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Strait of Magellan

Boat Trip to Magdalena Island and Walk with Penguins

A 6-hour boat trip across the Strait to Magdalena Island, with a walking visit among the Magellanic penguins.

The short answer

The Boat Trip to Magdalena Island and Walk with Penguins is a 6-hour trip from Punta Arenas priced at US$ 170, rated 4.5 out of 5 across 272 reviews. It is the most reviewed tour in this catalog and the one to book if you only have half a day.

What it costs and what you get

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PriceUS$ 170
Price checked2026-10-28
Duration6 hours
Departs fromPunta Arenas
OperatorGetYourGuide — Punta Arenas
Rating4.5 out of 5 (272 reviews)
Guide languageNot verified — ask the operator when you book
PickupNot included — meet at the port

Source: GetYourGuide catalog l32360, checked 2026-10-28. Prices change; this is the price on that date, not a guarantee.

Our verdict

The best-reviewed of the twelve by a wide margin, with 272 reviews. The boat is the attraction: you cross open water and land among the colony on foot, which no cruise shore excursion gives you. The reviewer count says the operator has been running this for years.

Best for: Anyone in Punta Arenas with half a day who wants the penguin colony without the 15-hour commitment.

What is included

  • Return boat trip across the Strait of Magellan
  • Guided visit on Magdalena Island
  • Free time on the island
  • English-speaking guide
  • Round-trip transfer from the port area

What is not included

  • Lunch
  • Museum gift shop purchases
  • Cruise-ship day-trip admission fees

Practical details

This trip leaves from Punta Arenas. Hotel pickup is not included: meet at the port. The guide language was not verified for this listing, so ask the operator when you book if that matters to you. The price of US$ 170 was checked on 2026-10-28; it is the price on that date, not a guarantee.

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Price checked 2026-10-28. We are an independent guide: we do not run these trips and we may earn a commission when you book through the link.

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