South America Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
109 ships from 30 cruise lines across 9 countries
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Upcoming sailings calling in South America, earliest departure first.
South America cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 835 upcoming sailings on 109 ships from 30 cruise lines visiting South America, calling at 87 places. Cruises can start in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Valparaíso, Ushuaia, Callao, San Antonio and 22 more and end in Balneário Camboriú, Baltra Island, Barranquilla, Belém, Buenos Aires, Callao and 21 more.
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24 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Dakar
Silver Endeavour
14 Days One-Way from Rio De Janeiro to Santa Cruz De Tenerife
L'Austral
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15 Days One-Way from Easter Island Chile to Papeete
National Geographic Resolution
18 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
Le Lyrial
17 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Tarragona
MSC Splendida
19 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Civitavecchia-Rome
MSC Splendida
22 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Bari
MSC Splendida
23 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Trieste
MSC Splendida
Ships by type: 90 ocean 4 river 22 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.
Cruises in South America by country
Compare South America cruise lines
MSC Cruises has the most upcoming sailings among South America cruise lines (145). Starting fares run from $310 per person. Most sailings last 8–40 nights, and the most common length is 15 nights.
Ocean cruise lines (28)
Ultra-luxury cruise lines (4)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabourn Cruises | 86 | $4,929 | 16–85 nights (typically 81) |
| Silversea Cruises | 46 | $6,000 | 9–25 nights (typically 9) |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 31 | $18,198 | 12–30 nights (typically 16) |
| Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | 2 | $7,300 | 7 nights |
Luxury cruise lines (5)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruises | 42 | $14,477 | 12–28 nights (typically 11) |
| Oceania Cruises | 37 | $2,999 | 11–47 nights (typically 21) |
| Aurora Expeditions | 34 | $12,146 | 9–20 nights (typically 10) |
| Ponant Cruises | 29 | $1,870 | 10–18 nights (typically 10) |
| MSC Explora Journeys | 13 | $5,325 | 10–21 nights (typically 10) |
Premium cruise lines (10)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindblad Expeditions | 68 | $7,449 | 7–17 nights (typically 7) |
| Crystal Cruises | 39 | $3,000 | 9–33 nights (typically 15) |
| Azamara Cruises | 34 | $1,919 | 10–68 nights (typically 10) |
| Viking Cruises | 34 | $4,999 | 12–62 nights (typically 19) |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 29 | $3,256 | 14–22 nights (typically 18) |
| Windstar Cruises | 17 | $2,416 | 7–21 nights (typically 14) |
| Atlas Ocean Voyages | 13 | $13,559 | 9–16 nights (typically 9) |
| Quark Expeditions | 11 | $14,071 | 8–17 nights (typically 10) |
| Emerald Cruises | 5 | $10,296 | 11–25 nights (typically 18) |
| HX Expeditions | 1 | $4,795 | 13 nights |
Contemporary cruise lines (8)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Cruises | 145 | $310 | 4–23 nights (typically 7) |
| Holland America | 41 | $1,319 | 14–30 nights (typically 21) |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 18 | $1,439 | 11–19 nights (typically 15) |
| Princess Cruises | 18 | $934 | 14–47 nights (typically 35) |
| Cunard | 15 | $2,699 | 16–82 nights (typically 28) |
| Celebrity Cruises | 7 | $1,351 | 11–17 nights (typically 7) |
| Royal Caribbean | 4 | $643 | 6–15 nights (typically 7) |
| Virgin Voyages | 2 | $3,026 | 16–17 nights (typically 16) |
Other cruise lines (1)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Clippers | 6 | $3,150 | 12–14 nights (typically 14) |
River cruise lines (4)
Luxury cruise lines (3)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmaWaterways | 4 | $4,484 | 7 nights |
| Ponant Cruises | 2 | $13,999 | 10–15 nights (typically 10) |
| Uniworld | 2 | $13,999 | 10–15 nights (typically 10) |
Premium cruise lines (1)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindblad Expeditions | 2 | $9,000 | 7–8 nights (typically 7) |
Cruise embarkation and disembarkation
Cruise embarkation (28)
Balneário Camboriú · Baltra Island · Barranquilla · Belém · Buenos Aires · Callao · Cartagena · Easter Island Chile · Galápagos · Guayaquil · Iquitos · Itajaí · Maceió · Manaus · Montevideo · Nauta · Paranagua · Puerto Montt · Puerto Natales · Puerto Williams · Punta Arenas · Quito · Rio de Janeiro · Salvador · San Antonio · Santos · Ushuaia · Valparaíso
Cruise disembarkation (27)
Balneário Camboriú · Baltra Island · Barranquilla · Belém · Buenos Aires · Callao · Cartagena · Galápagos · Guayaquil · Iquitos · Itajaí · Maceió · Manaus · Montevideo · Nauta · Paranagua · Puerto Montt · Puerto Natales · Puerto Williams · Punta Arenas · Quito · Rio de Janeiro · Salvador · San Antonio · Santos · Ushuaia · Valparaíso
Cruise lines sailing in South America (30)
Ocean cruise lines (28)
Ultra-luxury cruise lines (4)
Luxury cruise lines (5)
Premium cruise lines (10)
Contemporary cruise lines (8)
Other cruise lines (1)
River cruise lines (4)
Luxury cruise lines (3)
Premium cruise lines (1)
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Frequently asked questions about South America cruises
Can you start or end a cruise in South America?
Yes. Cruises start in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Valparaíso, Ushuaia, Callao, San Antonio, Cartagena, Punta Arenas and 20 more. Cruises end in Balneário Camboriú, Baltra Island, Barranquilla, Belém, Buenos Aires, Callao, Cartagena, Galápagos and 19 more.
How many places do cruises visit in South America?
87 South America places are visited by 109 ships from 30 cruise lines.
Which cruise lines sail to South America?
30 cruise lines sail to South America, including AmaWaterways, Atlas Ocean Voyages, Aurora Expeditions, Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises and 24 more.
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 October 4, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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