Chile Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
43 ships from 18 cruise lines
Chile cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 257 upcoming sailings on 43 ships from 18 cruise lines visiting Chile, calling at 21 places. Cruises can start in Valparaíso, San Antonio, Puerto Williams, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Easter Island Chile and 1 more and end in Valparaíso, San Antonio, Puerto Williams, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales and Puerto Montt. Of 257 upcoming sailings, 108 start in Chile and 95 end there. More South America cruises.
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Compare Chile cruise lines
See every Chile cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Chile
Chile offers an extraordinary journey along the spine of South America—from the driest desert on Earth to the fjords of Patagonia and the gateway to Antarctica. This is a destination for the intrepid traveler seeking both natural grandeur and cultural authenticity, with a strong tradition of small-ship expedition cruising that respects the landscape and avoids the crowds.
Typical routes
- Patagonia & Fjords – Sailing south from Puerto Montt through the Chiloé archipelago, fjords, and channels to Punta Arenas, often with stops at Puerto Chacabuco and Puerto Natales.
- Antarctica – Expedition cruises from Punta Arenas or Ushuaia (Argentina) that may call at Punta Arenas for transit or pre-cruise, focusing on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Ports overview
Chile's coastline offers some of the world's most dramatic cruising, from the fjords of Patagonia to the gateway of Antarctica. Ports are well-equipped for expedition vessels, and many cruises combine Chilean ports with Argentine counterparts.
Cruise season
Cruise season runs from September to April, with peak in December to February for Antarctica and Patagonia.
Find your Chile sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Chile, earliest departure first.
10 Days Punta Arenas, Chile Round Trip
Starts and ends in Chile. Also visits Antarctica
Sylvia Earle
9 Days One-Way from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia
Starts in Chile. Also visits Argentina
National Geographic Orion
42 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Fort Lauderdale
Visits Chile. Also visits Argentina, Peru, Ecuador
Viking Polaris
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12 Days One-Way from Puerto Williams to Valparaiso-Santiago
Starts and ends in Chile. Also visits Argentina
Silver Cloud
18 Days Buenos Aires, Argentina Round Trip
Visits Chile. Also visits Argentina, Uruguay
Scenic Eclipse
27 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Rio De Janeiro
Visits Chile. Also visits Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil
Scenic Eclipse
19 Days One-Way from San Antonio to Fort Lauderdale
Starts in Chile. Also visits Peru, Panama, Aruba
Queen Anne
33 Days One-Way from San Antonio to Southampton
Starts in Chile. Also visits Peru, Panama, Aruba
Queen Anne
36 Days One-Way from San Antonio to Hamburg
Starts in Chile. Also visits Peru, Panama, Aruba
Queen Anne
13 Days One-Way from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia
Starts in Chile. Also visits Antarctica, Argentina
Sylvia Earle
69 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Milwaukee Wi
Visits Chile. Also visits Argentina, South Georgia And South Sandwich Islands, Falkland Islands
Viking Octantis
19 Days One-Way from Ushuaia to Callao-Lima
Visits Chile. Also visits Argentina, Peru
Hanseatic Inspiration
Where Chile cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (7)
Easter Island Chile (39) (cruises from) · Puerto Montt (99) (cruises from) · Puerto Natales (25) (cruises from) · Puerto Williams (30) (cruises from) · Punta Arenas (142) (cruises from) · San Antonio (57) (cruises from) · Valparaíso (113) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (6)
Puerto Montt (99) · Puerto Natales (25) · Puerto Williams (30) · Punta Arenas (142) · San Antonio (57) · Valparaíso (113)
Ships by type: 36 ocean 9 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Chile cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Chile cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Chile?
21 Chile places are visited by 43 ships from 18 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Chile cruise?
Cruise season runs from September to April, with peak in December to February for Antarctica and Patagonia.
Sources and further reading
Background on Chile draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Chile
- Britannica: Chile
- Official tourism site of Chile: Chile Travel
- Cruise Critic: Chile Cruises
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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