Southern Spirit Yellow Submarine Whale Watching in Puerto Pirámides

Wildlife Observation

1º Bajada al Mar, Puerto Pirámides, Chubut

Southern Spirit is a company specializing in whale watching in Puerto Madryn, with over twenty years of experience navigating the Golfo Nuevo in Península Valdés, Chubut. Its excursions depart from Puerto Pirámides and offer close-up views of the southern right whale in its natural habitat, either aboard a traditional rigid-inflatable boataboard the semi-submersible Yellow Submarine, its most distinctive offering in the region.

The traditional whale watching tour takes place aboard the rigid-inflatable vessel Islas Malvinas Argentinas, with capacity for 60 passengers and equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The navigation covers a radius of ten miles from the departure point, following the animals' movements within the Golfo Nuevo. The first morning departure lasts approximately one and a half hours, while subsequent departures run for two hours, always subject to the day's weather conditions.

For those seeking a different kind of experience, Southern Spirit offers submarine whale watching aboard the semi-submersible Yellow Submarine, a vessel unique to Puerto Madryn featuring forty windows in its underwater cabin. This experience allows visitors to observe whales beneath the surface, offering a perspective comparable to diving without getting wet. Passengers are free to move between the submarine cabin and the outer deck, choosing at any moment where to enjoy the tour from.

Among the services offered by Southern Spirit in the Golfo Nuevo are:
• Traditional whale watching aboard a rigid-inflatable boat
• Submarine whale watching aboard the semi-submersible Yellow Submarine
• Whale guides accompanying passengers throughout the tour
• Southern Spirit's own departure point in Puerto Pirámides

Throughout the navigation, specialized whale guides accompany passengers, offering explanations about whale behavior and answering questions along the way. The company holds IRAM certification for its quality and environmental management system under the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards, reflecting its commitment to safety and sustainability. Strategically located in Puerto Madryn, with a customer service office at Av. Roca 59, Southern Spirit stands out as one of the most complete options for experiencing whale watching up close in Península Valdés.

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