The 13 Best Sailing Trips in Argentina

1.Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 439 reviews · 5 hours · from $180Our pick

Spend five hours aboard a warm, modern catamaran from Ushuaia, stopping near Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Martillo Island. An English and Spanish guide explains the wildlife and the SS Monte Cervantes, while onboard snacks, drinks, and optional photography add convenience. You watch the penguins from the boat rather than walking on the island.

“Trio was awesome! Captain was great! Don’t hesitate to book this tour!”

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2.Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 5h 30m · from $92

Set out from Ushuaia at 3 p.m. on a 5.5-hour catamaran cruise with English and Spanish guiding. You’ll pass sea lion and bird colonies, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Chilean and Argentine viewpoints, and Martillo Island, home to Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. The boat has outdoor decks, bathrooms, and a café, but food and drinks cost extra.

“While we really enjoyed our trip on the Catamaran and loved seeing the sea lions, I think there could be better crowd management when you get to the penguins. While they did ask people to keep moving so that everyone could get photos, etc., in reality, the same 20 or so people had the best spots for the entire time we were on the island, and we never got a chance to get up to the front for even a minute to grab a good photo. I possibly could have pushed my way through, but I would have preferred if a crew member asked people to move along after a…”

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3.Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · 2h 30m · from $115

Sail from Ushuaia Bay into the Beagle Channel on a comfortable, heated catamaran. You’ll see seabirds, two sea lion species, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Yamana shell deposits at Puerto Karelo, with a short guided walk and commentary in Spanish and English.

“Good value for the excursion. The scenery was beautiful”

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4.Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 124 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $240

Cruise from Ushuaia through the Beagle Channel to Isla Martillo, viewing Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, sea lions, seabirds, and the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse from a comfortable catamaran. The 5 to 6-hour trip includes bilingual guidance, a café, restrooms, and outdoor viewing decks, but no island landing.

“The boat tour itself was great, but the directions about where and how to get your ticket were very confusing. On the website it says to click here for ticket, but then you get a message that “this is not a ticket!” When we got to the meeting place it was very busy with lots of cruise ship people and the rest of us. Did not know that we needed to go to one of the hurts to get our actual ticket for the boat. Thankfully, some very nice locals helped us and we JUST made the trip. Let me say again that was super! Loved the penguins!”

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5.Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · 5 hours · from $177

You’ll spend five hours aboard a catamaran from Ushuaia, sailing past sea lions, cormorants, mountains, the SS Monte Cervantes wreck, and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse before reaching Martillo Island’s Magellanic penguins. An English or Spanish guide explains the wildlife and Tierra del Fuego’s history. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Catamarano stra colmo di gente . As ogni attrattiva da vedere ci si ammassava fuori e se eri dietro non vedevi assolutamente nulla e la gente non si spostava. Siamo arrivati dai pinguini prima di tutte le altre barche e nonostante questo la nostra si é fermata dove c’erano solo una decina di pinguini mentre il “gruppo super grande “ non siamo riusciti a vederlo nemmeno ha fatto un giro per poter mostrare anche a chi non ha visto nulla. In prezzo assurdo si quasi 169€ a persona ! I peggio spesi. Sxonsiglko !!!meglio barca piccola”

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6.Beagle Channel Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51 reviews · 3 hours · from $107

Set out from Ushuaia’s Tourist Port on a comfortable three-hour catamaran cruise through the Beagle Channel. You’ll pass Bird Island, Sea Lions’ Island, and the red and white Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse while watching for albatross, cormorants, gulls, and other wildlife. The bilingual host explains the route in Spanish and English.

“Hermosa experiencia, la guía exelente, el catamarán muy cómodo y muy buen trato por parte de todo el personal.”

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7.Sailing with Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $365Top rated

Meet Santiago and the crew at Club Náutico San Isidro for a private afternoon sail on the Río de la Plata. Taste handpicked Argentine wines with a sommelier, enjoy artisanal tapas, and pause at scenic spots, with possible views toward the Tigre delta and kite surfers. The cruise returns to the starting point around sunset.

“My husband and I had an amazing time doing the sailing with wine tasting in Buenos Aries! Santiago was absolutely wonderful. We were originally scheduled for a day that had rain and he was able to accommodate us the next day. He even delivered 2 bottles of wine to our hotel that we purchased from our outing! He definitely went above and beyond and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Buenos Aries!”

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8.Beagle Channel Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 2h 30m · from $78Best value

Sail from Ushuaia aboard a heated, enclosed catamaran with Spanish and English guiding. You’ll pass Sea Lion Island, Cormorant Island, and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, then land on Bridges Island for a short viewpoint walk when weather allows. Cafeteria service and outdoor decks make this a flexible way to see the channel.

“En promotion cette activité vaut le détour. L’observation de la faune local est très agréable et accompagnée d’explications intéressantes du guide à bord”

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9.Sailing Beagle Channel to the Penguin Colony

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 6 hours · from $205

Spend six hours sailing from Ushuaia through the Beagle Channel with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. See sea lions at Los Lobos Island, seabirds at Los Pajaros Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Gable Island, Puerto Williams, and Magellanic penguins at Martillo Island, all from the boat.

“Molto emozionante l’esperienza ma per il costo ci aspettavamo maggior comfort e organizzazione.”

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10.Classic Tour and Sailing in Tigre and Delta

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 5 reviews · from $85

You’ll explore Tigre with a local guide, cruise for 40 minutes through the Paraná Delta with an audio guide, view island homes and floating services, and stop at Puerto de Frutos. Hotel pickup may be arranged, and English, Portuguese, and Spanish tours are available.

“the guide was very good and the navigation was boring”

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11.Tigre & Delta with Sailing Premium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $115

Take a 1-hour-50-minute catamaran ride from Buenos Aires through the Río de la Plata and Tigre Delta, with an audio guide in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. You’ll pass San Isidro, Olivos, Martinez, and riverside homes before reaching Tigre. A guide then leads the bus return, with free time at Puerto de Frutos.

“The boat trip was magnificent but Tiegre was a disappointment - just a cheap market with few real artisanal craft”

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12.sailing and hiking around El Descanso Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $140

From Sturla Viajes in Tigre, you’ll take a riverboat along the Sarmiento River to El Descanso Island. A local guide, possibly Alexandra, leads you through garden paths, bridges, canals, and outdoor works by Argentine artists. The five-hour small-group visit is offered in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Food costs extra.

“One of the best trips we have had, Alexandra was amazing and very friendly, highly recommend”

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13.Sailing tour on Nahuel Huapi Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $130

Sail from Puerto Petunia for three hours along the Campanario Arm, past islands and calm bays toward Isla de los Víveres and Puerto Venado. Your Spanish or Portuguese-speaking guide shares the trip with no more than 10 people. A bay stop includes herbal teas and snacks, but transport to the marina is not included.

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