Whale watching

Runs between December and April.

Departure from the hotel in Punta Arenas at 04:00; road transfer southbound and embarkation in a covered zodiac to navigate the Strait of Magellan to Parque Marino Francisco Coloane.

Full-day operation with an approximate duration of 10 hours, returning to the mainland around 16:00 and then transferring back to the hotel in Punta Arenas. Very early departure and navigation in a covered zodiac are required. Sea and weather conditions may affect the operation and schedule.

What's included

Transfer from and to the hotel in Punta Arenas as stated in the program

Navigation in a covered zodiac to Parque Marino Francisco Coloane

What's not included

Meals and drinks not specified

Tips and personal expenses

Any service not indicated in the program

Service information

Guides in Portuguese, English and Russian. Service on request: confirmed on request and subject to availability.

Booking & policies

Are the prices shown net or retail?

Rates are net (wholesale) and reserved for travel agencies and tour operators, who sign in to see them and add their own margin. Public visitors see an indicative retail “from” price; the net rate is never shown outside the B2B Portal.

What happens after I book?

When you book, we receive your booking and start working on it: it shows as “In process” and we let you know of every update. Vouchers are sent once payments have been received.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations follow Clause 7 of the Terms: more than 30 days before the service, no penalty and a full refund; 15 to 30 days, 25%; 8 to 14 days, 50%; 3 to 7 days, 75%; less than 72 hours before commencement or a no-show, 100%. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. The schedule above is indicative: the conditions that apply to each booking are those stated in the quotation, and may be stricter in high season, on public holidays or where a service has its own policy.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after booking?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.