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Strait of Magellan

Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas

A 5-hour boat crossing to Magdalena Island with a guided penguin colony visit, slightly shorter than the 6-hour option.

The short answer

The Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat is a 5-hour trip from Punta Arenas priced at US$ 160, rated 4.7 across 73 reviews. It is one hour shorter and US$ 10 cheaper than the 6-hour boat trip to the same island.

What it costs and what you get

Verified data for Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas
PriceUS$ 160
Price checked2026-10-28
Duration5 hours
Departs fromPunta Arenas
OperatorGetYourGuide — Punta Arenas
Rating4.7 out of 5 (73 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

One hour shorter and US$ 10 cheaper than the 272-review trip, with a slightly higher 4.7 rating across 73 reviews. The rating edge is real but the sample is a quarter of the size; treat it as the same product, not a better one.

Best for: Travellers who want an hour back in the afternoon after the penguins.

What is included

  • Return boat trip across the Strait of Magellan
  • Guided visit on Magdalena 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$ 160 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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