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Argentina · Ships call at Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ships leave from the Benito Quinquela Martín cruise terminal in the port of Buenos Aires, in Retiro, a short taxi ride from downtown and Puerto Madero. Ezeiza airport is about 25 miles away, around 50 minutes by car. Most sailings run from November to April.
Ships leave from Terminal de Cruceros Benito Quinquela Martín, Avenida Ramón Castillo 13 and Avenida de los Inmigrantes, 1104 Retiro, Buenos Aires. (Sources: Holland America, Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
A casual food market in the old San Telmo quarter. Take a taxi if you have luggage.
Source: Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks
Dockside restaurants and steakhouses. Book ahead on cruise weekends.
Source: Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks
A classic café in the historic center. Expect a line.
Source: Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks
Cafés and an easy morning if you stay north of downtown.
Source: Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks
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The best months to visit Buenos Aires by cruise ship are November, December, March. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Mercado de San Telmo; Puerto Madero; Café Tortoni; Recoleta.
Buenos Aires is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Buenos Aires.