Argentina Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
48 ships from 20 cruise lines
Argentina cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 359 upcoming sailings on 48 ships from 20 cruise lines visiting Argentina, calling at 4 places. Cruises can start in Ushuaia and Buenos Aires and end in Ushuaia and Buenos Aires. Of 359 upcoming sailings, 195 start in Argentina and 210 end there. More South America cruises.
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See every Argentina cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Argentina
Argentina offers the widest arc of travel experiences in South America—from the European soul of Buenos Aires to Patagonian glaciers and Iguazú Falls. For a traveler who loathes being herded, the key is small-ship expedition cruising, private land guides, and shoulder-season timing. This package covers the essential ports, onshore excursions, and honest advice for navigating Argentina's distances, currency, and late-night culture.
Typical routes
- Río de la Plata & Paraná River — slow cruising from Buenos Aires through the estuary and river system to Rosario, Santa Fe, Corrientes, and sometimes Puerto Iguazú; also calls at Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay) and Montevideo. These are scenic, wildlife-rich routes but sailings are seasonal and often by small-ship operators.
- Patagonia & Cape Horn — expedition and ocean cruises from Buenos Aires or Ushuaia along the Atlantic coast to Puerto Madryn, Punta Arenas (Chile), Cape Horn, Beagle Channel, and Antarctic Peninsula. Wildlife, glaciers, penguins, and strong seas.
Ports overview
Argentina's cruise story is dominated by the sea: most sailings either depart from Buenos Aires for Patagonia/Antarctica or call at Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn. River cruising on the Paraná/Uruguay is less developed; small-ship companies occasionally run Buenos Aires–Rosario–Iguazú itineraries. For a traveler who dislikes crowds, the sweet spot is expedition-style Patagonia with a Buenos Aires land extension.
Cruise season
October to March is high season for South America and Antarctica. December–February is warmest, but wind and waves peak on Cape Horn routes; whale watching on Valdés is best June–December. River cruising on the Paraná is most comfortable in spring/fall (September–November and March–April) to avoid heat and humidity.
Find your Argentina sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Argentina, earliest departure first.
9 Days One-Way from Ushuaia to King George Island Antarctica
Starts in Argentina. Also visits Antarctica
National Geographic Orion
11 Days Ushuaia, Argentina Round Trip
Starts and ends in Argentina
World Traveller
23 Days One-Way from Montevideo to Ushuaia
Ends in Argentina. Also visits Uruguay, Falkland Islands, South Georgia And South Sandwich Islands
Hanseatic Spirit
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23 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Starts and ends in Argentina. Also visits Falkland Islands, South Georgia And South Sandwich Islands, Antarctica
Hanseatic Inspiration
15 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Starts and ends in Argentina. Also visits Chile
Viking Octantis
13 Days Ushuaia, Argentina Round Trip
Starts and ends in Argentina
World Traveller
16 Days One-Way from Lisbon to Buenos Aires
Ends in Argentina. Also visits Portugal, Sao Vicente Island Cape Verde, Brazil
Norwegian Star
15 Days Ushuaia, Argentina Round Trip
Starts and ends in Argentina
Le Commandant Charcot
11 Days Ushuaia, Argentina Round Trip
Starts and ends in Argentina
Douglas Mawson
15 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Starts and ends in Argentina. Also visits Chile
Viking Polaris
12 Days One-Way from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia
Ends in Argentina. Also visits Chile, Antarctica
National Geographic Orion
10 Days One-Way from King George Island Antarctica to Ushuaia
Ends in Argentina. Also visits Antarctica
National Geographic Orion
Where Argentina cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (2)
Buenos Aires (205) (cruises from) · Ushuaia (287) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (2)
Buenos Aires (205) · Ushuaia (287)
Ships by type: 40 ocean 12 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Argentina cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Argentina cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Argentina?
4 Argentina places are visited by 48 ships from 20 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Argentina cruise?
October to March is high season for South America and Antarctica. December–February is warmest, but wind and waves peak on Cape Horn routes; whale watching on Valdés is best June–December. River cruising on the Paraná is most comfortable in spring/fall (September–November and March–April) to avoid heat and humidity.
Sources and further reading
Background on Argentina draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Argentina
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Argentina
- Wikipedia: Argentina
- Argentina Travel: Official Tourism Website of Argentina
- Lonely Planet: Argentina
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Argentina – Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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