Marpatag Cruises

Marpatag Cruises operates boat tours on Lago Argentino, focusing on access to sections of Los Glaciares National Park reached from its private port La Soledad, located in Punta Bandera. The offering is structured around itineraries that allow close observation of the most significant ice masses in the region, combining passage across the lake’s waters with viewing of the Perito Moreno, Upsala, and Spegazzini glaciers. ## The Lago Argentino Route The tours travel across the waters of Lago Argentino, connecting different points of interest within the glacier system. The itineraries include routes that allow visitors to appreciate the scale of the Campo de Hielo Patagónico, one of the largest ice expanses in the world after Antarctica. The lake crossing allows approach to formations such as the Heim and Seco (Totalizador) glaciers, offering a waterborne perspective on the scale of these natural structures. The experience is divided primarily into two formats: day excursions (full day) and programs that include an overnight stay. In the single-day options, the focus is on traveling to the glacier fronts for direct observation. The overnight programs, on the other hand, aim for a longer stay within the park surroundings, allowing extended time in the lake landscape. ## Background and History in the Region With a history dating back to 2004, boat operations in this area have evolved from smaller vessels, such as the boat Leal, toward a more consolidated operational structure. The base of these operations is in El Calafate, though the technical departure point for outings into the National Park is the private port at Punta Bandera. The service operates within a navigational framework focused on observing the physical features of the Patagonian landscape, characterized by its glaciers. The activity is part of the Los Glaciares National Park ecosystem, where the presence of more than 200 glaciers defines the geographic setting and the dynamics of the boat tours carried out in the area.