We crossed the Rio de Plata from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay today. I did a lot of research online to find a good ticket deal and discovered that there were 3 ferry companies that made the crossing, but when we walked to the water front we could only find the Buquebus terminal, which was huge, new and impressive. We decided on expediency and booked with them. The boat we were on was the "rapido" option, meaning that it crossed in 1 hour instead of three. It was huge. It held at least 300 passengers and I don't know how many cars.
View from the lighthouse in Colonia. It was very impressive to see how this monster pulled into the protected harbor and then proceeded to back up into the dock with its thrusters!
Now that is a BIG bumper guard for the boat.
Cars offloading.
Shiny new ferry terminal in BA. The entire far wall is a cascading water feature.
Inside the ferry - looks kind of like an airplane, but you don't have to fasten your seatbeat or keep your seat upright for takeoff.
Inside the ferry. There were snack bars and a huge duty free shop where lots of people were shopping.
Inside the ferry. There were a few lounge chairs that the first people in line claimed.
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