The Beagle Channel
a 150-mile stretch of beautiful South American landscape
Information about The Beagle Channel
Named after the first voyage of the ship HMS Beagle (which carried a certain Mr. Charles Darwin on its second visit here), this 150 mile stretch of water separates the large archipelago of Tierra del Fuego from the smaller islands that make up the very tip of South America - including the infamous Cape Horn.
The Channel lies between stunning mountains, tidewater glaciers, and rocky beaches where seals, penguins, and sea lions breed.
The breathtaking backdrop of the Beagle Channel is a suitably magnificent way to begin or end your cruise to Antarctica, and your expert naturalist guides will always be on hand to help you spot the huge variety of wildlife that call the Channel home.