Cruise South America
Experience This Vast And Remote Continent In Luxury

What is in store for you when you cruise South America?  A sampling of the flavors and diverse regions of each country all while enjoying a relaxing voyage filled with as much, or as little, excitement, pampering, entertainment and food that you desire!!  Cruise South America and experience a comfortable and relaxing guided tour -- without the "If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium" pace!

Argentina is so vast a country that it is nearly impossible to see it all within the time frame of the typical vacation.  Cruising gives you the opportunity to visit different cities and regions of Argentina all within one trip -- one fell swoop, as they say! Combine Argentina with Uruguay, Brazil, the Falkland Islands or Islas Malvinas, Antarctica, Chile, Peru, and the Galapagos and you have reached an array of destinations that most people only dream about! All of the major cruise lines provide optional shore excursions within each port of call as you cruise South America.

Reasons To Cruise South America

• Cruises are one of the best vacation values for the money

• You are traveling in a safe environment

• You will more than likely meet people with the same interests -- after all, you chose the same destination

• Many of the usual travel inconveniences are eliminated

• Great vacation for first-time or inexperienced travelers

• Cruise South America and explore remote areas that are not easily accessible by other means

What Is Included In The Fare As You Cruise South America?

• Airfare to and from the ports where passengers board and disembark the ship (almost all cruise lines offer an air/sea option)

• Roundtrip transfers to and from the port and airport on air/sea options

• Your stateroom acccommodations including housekeeping services

• Three meals a day and numerous buffets and snacks offered at all hours of the day and night

• Daytime activities and evening entertainment

• Port and departure fees and charges

Not Included In The Cruise Fare

• Gratuities -- Some cruise lines charge a daily service fee per person in lieu of tipping.  For those that do not a good guideline to follow is:

• Shore excursions within each port of call.  These are usually arranged after you board the ship and are charged to your account.

Most cruise line bookings are based on destination.  If several cruise lines have similar itineraries you may want to make a choice based on which cruise line will offer the most benefits to you.  Clicking on each of the cruise lines below will give you all of the positives and negatives based on your needs.  You can also get a more detailed rating of individual cruise ships within each cruise line.  All of the lines below have ships that cruise South America.

Celebrity Cruises - Infinity
Costa Cruise Lines
Crystal Cruises - Crystal Symphony
Cunard Line Ltd.
Holland America Cruises
MSC Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Sun
Oceania Cruises
Orient Cruise Lines - Marco Polo II
Princess Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seabourn Cruises
Silversea Cruises - Silver Cloud

Ready to cruise South America?  Keep in mind that the seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere as you plan your itinerary.

More Cruising Advice To Consider

Looking for more room to roam as you cruise South America?  Calculate the space ratio of the cruise ship you have chosen to see how much "elbow room" there is per passenger.  To do this you need to divide the Gross Registered Tonnage, or GRT, by the number of passengers the ship can accommodate (both figures are listed in the individual cruise ship ratings above).  As an example, the Orient Lines ship Marco Polo has a GRT of 22,080 tons and holds 826 passengers.  The space ratio, 22,080 divided by 826, is 26.7.  On today's cruise ships the space ratio most often ranges from 8 to 56, with 56 offering the most "elbow room".

Another tip to keep in mind when booking a cruise is the location of your cabin. Go over the deck plans carefully. If a cabin is listed as having a window, the view could be partially obstructed by the lifeboats stowed on deck. Proceed with caution if you choose a cabin below a disco, unless you enjoy the sounds of dancing into the wee hours (okay, we'll make an exception for the Tango!!). The same advice applies to cabins near the elevators. The Promenade Deck on many ships is used as an early morning jogging and walking deck. If you do not feel as energetic in the morning as those passing by your window, you may want to choose another deck!

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