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Sugarloaf Mountain and Botafogo Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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South America

Passionate Cultures, Epic Coastlines, and Natural Wonders

Samba rhythms in Rio, glaciers at the end of the world and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. A South America cruise reveals a continent of extraordinary contrasts, from tropical beaches to the fjords of Patagonia.

Discover South America

South America’s main cruise season runs from November to March, the Southern Hemisphere’s summer. Classic voyages sail around Cape Horn between Buenos Aires and Valparaíso, the port for Santiago, passing Patagonia’s glaciers, the Chilean fjords and Ushuaia. Brazil’s coast offers Rio de Janeiro and colorful colonial towns, while special itineraries travel up the Amazon to Manaus. For wildlife, small-ship Galápagos cruises explore the islands up close. Many travelers add a land extension to Machu Picchu or Iguazú Falls.
  • Patagonian Glaciers
  • Vibrant Cities
  • Unique Wildlife
  • Ancient Wonders
Machu Picchu ruins among Andean peaks, Peru

South America At A Glance

Cruise Season

November to March

Top Sub-Regions

Brazilian Coast, Patagonian Fjords, Amazon River, Galapagos Islands

Departure Ports

Buenos Aires, Argentina; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile

Popular Highlights

Christ the Redeemer in Rio, Chilean Fjords, Cape Horn, Iguazu Falls Extensions

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Featured Sailings

Featured South America Cruise Deals

Sailings on some of the newest ships cruising South America, picked from our booking engine and refreshed daily. Open any sailing for current availability, or ask an advisor to price it for your dates.

Silver Ray21 Days

South America Coastal

21 Days South America Coastal

Silversea Cruises · Silver Ray

Departs
Jan 27, 2028
Itinerary
Callao, Arica, Coquimbo, Valparaiso, Puerto Montt, Chilean Fjords, Punta Arenas, Garibaldi Glacier, Ushuaia, Garibaldi Glacier, Ushuaia, Stanley/Falklands, Buenos Aires

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$1,000per day* (from $21,000 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.
Viking Octantis19 Days

South America Coastal

19 Days South America Coastal

Viking Ocean Cruises · Viking Octantis

Departs
Apr 1, 2027 & Apr 8, 2028
Itinerary
Valparaiso, Iquique, Lima, Panama City/Panama, Port Antonio, Inagua (Matthew Town), San Salvador, Cruising South Atlantic Ocean, New York City

Published prices from

$542per day* (from $10,299 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.
MSC Virtuosa7 Days

South America Coastal

7 Days South America Coastal

MSC Cruises · MSC Virtuosa

Departs
Dec 2026 – Mar 2027
Itinerary
Salvador, Maceio, Santos, Buzios, Salvador

Published prices from

$130per day* (from $909 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.

*Per day price is the lowest published per-person fare divided by the number of cruise days. Fares change often and are confirmed at booking. See all South America cruises →

Cruise Lines

Cruise Lines That Sail to South America

The lines with South America sailings in our booking engine right now, most sailings first.

Departure Ports

Popular Ports for South America Cruises

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