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Boat Tours in Argentina: 15 Picked and Priced

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Here are 15 boat tours in Argentina that hold up, each one with its price, its length and the thing worth knowing before you commit to it.

El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise - The 1.5-hour ride from El Calafate
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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

Spend eight hours traveling from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with a bilingual guide, comfortable transport, and about three hours to explore the park. Walk the 4-kilometer boardwalk network, watch for ice calvings, and add a one-hour boat cruise for a close view of the glacier wall. Guides include Tobias, Noela, Matias, and others.

“Everything about this tri was fantastic. We were so lucky with the weather - but you can’t plan for that. I had expected to be blown away and this exceeded my expectations. A must do. Communication was great and our guide was really engaging and well informed. Thank you for this memory of a Lifetime.”

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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise - From El Calafate to Bajo de las Sombras
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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

From El Calafate, cross Argentino Lake by boat, strap on crampons, and spend about an hour walking across Perito Moreno Glacier. A bilingual guide leads the ice trek, followed by forest trails, glacier viewpoints, and a close sail along the ice wall. Hotel pickup depends on the option you book.

“The activity itself was absolutely incredible but the tour bus that picked everyone up in the morning crashed into the side of the mountain after it slid on ice. Everyone was ok but I’d recommend renting a car and driving in yourself.”

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Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar - Departure times change with the season
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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

Meet at Cecilia Grierson 400 for a relaxed Puerto Madero boat ride with beer, cocktails, aperitifs, music, and city views. Choose a two-hour option with an extra hour at the dock, or board later for one hour on the water. Expect an informal outing, not a guided history tour. Bring a jacket and arrive early for seating.

“It was a great experience. Enjoyed the ride and the free drinks. Waiter very attentive.”

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Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran - Crossing Ushuaia Bay toward 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 comfortable catamaran from Ushuaia, visiting Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Martillo Island. An English and Spanish guide explains the wildlife and the SS Monte Cervantes story. You watch Magellanic and Papua penguins from the boat, not on foot.

“Fantastic all around. Lots of opportunity to see the penguins and sea lions. The boats stayed longer than other boats that came and went. Would highly recommend!”

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Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island - Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and the Shipwreck Stories
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Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

5.Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

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

From Ushuaia’s tourist pier, you’ll spend about five and a half hours on a catamaran through the Beagle Channel. Expect sea lions, cormorants, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Chilean and Argentine scenery, and close views of Magellanic and Gentoo penguins at Martillo Island. The guide speaks English and Spanish, and a café is available onboard.

“Great trip to see the penguins and sea lions. Comfortable boat, cafe on board. Enough time at each stop to take pictures. Lots of explanations and history. Overall a great day. Recommend”

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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise - Sea Lion Island and Close Wildlife Views
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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

Board a heated, wheelchair-accessible catamaran at Avenida Prefectura Naval Argentina 470 for a 150-minute cruise from Ushuaia. You’ll see seabirds, two sea lion species, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Yamana shell deposits, with Spanish and English commentary, audio guides, and a short island walk.

“It was a lovely way to visit small islands in the Beagle Channel. The views were amazing and, as birders, we appreciated being able to see Geese, Skuas, Terns, and Cormorants on the islands and in flight in the channel. The highlight for us were the two Andean Condors on the island near the lighthouse.”

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Iguazu Falls: Gran Aventura Boat and Argentinian Falls Tour - Gran Aventura boat ride: prepare to get soaked
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Iguazu Falls: Gran Aventura Boat and Argentinian Falls Tour

7.Iguazu Falls: Gran Aventura Boat and Argentinian Falls Tour

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

Spend 12 hours exploring Iguazu National Park from Puerto Iguazu, combining the Superior, Inferior, and Devil’s Throat trails with a 4x4 jungle ride and the Gran Aventura speedboat. Guides such as Claudia, Chelo, Lucho, and Lucio lead groups in English and Spanish. Expect spectacular views, long walks, and a soaking from the falls.

“Excellent - Arrived on time and had a good plan for the day. Very fun boat trip and impressive views”

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Tigre: River Delta Panoramic Boat Tour - Starting at Estacion Fluvial Tigre
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Tigre: River Delta Panoramic Boat Tour

8.Tigre: River Delta Panoramic Boat Tour

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

Board at Tigre’s Fluvial Station for a one-hour panoramic cruise through the Luján, Carapachay, Angostura, Sarmiento, and Espera rivers. An audio guide in English, Spanish, and Portuguese explains island life, while the open deck gives you broad views of homes, schools, churches, and the Delta Tierra reserve.

“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 in Los Glaciares National Park. From La Soledad Port, you’ll see Seco, Heim, Spegazzini, Upsala, and Bertracchi Glaciers, stop at Puesto Las Vacas, enjoy lunch onboard, and possibly visit the Perito Moreno footbridges. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, and lunch options are available.

“Great tour with amazing highlights. Everything was well planned and easy to understand, which made the glaciers shine even more!”

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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip - Sailing through Boca del Diablo
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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip

10.All Glaciers Boat Trip

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

Travel from El Calafate to Punta Bandera, cruise the Upsala and Spegazzini channels, and walk through Patagonian forest to Spegazzini Refuge. You get English and Spanish commentary, hotel pickup, glacier viewpoints, and an optional 700-meter moderate trail. The Captain’s Club upgrade adds a more private setting, food, and drinks.

“Everyone should experience the beauty of these glaciers. It was breathtaking.”

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Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero to Tigre Round Trip Cruise - Lunch beside the river
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Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero to Tigre Round Trip Cruise

11.Puerto Madero to Tigre Round Trip Cruise

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

You’ll cruise from Puerto Madero to Tigre for about 110 minutes each way, with an audio guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Watch Buenos Aires fade into the Paraná Delta, then spend about four hours in Tigre for lunch, parks, museums, and riverfront walks. The round trip costs $58 and returns at 4:00 p.m.

“This was an enjoyable day trip for the 4 of us. Boat was comfortable with bathrooms just ok. On time service both ways. Contrary to other reviews, we thought the HoHo bus was nice. Had an enjoyable lunch in Tigre.”

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From Puerto Iguazu: Argentinian Iguazu Falls with Boat Ride - Walking through Argentina’s Iguazu National Park
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From Puerto Iguazu: Argentinian Iguazu Falls with Boat Ride

12.Argentinian Iguazu Falls with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 146 reviews · 8 hours · from $197

From Puerto Iguazu, a multilingual guide leads you through Argentina’s Iguazu National Park, to Devil’s Throat and the lower falls. The highlight is Gran Aventura, a fast boat ride toward San Martin Falls that leaves you soaked. Groups can reach 15 people, with guides speaking English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“The boat tour inside the waterfalls was absolutely amazing! Beautiful perspective and it makes you feel exciting when you go under the big falls. You will be completely wet so either bring spare clothes or plan some time to dry in the sun afterwards. The rest of the tour, a guided visit to the devils throat, was not really necessary. Would be more fun when self-organized”

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Iguazu Falls: Argentinian Side with Boat Ride, Jungle-truck and Train - Following the train to Devil’s Throat
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Iguazu Falls: Argentinian Side with Boat Ride, Jungle-truck and Train

13.Iguazu Falls: Argentinian Side with Boat Ride, Jungle-truck and Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about eight hours exploring Iguazú National Park from Puerto Iguazú with a guide, park train, upper trails, jungle truck, and Gran Aventura boat ride. Expect several waterfall viewpoints, a soaking on the river, and a full day with groups of up to 30. Park entry, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“Overall a great experience. The falls are world famous so nothing to add to other reviews. Our guide Ricardo was superb. He spoke excellent Spanish and English to our group and was always a step or two ahead of the tour activities. He got us in early so only one large tour group was ahead of us at Devil’s Throat trail but that was mitigated by taking our time getting on the trail. We also did the middle trail to see the majority of other falls. A quick snack before joining the jungle truck/ falls boat ride. The jungle truck, at its core, is a ride to get you from…”

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Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo - Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and the Monte Cervantes story
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Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo

14.Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 124 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $240

From Ushuaia’s tourist port, you cruise the Beagle Channel for about five to six hours with bilingual guidance, onboard restrooms, a café, and indoor seating. See seabirds, sea lions, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Puerto Almanza, Gable Island, and penguins at Isla Martillo. The catamaran does not land on the islands.

“Overall is good. Just the initial part of trying to figure out what to do to get on board is frustrating. Need to provide more explicit instructions such as: 1. Go to this Kiosk at this location on the google map. 2. Report your name and retrieve an actual boarding ticket. 3. Head to this location on the google map to board. Instead of just indicating a meeting point without explanation. Who are we meeting? What do we show when we meet? etc.”

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Cruise Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes - Pto Madryn - Patagonia - Argentina - El Desempeño interpretation center
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Cruise Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes – Pto Madryn – Patagonia – Argentina

15.Cruise Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes – Pto Madryn – Patagonia – Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 111 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Puerto Madryn into Peninsula Valdes with an English-speaking guide such as Carolina, Mary, or Santiago. Expect a small air-conditioned vehicle, box lunch, an interpretation center, penguins, elephant seals, guanacos, and possible sea lions. The day lasts about seven hours, with long stretches on gravel roads and wildlife sightings that can vary sharply by season.

“It was 200 km drive one way and other for 200 km drive home. We saw a lot of penguins and sea lions but they’re all quite a distance away. Only one penguin was up where we were 15 feet away.TOMBA area would be better on the Valdez peninsula. They saw much more than we did.”

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