Navigation to the Penguins colony ( Magdalena and Marta islands )

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Navigation to the Penguins colony ( Magdalena and Marta islands )

Name: Navigation to the Penguins colony ( Magdalena and Marta islands )
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Walk alongside thousands of magellanic penguins on isla magdalena and observe the di- verse fauna of isla marta.
We sail across the Strait of Magellan to the Magdalena and Marta Islands.

Magdalena Island receives more than 60,000 penguins each year and Marta Island is home for more than 1,500 sea lions.

We start with this adventure, after checking in at our office, we go to Laredo Bay in a transfer, to get the speedboats for for 45 minutes to Magdalena Island, where we land for 1 hour with our guide to know the natural habitat of the Magellanic Penguins, which is one of one of the largest colonies in Chile.

We continue our journey to Marta Island (if the weather conditions are good) to see sea lions, imperial cormorants, Antarctic Terns and hundreds of Dolphin Gull, if we are lucky we can also see Southern Dolphins, Pie- bald Dolphin and Sei Whales. Then return to the pier and to Punta Arenas.

Schedule: Everyday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Duration: 5 hours

Offered in English and Spanish

Categories: Chile, Punta Arenas

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What to expect

Itinerary

Embark on an unforgettable navigation through the legendary Strait of Magellan, discovering two of Chile’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries.

Our journey begins with a short transfer from Punta Arenas to Laredo Bay, where we board a comfortable speedboat for a scenic 45‑minute ride to Magdalena Island. As we approach, you’ll be greeted by the sight — and sound — of thousands of Magellanic penguins. This island hosts over 60,000 penguins every year, making it one of the largest colonies in the country. Accompanied by our expert guide, you’ll walk among these fascinating birds for about one hour, learning about their behavior, nesting habits, and the pristine environment they call home.

We then continue our navigation to Marta Island (weather permitting), where more than 1,500 sea lions bask along the coastline. Keep your camera ready to capture imperial cormorants, Antarctic terns, dolphin gulls, and — with a bit of luck — sightings of southern dolphins, Peale’s dolphins, or even majestic sei whales.

After an extraordinary encounter with Patagonia’s marine life, we return to the pier and transfer back to Punta Arenas, filled with memories of an experience you’ll treasure forever.