Cruise destinations from Cut Price Cruises

DESTINATIONS - South America

Why go there?

For vibrant Latin cities, unbelievably varied wildlife, fascinating historical sites, lavish rainforests, mighty rivers, and the glacial beauty of Antarctica.

Why cruise there?

To justify the long flight by cramming as much as you can into two or three weeks; to encounter the wildlife of the Falkland Islands (‘Antarctica’s nursery’) and still have time to marvel at the beauty of Chile’s magnificent fjords and practice your salsa at an Argentinian nightclub.

When would I go, what will the weather be like and what should I pack?

South America is a wintersun destination and if you’re sailing around the continent the weather can vary from hot and sultry (in Buenos Aires) to cold and crisp in Ushuaia, on the borders of Antarctica. Pack warm-to-cold weather clothing you can layer on accordingly, an umbrella - and sensible shoes for encountering wildlife ashore.

What are the options?

There are many options for exploring this vast region; passengers can take a 12 to 14 night river cruise up the Amazon or Orinoco, explore the Brazilian coastline, or sail around the Falkland Islands, Chile and Argentina right to the borders or Antarctica (and take a flightseeing trip over the White Continent from Ushuaio) on longer itineraries of 16 to 28 nights or more, or join a ship bound for Antarctica itself.

Celebrity Cruises has recently introduced a new Xpeditions programme of small-ship cruises from Ecuador around the Galapagos Islands, which have the most varied - and ‘tame’ - wildlife in the world.

What to do ashore?

Meet penguins and sealions; see the famous Opera House in Manaus and the stunning ice formations of Antarctica; visit Amazonian Indian villages or great Inca sites; embark on rainforest hikes or excursions into the Amazon’s tributaries aboard small wooden canoes; go hiking, diving and snorkelling around the Galapagos Islands from Zodiac inflatable craft.

Which cruise lines go there?

Companies offering Round South America, Antarctica, Amazon, Orinoco, Brazilian coastal or Galapagos Islands cruises include

What type of traveller goes there?

Lovers of natural beauty and wildlife and those interested in the environment - South America is a perfect next-step for travellers who have done Alaska and want something even more adventurous.