---
title: "San Antonio Cruise Port"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/san-antonio
description: "Chile's Pacific gateway to vineyards and valleys"
---

# San Antonio

🇨🇱 · Chile · South America

> "Chile's Pacific gateway to vineyards and valleys"

## At a Glance

- **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1
- **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.7h
- **Departure Sailings:** 17
- **Visiting Sailings:** 43
- **Cruise Lines:** 6

## Peak Season

Busiest months: Dec (19 sailings), Feb (14 sailings), Jan (12 sailings)

## About San Antonio

San Antonio is a commercial port about 100 kilometres west of Santiago, Chile's capital. Most passengers use it as a starting point for the city. Santiago has a mix of modern towers and colonial buildings around the Plaza de Armas. The Mercado Central, a cast-iron market hall from 1872, is known for its seafood restaurants. Cerro San Cristóbal has a hilltop park with views of the city and the Andes.

Valparaíso, about 30 minutes north of the port, is a hillside city of colourful houses, street art, and funicular elevators. It has a bohemian reputation and a UNESCO-listed historic quarter. Viña del Mar, next door, has a long beachfront and manicured gardens. Wine country in the Casablanca Valley is within easy reach for a half-day tour. Chilean peso is the currency. Buses from San Antonio run to all three cities, and organised tours are available from the port.

## Quick Facts

- **Currency:** CLP (Chilean Peso)
- **Language:** Spanish
- **Timezone:** America/Santiago (UTC-3)
- **Tipping:** 10% at restaurants

## Location

Coordinates: -33.5854, -71.6207

- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+San%20Antonio/@-33.5854,-71.6207,13z)
- [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20San%20Antonio&ll=-33.5854,-71.6207&z=13)

## Things to Do in San Antonio

Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~11h port call. Prices are starting prices per person.

| Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [San Antonio Cruise Tour Valparaíso & Casablanca, Santiago Dropoff](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3d25a3be-9022-4008-8f06-3f8d0d33427b.md?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (68) | 8h | – | €84 | Viator |
| [Private Tour Valparaiso from SanAntonio Cruise Terminal to Stgo](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ddfa9b92-c8d9-406d-8e12-0b088c507064.md?via=markdown) | 4.5★ (6) | 7h | ✓ | €280 | Viator |
| [Small Group Pre-Post Cruise Viña del Mar Valparaiso and Casablanca Winery tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e470b194-e8ed-40bf-922a-77d818963a7f.md?via=markdown) | 4.1★ (47) | 8h | – | €91 | Viator |
| [San Antonio port, wine tasting an off the beaten path destination](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/22da238c-80b7-4f10-817a-fc8c924d9c86.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (2) | 5h | ✓ | €544 | Viator |
| [Pre or Post San Antonio Cruise with Santiago City Tour and optional Vineyard](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/aca33b55-d3bc-455b-ada3-d85e0033c712.md?via=markdown) | 3.6★ (36) | 8h | – | €86 | Viator |
| [San Antonio to Valparaiso Private Tour with Santiago Drop Off](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0f1ec19f-581f-4af5-af5b-85cb8d19d6cc.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (6) | 9h | – | €299 | Viator |
| [Post Cruise Transfer and Santiago City Tour (Max 10)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/397dcb69-4ab8-4618-b70e-689fef13e1a1.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (6) | 8h | – | €182 | Viator |
| [Private Transfer San Antonio Pier to Airport with Vineyard Lunch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a95e03e1-d192-4747-abe1-c7ab8d79b27c.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (1) | 6h | ✓ | €389 | Viator |
| [Private San Antonio Port Pre-Post Cruise Santiago City Tour and Undurraga Winery](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fe7db8f8-3695-4707-b3c1-5a1c80a200ef.md?via=markdown) | 3.7★ (3) | 8h | – | €226 | Viator |
| [From Valparaiso Port to Santago Airport/Hotel: Visit Valparaiso](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e98c67eb-0bb8-48a6-a912-8b245a1993ad.md?via=markdown) | 3.5★ (2) | 9h | – | €308 | Viator |
| [From San Antonio to Santiago with Kingston Wines](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/756810a9-e0c9-499d-b006-5574b7cf24d9.md?via=markdown) | – | 7h | ✓ | €271 | Viator |
| [Private Tour to Santiago from San Antonio Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f63ac189-fcfa-4f75-af7f-a4a680a62573.md?via=markdown) | – | 8h | – | €272 | Viator |

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews.

## Nearby Ports

- [Valparaíso (Santiago)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/valparaiso-santiago.md): 33 nm
- [Coquimbo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/coquimbo.md): 219 nm
- [Robinson Crusoe Island Chile](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/robinson-crusoe-island-chile.md): 361 nm

## Cruise Lines Serving This Port

- [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md)
- [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md)
- [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md)
- [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md)
- [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md)

## Cheapest Available Sailing

**[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-odyssey-acapulco-lima-coquimbo~CCL-FIRENZE-20270104-15.md)**

- **Price:** €1,143 per person (€2,285 total for 2 guests)
- **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Carnival Firenze](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-firenze.md)
- **Duration:** 15 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-01-04
- **Itinerary:** Pacific Odyssey – Acapulco, Lima & Coquimbo

## Featured Cruises from San Antonio

Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency.

| Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Pacific Odyssey – Acapulco, Lima & Coquimbo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-odyssey-acapulco-lima-coquimbo~CCL-FIRENZE-20270104-15.md) | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-01-04 | 15 | €1,143 |
| [Pacific Drift – Papeete & Easter Island](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-drift-papeete-easter-island~COSTA-SERENA-20261112-27.md) | Costa Serena | Costa Cruises | 2026-11-12 | 27 | €3,655 |
| [Mariner's Arc – Easter Island & Sydney](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mariner-s-arc-easter-island-sydney~AIDA-AIDASOL-20261201-48.md) | AIDAsol | AIDA Cruises | 2026-12-01 | 48 | €9,125 |

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