Directory of shuttle bus services in South America cruise ports, together with port distance information. Find out if shuttle services are available in your port-of-call and how far is the docking area from the city, or other points of interest.
Port | Country | Name of Port | Distances to Local Towns etc | Shuttle Service |
BUENOS AIRES | ARGENTINA | Terminales Portuarias | Under 2 miles. | No Shuttle Service |
USHUAIA | ARGENTINA | Ushuaia Port | Tender - town is located at end of pier | No Shuttle Service |
BUZIOS | BRAZIL | Buzios Port | Just over 1 mile | No Shuttle Service |
FORTALEZA | BRAZIL | Port of Fortaleza | 3 miles | Shuttle Service Available |
MANAUS | BRAZIL | Porto Flutuante | All of the main sights are within walking distance of the dock. | No Shuttle Service |
PARINTINS | BRAZIL | Parinitins Port | Tender. 5 mins walk into small town. | No Shuttle Service |
RECIFE | BRAZIL | No. 2/3 | Shuttle to Mall only in minutes. Passengers cannot walk through terminal, only to use shuttle service provided. | Shuttle Service Available |
RIO DE JANIERO | BRAZIL | Pier Maua | Cruise ships dock at the city's commercial port, Pier Maua. Depending on the berth, it is walking distance into town. Otherwise, a shuttle bus service will operate to Copacabana Beach. | Shuttle Service Available |
SALVADOR (DA BAHIA) | BRAZIL | 10 Meters Quay/Tecon Terminal |
Salvador port is located less than a mile south of the centre. | No Shuttle Service |
SANTAREM | BRAZIL | Port of Santarem | Tender ashore. Landing area is a really short walk from main street in Santarem. Not much there - would recommend a tour. | No Shuttle Service |
ARICA | CHILE | Port of Arica | 5-10 minutes walking to town centre. Shuttle buses to the port gates are provided. | Shuttle Service Available |
PUERTO MONTT | CHILE | Tender to Puerto Angelmo fishing cove | It is a tender port, but the ship is actually quite close to the town by walking. | No Shuttle Service |
PUNTA ARENAS | CHILE | Arturo Prat or Mardones/Bahia Catalina Pier | Arturo Prat is only a 10-15 minute walk into town. The Mardones/Catalinia berth is more remote but there are plenty of Taxis on the Pier. | No Shuttle Service |
VALPARAISO (SANTIAGO) | CHILE | Private Terminal T.P.S | Ships dock in Valparaiso, which is about 90 mins from Santiago; many public buses operate between the two cities. | No Shuttle Service |
MANTA | ECUADOR | Port of Manta | Ship berths around 10-15 minute walk. Manta is mainly the gateway for excursions further afield. | Shuttle Service Available |
PORT STANLEY | FALKLAND ISLANDS | Anchor at Port William | Town is very small, tender will operate. | No Shuttle Service |
CALLAO (LIMA) | PERU | Port of Callao | Lima is approx 20 mins (7 miles) away by taxi | Shuttle Service Available |
LIMA | PERU | Port of Callao | The port of Callao is about seven miles (20 mins) from central Lima. | No Shuttle Service |
MONTEVIDEO | URUGUAY | Berth 3,4,5 | Shuttle service may operate to the centre of town. | Shuttle Service Available |
ISLA MARGARITA | VENEZUELA | El Guamache Cruise Pier | Would advise passengers to take an excursion in this port. | No Shuttle Service |