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In
a day trip north of Punta Arenas we will sail in a Rigid Inflatable Boat
(RIB) to look for three species of dolphin typical of the cold southern
oceans. Commerson's, Peale's and Chilean Dolphin will be observed from
closed range giving amazing opportunities to admire their beauty and
photograph them. We will sail along the Fitzroy channel, Skyring and
Otway Sound to look for some of the most beautiful and unknown dolphin
species.
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Half a day
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Meet:
Punta Arenas hotel
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Depart: same
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November to May

Chilean Dolphin, Cephalorhynchus eutropia,
Pacific Ocean, Chile
Photo: Marcelo Flores
Dolphin
watching in
the Patagonian Fjords
(Chile)
Full Day:
Early
morning passengers will be transfer from their hotels towards the
Fitzroy channel in a 1 hour 20 minutes drive. After this explorer will
dress up with suits for sailing. Exploring the area looking for dolphins
will take about three hours. After sailing lunch will be provided.
Besides the three species of dolphins, during this trip birds likely to
be seen are: Lesser Rhea, Magellanic Penguin, Magellanic Oystercatcher,
Chilean Skua, South American Tern.

Peale's Dolphin, Lagenorhynchus australis,
Straits of Magellan, Chile
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