for travelers who love nature and wild southern landscapes.
We start very early in Punta Arenas, where you board a bus heading south, traveling about 50 km to the Bahia Carrera area, your embarkation point. From there, you begin an approximately 10-hour cruise into an almost untouched environment, where the wind, the sea and the mountain range set the pace of the journey.
Along the route, the scenery wraps you in mountains, glaciers and lenga and coihue forests that almost reach the shoreline. In these southern waters you may spot humpback and sei whales, as well as Peale’s dolphins, Commerson’s dolphins, Magellanic penguins, sea lions, petrels and cormorants. Each sighting turns the cruise into a true marine safari in one of the most remarkable corners of the Southern Hemisphere.
The maritime itinerary includes sailing from Bahia Carrera toward Cape Froward, Cape Holland, Rupert Island, Paso Inglés, Paso Shag, Seno Helado and the Sarmiento Glacier, before starting the return to port.
Important notes
- There are no shore landings during the tour itinerary.
- If weather conditions do not allow sailing beyond Cape Froward, you will receive a 50% refund of the tour price.
- The start and end dates of the whale-watching season may change every year.
- The chances of sightings are very high, but nature is unpredictable, so sightings cannot be guaranteed 100%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of boat is used for the navigation?
The tour is made in a catamaran with capacity for 80 passengers.
What is the probability of seeing whales?
The probability of watching whales is very high, because the tour is made during summer months, only moment in the year in which these animals travel to the South Pole to feed themselves. The Francisco Coloane Marine Park, where the tour is made, has krill and small fishes, main food source of these cetacean. Nevertheless, as the animal behavior can be unpredictable, the whale watching is not completely guaranteed.
How to book Whale Watching?
To book Whale Watching, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.How far in advance should I book Whale Watching?
We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.Is there a minimum number of people required?
A minimum of 20 people is required to confirm the service. If this number is not met, we will offer you the closest available dates or a full refund. The earlier you book, the more time we have to add passengers and confirm the departure.
Customer opinions about Whale Watching
5/5
Overall rating
19
Total reviews
Tiare🇨🇱
06 December, 2025
Muy buena experiencia, pudimos ver en primera persona y de manera respetuosa la fauna marina del parque. La tripulación preocupada en todo momento.
Slavo
02 December, 2025
Everything was excellent, thank you!
Susana🇨🇱
25 February, 2025
Bueno el servicio, la tripulación muy simpáticos!
Enzo🇨🇱
06 February, 2025
Maravilloso, el almuerzo gnochis un poco crudos, pero la atención excelente!!!
Constanza🇨🇱
24 February, 2024
Hermoso tour comienza muy temprano pero full recompensado
CLP$ 245.000