Explore on your own rating
Town is walkable; penguins need a weather-dependent boat trip.
Where ships dock
- Arturo Prat pier (tenders on some calls)
Getting to town
Plaza Muñoz Gamero is about 15 minutes' walk.
Magdalena Island penguin trips by boat (about 1.5 hours each way; weather-dependent).
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Chilean peso (CLP).
Entry: Chile: no visa for U.S. tourists for up to 90 days, and no reciprocity fee (Chile Travel / U.S. State Department, checked Oct 2026).
Top sights nearby
- Magdalena Island penguins (seasonal)
- Plaza Muñoz Gamero
- Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint
- Nao Victoria replica museum
Beaches
- None
Safety & tips
- Penguin season is roughly Oct–Mar.
- Bring wind and rain gear.
- Boat trips can cancel.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Penguin tours take 4–5 hours; book cruise-friendly ones.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.