The 15 Best Boat Trips in Chile

Torres del Paine: 3-Hour Scenic Boat Tour to Grey Glacier - The 45-minute walk across Grey Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 4 hours · from $120Our pick

Review of the Grey Glacier boat tour in Torres del Paine, with honest advice on the 3-kilometer walk, views, price, weather, and comfort.

“The hike to the boat was very nice. the guides/crew were very motivated, friendly and knowledgeable. We had sufficient time on the boat and we floated at different angles so everyone could see the Glacier clearly and take pictures. the glacier is beuatifull and the view of the Torres del Paine was breathtaking. It was my wifes birthday and the crew did a happy birthday song for her, giving us our personal high point of the trip. Thank you crew.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boat Trips in Valparaiso, Chilean Wine Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Valparaiso Tours, Wine Tours in Valparaiso

San Antonio after Cruise tour to Valparaiso and Casablanca Drop off in Santiago

2.San Antonio after Cruise tour to Valparaiso and Casablanca Drop off in Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $109

Travel from San Antonio port to Santiago via Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, and Casablanca wine country with guides, luggage care, and hotel or airport drop-off.

“Our driver Victor and tour guide Ramses were awesome! Ramses was very knowledgeable, informative, provided plenty of extra information historical and current. Our tour was in English and Ramses English was excellent. The tour required significant uphill walking and stair climbing on cobblestone streets. I would rate it five on a scale of 1 to 10. Pick up and drop off we're on time. Ramses even took the additional step and provided information via text on restaurants and things to do in the specific area of the city we were staying in.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cruises & Boat Tours, Penguin Colony Tours, Punta Arenas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas

3.Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 107 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

See thousands of Magellanic penguins on Magdalena Island from Punta Arenas, with Strait of Magellan views, guides, snacks, and sea lions.

“Good excursion on Magdelena Island. Plenty of time for pics. Marta island is really a bust as you are too far from the island to get an idea of the size of the sea lions. Plus between the boat rocking, and everyone jockeying for position, pics are dismal. Strongly suggest you ask people to stay in their first seat throughout the boat excursion. I don't want to fight for my place to sit everytime on the boat....some people lack basic courtesy.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boat Trips in Valparaiso, Chilean Wine Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Private Drivers, Private Drivers in Valparaiso, Tour Reviews, Tours, Valparaiso Tours, Wine Tours in Valparaiso

Transfer to San Antonio port prior cruise with tour in Valparaiso and Casablanca

4.Transfer to San Antonio port prior cruise with tour in Valparaiso and Casablanca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $99

Transfer from Santiago to San Antonio with Valparaiso street art, a funicular ride, Casablanca wine tasting, and hotel-to-port service.

“The guides were really nice BUT the bus was not big enough for the large amount of luggage. They had to stack it above the level of the last seat and it was not secured for the first half of the transfer. The seating was cramped and being the last pick up I was unable to sit with my husband. The winery was great. The visit to Valparaiso was problematic- walking was mostly downhill but there were lots and lots of stairs which were steep and had narrow step treads. I was really concerned about the falls risk. In retrospect, I would have done both of the visits as stand…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cruises & Boat Tours, Glacier and Fjord Tours, Lunch Experiences, Puerto Natales Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch.

5.Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 95 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $256

Review of the Balmaceda and Serrano Glacier boat tour from Puerto Natales, with fjord wildlife, forest walks, whiskey, and Patagonian lunch.

“It was quite crowded and the seats were cramped but we still enjoyed the views and experience. Sometimes it was hard to take photos because there were so many people. We were a little bit disappointed that we did not get to have glacier ice with our whisky as advertised. The food was okay but 2.5 hours for lunch seemed like a bit of a waste of time. We met some lovely people on the way. Overall overpriced for what we got however we still had fun.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cruises & Boat Tours, Penguin Colony Tours, Punta Arenas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas

6.Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · 5 hours · from $160

See thousands of Magellanic penguins on a five-hour boat trip from Punta Arenas, with Strait of Magellan views and a walk on Magdalena Island.

“Seeing the wildlife was definitely the highlight! I felt the ticket venue and the checking in process could be improved. The tiny area where people were waiting in to check in, was sooo crowded and overflowing that when it was announced that people could begin the check in process, it was chaotic. I’m sure the overflow of people outside didn’t even realize the check in had started. The wait time for loading was long and there was no communication about where we were being taken once we were underway. Despite these shortcomings, the excursion was well worth doing! We thoroughly enjoyed watching the penguins!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boat Trips in Santiago, Boat Trips in Valparaiso, Cruises & Boat Tours, Private, Private Drivers, Private Drivers in Santiago, Private Drivers in Valparaiso, Santiago Tours, Tour Reviews, Valparaiso Tours

Private Cruise Transfer : Santiago → Valparaiso or San Antonio

7.Private Cruise Transfer : Santiago → Valparaiso or San Antonio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $239

Review of a private Santiago to Valparaiso or San Antonio cruise transfer, including vehicles, timing, luggage, value, and booking tips.

“It was a very nice drive with a very professional and knowledgeable of the country driver. Would surely recommend”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cruises & Boat Tours, Glacier and Fjord Tours, Puerto Natales Tours, Tour Reviews

Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Sightseeing Cruise from Puerto Natales

8.Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Sightseeing Cruise from Puerto Natales

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $271

Cruise Ultima Esperanza Fjord from Puerto Natales to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, with wildlife, a guided walk, drinks, and lunch.

“La foto que aparece del tour es la del Perito Moreno, que no esta incluido en el tour ni tampoco queda en Chile. Sin embargo el almuerzo, y el tour son muy buenos. Recomendado”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cruises & Boat Tours, Puerto Varas Tours, Sailing, Tour Reviews, Tours

Scenic Catamaran Tour on Llanquihue lake

9.Scenic Catamaran Tour on Llanquihue lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $12Best value

Review of Catamarán Bandurria on Lake Llanquihue, with volcano views, Frutillar scenery, onboard comforts, price, timing, and booking advice.

“Calm, peaceful & affordable quick trip in the lake with beautiful views, bilingual audio & friendly crew.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boat Trips in Valparaiso, Chilean Wine Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Valparaiso Tours, Wine Tours in Valparaiso

San Antonio Cruise Tour Valparaíso & Casablanca, Santiago Dropoff

10.San Antonio Cruise Tour Valparaíso & Casablanca, Santiago Dropoff

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $93

Review of a San Antonio cruise transfer through Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, and Casablanca, with wine tasting and Santiago drop-off.

“I enjoyed the places we visited which is a good thing, The bad things included being put on a bus with our luggage at the port and then being asked to move to another bus, the small bus became very uncomfortable during the last part of the trip, the driver clearly not knowing where he was going and worst of all it taking an hour from the first hotel drop off to the last. I know someone has to be last, but the driver drove past the turn off for our hotel to drop off someone else and then circled back to our hotel. My husband watched this on Google…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boat Trips in Valparaiso, Chilean Wine Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Valparaiso Tours, Wine Tours in Valparaiso

Small Group Pre-Post Cruise Viña del Mar Valparaiso and Casablanca Winery tour

11.Small Group Pre-Post Cruise Viña del Mar Valparaiso and Casablanca Winery tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of a small-group Chile tour from San Antonio covering Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, and Casablanca wine tasting.

“Not quite fair for me to rate this. Our ship arrived in port ridiculously late, so we actually only got a narrated drive to Santiago and an abbreviated tour of Santiago, but it was still worth it for the cost. Would have loved the whole tour, but it wasn’t their fault and our guide did his best with what time he had. They even dropped us off at our hotel. Only complaint was that they didn’t park with the other tour buses and it took forever to find them. Plus we had to drag ou luggage a fair distance to the bus. Even so, the guide did an awesome job.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boat Trips in Valparaiso, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Valparaiso Tours

Post-Cruise Valparaíso & Viña del Mar Tour to Santiago 4-Pax Deal

12.Post-Cruise Valparaíso & Viña del Mar Tour to Santiago 4-Pax Deal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $220

Review of ChileViveTours’ 10-hour post-cruise trip from San Antonio to Santiago, with Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, wine tasting, and luggage transfer.

“Very good tour leader. Very informative. Need LESS walking. Some of the places we went to visit were for his benefit and not us. (Going to the photo place ) Cut down on the number of hills to visit. Not ideal for senior citizens.”

Check availability →Read our full review

City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

La Serena & Coquimbo City Tour – Short Cruise Excursion

13.La Serena & Coquimbo City Tour – Short Cruise Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $128

Review of La Serena and Coquimbo’s cruise tour, covering the cross, lighthouse, markets, museum, lunch, timing, value, and guide quality.

“The most delightful tour that showed us The Cross church at the port town, the market and supermarket, Japanese gardens and Pacific restaurant!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boat Trips in Valparaiso, Chilean Wine Tours, City Tours, City Tours in Valparaiso, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Valparaiso Tours, Wine Tours in Valparaiso

Pre or Post San Antonio Cruise with Santiago City Tour and optional Vineyard

14.Pre or Post San Antonio Cruise with Santiago City Tour and optional Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 36 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $94

Review of the San Antonio to Santiago cruise transfer with city sights, optional Undurraga wine tasting, airport drop-off, and practical tips.

“Excellent. Civil unrest in the city did not deter from our driver’s positive views of his country and the area. He was a great representative of Chile and its people. Went out of his way to accommodate one couple on the trip that wanted to eat at a different restaurant than he planned and the rest of us enjoyed. Highly recommend if you have about 6 hours between cruise ship and airport.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cruises & Boat Tours, Glacier and Fjord Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Puerto Tranquilo: Marble Caves Boat Tour

15.Puerto Tranquilo: Marble Caves Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · 1h 30m · from $27

Review of Puerto Tranquilo’s 90-minute Marble Caves boat tour, with practical advice on price, weather, access, guides, and what to expect.

“really cool thing to do, worth the price and the time. We were grouped with another company as a lot of people didnt show up and went with "rioleone excursions". There was a pilot and a guide whom was speaking spanish and english. there was a lot of waves and the navigation itself was really fun; the pilot was really skilled. The guide had a lot of interesting informations about the marble formations and the lake. Side note, Dont expect the marble itself to be blue, it only has reflections of the lake color if its sunny enough - but the lake colors and the white/yellow/café of the marble and…”

Check availability →Read our full review