South America cruises

Rio, Buenos Aires, the Chilean fjords, Cape Horn and the Amazon point to very different South American journeys. Choose the part of the continent before comparing months. A coastal passage, a southern itinerary and a river voyage need separate decisions about the route and the time you want to spend aboard. A continent-wide price comparison cannot make those trips equivalent.

Check where the voyage begins and ends, particularly if the route travels a long distance along the coast. Consider any time you want ashore before boarding or after arrival, and confirm what transfers or land stays the booking includes. Read the sequence of port calls and sea days to see whether the trip suits your preferred pace. A destination mentioned in a title may occupy only one part of a much longer itinerary.

When climate figures are shown, Rio is the local reference, not a guide to Cape Horn or the Amazon. The monthly fare comparison describes the listed departures in its stated window. It does not establish where ships are operating now, why a month costs more, or which season is best for every region.

Known for: Patagonia Glaciers · Amazon River · Rio de Janeiro · Buenos Aires · Cape Horn