South America Cruises

The range here is enormous. Northern itineraries hit Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and the Brazilian coast. Southern routes go to Patagonia and the Chilean fjords, where the scenery rivals Alaska. Some sailings round Cape Horn or connect to Antarctica. Expect longer voyages, 14 nights or more.

Cruise Ports in South America

29 ports

Santos

Brazil

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83 departures
244 ships stopping
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42 departures
211 ships stopping

Buenos Aires

Argentina

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53 departures
178 ships stopping

Salvador

Brazil

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22 departures
150 ships stopping

Maceio

Brazil

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21 departures
138 ships stopping

Buzios

Brazil

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105 ships stopping

Montevideo

Uruguay

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13 departures
86 ships stopping

Ilhabela

Brazil

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77 ships stopping
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6 departures
71 ships stopping

Itajai

Brazil

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15 departures
58 ships stopping
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44 ships stopping
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43 ships stopping

Paranagua

Brazil

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6 departures
23 ships stopping

Ushuaia

Argentina

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23 ships stopping

Puerto Madryn

Argentina

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21 ships stopping

Port Stanley

East Falkland Island United Kingdom

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18 ships stopping
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3 departures
15 ships stopping
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13 ships stopping

Punta Arenas

Chile Antarctica

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13 ships stopping

Cape Horn

Chile Antarctica

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11 ships stopping

Recife

Brazil

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6 ships stopping
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4 ships stopping
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3 ships stopping

Ilheus

Brazil

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3 ships stopping

Fortaleza

Brazil

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2 ships stopping
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1 ships stopping
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1 ships stopping

Manta

Ecuador

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1 ships stopping
Christ the Redeemer, colorful colonial buildings, and Iguazu Falls in South America

At a Glance

29Ports
1569Sailings

Best Time to Visit

November - March

Highlights

1Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires
2Patagonian glaciers and Chilean fjords
3Cape Horn and possible Antarctica extensions

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