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Submarine Whale Watching in Peninsula Valdes

Enjoy a Unique Submarine Whale Watching in Peninsula Valdés

One of the highlights when you visit Peninsula Valdés is whale watching. It’s truly a must-do activity during your trip. Watching these incredible creatures swim around you is unforgettable.

Among all options, one of the most unique experiences is the Yellow Submarine—a semi-submersible vessel specially designed for underwater whale watching. The activity departs from Puerto Pirámides, the only village inside the peninsula and the starting point for many excursions.

Submarine Whale Watching

What makes the Yellow Submarine special is its ability to let you see whales underwater, right in their natural environment. The submerged lower deck offers a perspective that’s usually only possible through scuba diving. Thanks to 40 underwater viewing windows, you’ll have a clear and continuous view of the whales as they swim near the vessel.

Onboard, passengers can move freely between:

The submerged lower deck for underwater views
The outdoor upper deck for panoramic surface sightings

The combination of both perspectives guarantees a one-of-a-kind whale watching experience.

Duration: 1.5 hours
Wildlife sightings (depending on the season):
- Southern right whales
- Sea lions
- Patagonian coastal birds

After a short navigation, the vessel reaches the whale watching area where the cruise begins from Puerto Pirámides.

Throughout the experience:

You can choose to stay on the upper deck or the underwater viewing area
A professional whale guide will provide detailed commentary and answer questions
Passengers enjoy the tour comfortably seated while observing wildlife

Important Notes

No age restriction, but children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult
To access the submerged deck, passengers must descend 12 steps

The Semisubmersible

The Yellow Submarine was specially designed and built in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, and later transported to Puerto Pirámides.

The vessel allows you to:

Walk freely on the upper deck, like on a traditional boat tour
Watch whales from the lower deck, as if diving among them

On the lower level:

There are 40 viewing windows (20 on each side)
Each window has its own seat, offering a clear view of the underwater environment

The Semisubmersible: Technical Information

For those curious about the vessel’s specifications, here’s the technical breakdown:

Dimensions:
- Length: 17.20 m
- Beam: 4.00 m
- Draft: 2.10 m
Weight: 47 tons
Hull Material: Marine stainless steel
Capacity: 50 passengers (including crew)
Visual Range:
- Upper deck: 360°
- Lower deck: 40 underwater windows
Engines:
- 2 x Mercury Verado 275 HP (Total: 550 HP)
- Cruising speed: 6 knots
Safety Equipment:
- Life rafts
- Individual life jackets
- VHF radio
- Chartplotter
- GPS
- Echo sounder
- Firefighting system
Amenities:
- Water closet (restroom) available onboard

Book this amazing whale watching in Peninsula Valdes

For bookings and more information, just contact us at info@ripioturismo.com. Or you can also click on the image below.

Tours to visit Peninsula Valdes and see the amazing whales!

We have many tours to visit Puerto Madryn and Peninsula Valdes area, combined with other amazing destinations in Argentina. One of my favorites is the 101 – Visiting Argentina Tour, an amazing 12 night tour. Check more information by clicking in the image below