Buenos Aires Cruise Port
Buenos Aires cruise port prepares for the 2026-27 season with improvements and discounts
The Buenos Aires cruise port is preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 season with various improvements to its services. According to the source, Dinamicarg, the terminal Quinquela Martín has implemented changes to enhance the experience of tourists and cruise lines.
Improvements to the Terminal
The terminal has improved its access and exit routes, reducing connection times with key points in the city. This is expected to benefit the over 400,000 passengers and more than 100 cruises that pass through the port each season. With some ships capable of transporting up to 4,500 people, equivalent to 22 Boeing 737 planes, the terminal requires a high capacity for reception and service provision.
Services for Cruisers
Many cruisers, who mainly come from Brazil, the United States, and Europe, book their excursions in advance to make the most of their time in the city. These excursions can range from a trip to the Delta de Tigre to a visit to one of the country's provinces, or even a day at a typical Buenos Aires estancia with an asado. The terminal has also focused on improving security and baggage handling, introducing a digital system for registering and tracking luggage.
Security and Baggage Handling
This system allows passengers to check the location of their bags on screens throughout the terminal, providing automated and instant information. Additionally, Terminales Río de la Plata, part of DP World, has increased the connectivity of the pier with the passenger terminal, adding antennas and improving connection speeds to enhance the reception and departure processes for passengers.
Discounts and Expectations
The new concession of the Vía Navegable Troncal has brought a modification to the tariff schedule, with significant discounts of up to 70% on the toll paid by cruises navigating the country. This change is expected to strengthen Argentina's position in South American cruise itineraries, potentially leading to new stops, more ships and passengers, and greater opportunities for tourist destinations. As the terminal Quinquela Martín, chosen as the best in South America for the last two seasons, projects an increase in ships and cruisers, it has designed a flexible scheme to implement new waiting and attention areas on high-demand days, despite having the capacity to receive up to 12,000 people. For more information on cruise fixtures, passengers can check the terminal's schedule and plan their trip accordingly.
