“So fun to see the penguins. They are everywhere on the Isla. The tour was very informative and the guides were knowledgeable.”
Lia · United States
Boat Trip to Magdalena Island and Walk with Penguins from Punta Arenas
On GetYourGuide: “Punta Arenas: Boat Trip to Magdalena Island and Walk with Penguins”
$170per adultCheck availability
Free cancellation up to 24 hours · weather: new date or immediate refund
- ≈90 min each wayfrom Muelle Prat, city centre
- 7:00 AM · 1:30 PMdepartures
- 6 hoursin all · 1 hour ashore
- Marta: not stated
Quick answer
This catamaran tour is the pick for an afternoon sailing: board at Muelle Prat at 7:00 AM or 1:30 PM, cross in about 90 minutes and spend an hour with the penguins, for $170.
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 68 reviews.
- Two departures a day; the afternoon one is the latest on the island.
- Boards in the city at Muelle Prat — no bus leg.
- The lighthouse visit is part of the walk.
Boat Trip to Magdalena Island and Walk with Penguins — Book It If
Book it for a later start or a bigger boat; skip it if you want the shortest crossing or Marta Island.
Book it if
- you'd rather not get up for a 6:30 AM start
- you prefer a larger, steadier boat
- you want to board in the city centre
Book something else if
- you want the shortest time at seathe speedboat
- you want sea lions on Marta Islandthe speedboat with the Marta circuit
- you want hundreds of reviews to go onthe most-booked tour
Boat Trip to Magdalena Island and Walk with Penguins — the Day
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Source: GetYourGuide listing, checked 12 Oct 2026.
Check the next 7:00 AM sailingBoat Trip to Magdalena Island and Walk with Penguins Reviews
4.768 reviews
GetYourGuide · 12 Oct 2026
GetYourGuide · 12 Oct 2026
“Very nice experience, guides were all super friendly and engaged!”
Nicolai
One reviewer noted the boat was full and the island visit lasts only one hour — the park's limit on every tour.
Boat Trip to Magdalena Island and Walk with Penguins Meeting Point
Muelle Prat (Arturo Prat Pier) on the Punta Arenas waterfront. Your boarding pass and timing are sent by WhatsApp before the trip.
Boat Trip to Magdalena Island and Walk with Penguins FAQ
How much does the Boat Trip to Magdalena Island cost?
It cost $170 per adult for 20 October 2026, the same at checkout as on the listing. Check the live calendar for your date. Check live dates.
What time does the boat leave?
On the date we checked there were two departures, 7:00 AM and 1:30 PM, both from Muelle Prat. The tour lasts about six hours.
How long is the crossing?
About 1 hour 30 minutes each way on a modern catamaran, according to the operator.
Does this tour visit Marta Island?
The listing doesn't mention Marta Island. If seeing sea lions matters, the speedboat tour includes a 30-minute circuit of Marta by boat.
What if the weather is bad?
The operator may change or cancel the tour for strong wind or low tide and then offers a new date or an immediate refund. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before.
Is the afternoon sailing a good idea?
It suits late risers and people arriving that morning, but wind usually builds during the day, so afternoon boats are cancelled more often. Keep a spare day.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes for children who can manage a 90-minute boat ride each way and a 1.4 km walk; it is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Where does it leave from?
Muelle Prat, the main pier on the Punta Arenas waterfront, within walking distance of central hotels.