Buquebus is positioned as one of the main river, land and tourism transport companies in the Southern Cone. Ships and ferries arrive daily, every two hours, linking Buenos Aires with Montevideo, even with the possibility of transporting cars. Passengers can travel directly from the Argentine capital in just 2 hours and 30 minutes. Alternatively, there is the option of taking a fast ship to Colonia and then a bus to the Tres Cruces terminal, completing a total of 4 hours of travel.
The company also offers the “A Day in Capital” package, which is part of the Day Tour to Uruguay, including tickets, excursions and food on board the Francisco Ship, allowing passengers to reach their destination in the shortest time possible and with excellent service. In addition, Buquebus offers the possibility of choosing between various packages to stay in the best hotels in the capital. Passengers can also obtain a coupon book with discounts at Montevideo Shopping by presenting their boarding pass at the shopping center's customer service center. This coupon book offers discounts of up to 10% at selected stores and the possibility of saving part of the VAT with the Shop Tax Free program.
Among its extensive fleet, the Francisco ship stands out, which is not only the fastest in the world, but also one of the most environmentally friendly. With capacity for 953 passengers, it offers more space per capita than any other means of transport; it has 1,200 square meters of duty free shop, storage for 135 cars, restaurants, snack bars and three fare levels to adapt to the preferences and possibilities of each passenger.
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The company's main novelty is that in 2025 the launch of Buque China Zorrilla is expected, an electric ferry with a disruptive focus on sustainability and "Zero Emissions". This ferry will transport 2,100 passengers, 226 vehicles and will offer 3,000 square meters of space for recreation. To receive it, Buquebus is carrying out the largest infrastructure work in its history at the Puerto Madero Terminal, Buenos Aires, as part of the celebration of its 45 years. This 90,000 m2 expansion will include a state-of-the-art parking lot for 850 vehicles, a high-end hotel with 155 rooms, retail areas, a residential tower overlooking the Río de la Plata and large green spaces in the heart of the city.
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