Magdalena Island Penguin Reserve

You’ll board your boat for the 2 hour journey across to Magdalena Island, designated a national nature reserve due to its importance as a penguin breeding site.

The Magellan Penguins return to Magdalena Island every year between October and March to lay their eggs and raise their young, burying their eggs in the sandy burrows and under shrubs. Your visit is therefore perfectly timed, as at this time of year most of the chicks should have hatched.

Relax onboard, as your Captain crosses the famous Strait of Magellan, the same waters navigated by a number of explorers including Sir Francis Drake and Charles Darwin. During the journey you’ll be provided with information about the charming Magellan Penguin that grow no larger than 2 feet tall, and can be very entertaining to watch as they mill about on the pebbly terrain. You’ll also be provided with instructions for your visit and a snackbox refreshment.

As you approach the island, you’ll be greeted by an abundance of these charismatic creatures. Enjoy approximately 1 hour on the island to explore independently, observing the penguins antics, as well as a variety of other birds.