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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Argentina

48 tours  ·  from $18 a head

A fair amount of this country only makes sense from the water. The 15 below run from an hour in the Tigre delta to a full day in front of a glacier, each priced and clear about how long you are actually on deck.

El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise - Entering Los Glaciares National Park
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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise

1.Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,586 reviews · 8 hours · from $80Our pick

Travel from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, about three hours on the park boardwalks, and an optional one-hour boat cruise. Guides such as Tobias, Noela, and Sebastian have been praised for clear local insight. Bring warm layers, lunch or snacks, and sturdy shoes.

“We had a great tour around the Perito Moreno glacier. The guide was very knowledgeable and explained a lot during the trip there. We got picked up on time and then got transferred to the bus that would take us to the park. The boat ride was fun, but it was super busy and crowded, so much so that it sometimes was hard to find a place outside the boat to view the glacier. You then get some free time to explore the walkways and gawk at the glaciers, which was great.”

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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise - The 30-minute boat crossing to the glacier
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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise

2.Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 805 reviews · 5 - 11 hours · from $396

Walk for about an hour on Perito Moreno Glacier with crampons, guided by English- or Spanish-speaking mountain staff. The trip also includes a boat crossing, forest trail, glacier viewpoints, and boardwalk time. Guides such as Mariana, Marcelo, Nicolas, and Lucia have been praised for clear safety advice and friendly service. Lunch and park entry cost extra.

“The mini trekking was good. Actually, We wanted to do the Big ice but where Rejected due to age. We do understand that this might be dangerous experience .I would recommend to ask questions in advance and show a medical certificate for instance. we are professional I climbers in Europe an this is Ridiculous to refuse experiences people due to age”

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Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar - Starting at Cecilia Grierson 400
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Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

3.Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 439 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $39

Board at Cecilia Grierson 400 for a one-hour Rio de la Plata cruise with an open bar and music. Choose a two-hour option with an extra hour at the dock, or arrive later for the one-hour sailing. You’ll pass Buenos Aires port facilities, yacht clubs, silos, and the Immigration Museum as the city darkens behind you.

“the timing to experience the sunset could be improved”

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Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran - Crossing Ushuaia Bay Into the Beagle Channel
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Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

4.Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 439 reviews · 5 hours · from $180

Spend five hours aboard a warm, modern catamaran from Ushuaia, stopping near Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Martillo Island. An English and Spanish guide explains the wildlife and the SS Monte Cervantes, while onboard snacks, drinks, and optional photography add convenience. You watch the penguins from the boat rather than walking on the island.

“Trio was awesome! Captain was great! Don’t hesitate to book this tour!”

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Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island - Sea lions and cormorants near the first islands
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Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

5.Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 5h 30m · from $92

Set out from Ushuaia at 3 p.m. on a 5.5-hour catamaran cruise with English and Spanish guiding. You’ll pass sea lion and bird colonies, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Chilean and Argentine viewpoints, and Martillo Island, home to Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. The boat has outdoor decks, bathrooms, and a café, but food and drinks cost extra.

“While we really enjoyed our trip on the Catamaran and loved seeing the sea lions, I think there could be better crowd management when you get to the penguins. While they did ask people to keep moving so that everyone could get photos, etc., in reality, the same 20 or so people had the best spots for the entire time we were on the island, and we never got a chance to get up to the front for even a minute to grab a good photo. I possibly could have pushed my way through, but I would have preferred if a crew member asked people to move along after a…”

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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise - Sea Lion Island and close views of the animals
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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise

6.Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · 2h 30m · from $115

Sail from Ushuaia Bay into the Beagle Channel on a comfortable, heated catamaran. You’ll see seabirds, two sea lion species, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Yamana shell deposits at Puerto Karelo, with a short guided walk and commentary in Spanish and English.

“Good value for the excursion. The scenery was beautiful”

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Iguazu Falls: Gran Aventura Boat and Argentinian Falls Tour - The Gran Aventura boat is the reason to book
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Iguazu Falls: Gran Aventura Boat and Argentinian Falls Tour

7.Gran Aventura Boat and Argentinian Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 393 reviews · 12 hours · from $170

Spend 12 hours in Iguazu National Park, combining Superior, Inferior, and Devil’s Throat trails with a 4x4 jungle ride and Gran Aventura speedboat. You’ll get close enough to the falls to be drenched. Guides such as Claudia, Chelo, Lucio, and Marcelo are praised for keeping groups on time, though English support can vary.

“Do not miss this tour if visiting Iguazu Waterfalls. The boat ride is so fantastic that it is simply a must. Great fun and different perspective to what you can see walking about.”

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Tigre: River Delta Panoramic Boat Tour - The first stretch on the Luján River
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Tigre: River Delta Panoramic Boat Tour

8.River Delta Panoramic Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 294 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Best value

From Tigre’s fluvial station, cruise the Luján, Carapachay, Angostura, Sarmiento, and Espera rivers for one hour. An English, Spanish, and Portuguese audio guide explains the Delta, while the open upper deck gives you wide views of island homes, schools, churches, and passing boats. Bring your ID and arrive at Sturla Viajes, local 10.

“Me encanto El Tigre y el navego en el rio..las explicasiones muy buenas”

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El Calafate: Glaciers Gourmet Experience - Full Day Cruise - Escuadra Bay and the Condor Nesting Wall
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El Calafate: Glaciers Gourmet Experience – Full Day Cruise

9.Glaciers Gourmet Experience – Full Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 285 reviews · 8 hours - 750 minutes · from $225

Spend a full day aboard a comfortable catamaran from La Soledad Port, sailing past Seco, Heim, Spegazzini, Upsala, and Bertracchi Glaciers. Enjoy a gourmet meal or lunchbox, bilingual guiding, four outdoor decks, and a stop at Puesto Las Vacas. Hotel pickup and Perito Moreno footbridges are optional, depending on your booking.

“It was just perfect. The boat, the staff, the views, the guides, the food. We had the smile in our face all day. Everything was well organized, perfectly orchestrated and it was worth every penny. Beautiful views. All 4 of us didn’t have anything negative to say. I recommend this day trip. We had a blast.”

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From Foz do Iguaçu: Iguazú Falls Boat Ride Argentina - The 75-minute ride from Foz do Iguaçu
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From Foz do Iguaçu: Iguazú Falls Boat Ride Argentina

10.Iguazú Falls Boat Ride Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · 9 hours · from $192Top rated

Travel from Foz do Iguaçu into Argentina with a small group of up to 15. A guide such as Fabio, Claudio, or Jair leads you through Devil’s Throat and the Upper Circuit before the Great Adventure boat ride, which takes you close enough to the falls for a thorough soaking.

“We had a great family team look after us for the day. Very knowledgeable. The boat ride is a must do.”

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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip - From El Calafate to Punta Bandera
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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip

11.All Glaciers Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · from $255

Sail from Punta Bandera through Argentino Lake to see Upsala, Spegazzini, Dry, Heim Sur, and Peineta glaciers. Then walk 300 meters through Patagonian forest to Spegazzini Refuge, with an optional 700-meter hike, viewpoints, and a three-course lunch option. English and Spanish guides are provided.

“Patagonia Dreams is a pleasure to work with. Very Reliable and goes the extra mile! The cruise was very nice but the VIP/Captain option was a little cramped and since we arrived last with the transfer, we were assigned the worst seats.”

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Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero to Tigre Round Trip Cruise - When the skyscrapers give way to island homes
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Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero to Tigre Round Trip Cruise

12.Puerto Madero to Tigre Round Trip Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 190 reviews · 1 day · from $58

Cruise from Puerto Madero to Tigre in about 1 hour 50 minutes, passing Buenos Aires suburbs before entering the Paraná Delta. Use the English, Spanish, or Portuguese audioguide, then spend roughly four hours in Tigre for lunch and sightseeing. Round-trip passengers must return by 3:45 p.m. for the 4:00 p.m. boat.

“The boat ride is relaxing. History was explained along various points. We were given some time in Tigre to wander around. That's when you can grub on eateries and have a few brews. The ride back was even better as I sat on the upper deck, wind hitting me clean, enjoying the sunset.”

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From Foz do Iguaçu: Argentinian Iguazu Falls with Boat Ride - Walking through the Argentine park
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From Foz do Iguaçu: Argentinian Iguazu Falls with Boat Ride

13.Argentinian Iguazú Falls with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 5 hours · from $197

From Foz do Iguaçu, cross into Argentina for a guided visit to Iguazu National Park and the Gran Aventura boat ride. Expect jungle paths, Devil’s Throat viewpoints, rapids, and a close approach to San Martín Falls. Guides such as Cristiano, Junior, Joao, and Marcos have been praised for handling the border crossing and keeping the day on track.

“Had an absolutely lovely day with Joao! We were a small group of 8 people. Joao asked us constantly if we were happy about the intinerary and if we wanted to do any changes! Immigration and National Park Entry was all taken care of for us”

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Ushuaia: National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation - Entering Tierra del Fuego National Park
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Ushuaia: National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation

14.National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 182 reviews · 510 minutes - 12 hours · from $190

Spend up to 12 hours combining Tierra del Fuego National Park, the End of the World Train, and a Beagle Channel cruise. You’ll see Lapataia Bay, Lake Roca, Ensenada Zaratiegui, bird colonies, sea lions, and Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse. Guides may speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Check that your booking includes the penguin route.

“Pretty good except there is no guide and tramdportation for thr boat ride where we took almost an hour to locate”

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Half Day Tour to the Tigre Delta with Navigation - Puerto de Frutos, Tigre’s busy market stop
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Half Day Tour to the Tigre Delta with Navigation

15.Half Day Tour to the Tigre Delta with Navigation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 150 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $50

Escape Buenos Aires for a half-day trip to Tigre, with a one-hour motorboat ride through delta channels and an hour at Puerto de Frutos. Guides such as Martina, Georgina, Camilla, Brenda, Ignacio, and Ezequiel have earned strong praise, but pickup times and language arrangements can vary. The tour costs $50 and usually ends near the Obelisk.

“Just the right amount of time for a half day trip ...everything went well and our guide was fantastic. Loved seeing Tigres in a very comfortable boat. All fantastic, highly recommend.”

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