Humpback whales and glaciers, in a single day
A 14-hour sail from Punta Arenas to the Francisco Coloane Marine Park, rounding Cape Froward — whales, penguins, sea lions and two glaciers, all in one unforgettable day.
The experience
The longest day in our catalogue — and the one that reaches furthest
We set off at four in the morning to sail around ten hours through the southern end of the Strait of Magellan, to one of the most remote corners of Patagonia.
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Francisco Coloane Marine Park
Humpback and sei whales, Peale's and Commerson's dolphins, penguins, sea lions, elephant seals and occasionally pods of orcas.
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Cape Froward
The southernmost point of the American continent, crowned by the Cross of the Seas.
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Two glaciers on Santa Inés Island
The Helado Glacier and the Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa Glacier, included on the same route.
Your day, step by step
Itinerary
- Check-in in Punta ArenasCheck-in at the office, José Nogueira 1255, at 4:00 a.m.
- Transfer to Bahía CarreraLand transfer to the boarding point, 50 kilometres south of Punta Arenas.
- Sunrise departureDeparture from Bahía Carrera and the start of the sail through the Strait of Magellan, with sunrise over Tierra del Fuego.
- Cape FrowardRounding Cape Froward, the southernmost point of the American continent, where the Cross of the Seas stands.
- Francisco Coloane Marine ParkWhale and wildlife watching, plus a visit to the Helado and Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa glaciers on Santa Inés Island.
- Return to Punta ArenasSail back through the Strait of Magellan and land transfer back to the city, arriving around 6:00 p.m.
Plan with confidence
All taken care of
What's included
- Shared land transfer, both ways, between the office and the boarding point
- The boat trip
- A bilingual guide
- Coffee, breakfast, lunch and snacks on board
Good to know
- Meeting point
- José Nogueira 1255, Punta Arenas. Arrive on your own; hotel transfers are not included.
- Not included
- Additional beverages beyond those included on board.
- What to bring
- Warm, waterproof clothing, comfortable shoes, a hat and gloves.
- Weather guarantee
- The route may change depending on weather conditions.
Whales and Glaciers · Full-Day Excursion
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A full-day sail from Punta Arenas to the Francisco Coloane Marine Park, rounding Cape Froward, with humpback whales and two glaciers along the way. From USD 365 per person.