Full day Whale Watching Strait of Magellan from Punta Arenas

Weather conditions:

If the weather conditions do not allow us to navigate, we have the option to reschedule for the next date, or the 100% refund of the amount paid, please take this factor into account when booking.

Policies and conditions:
1.- Pre-trip cancellation: 100% of the funds paid, will be returned to each passenger or agency.
2.- Cancellation during the trip.

to). – Yes, only the land transfer is made to the boarding sector. (End of the land route) and in the meantime the weather conditions prevent navigation, 10% of the total tour value will be retained.

b) – If the conditions allow us to sail and after sailing, the weather worsens, the captain will have the voice of the company, to decide to cancel, safeguarding the integrity of the passengers and return to the landing point. Given this situation, the company will return 50% of the amount paid, to cover ground transportation and operational costs. In this case we guarantee at least to reach Cabo Froward, which is the beginning or end of continental America. 53 °, 17´43 S / 71 ° 17´43 W.

1.- WHAT CLOTHING SHOULD I BRING?

Patagonia’s climate is sometimes unpredictable and very variable. The heating inside the ship allows the use of light clothes, however it is advisable to bring warm clothes, parka, hat, gloves and, above all, a good shoe suitable for moisture.

2.- WHEN AND WHERE IS THE SHIPMENT?
Passengers check in at 4am at Jose Nogueira 1255 Punta Arenas and transferred by land to the boarding point, located 50 kms south of Punta Arenas

3.- WHAT WILL WE SEE DURING THE CRUISE?
Each of the scheduled cruises has different characteristics. the full day Whales in the Strait of Magellan has a large component of fauna, especially birds and marine fauna (albatrosses, cormorants, penguins, dolphins, sea lions, sea elephants and of course, whales) inserted in beautiful landscapes of mountains, canals, fjords and glaciers in the middle of thick southern jungle vegetation.

4.- HOW WILL THE CLIMATE BE?

The climate of Patagonia is varied and unpredictable. It can be very variable at any time of the year and even during the day, especially regarding the presence of wind and the occurrence of rains. It may be normal for the 4 seasons to be taken during a cruise, however, even with “bad” weather, the landscape acquires a special charm. Regarding temperatures, between September and March the temperatures fluctuate between 5 and 15ºC (41 and 59ºF). Between April and August the temperatures descend around 0º with a greater frequency of days without winds.

5.- CAN PETS BE CARRIED ON BOARD?

We regret not being able to accept pets on board

6.- IS THERE ON BOARD FIRST AID SERVICE?

We have trained personnel on board the ship to provide first aid care to passengers if required. There is no medical service. People who may require the use of medications, must bear in mind these during the trip due to the impossibility of obtaining them on the route.

7. Will we always see Whales??

The whale watching ratio in the Francisco Coloane Marine Park area is high, although we can never ensure the sighting of animals, we cannot forget that they are free and in their natural environment, and if they wish they can avoid approaching our boat and therefore be detected.

By regulations of Sernapesca and the manual of good practices for marine operations of sighting of Marine Fauna, in case of sighting a whale we can not approach less than 100 meters and the speed of the boat must be less than that of the animal or the of the slowest in the group.

Catamarán Magallanes 500 – passenger information

You will sail aboard the Catamarán Magallanes 500, a modern, safe vessel built for expeditions in southern waters.

Main characteristics

• Length: 26.40 metres
• Capacity: 120 passengers
• Sleeping cabins: 20 guests
• Crew: 5
• Engines: two Scania, 750 HP each
• Speed: 23 knots

Safety and navigation equipment

• VHF radio and satellite telephone
• Radar and echo sounder
• Life rafts and life jackets for every passenger
• Inflatable boats with outboard motors

Our aim is that your trip is comfortable, safe and memorable while we watch the whales and the marine wildlife of Patagonia.