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Magdalena Penguin Reserve question


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We will be in Punta Arenas in January and we want to take the ferry to Magdalena Island to see the penguins. I know the ferry can be 2 hours. The trip is offered either early morning (getting to the island probably around 10 or 10:30) or in the early afternoon (getting to the island around 3:30-4:00).

 

Is there a better time of day to see penguins (e.g. do the adults go out in the morning to fish)?

 

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Can't answer which time of the day may be better but we did the morning one a year or so ago (in late December) and would not have missed it for anything - great experience - literally tens of thousands of penguins. While there is a roped off walkway and you are expected to remain on the walkway, the penguins don't seem to take too much notice of that and are always walking around with you. Don't miss the experience.

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From an internet search it appears the ship reserves all the means of transport for their excursions to the island on the day they are in port. The ferry ride visit is marketed by Princess at $200 per person. If you could go on your own it is ~$75 per person.

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I think both GV Tours and Solo Expediciones both go to Magdalena Island for less than $200/pp even on days that ships are in port.

 

On Christmas Day 2016 the Solo Expediciones excursion was $88 per person. Passengers were from two ships: Princess and Seabourn.

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