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.

Expedition Cruise Ships | Luxury Expedition Ships | River Cruise Ships

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Expedition Cruise Ships - what is this?
National Geographic Endeavour - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 110 Designed for discovery and active exploration without compromising comfort, the National Geographic Endeavour offers exciting itineraries of varying lengths and destinations.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Atlantic Odyssey	$5,990	17	Sep	Africa, Europe, Portugal, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde

Andrea - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 106 This stylish expedition vessel offers the comfortable amenities of a deluxe hotel while sailing in one of the remotest regions of the world.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Transatlantic Positioning Voyage 2008	$3,575	20	Nov	Africa, Europe, Atlantic, Spain, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Cape Verde Islands

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	$1,050	4	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec	Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Cape Horn
Mare Australis 5 Day/4 Night	$1,400	5	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Cape Horn
Mare Australis 8 Day/7Night - Punta Arenas	$2,450	8	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Cape Horn
Mare Australis 8 Day/7Night - Ushuaia	$2,450	8	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, 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	$1,050	4	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec	Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Cape Horn
M/V Via Australis 5 Day/4 Night	$1,400	5	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Cape Horn
M/V Via Australis 8 Day/7Night - Ushuaia	$2,450	8	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec	Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Cape Horn
Via Australis 8 Day/7Night - Punta Arenas	$2,450	8	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Cape Horn

National Geographic Explorer - Expedition Cruise 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.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Atlantic Odyssey	$5,990	17	Oct	Africa, Europe, Portugal, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde
Cape Horn to the Cape of Good Hope: From South America to South Africa	$17,590	26	Feb	Antarctica, Africa, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Tristan de Cunha, South Orkney Islands
From the Panama Canal to the Andes	$9,180	13	Oct	Central America, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica
The Nazca Lines to Chilean Patagonia	$9,880	16	Oct	Chile, Peru
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Luxury Expedition Ships - what is this?
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.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
From Gibraltar to Patagonia: A Grand Voyage to West Africa, the Atlantic Islands, and South America	$9,995	31	Nov	Africa, Europe, Falkland Islands, Spain, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Morocco, Uruguay, Mauritania
From the Shores of Africa to Patagonia: Grand Voyage to W. Africa, Atlantic Islands and S. America	$11,995	33	Nov	Africa, Falkland Islands, Brazil, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina, Cape Verde Islands
Route to Distant Islands: The Falklands, S. Georgia & Tristan da Cunha from Patagonia to Cape Town	$9,995	22	Mar	Africa, Argentina, South Africa, Tristan de Cunha

Sea Cloud - Luxury Expedition Ship passengers : 68 The Sea Cloud is a glorious and gracious sailing yacht, a four-masted bark, custom built in 1931 by the business magnate E.F. Hutton for his wife the heiress, Marjorie Merriweather Post.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Curacao to Puerto Limon	$4,160	8	Dec	Caribbean, Central America, Panama, Costa Rica, Netherlands Antilles, Colombia

Atmosphere - Luxury Expedition Ship passengers : 28 The Atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between substantial exploration capabilities and a unique and elegant style. It is equipped in every aspect to guarantee a pleasant, exciting and safe voyage through Patagonian waters.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Ultimate Fly-Fishing	$12,500	7	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec	Chile, Patagonia
Wildlife Adventures	$8,500	7	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec	Chile, Patagonia

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	$9,850	18	Feb, Dec	Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands from Buenos Aires	$9,695	19	Nov	Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
Classic Antarctica	$6,695	12	Jan, Feb, Dec	Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula
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River Cruise Ships - what is this?
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 our small groups, trained naturalist guides, and thoughtful itineraries, we offer a thrilling Amazon experience.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon	$2,300	8	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Brazil, Amazon

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 Discoveries: Search for the Pink Dolphin	$1,065	8	Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Peru, Ecuador, Amazon
Amazon Exploration: Pañacocha Lakes Systems	$605	5	Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Ecuador, Amazon
Amazon Quest: Exploring the Napo River	$1,385	10	Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Ecuador, Amazon
Worlds of the Amazon: Limoncocha & Yasuni	$455	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	$1,950	4	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Peru, Amazon
Luxury Amazon	$2,600	5	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Peru, Amazon
Luxury Amazon	$4,550	8	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	Peru, Amazon
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