The 10 Argentina Sailing Tours We Would Step Aboard

1.Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

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

From Ushuaia’s tourist pier, a bilingual guide leads you across the Beagle Channel to sea lion and cormorant colonies, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Martillo Island’s Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. The comfortable catamaran has outdoor decks, bathrooms, and a café. The trip lasts 330 minutes, with no landing on Penguin Island.

“We had a flight at 6 pm so on 02/20/20, we decided to book 6 hour penguin tour knowing fully well that you don’t get On island. Boat stopped for about 15 min to take pictures of seals. Then on our way to penguin island, captain noticed 2 humpback whales so slowed down and followed them for about 30-40 min so we could see them from about 50 ft and take pictures. Then reached penguin colony where we got 15-20 min picture time. On our way back, saw the whales again and captain again gave us ample time to enjoy the show the whales put up for us! That made…”

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2.“SAILING TOUR: Tango and Choripan (typical Argentine food)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $300Top rated

Join Miriam and Pepe for a two-hour private sail from Marina Punta Chica, limited to four people. You’ll cruise toward the Luján River and Río de la Plata, see Buenos Aires from the water, drink mate, listen to tango, and share grilled choripán, chimichurri, Malbec, and dulce de leche.

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3.Sailing with Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires

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

Join sommelier Santiago for a private four-hour sailing trip from Club Náutico San Isidro. You’ll cruise the Río de la Plata, taste Argentine wines, share artisanal tapas, and pause at scenic spots before returning around sunset. All wine, food, and guiding are included, with the boat reserved for your group.

“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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4.Classic Tour and Sailing in Tigre and Delta

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 5 reviews · from $85Best value

Travel from Buenos Aires to Tigre with a professional guide, then take a 40-minute boat ride through the Paraná Delta with an audio guide. See island homes, floating services, Casa Sarmiento Museum, Paseo Victorica, and the MAT museum before free time at Puerto de Frutos.

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5.From Buenos Aires: Tigre & Delta with Sailing Premium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $115

Set out from Buenos Aires with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide for a 1-hour-50-minute catamaran ride to Tigre and the Delta. See city landmarks, San Isidro, Olivos, Martinez, private island homes, and riverside life before visiting Puerto de Frutos and returning by bus.

“The boat trip was magnificent but Tiegre was a disappointment - just a cheap market with few real artisanal craft”

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6.Tigre: sailing and hiking around El Descanso Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $140

From Tigre’s Sturla Viajes meeting point, you’ll take a riverboat along the Sarmiento River to El Descanso Island. A small group and guide, including Alexandra when available, lead you through gardens, bridges, canals, and open-air works by major Argentine artists. Lunch and drinks cost extra.

“One of the best trips we have had, Alexandra was amazing and very friendly, highly recommend”

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7.Bariloche: Sailing tour on Nahuel Huapi Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $130

You’ll sail El Orgulloso from Puerto Petunia with a Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking guide. The route follows Campanario Arm, passes islands and quiet bays, and may reach Isla de los Víveres and Puerto Venado. A stop for herbal tea and snacks adds a relaxed touch to this small-group outing.

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8.Beagle Channel Yacht Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $193

You’ll spend four hours on a yacht from Ushuaia, passing Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, sea-lion islands, and cormorant colonies before walking about 45 minutes on Bridges Island. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide explains the wildlife, Yamana shell sites, plants, and archaeology. Hotel pickup is available from selected central hotels.

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9.Potrerillos Lake Sailing Tour with Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $213

You’ll spend four hours on a private Mendoza outing with pickup, including 1.5 hours aboard the VAIU sailboat on Potrerillos Lake. Expect Andes views, sparkling wine, wine, cheese, dried fruit, and a friendly multilingual crew. The boat carries up to eight people, making this a calm choice for couples, families, or friends.

“El paseo por el lago es excelente , simplemente el paisaje es hermoso y muy relajante , en cuanto a la selección de Vino y Quesos aun les falta variedad a la hora de degustar”

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10.Buenos Aires Sailing Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $800 whole boat, up to 2

Spend four hours aboard the Wonder Sailboat with a bilingual crew and sommelier. Sail from Buenos Aires into the Rio de la Plata Grande, taste hand-picked Argentine wines, enjoy tapas from local producers, and anchor at scenic spots before sunset. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your private group of up to two.

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