The 5 Most Booked Boat Tours in Chile

1.Torres del Paine: 3-Hour Scenic Boat Tour to Grey Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 4 hours · from $120Our pick

From Hotel Lago Grey, walk across Grey Beach and board a safe, roomy catamaran for a three-hour cruise toward Grey Glacier. You will see blue ice, floating icebergs, mountains, and sometimes several glacier fronts. English and Spanish guides explain the scenery, and one pisco sour is included.

“The tour itself was excellent. The onboard staff was great, we saw glaciers up close, got explanations of what we were seeing in English and Spanish. The boat has plenty of comfortable seats. We had drinks and snacks on board. (one Prisco sour is included in the price) You do have to walk about 40-50 minutes to get to the boat which is located on a crushed stone beach. There are no places to sit and rest - you also walk on a wobbly little bridge and some parts are uphill. Just make sure to leave yourself enough time to get to and from the boat. Also check your booking…”

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2.Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 107 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

Start early in Punta Arenas, ride a minivan to the pier, then cruise about 40 minutes to Magdalena Island. Follow a guided trail among thousands of wild Magellanic penguins, visit the lighthouse, and look for sea lions at Isla Marta. Guides such as Rodrigo and Sebastian add useful natural-history details. Expect cold, wind, rough water, and a six-hour morning.

“This is an amazing experience. To see sealines from a boat close to shore, and walk with the penguins is definately worth doing.”

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3.Transfer to San Antonio port prior cruise with tour in Valparaiso and Casablanca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $99Best value

Start with hotel pickup in Santiago, then visit Curacaví, Valparaiso, and a Casablanca Valley winery before arriving at San Antonio port around 2:30pm. You’ll walk through colorful hills, see murals, ride a vintage funicular, taste Chilean wine, and travel with your luggage in an air-conditioned van. Guides may include Alex, Eduardo, Antonio, Camilo, Catalina, or Fran.

“Nothing particularly special or very interesting. Guide (Victor) didn’t help much in that regard. Should have stayed in Santiago a little longer and taken Cabify or similar direct ride to Sa Antonio.”

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4.Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 95 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $256

Spend 10 to 11 hours sailing from Puerto Natales through Ultima Esperanza Fjord to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Expect cormorants, sea lions, waterfalls, a 40-minute forest walk, and a traditional Patagonian lunch at Estancia Perales. The group can reach 150 people, so arrive early for better viewing space.

“Great experience and lots to see along the way. The sights were 10/10 and the boat was easy to navigate and move around.”

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5.Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · 5 hours · from $160

Travel from Punta Arenas through the Strait of Magellan to Magdalena Island, home to more than 60,000 breeding penguin couples in summer. You get about an hour ashore for the penguin trail, lighthouse, photos, and interpretation center. English and Spanish guides, boat transport, park entry, and tea or coffee are included.

“bereits im Bus ein paar Informationen zu Land und Leuten wäre sehr interessant gewesen. Auch auf dem Katamaran gab es nur wiederkehrende Verhaltensregeln bei den Pinguinen.”

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