Argentina Cruise Ports
Argentina is the second largest country in South America and is perfectly built for cruising as so much of its main sights and cities are on the coast and it can be easily reach from the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans.
It offers a great mix of holiday types for those wanting to visit there on a cruise, from huge cities such as Buenos Aires to wildlife watching hot spots such as Puerto Madryn to areas of outstanding natural beauty such as scenic cruises through the Tierra del Fuego to the chance to visit the end of the world in Ushuaia.
Heavily influence by European migration, the country has a familiar feel to it for those heading there from Europe, or at least it foes on the surface, as it has its own unique aspects and culture that makes it a fascinating place to visit on holiday and that is something that can easily be achieved on a cruise holiday.
Cruises To Argentina
Location
Argentina is in the southern half of the South American continent and borders Brazil to the North, Uruguay to the East and Chile to the West.
It is a relatively narrow country that runs down the eastern side of the continent, to the very southern tip of the continent and within a few miles of the Pacific Ocean.
The historic Beagle Channel splits the southern tip of the country from Chile and allow access from the Atlantic to the Pacific and is somewhere that s popular with both mainstream cruise ships and expeditions ships.
Cruise Holidays To Argentina
If you want to head to Argentina on a cruise holiday, the great news is that you can do and with a growing number of itineraries sailing to and from there, the chances are that your favourite line will offer the chance to visit the country.
It is home to a couple of turnaround ports and numerous ports of call, although it does have limited connectivity for those heading there from outside South America with only limited flights from North America and Europe.
Argentina Cruise Guide
In this guide, we take you through what cruise ports are available to visit in Argentina and give you links to our full guides of the ports that bring you everything you need to know.
Turnaround Ports
There are two main turnaround cruise ports in Argentina, one for larger more mainstream ships in the main and one for smaller, expedition style ships.Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina, it is its largest city, and it is also its main turnaround cruise port, especially if you are sailing on a larger cruise ship from a more mainstream line.
The port offers a wide range of itineraries including sailing around South America, sailings to Patagonia, cruises to Antarctica and even transatlantic journeys to and from Europe.
The city of Ushuaia sits on the southern tip of the country and is both a popular port of call and a turnaround port, especially for smaller expedition style cruise ships that use the port as a starting point for Antarctic adventure.
Ports of Call
Puerto Madryn is located on the Atlantic coast of Argentina and whilst it does have a small city centre for visitors to explore, the main reason to head there is to see the local wildlife that live there, including a wide range of whales.
Popular Cruise Lines
There are plenty of cruise lines that operate in the country, with the likes of Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Cunard offering the widest range of itineraries for mainstream lines.
Scenic Discovery Yachts, HX Expeditions and National Geographic/ Lindblad Expeditions lead the way for exploration style ships.
Argentina
Location: South America
Capital City: Buenos Aires
Currency: Peso
Language: Spanish
Demonym(s): Argentine
Top Ports: Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia
Argentina is a country with a long and complex history that has seen a mix of cultures come together to blend into the modern culture of the country, but it is also somewhere where conflict has for far to long hindered its growth and potential.
Its Inca past now acts as a draw for tourist sin modern times whilst the chance to experience life as a Gaucho also appeals to many but it is the countries major cities, wildlife and incredible natural beauty that attractions most visitors and that act as highlights of any cruise holiday.
Best Time To Visit Argentina
The best time to visit the country is between October and March, when many ships head there to take advantage of the warmer climate when compared to the northern hemisphere and to offer journeys down to Antarctica.
Argentina Cruises From The UK
If you want to sail directly between the UK and Argentina, or vice versa, it is possible, although options are limited.
The biggest possibility is to choose a repositioning cruise when a ship is sailing between the UK and Argentina either early or late in the season although it is also possible to head there on a round trip, with a couple of options offered most years.
Argentina Cruises From Southampton
The most probably cruise port to offer sailings between the UK and Argentina is the United Kingdom’s leading cruse port of Southampton.
It is also often possible to sail from the port of Southampton, or Dover, on a World Cruise that calls into ports in Argentina for those looking for an adventure to remember.
Here at CruiseHols.co.uk we bring you all of the information you will ever need to choose the right cruise destination for you and your family.
Our destination guides include everything from ports to attractions and excursion to the positives and negatives of the destination.
