The 11 Best Boat Trips in Buenos Aires & the Delta

1.Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 439 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $39Our pick

Board at Cecilia Grierson 400 for a one-hour Rio de la Plata cruise past Buenos Aires port, the Immigration Museum, yacht club, cruise terminal, and grain silos. Choose an earlier dock stay with drinks or arrive later for immediate sailing. Open bar and music are included.

“It was very fun, a little bit slow at the beginning because you’re one hour stuck at harbor before leaving, the music is a bit loud but once you start everything is worth it, the views are amazing!!”

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2.River Delta Panoramic Boat Tour

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

From Tigre’s fluvial station, you cruise the Luján, Carapachay, Angostura, Sarmiento, and Espera rivers for one hour. An audio guide in English, Spanish, and Portuguese explains island life as you pass homes, schools, a church, and the Delta Tierra reserve.

“It’s a must when you are in Buenos Aires ! But you can buy the ticket much cheaper if you book it directly at the docks. In winter it was no problem, maybe it’s different in summer. But taking this tour was so cute to see the little water streets and houses.”

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3.Puerto Madero to Tigre Round Trip Cruise

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

Take a 110-minute Sturla Viajes boat ride from Puerto Madero to Tigre, passing Buenos Aires suburbs and the Paraná Delta. An audio guide is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Once in Tigre, you have time for lunch, riverside walks, museums, parks, and the fruit market before returning by boat.

“Excellent!! Everything was perfect! Get your guide is the best and I’m very glad if I can make reservation at this side”

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4.Boat Trip to Tigre with Puerto de Frutos

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 100 reviews · 4h 30m · from $83

Travel from Puerto Madero to Tigre by comfortable boat, passing Buenos Aires waterfront sights and the Paraná Delta. A guide such as Sonia, Mara, or Sofia leads the Tigre visit, with time at Puerto de Frutos before a bus return to central Buenos Aires.

“It gets interesting while in the “canals” of the river because there isn’t much to see prior to that. The audio is not synced on the boat when providing descriptions which makes it pointless. I wish we had more time in Puerto Frutos because you can’t do much in 30mn… also the boat is only a one way trip, bus for the other way, which should be better described. Nice excursion otherwise.”

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5.Iguazú Falls with Boat Ride & Optional Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 - 14 hours · from $600Top rated

Fly from Buenos Aires to Iguazú, meet guides such as Jonatan, Mateo, or Yamilla, and spend the day on park trails, at Devil’s Throat, and aboard the Great Adventure boat. Hotel transfers, park entry, lunch, and flights are included when you choose the flight option.

“The trip to Iguazu was amazing. our guide Mariana was nice and k owned gable. The transfers to and from the airport were easy. Highly recommend!!!!!”

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6.Tigre Delta: Half-Day Tour and Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 50 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Travel from Buenos Aires along the Rio de la Plata to San Isidro, then cruise the Tigre Delta by catamaran for 40 minutes. You’ll see stilt houses, island life, floating services, and President Sarmiento’s home museum. Hotel pickup is limited, and the tour ends in central Buenos Aires.

“Only one negative point. The service on the boat didn't had a water.”

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7.Sailing with Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $365

Join sommelier Santiago and a private crew for a four-hour afternoon sail from Club Náutico San Isidro. Taste Argentine wines, enjoy artisanal tapas, anchor on the Río de la Plata, and watch the sunset before returning to the marina.

“Santiago was a wonderful and charming host! We had a lovely evening spent sailing and learning about local wines. The charcuterie board was much more than we expected, especially with the addition of freshly made empanadas. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to have a local adventure outside of the typical city sights. It was truly a prefect evening!”

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8.Transfer Buenos Aires Downtown Hotel to Domestic (AEP) or Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 15 to 30 minutes (approx.)

Book a private, door-to-door ride for up to two people from a Buenos Aires downtown hotel to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery or the cruise terminal. Your Spanish-speaking driver handles the city traffic, luggage, and airport or port drop-off. Rides run 24 hours a day and take about 15 to 30 minutes.

“Good service: on time; friendly; helpful, but 3/5 rather than 5/5 because there were no seatbelts in the back”

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9.Bueno Aires: City Tour Classic with Optional Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $40

Ride an air-conditioned minivan through Retiro, Recoleta, Palermo, San Telmo, La Boca, and Puerto Madero. Guide Gisela has earned special praise, and the optional boat ride adds skyline views, the Ecological Reserve, and a different look at Buenos Aires.

“Very good guide Gisela. Confusion over pickup time and location- too many agents involved”

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10.Best of Delta Buenos Aires Private Boat Tour: Enjoy More

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews

Cruise the Tigre Delta in a private boat for up to four people, with an English or Spanish-speaking captain, sunset views, snacks, and flexible time on the water. Pickup from Núñez is arranged, though transport details and the final duration should be confirmed before booking.

“Smooth pick up, tour and drop off. Friendly personnel made the tour very pleasant. Some snacks & drinks for lunch was a nice touch as well. We had this as very private tour- just me and my husband, they made it feel very private & nice. We definitely can recommend this tour!”

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11.Small Group Tour AM & Sunset Open Bar Cruise PM

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $90

Spend the morning with a guide in a group of up to 15, visiting Recoleta, Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, San Telmo, Floralis Genérica, the Obelisk, and Teatro Colón. After a break, meet at Puerto Madero for a one-hour open-bar cruise aboard the Humberto M.

“the tour guide was lovley... the places of interest were nice .. the boat tour is a bit odd as u only go in. aport full of containers but it's a nice comedown after the day in d heat and we enjoyed the tour very much”

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