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South America encompasses an astonishing range of landscapes, from Amazonian rainforest and tropical beaches to glaciers, deserts, mountains, and vast grasslands.
Discover remarkable archaeological sites and historic cities that reveal the fascinating heritage of the Inca, Spanish colonial era, and numerous Indigenous cultures.
Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Lima, and Bogotá offer sophisticated dining, art, architecture, nightlife, and distinctive local character.
From the Amazon rainforest to the Galápagos Islands and Patagonia, South America provides exceptional opportunities to encounter diverse and often unique wildlife.
Explore a rich culinary landscape featuring Peruvian gastronomy, Brazilian specialities, Argentine beef, Chilean seafood, Andean ingredients, and celebrated South American wines.
Luxury lodges, elegant hotels, private experiences, scenic rail journeys, and expertly guided adventures make it possible to explore the continent in comfort and style.
Few itineraries anywhere ask a ship to do this much, and the strongest days make the most of exactly how different each stop really is.
Travel into the Andes to explore the remarkable Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and one of the world's most iconic archaeological landscapes.
Journey deep into the Amazon to discover extraordinary biodiversity, winding waterways, lush rainforest, and remote communities while staying in an immersive luxury jungle lodge.
Enjoy the energy of Rio de Janeiro, from the iconic beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema to panoramic views from Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer.
Discover vast wilderness, towering mountains, glaciers, and pristine lakes across the spectacular landscapes of southern Chile and Argentina.
Experience the continent through its food, from ceviche and Andean specialities to Argentine steaks, Brazilian cuisine, Chilean seafood, and exceptional regional wines.
A handful of sites sit far enough inland or off the usual route that they are worth building a whole day around.
Known for its elegant boulevards, historic architecture, passionate tango culture, and exceptional dining, Buenos Aires offers a sophisticated European-inspired atmosphere with a distinctly Argentine identity.
Located in Chilean Patagonia, Torres del Paine is celebrated for its dramatic granite peaks, turquoise lakes, glaciers, and vast wilderness. Its spectacular scenery makes it one of South America's premier destinations for nature and adventure.
The Amazon is one of the planet's most extraordinary natural environments, covering an immense area of rainforest and waterways. Wildlife encounters, river journeys, and immersive jungle experiences provide an unforgettable connection with the natural world.
Set between forested mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Rio de Janeiro combines spectacular scenery with vibrant culture. Its famous beaches, iconic landmarks, lively neighbourhoods, and celebrated Brazilian atmosphere make it one of the continent's most captivating cities.
Perched high in the Andes, Machu Picchu is one of the world's most extraordinary archaeological sites. Its sophisticated stone architecture, dramatic mountain setting, and enduring connection to the Inca civilisation make it an essential South American experience.
Here is what makes a ship the right way to see this continent: so much of what matters most sits somewhere a road simply does not reach. The Amazon interior has no highway system to speak of, the Chilean fjords are walled in by mountains on every side, and Cape Horn has no port at all, only water. South America cruise 2026 sailings are already filling into the better suite categories, and South America cruise 2027 itineraries go on sale while this season is still under way, so early planners get first choice of ship and date. A South America cruise and land package built around a few of these regions also solves the continent's biggest practical challenge, which is the sheer scale of it, by letting one itinerary cover ground that would otherwise take several separate trips.
