South America Cruises

South America Cruise: When to go?
Ancient ruins, rainforest adventures, jungle wildlife, awe-inspiring mountain peaks, and scenic fjords can all be part of a South America cruise. Wind through the Amazon tributaries in search of pink dolphins or round the southern edge of Tierra del Fuego for its spectacular views of glaciers and steep rocky shorelines. Patagonia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay - each destination offers natural and cultural discovery. A cruise of South America combines travel to the celebrated French Polynesia, Central America, Africa's Morocco and Cape Verde, as well as the wildlife-rich Canary Islands. During your tour, you'll encounter some of the most welcoming people in the world. Travelers tour South America to see its sites – Machu Picchu, the Amazon, Torres del Paine, Easter Island – but return because of its people. Experience a lifetime of memories on your cruise to South America.

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Expedition Cruise Ships - what is this?
Clipper Adventurer (ZE) - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 110 The Clipper Adventurer is a superb oceangoing vessel equipped with stabilizers and an ice-hardened hull that allow her to navigate easily in the most rugged natural environments.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
West Coast of South America: Ecuador, Peru, Andes, Atacama, Chilean Coast	$9,980	21	Oct	Chile, Peru, Ecuador

MV Mare Australis - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 129 Built in 2002, the M/V Mare Australis has 63 cabins with private facilities and panoramic windows, and offers travelers a comfortable experience with 4 decks, 2 lounges, and a restaurant that serves exquisite regional and international cuisine.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Mare Australis 4 Day/3 Night 10% OFF! All departures Sept 23, 2009 thru Dec 16, 2009 and Jan 6, 2010 thru Apr 14, 2010	$1,150	4	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Cape Horn
Mare Australis 5 Day/4 Night 10% OFF! All departures Sept 19, 2009 thru Apr 10, 2010	$1,550	5	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Cape Horn

MV Via Australis - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 129 Built in 2005, the M/V Via Australis has 64 cabins with private facilities and panoramic windows, and offers travelers a comfortable experience with 4 decks, 2 lounges, and a restaurant that serves exquisite regional and international cuisine.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
M/V Via Australis 4 Day/3 Night 10% OFF! All departures Sept 26, 2009 thru Apr 17, 2010	$1,150	4	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Cape Horn
M/V Via Australis 5 Day/4 Night 10% OFF! All departures Sept 22 thru Dec 15, 2009 and Jan 5 thru Apr 13, 2010	$1,550	5	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Cape Horn

Odyssey (ZE) - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 128 The Odyssey was built in 1989 in Tsu, Japan, by Japanese craftsmen to the design of a master Dutch yacht designer, Studio Acht, and is eminently suited for the year-round itineraries in the Pacific.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Beyond Rapa Nui: Easter Island, Pitcairns, Tuamotus, Marquesas, Tahiti	$12,880	18	Oct	South Pacific, Chile, Tahiti, Easter Island, Pitcairn Islands, Tuamotu Islands
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Luxury Expedition Ships - what is this?
Clelia II - Luxury Expedition Ship passengers : 100 To be launched in early 2009, after extensive refurbishment, redecoration and other improvements, the all-suite Clelia II will offer the finest in small-ship cruise travel. 50% OFF! All departure dates
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
From the Rainforests of Panama to the Ice Fields of Antarctica: Grand Voyage $1,000-$2,000 OFF! departure on Oct 13, 09 $3,000-$5,000 OFF! departure on Oct 27, 10	$25,995	41	Oct	Central America, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Argentina, Colombia
Grand Voyage Segment A: South America's Ancient Civilizations $1,500-$3,000 OFF! departure on Oct 26, 10	$14,995	23	Oct	Central America, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Colombia
Grand Voyage Segment B: Chile's Majestic Fjords and Antarctica $1,500-$3,000 OFF! departure on Nov 13, 10	$13,995	21	Nov	South Pacific, Chile, Easter Island, Argentina
The Historic Coast of South America: A Voyage from the Rio Plata to the Amazon $5,000-$6,000 OFF! departure on Mar 1, 10	$21,995	22	Mar	Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina
The Historic Coast of South America: A Voyage from the Rio Plata to the Amazon: Part I $1,000-$2,000 OFF! departure on Mar 1, 10	$8,995	11	Mar	Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina
The Historic Coast of South America: A Voyage from the Rio Plata to the Amazon: Part II $1000-$2000 OFF! departure on Mar 11, 10	$9,995	13	Mar	Brazil
The Mighty Amazon: A 2,000-Mile Voyage from the Atlantic to the Peruvian Rain Forest $1,500-$2,000 OFF! departures on Mar 21, 10 / Apr 5, 10	$10,495	16	Mar, Apr	Brazil, Peru, Colombia
Tropical Rivers & Rain Forests of South America: Exploring the Amazon, Suriname, Demerara, and Orino $1,500-$2,000 OFF! departure on Apr 19, 10	$10,495	16	Apr	Brazil, Guyana

Corinthian II - Luxury Expedition Ship passengers : 114 The distinguished 114-guest Corinthian II offers a classic yacht-like atmosphere. She accommodates all guests in 57 outside suites, each affording sea views and elegantly appointed with a sitting area, TV, mini-refrigerator, safe, and other amenities. 50% OFF! All departure dates!
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
From the Shores of Morocco to Patagonia: Grand Voyage to W. Africa, Atlantic Islands and S. America $8000 OFF! departure on Nov 21, 10	$11,995	32	Nov	Africa, Falkland Islands, Brazil, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina, Cape Verde Islands
From the Shores of Morocco to Patagonia: Part I $4000 OFF! departure on Nov 21, 10	$10,995	18	Nov	Africa, Brazil, Morocco, Cape Verde Islands
From the Shores of Morocco to Patagonia: Part II $4000 OFF! departure on Dec 6, 10	$10,995	17	Dec	Falkland Islands, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina
Route to Distant Islands: The Falklands, S. Georgia & Tristan da Cunha from Patagonia to Cape Town	$16,995	22	Feb	Antarctica, Africa, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Argentina, South Africa, Tristan de Cunha

Minerva - Luxury Expedition Ship passengers : 198 The Minerva brings a rare touch of comfortable, informal refinement to Antarctic travel. This ship is formerly known at the 'Explorer II' (before June 2008).
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands	$11,995	18	Jan, Feb, Dec	Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands from Buenos Aires	$9,695	19	Dec, Nov	Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
Classic Antarctica	$7,595	12	Jan, Dec	Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Argentina

National Geographic Explorer - Luxury Expedition Ship passengers : 148 The National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship accommodating 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing comfort. $250 OFF! All departure dates
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Atlantic Odyssey	$5,990	17	Oct	Africa, Europe, Portugal, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde

Spirit of Oceanus - Luxury Expedition Ship passengers : 120 One of our most spacious and luxurious ocean going vessels. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of up-close, casual small-ship cruising.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
In the Wake of the Bounty: Easter Island to Papeete $800-$2,400 OFF! departure on Nov 1, 10 $400-$1,200 OFF! departure on Nov 1, 10	$11,895	18	Nov	South Pacific, Chile, Easter Island, Pitcairn Islands
Natural Wonders of the New World: Panama to Guayaquil $350-$1,000 OFF! departure on Oct 15, 10 $200-$500 OFF! departure on Oct 15, 10	$4,995	11	Oct	Central America, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica
Sojourn to Easter Island: Guayaquil to Easter Island $300-$800 OFF! departure on Oct 24, 10 $150-$400 OFF! departure on Oct 24, 10	$3,895	10	Oct	South Pacific, Chile, Ecuador, Easter Island
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River Cruise Ships - what is this?
Manatee - River Cruise Ship passengers : 30 The Manatee Amazon Explorer is an intimate way to explore the great Amazon--it holds just 30 passengers, and is a stunning example of jungle comfort and luxury.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Amazon Exploration: Search for the Pink Dolphin	$679	5	Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Ecuador, Amazon
Amazon Exploration: Search for the Pink Dolphin	$508	4	Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Ecuador, Amazon

MV Aqua - River Cruise Ship passengers : 24 The new MV Aqua, with its over-sized guest suites and panoramic windows, is the first true luxury vessel to ever cruise the northern Amazon.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Luxury Amazon	$2,100	4	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Peru, Amazon
Luxury Amazon	$2,800	5	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Peru, Amazon
Luxury Amazon	$4,900	8	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Peru, Amazon

Tucano - River Cruise Ship passengers : 18 The expeditionary cruise vessel Tucano has comfortable cabins with large beds and private baths and is air-conditioned throughout. With small groups, trained naturalist guides, and thoughtful itineraries, the Tucano offers a thrilling Amazon experience.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon	$2,400	8	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Brazil, Amazon
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