Terminal de Cruceros Quinquela Martín → Plaza San Martin
Take a taxi from the stand near the cruise port and ask to be dropped at Plaza San Martin.
Cruise port in Argentina
Buenos Aires
Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 12 hours. 47 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 17 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 313 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 12 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 1,051
Photo: Rafael Leao
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Terminal de Cruceros Quinquela Martín. Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Terminal de Cruceros Quinquela Martín.
- Around Terminal de Cruceros Quinquela Martín
The area around the cruise port is not safe to explore on foot, and there is a taxi stand near the port.
About 12 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- Buenos Aires city centreAbout 15 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 11 hr 30 min
- TigreAbout 50 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 10 hr
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Terminal de Cruceros Quinquela Martín → The stop for the yellow Hop-On Hop-Off bus near the port.
Ask about a shuttle to the nearest stop at the yellow Hop-On Hop-Off bus desk inside the cruise terminal. The stop is near Retiro railway station.
Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) → Terminal de Cruceros Quinquela Martín
Take a taxi from Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) to the cruise terminal.
Terminal de Cruceros Quinquela Martín → Plaza de Mayo
Take a taxi from the cruise terminal to Plaza de Mayo.
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) → Terminal de Cruceros Quinquela Martín
Take a taxi from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Benito Quinquela Martín Passenger Terminal.
Buenos Aires places to explore
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Casa Rosada
A pink government building on Plaza de Mayo that houses the offices of Argentina's president.
There may be people approaching tourists and street vendors in the square in front of Casa Rosada, so keep an eye on your belongings even while taking photos.
Teatro Colón
A theater known for its acoustics and architecture, with performances and visits to the interior described.
La Bombonera
The Boca Juniors stadium in La Boca. Visits to the interior are described on days when there is no match.
Palacio Barolo
A building with an open ground-floor lobby that also offers building tours.
- Hours
- Hours vary by day
View daily hours
Mon 10:00–22:00Tue–Fri 09:00–22:00Sat 10:00–23:00Sun 10:00–21:00
The elevator on the Palacio Barolo observation tour does not go to the upper floors, so you must climb several floors by stairs; the dome staircase is also narrow. Check in advance whether you can manage the route.
Cementerio de la Recoleta
A cemetery with mausoleums in various architectural styles, including Eva Perón’s tomb.
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–17:00
Some of the tiles on the ground at Recoleta Cemetery may shift on rainy days, so watch your step as you walk.
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
An art museum in Recoleta exhibiting paintings from several periods and works by Argentine artists.
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11:00–19:30
Sat·Sun 10:00–19:30
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Tigre
About 50 min each wayTime at destination About 10 hr
SightsParque de la CostaAn amusement park in Tigre with roller coasters and water rides.
Outside food is prohibited at Parque de la Costa, so plan your meals and check the rules for bringing water bottles.
SightsMuseo de Arte TigreAn art museum in a French-style mansion by the river, with a collection of Argentine art.
ShoppingPuerto de FrutosA riverside market selling handicrafts, home decor, and handmade furniture.
Puerto de Frutos can be so crowded on weekends that it is difficult to walk around, so consider a weekday if you want to browse at a relaxed pace.
ActivitiesDelta del TigreTake a small boat through the delta of rivers and tributaries to see houses over the water and waterfront scenery.
Cruises calling at Buenos Aires
313 sailings are grouped into 128 cruises by ship and route.
Celebrity Cruises2 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.11Transatlantic cruises · 16 nights · Long cruise
16 Nt Spain To Argentina Transatlantic
Barcelona → Buenos Aires
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
Princess CruisesSailing 2026.11South America cruises · 18 nights · Long cruise
Brazilian Adventure
Fort Lauderdale, Florida → Buenos Aires
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess CruisesSailing 2026.11South America cruises · 33 nights · Long cruise
Brazilian & Cape Horn Grand Adventure
Fort Lauderdale, Florida → Santiago
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
HX Expeditions30 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2029.03
HX Expeditions3 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.03Antarctica cruises · 15 nights · Long cruise
Antarctica & Falklands Expedition
Buenos Aires → Ushuaia
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 10,840
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Sailing 2026.11Americas cruises · 7 nights
Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,558
MSC Cruises8 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.03Americas cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay
Buenos Aires departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,900
MSC CruisesSailing 2026.12Americas cruises · 3 nights · Short cruise
Argentina, Brazil
Buenos Aires → Rio de Janeiro
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,080
Holland America Line2 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.03Americas cruises · 15 nights · Long cruise
15-Day South America Pathways: Chilean Fjords & Glaciers
Valparaiso → Buenos Aires
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 3,749
Celebrity Cruises2 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.12Americas cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
14 Night Patagonia & Argentina Cruise - Christmas
Buenos Aires departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
MSC CruisesSailing 2026.12Americas cruises · 5 nights
Santos, Balneario Camboriu, Punta Del Este, Montevideo, Buenos Aires
Santos → Buenos Aires
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,140
MSC CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.12Americas cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
Santos, Balneario Camboriu, Punta Del Este, Montevideo, Buenos Aires
Santos departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,223
128 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Buenos Aires
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18 cabin types · 11 dining venues · 70 entertainment options · 16 decks
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About Buenos Aires
Glamorous and gritty, Buenos Aires is two cities in one. What makes Argentina's capital so fascinating is its dual heritage—part European, part Latin American. Plaza de Mayo resembles a grand square in Madrid, and the ornate Teatro Colón would not be out of place in Vienna. But you’ll know you’re in South America by the leather shoes for sale on cobbled streets and impromptu parades of triumphant soccer fans. Limited-production wines, juicy steaks, and ice cream in countless flavors are among the old-world imports the city has perfected.
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