Question 1

Where do ferries to the Magallanes region leave from?

Accepted Answer

From Puerto Montt to Puerto Edén (43 hours, once a week), Puerto Yungay to Puerto Edén (16 hours, once a week) and Ushuaia to Puerto Navarino (30 minutes, six times a week, October to April).

Question 2

Which ferry companies sail in the Magallanes region?

Accepted Answer

Transbordadora Austral Broom: from Puerto Yungay. Navimag: from Puerto Montt. Turismo 21 de Mayo: Puerto Bories, Serrano Glacier, Estancia Perales and Fjord of the Mountains. Turismo Lago Grey: Grey Glacier, Hotel Lago Grey and Refugio Grey. Solo Expediciones: Punta Carrera, Francisco Coloane Marine Park, Agostini Fjord, Bahía Laredo and Isla Magdalena. Catamarán Lago Pehoé: Pudeto and Paine Grande. Onashaga Expeditions: from Ushuaia.

Question 3

Can I take my car on a ferry in the Magallanes region?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Puerto Montt to Puerto Edén, Puerto Yungay to Puerto Edén, Punta Delgada to Bahía Azul, Punta Arenas to Puerto Williams, Puerto Edén to Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas to Porvenir and Río Verde to Riesco Island take cars; every other line is for foot passengers only.

Question 4

Do ferries in the Magallanes region run all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Transbordadora Austral Broom, Navimag and three other companies sail all year round; some lines are seasonal. Ushuaia to Puerto Navarino runs October to April. Punta Carrera to Francisco Coloane Marine Park runs October to mid-April. Punta Arenas to Isla Magdalena runs mid-November to February. Pudeto to Paine Grande runs early October to August. Bahía Laredo to Isla Magdalena runs October to March. Puerto Bories to Fjord of the Mountains runs November to March.

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