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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Colonia Express is a passenger river transport company connecting the cities of Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay) thanks to a modern fleet of high-speed catamarans. In addition, it offers an exclusive bus service that will bring you closer to the cities of Montevideo, Punta del Este and other destinations in Uruguay.

Our mission

Our mission is to provide our customers with a high quality, fast and safe service at a more affordable cost. We seek to benefit and satisfy our passengers, based on our ability to identify their wishes and needs. We are committed to offering competent and motivated staff because we know that the success of the company depends on it.

Our beginnings

Our first catamaran, launched under the name of Colonia Express, is equipped with the latest technology. The fast catamaran, ColoniaExpress, offers the greatest comfort in the market: self-service cafeteria, duty free shop on board, TV with LCD screens, and "well back supported" seats, so that your holidays start right here.

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Esta empresa ofrece varios servicios diarios a colonia y montevideo...Su valor es inferior a su principal competidora buquebus, y el servicio muy similar asiq ue la recomiendo. Se puede ir y volver en el día si uno lo desea.

Estimado Pasajero, Muchas Gracias por sus comentarios. Los mismos nos ayudan a seguir adelante!

Hola, les comento que recién acabo de utilizar el servicio de traslado en barco rápido a Colonia de Sacramento (Uruguay) con la compañía "Colonia Express" (Incluye walking tour con la compra del pasaje), en Internet se encuentran una gran cantidad de comentarios negativos y muy antiguos, hoy les puedo decir que recomiendo a esta empresa, excelente servicio, puntualidad y amabilidad de todo el personal, excediendo expectativas, sin duda alguna volvería a viajar con ellos. Gracias,

Buying ferry tickets from Buenos Aires to Colonia, Uruguay

Colonia is a great entry point into Uruguay. It is just a one-hour boat ride across the River Plate from Buenos Aires and is small enough that you explore, have lunch and explore some more before catching a bus on to Montevideo.  Or plan to stay a few days in this stunning little UNESCO heritage town .

Alternatively Colonia is a great exit point if you have been exploring Montevideo and your next destination is Buenos Aires. You can catch a bus from Montevideo and be in Colonia in just two hours. The buses are comfortable and have free wifi .

Leave your luggage in the bus station, buy your ferry tickets to Buenos Aires (or bus tickets to Montevideo) for the end of the day and head off into soak up the colonial atmosphere of Colonia’s Old Town, a ten-minute walk from the port.

The big two

Getting from Buenos Aires to Colonia, there are two ferry operators to choose from: Buquebus and Colonia Express .

Ferry times

Both companies run three to five ferries per day . They take one hour . To give you a ballpark idea, boat times are:

• Buenos Aires to Colonia  at: 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:50pm, 6:30pm and 8:00pm
• Colonia to Buenos Aires at: 8:30am, 10:30am, 4:30pm, 6pm and 8:30pm

Ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia ticket prices

* Prices on DirectFerries.com as of July 25, 2023.

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Should I buy in advance?

Our research find that there is little  price difference between buying a ticket one week advance versus months in advance . Indeed several companies will not even allow you to buy tickets over a few months in advance. Ahhh South America… gotta love it, gotta remain laid back.

We looked at prices for tickets one week in advance of travel and for tickets in February (high season). Colonia Express and Seacat were charging the same prices. However  Buquebus uses dynamic pricing and tickets for February were almost double the price they are now as we tested in November.

We also found that on all ferry websites the cheapest category seats are unavailable for tickets bought a few months in advance.

So, what to do if price is a consideration? Unless you are travelling on over a holiday weekend (both Argentine and Uruguayan) or between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day you can wait to buy your tickets closer to your travel date (say a month).  The Guru’Guay Guide to Uruguay has a list of public holidays.

If you are travelling around public holidays get your tickets in advance. Colonia Express and Seacat will sell out and BuqueBus prices will go through the roof. Readers informed us that they paid 250 dollars a piece for tickets over the recent Easter holidays.

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Thanks, i found this extremely helpful! I am buying BA to Colonia ferry tickets for April 2023 but i will be renewing my passport in 6 months (Fall 2022) as i am running out of pages. Do you know if i will be able to edit my passport # after purchasing tickets? thank you!!

Hi Kate, glad you found it helpful! You won’t be able to buy tickets for April 2023 probably until the beginning of 2023 anyway (try to book now and you’ll find the website won’t accept the dates). All the very best, Karen

You mentioned about leaving our luggage in the Colonia bus station, so we can tour for the day between cities. Is there somewhere safe for them to be kept?

Yes, there is a left luggage office in the bus station in Colonia . Totally legit.

You wrote that “Tickets are generally available unless you are travelling on over a holiday weekend or between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.” Is this because there is a high demand during New Year’s Eve/Day or because the ferries don’t run during New Year’s Eve/Day? My family will be visiting Buenos Aires later this year, and we’d really like to visit one of Colonia’s beaches on New Year’s Day. Do the ferries operate on New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve? Thanks, Scott

Hi Scott, it’s because of high demand. However you should be warned that pretty much all transport (excepting Uber which runs in Montevideo in my experience last year) shuts down between 3-4pm on the Eves and only starts up again about 4am next day. So I would expect ferries to be running on New Year’s Day but to make sure you get your tickets as early as you can. As mentioned in the article, it’s really hard to believe but I wasn’t finding tickets for four months time on two of the websites, let alone end of the year! So try to start seeing if you can get your New Year’s Day tickets from September or October. Hope that helps! — Karen

I’m trying to book a ferry ticket from BA to MV on Dec 29, during the New Year holiday period. The options are very limited and fares are quite expensive in general. However, on Buquebus’ website, I do see an option that is significantly cheaper, but takes over 3 hours just to get to Colonia and a total of over 5 hours to finally get to MV. The picture of the boat used for this option looks different from all the others, and I’m not sure that the information is accurate, or why? Ideally, I’d like to stop over in Colonia for a few hours before taking a bus to MV, and wonder if this option would allow me to do just that? What would you recommend for this time of the year?

Hi York, this would be the extra slow boat, hence the price. I thought it had been taken out of service, but maybe it is back for the high season… It will only ever take 2.5 hours to get from Colonia to Montevideo on the bus, not 5. No ferry service will allow you to do a stop off in Colonia if you have bought a thru ticket to Montevideo. You need to just buy to Colonia and then get a separate ticket on. Read my article on Colonia for specific advice on that. All the best, Karen

Hi Jill, I am trying to book tickets on Seacat in November from Buenos Aires to Montevideo. I see that 1 sailing is sold out coming back to Buenos Aires on Saturday November 18, is this a holiday? Should I be worried about getting tickets? Also, the website is showing a drop down menu to select the bus route, which one do I select Tres Curces? Gracias Nancy

Hi Nancy, Karen here 🙂 The earlier you can buy ferry tickets for a weekend the better, especially if you want to get a good price. Tres Cruces is the central bus station in Montevideo. All the best, Karen

Bonjour, Je voulais acheter ce Livre Guru… Sur Amazon, mais c’est en Anglais, il n’excite pas en Français ? Aussi, Ns partons Bientôt pour Uruguay, Ensuite qq Jours en Argentine. Ns allons prendre le Bateau pour l’Argentine à Colonia. Est-il préférable de réserver sur Internet, ou sur place ? Ns serons aussi à Montévideo. Je vous remercie.

Bonjour, Je vous suggère d’essayer en ligne, et si vous ne pouvez pas, essayez en personne. Désolé pour le livre, pour le moment il n’est disponible qu’en anglais, mais saviez-vous que vous pouvez traduire le site web en français ? Cherchez le sélecteur de langue dans le pied de page. Salutations, Federico

PS: I purchased your guide, a fact filled read. Thanks

Thanks, Ray!

Arriving BA 23 Dec via cruise ship. Would like to take in Sacramento and the Swiss town on our way to Montevideo. Can this be done? I suspect that we need to catch the 8 AM ferry to Sacramento, leave our luggage at the bus station while we tour Sacramento. Is there bus service to the Swiss town (or is it even worth going)?

Hi Ray, sorry it took a while to get back to you, I had to talk to someone who lives in the area to get some good information. Nueva Helvecia is a very nice town to visit but only by car (to drive around for an hour, check out a cheese producer) or if you intend to spend the night there. There is not a great deal to do in the centre of the town to merit a day trip and no place to leave your luggage. So if you are not planning to have a car, we’d recommend skipping. All the best, Karen (and thanks to Damian at Borravino wine tours for his advice)

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Hi, I’ve enjoyed your site, and especially the thread on purchasing tickets for a ferry. I have a problem and don’t know what to do. On 27 February I purchased two tickets on the seacatcolonia website for the date of 7 April to Colonia, returning the next day. I received the following message: Su operación ha sido procesada con éxito. Recibirá un email con los pasajes en un lapso no mayor de 30 minutos. 30 minutes have long passed; today is 8 March. My account with seacatcolonia gives a “listado de tickets activos” but I am at a loss as to what to do to actually receive the tickets via email and print them. Any ideas? Thanks.

Hi Gary, the good news is that Buquebus and Seacat allow you to turn up at the desk and just show your ID. They will then print your boarding passes. Best, Karen

Okay, that’s good news. Thanks for your information. I’ll take copies of what I have and show up a bit earlier to have my tickets printed there.

Don’t worry about going earlier. They will be printing out for every traveler. Glad to have put your mind at ease 🙂

ok, thanks. You have definitely put my mind at ease; I appreciate your comments. Thanks again. Also, luckily we will be in Montevideo during the time of the Semana Criolla that I saw on your website. We’ll be there!

Great to hear. And just a gentle reminder for anyone who reads this, when Guru’Guay makes your holiday easier or more fun there are ways you can support us so that I can help you and other travelers into the future! All the best and have a wonderful time — Karen

I’ll be in BA next week & will just walk over to the Seacat site & just might get the ticket right.If not I’ll try Buquebus. I’ll send in my report if I get back alive..

Hi Rick, Seacat and Buquebus are operated by the same company, often using the same boat when there is insufficient demand to fill two boats. Seacat offers a lower cost service. This means that Seacat will not sell their (cheaper) tickets at the port, only in advance online or from their offices. Best, Karen

Hi there, I’m trying to book a ferry from BA to Colonia on the Seacat website. However, I can’t continue since I have no idea what to type into the field saying “ingrese num.” and “ingrese importe”. Does anyone know what that is? Before those two fields it sais “crédito anterior”. Thanks Anna

“ingrese num.” means “input number” and “ingrese importe” means “input amount”. “crédito anterior” means prior credit or balance. It seems like you may be in the ‘wrong’ part of the site… 🙁

Looking to buy BA to Colonia ferry tickets for a day between Christmas and New Years. SeaCat is about USD 65 per person one way. None of the cheaper seats available. Colonia Express is about USD 50 per person one way for the same day. Buquebus is

I’m fine with the price even though it’s several times higher than what others report paying, and so I proceeded to go through the online booking process. Got all the way to the credit card entry page, but then there is a dropdown where I have to select one of these:DNI/L.E./LC/otro. I Googled and found out the first three are Argentine identity numbers, so as a person from the U.S. I selected “otro”…but what value to put in the entry field next to it? The CVV code was already entered in another field on the page, so it shouldn’t be that. I tried zip code and it didn’t work. Any ideas on what to put in this field?

Hi there bouse, that field will be seeking the number of your document, so try putting your passport number there. Best, Karen

Hi! My two friends and I want to make our way to Punta del Este for New Year’s (obviously ultimate high season is not ideal, but there’s nothing to be done about it with our schedule unfortunately), and I was wondering how far ahead in advance you think tickets need to be bought by if we are planning to go there from Buenos Aires on December 30th? Returning on January 4th shouldn’t be as much of a problem, but I am slightly concerned about the availability to get there along with the masses….

Hi Alexia, tickets for travel around Christmas and New Year should be bought by the beginning of December at the latest I would say. You can probably get tickets up until mid December, but why take the risk, right? Have a wonderful time! — Karen

Re: BA to Colonia return Are there immigration controls where passports need to be stamped by both countries both ways? Thanks for your informative site, located by a Google search. Gary Hägermann

Hi Gary, Uruguayan and Argentine passport controls are carried out between Buenos Aires and Colonia on the same site. So your passport will be stamped in Colonia by officials from both governments, and the same in Buenos Aires. It’s very practical. Glad you are enjoying the site. Do take a minute to read how you can support us http://guruguay.com/support-us/ — all the best, Karen

Thank you very much for your prompt reply.

I didn’t know whether to post after my original message on another page, but figured it may be useful here. You may remember I was planning on travelling to Colonia or Montevideo for the day and my Libran indecision was clouding my vision lol

I decided to travel to Colonia, and went the morning of Sunday 21st August. I only decided this Saturday evening at 5pm! I went to the Buquebus website and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to buy a ticket – maybe they have upgraded their webpage? I was able to choose English as a language on the first page which made it easy, and the only tricky bit was translating some of the words on the following pages which had not been translated e.g. country your are from. Buquebus only lost about 8 countries and I just needed to find the words for ‘other country’. I then had to register with Buquebus to complete the booking and receive the tickets in my email account, once registered they dropped straight in. You’ll need your passport number to buy online, but the whole process took 10 – 15 mins total. I was very surprised. I then emailed these tickets to my hotel reception who printed them off for me.

The only issue I had was at the port itself 🙂 I believed I had an e-ticket, and waltzed straight through security up to immigration only to find out I had to take my printed ticket to the counter downstairs, and exchange it for another ticket, which was then stamped on my way out of the country.

As for the queue…hahaha…reception advised to get there 1 hour before, and then out of nowhere, one dude unloading the ferry told one woman to stand in a spot, and then it was like ‘whoosh’ everyone joined this huge queue that snaked round the terminal. However, they did let us all onto the boat 30 mins before sailing, so the wait was not that bad at all.

I got the earliest boat out of BA which was 9am and got to Colonia by 10am. Duty Free on board and refreshments and the time went really quickly. The only issue was coming back. The boat was meant to leave at 3pm, however, there must have been a delay with a bus getting into Colonia as the boat did not depart until 30-40 minutes after its scheduled time, and people were walking on late as if they were early.

Colonia itself was lovely. The sun shone all day in clear blue skies, it must have been 17-18c, it was gorgeous. For those wanting to climb the lighthouse, you may want to do this first off the boat as it is very small up top and does get very cramped. I stopped for lunch at El Drugstore and they only accepted cash (Uruguay, Argentina, America), unsure if this is usual for a restaurant in Colonia. There is a lovely looking bar on the coast, with chairs looking out over the bay and the sea located on Paseo De San Gabriel, I couldn’t get in as it was full and would love to know how good the food and drink is!

Thanks for continuously updating these pages, the information is very very helpful….now to plan my return visit 🙂

Dear Jason the Libran, how I LOVE getting updates – this SO COOL to read – so thank you! I am sure other people will find your comments helpful too. You definitely have to come for a longer time next time – more and more people are realising that Uruguay is an amazing primary destination, and definitely not just a side-trip from Argentina or Brazil. — Karen PS. If you’d like to help us exist do check out how you can support our work . Stay in touch!

Great website, thank you for posting valuable information. Me and my wife are going to spend a week in BA in September, but want to visit Colonia and Montevideo as well. Is there a way of buying the ferry+ bus ticket in a way that we would spend several hours in Colonia, and THEN take the bus (not immediately after docking in Colonia). Also, during the weekdays (mid September), tickets should be still available a few days prior to the trip)? Thanking you. DB

Hi Daniel – you cannot buy a through ticket and expect to get off in Colonia. You have to buy a ticket from Buenos Aires to Colonia and then buy a bus ticket to Montevideo once you are in Colonia. Check out my article on Colonia for all the relevant information. It’s always possible to buy tickets until last minute other than during holiday periods. All the best — Karen

Thank you for your reply and advice. I will do what you suggested. Thank you again.

Thanks for the post! I’m not sure if I’m reading something incorrectly, but on the Colonia Express site I’m quoted $560 ars for a one-way trip from BA-Montevideo ($270 tariffa super economica and $290 tasas e impuestos). BA-Colonia is a total of $560.. Is this because I am looking for tomorrow? Thanks!

Hi Jill, the closer you buy your ticket to your travel date, the less price options you have to choose from, as the cheaper seats will have been filled up. All the best Karen

I just checked the site to see if we were getting the same information. I got supereconomica fares on the last boat of the day tomorrow for AR$270 to Colonia and AR$298 to MVD, both plus tax; so there is a slight difference in price–less than €2.

Thanks, Dick! Very helpful to get this kind of up-to-date info.

You say that the ferry can be sold out on holidays. Would this include the Saturday before Easter Sunday? How about Easter Sunday itself? Any thoughts?

Hi Alex, you are likely to be able to get tickets up to a few days before during Easter (or Tourism Week as it is called in secular Uruguay ) but I would not leave it to get tickets on the Sunday. That may be just too late. Best, Karen

I just bought two round-trip tickets, BA to Colonia, from Seacat online. It was such a simple process. There were no glitches at all. In less than 24 hours I had the confirmations needed to board. And the price!–$US105 total cost, making each passage less than $30 for the “full” fare, i.e., no charge for changes. Interestingly, before making the purchase I looked on the Buquebus website and was quoted $US280 for the same type of tickets. That is an enormous price difference.

Hello , Can you send the link to this website ,please? I’m trying to buy online tickets from Buenos Aires to Colonia . Thank you

The links are in the article above!

The seacat site is https://www.seacatcolonia.com.uy/venta/home.php?sitecountry=UY You can also check colonia express at https://coloniaexpress.com/ar I’ve found that ticket prices can vary a lot depending on the season and which fare level is available at the time of purchase. Also keep in mind that Seacat can sometimes change your departure time and put you on a Buquebus ferry, but the online Seacat ticket is honored. I checked the Seacat fares for Monday and the lowest is about US$25 one way. The lowest for Colonia Express on the same day appears to be about US$34. Good luck.

Hi Dick. I want to buy tickets on fast ferry that leaves from and returns to Pueto Madero, which is close to city. Any ideas. Cheers Gaz NZ

Hi Gaz, Puerto Madero is the main ferry terminal in Buenos Aires (ie inside the city, not close to) from which the ferry company, Buquebus, operates. So you need to buy tickets with Buquebus for the direct boat called “Francisco”. Best, Karen

Here are the links to the two companies that go from Puerto Madero to Colonia del Sacramento:

https://www.seacatcolonia.com/?i=en

https://www.buquebus.com/english

I think they both say it is about an hour, but normal arrival is about 1 1/2 hours after the scheduled departure time.

If you want a ferry directly to Montevideo then only Buquebus offers that. Otherwise, Puerto Madero to Montevideo can be done with either company; there is a bus waiting right outside the arrival terminal in Colonia that goes to the Tres Cruces bus terminal in Montevideo, and the bus fare is included in the Puerto Madero to Montevideo ticket price. Also, keep in mind that sometimes you will get an email stating that the departure time has changed. That usually happens if you have a Seacat ticket and they decide to combine that ferry with the Buquebus ferry.

If you are traveling somewhere other than Colonia del Sacramento or Montevideo, keep in mind that the Colonia inter-city bus station is only a short walk outside the port and is reachable even with luggage.

Keep in mind that both ports are in the city. Puerto Madero is nearer to the Aeroparque airport and the main bus station, whereas Colonia Express leaves from Puerto Madero Sur, which is nearer to the southern end of Barrio San Telmo; so it all depends on where you will be staying in Buenos Aires.

Richard, very nice of you to share this information. Just one additional clarification, the bus station is actually the building *next door* to the port. So as Richard says, an (extremely) short walk to get there. Best, Karen

Thank you so much for this info! We want to travel from Montevideo to Buenos Aries in March 2016 by ferry and this has been a big help. However I am a bit confused re the exchange rate for the Argentinian Pesos. The Seacat website told me it would be RG3550. When I put this into xe.com it told me it would be A$531 !!!. Yet the Uruguayan Pesos at 41 = A$2 !! Any light you could shed would be muchly appreciated!

Cheers Jodie – Australia

Hi Jodie, you’ve come across another example of how poorly-designed these sites are.

What you saw in red which said “Valores expresados en pesos argentinos, incluyen percepcion AFIP 35% RG3550” is generic financial advice to Argentinian buyers. It is NOT part of the calculation. So ignore that.

Prices quoted for March on Seacat (BQB does not have prices available for 2016 yet of course) are 507 argentinian (AR) pesos and 564 AR pesos. So at xe.com rates about 55 USD one way. Best, best, Karen

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May 19, 2018 · Travel

Buenos Aires to Colonia: Things you Need to Know

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Tips for your trip from Buenos aires to Colonia + FAQ

What Time Should I Arrive at the Buquebus Ferry Port?

Your ticket says 2 hours but I think 1 hour before your boat departs is a sufficient amount of time. Don’t forget this is an international trip with queues for immigration

Buquebus and Seacat Address?

The Buquebus, Seacat and Colonia Express ferries leave from Av. Antártida Argentina 821, Puerto Madero. This is quite close to the very centre of Buenos Aires. It’s a 20-minute taxi ride from Palermo.

*** The Colonia Express goes from Av. Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane 155, Puerto Madero Sur, which could be a 20-minute drive away so make sure you know which company you’re going with!

Arriving in Colonia?

You don’t need to get any taxis or buses into town, simply walk directly out of the port and up the street and turn left. You should walk straight into the town centre in around 10 mins.

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Best Ferry Company to go to Uruguay?

There are 3 companies that go to Uruguay , Buquebus, Seacat and Colonia Express. They are all roughly the same cost (as long as there isn’t a huge change in demand like during holiday season).

Colonia, Stay Overnight or Day Trip?

I would say it’s possible to do it in a day because I feel like there simply isn’t enough things to do in Colonia to stay overnight. But many Argentinians think coming back at 9 pm isn’t good because you miss dinner and apparently Colonia is beautiful at night.

Average Ferry Price to Colonia?

Roughly $60USD each way for the fast ferry

How to pay in Colonia, Do I Change Money?

They accept Argentine pesos, US dollars and Euros. You can often change your money on the boat but I don’t think this is necessary. Credit and Debit cards are accepted everywhere.

How Long is the Trip from Buenos Aires to Colonia?

***Rough timetable, it may change seasonally***

All three ferries:

BA to Colonia at 8 am, noon and 6 pm

08:30 am, 11:00 am and last ferry 18:55

08:30am, 09:30am, 12:00pm,  last ferry 18:00

08:30am, 09:30am,  18:00 last ferry 20:30

Make sure you check online to see if the timetable has changed.

Timetable? Colonia back to BA?

Colonia back to BA at 10 am, 4 pm and 9 pm

09:01 am,  17:01 and last ferry 19:45

07:00am, 10:15am, 16:01pm,  last ferry 19:45

07:45am, 16:01 18:45 last ferry 19:45

What to Eat in Colonia:  Top Picks!

Breakfast: Ganache Café & Pastries

Lunch: Gitana Gastrobar

Dinner: El Buen Suspiro

Visa to Uruguay:

Don’t forget if you go to Colonia you can renew your tourist visa because you’ve technically travelled abroad.

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Uruguay is a South American country bordered to the north and east by Brazil, to the west by Argentina, and to the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of the country is Montevideo and it is a destination that is widely visited for having beautiful beaches, a vibrant culture, its gastronomy and its natural attractions such as the Sierra de Rocha and the Santa Teresa National Park. Its culture is a mixture of Spanish and indigenous traditions, and is characterized by a strong literary, artistic and musical tradition that arose in the Río de la Plata and became an important part of Uruguayan culture. In addition, Uruguay is an ideal destination for sailing lovers who seek to enjoy water sports and live the aquatic experience from another perspective, acquiring a more luxury service because in this country you will be able to find several options to rent yachts and other vessels. for recreation or fishing . In fact, it has several important ports for both commercial and tourist activity.

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Some of the most important ports in Uruguay

Port of Montevideo: it is the largest and the most important for international trade; since it is the main point of entry and exit of goods. But, it also has dedicated areas for sports boating.

Port of Colonia: it is located in the city of Colonia del Sacramento, on the coast of the Río de la Plata, and is one of the oldest ports in South America. Currently, it is used mainly for tourist and recreational activities.

Port of Nueva Palmira: it is located in the department of Colonia and is also used for foreign trade, especially as an exporter of grains and forest products.

Punta del Este: is a coastal city in eastern Uruguay that is well known for its beaches, nightlife, and marina. Here it is possible to rent yachts of various sizes and levels of luxury. The port has a spectacular view and is surrounded by bars and restaurants where you can enjoy seafood dishes, fish and at the same time, you can see the sunset through the magnificent sailboats and catamarans. Sometimes even sea lions are seen in the area. And, very close is also a prestigious Punta del Este Yacht Club, which organizes and supervises regattas and nautical competitions and other activities. The rental boats at this pier offer a tour to the Lobo and Gorriti islands. Punta del Este is called the Monaco of South America, which is synonymous with the lifestyle of luxury and the elite, where there are many yachts and where they flock from the nearby coasts of Brazil and Argentina. If you dock at the wonderful marina, you can visit high-end restaurants, admire mansions that add value and visual appeal where celebrities usually go, especially in La Barra and Punta Ballena. You may also be interested in: What is a Sailboat regatta?

La Paloma: It is a coastal city located in the east of Uruguay, known for its beaches and its relaxed atmosphere. In this place it is possible to rent yachts to navigate nearby areas and enjoy the coast from a perspective. Since 2015, the artisanal fishing boats have their own docking pier with all the services.

Puerto Buceo: it is located in Montevideo and has a strategic location located in the residential area near several shopping centers and serves as a stopover for sailors from all over the world and has all the necessary services for boats.

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Best season to rent a yacht in Uruguay

If you want to rent a boat in Uruguay and visit the different and paradisiacal aquatic landscapes, we recommend that it be during the summer months between November and February, until March, which is where you can best take advantage of the beaches. Even in this time of summer is when the sunlight can extend from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. On the other hand, in the month of August you will find a colder climate and rain, for what boats can not set sail. In the summer the ports and docks are quite crowded by boats that moor and cruise ships that arrive in these nautical spots.

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How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Uruguay?

Taking as a point of reference the most requested place for yacht charter, which is Punta del Este, boat rental prices in 2023 vary from USD 190 per hour and a boat for 14 people is rented with a minimum of 2 hours. ; while, you can find yachts with higher or lower prices with greater and lesser capacity. Also, you will find catamarans where the price is approximately 400 USD per hour with a capacity of up to 40 people.

These prices also vary according to the route . For example, from Punta del Este to Gorriti Island it is cheaper than going to Isla Lobos or to Portezuelo, Solanas and Casapueblo, where for these destinations the price increases. Likewise, it must be taken into account that the price varies if it is high season and there is a lot of demand, the price may increase; as well, it can increase if the boat is simple or more luxurious.

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Uruguayan beaches

The first reason why we recommend renting a yacht in Uruguay is because its coasts have wonderful beaches for all types of public. There are beaches where there are more waves and are ideal for those who like to practice surfing or other types of water sports; Likewise, there are other beaches where it is ideal for you to visit them with your family, friends or colleagues and nothing better than on board a boat where you will see the coasts and landscapes from another perspective. You will be able to reach beaches that are not as crowded as others that are.

Pocitos Beach: it is one of the most popular beaches in Montevideo. It is urban and has golden sand, crystal clear waters and is surrounded by restaurants and shops.

Playa de la Viuda: it is in the department of Maldonado, this beach is famous for its rocky cliffs and white sand beach. Ideal to enjoy nature and tranquility.

Playa del Barco: it is located in the department of Rocha, on the east coast of Uruguay. It is a white sand beach, there are no strong waves and it is ideal for water sports.

Playa de los Dedos: This white sand beach is located in Punta del Este and is famous for the sculpture of a giant hand emerging from the sand. It is quite crowded and lively, perfect for lovers of nightlife.

Cabo Polonio Beach: the beach is located in the department of Rocha, in a protected nature reserve. It is a white sand beach surrounded by dunes and rocky cliffs, it can only be reached on foot or in special vehicles.

Playa de la Pedrera : it is located in Rocha, it is a quite popular beach among surfers due to its strong and constant waves. It is also a perfect place to enjoy the sun and relax on the white sand.

Islas Lobos: it is located about 8 kilometers from the coast, near Punta del Este. It is a small island, about 4 kilometers long and 2 kilometers wide. This is a natural sanctuary for sea lions that rest on the coast and on the rocks that are around the island. There are also some penguins, seagulls and pelicans. Visitors can take guided walks, observe the local fauna and flora, and enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from the island's lighthouse.

Gorriti Island: it is located off the coast of Punta del Este, about 2 kilometers away. It is much bigger than Isla de Lobos, with about 21 square kilometers. The beach has beautiful white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, ideal for swimming, snorkeling or relaxing in the sun. In addition to the beaches, the island has natural trails for walking and exploring the place; there is even a small town with restaurants and souvenir shops. It is a highly requested destination to go on a yacht or it can also be reached by ferry from the city's port.

Uruguay is one of the destinations that you should visit if you are a lover of nautical experiences and you are an adventurer, observing new cultures, new landscapes, new and beautiful beaches aboard a boat where you can also practice water sports such as snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding. and other activities; especially if you go with friends or family; since, you are going to have fun and create unforgettable memories for a lifetime.

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Francisco (formerly Lopez Mena) is the first dual fuelled high-speed Ro-Ro ferry to operate with liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the primary fuel.

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Incat Tasmania

1,000 passengers and 150 cars

Francisco Papa (formerly Lopez Mena) is the first dual-fuelled high-speed Ro-Ro ferry to operate with liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the primary fuel. The high-speed ferry was built by Incat for its operator Buquebus.

Incat was awarded the construction contract for the catamaran in November 2010. Design work was carried out by Revolution Design. The vessel was constructed at Incat’s Prince of Wales Bay shipyard in Hobart, Tasmania. The vessel was launched in November 2012, with sea trails commencing in March 2013. The energy-efficient vessel was christened Francisco Papa in June 2013 in honour of Pope Francis.

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The high-speed ferry carries the 1A1 HSLC R4 Car Ferry B Gas Fuelled E0 class notation. The vessel operates on the Buenos Aires-Montevideo route on the River Plate, between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay.

Francisco Papa technical specifications and hull design

Francisco Papa measures 99m long, 26.94m wide, and has a waterline length of 90.54m, draft of 2.98m, and a deadweight capacity of 450t.

The catamaran ferry comprises two thin hulls constructed of aluminium. The hulls are connected by a bridging section with the centre bow structure located at the forward end.

Each hull is divided into nine vented, watertight compartments divided by transverse bulkheads. Two compartments in each hull accommodate fuel tanks, and an additional compartment acts as a long-range tank.

Francisco Papa ferry accommodation and capacity

Francisco Papa accommodates 1,000 passengers and 135 cars on four tiers. Tier 1 is the vehicle deck providing an area of 4.5m in length and 2.3m in width for each car and an axle load of 2t each.

Tier 2 is subdivided into three areas. The first area comprises an economy-class aft lounge with seating areas and a bar, the second area provides a duty-free shop lobby featuring toilet facilities and the third area features a duty-free shop.

Tier 3 is subdivided into four areas. The first area comprises a tourist-class aft lounge with seating areas and a bar. The second area features a main foyer with a reception area, business lounges, and toilet facilities. The third area features a business-class mid lounge with seating areas, a bar, and toilet facilities. The fourth area is a first-class forward lounge featuring seating areas, a bar, a VIP lounge, and toilet facilities.

The wheelhouse of the vessel is on Tier 4. The fast ferry is also equipped with several reverse cycle heat pump units for air conditioning the rooms in the vessel.

Storage tanks

Francisco Papa is equipped with two main fuel oil storage tanks with a holding capacity of 70,000l each, two fuel oil generator header tanks with a holding capacity of 1,240l each, two LNG storage tanks with a holding capacity of 40m³ each, a freshwater tank with a holding capacity of 5,000l, and a black and grey water tank with a holding capacity of 5,000l.

The vessel is also equipped with storage tanks to store 320l of oily water from the engine room, 1,100l of bilge water, 800l of aft hydraulic oil, and 200l of forward midships hydraulic oil.

Safety equipment

The vessel is fitted with four marine evacuation stations (MES), with each MES capable of serving up to 256 persons, and nine life-rafts each capable of evacuating 128 persons.

Francisco Papa engine and machinery details

The energy-efficient vessel features two Wartsila LJX 1720 SR waterjets which are driven by two 22MW GE Energy LM2500 gas turbines. Each hull is fitted with a water jet and a gas turbine. The waterjets are configured with steering and reverse systems.

The GE Energy LM2500 gas turbines were specially designed to burn both LNG and marine distillate (diesel).

The vessel is further equipped with four Caterpillar C18 generators rated at 340kW each, and two Caterpillar C9 generators rated at 200kW each.

A hydraulically-operated trim tab is fitted at the aft end of each hull. The vessel also includes three hydraulic power packs with one fitted on the forward and two aft.

Francisco Papa has a speed of 51.8k with a deadweight capacity of 450t, while its lightship speed is 58k.

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Electric ships powered by batteries are becoming more and more interesting for companies who want to be more sustainable. One interesting example is a new ferry being built by Incat Tasmania, ordered by Buquebús. 

The new ferry will be the world’s largest zero-emissions, lightweight catamaran ferry, and it will be powered by a battery electric propulsion system and waterjets from Wärtsilä. It will be the biggest battery electric ship ever built.

Incat’s long-term South American customer, Buquebús will have the vessel to operate between Argentina and Uruguay. It has an overall length of 130 m and will have the capacity to carry 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles. 

The equipment from Wärtsilä is scheduled to be delivered in the latter part of the year 2024. The vessel itself is scheduled to be delivered to Buquebús in 2025.

The deal was first published in a press release in August  2023.

Power from batteries and eight electric waterjets

This catamaran vessel will be fully battery-powered, and waterjets will be the main power for its electric motor.

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The package of the battery modules and energy storage system will yield 4 times the power of any of the ones on today’s electric or hybrid ships.

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• Historical Data and Forecast of Uruguay Catamaran Market Revenues & Volume By Passenger Transport for the Period 2020-2030
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• Market Opportunity Assessment By Product Type
• Market Opportunity Assessment By Application
• Uruguay Catamaran Top Companies Market Share
• Uruguay Catamaran Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
• Uruguay Catamaran Company Profiles
• Uruguay Catamaran Key Strategic Recommendations

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