South America Cruises and Ports of Call

Maps of the South American countries where cruise ships have ports of call

Pictures of the Carnaval Samba Parade in Rio de Janeiro, which is an exciting party held over the two nights preceding Mardi Gras each year

Detailed South America travel journal of a Silver Whisper cruise from Buenos Aires south along the coast of Argentina, through the Strait of Magellan, and north through the Chilean fjords to Valparaiso, with ports of call in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile.

Silver Spirit cruise travel log of a 14-day journey from Valparaiso, Chile to Acapulco, Mexico via Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Guatemala

Peru travel journal from tour of Machu Picchu, Lima, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley

Cruise travel journal from a South America cruise on the Amazon River on the Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship.

Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Infinity cruise from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro and return. This cruise was in Rio during the famous Carnaval, and we all had tickets! The cruise also had ports of call in Montevideo, Uruguay and Porto Belo and Buzios, Brazil.

Cruise ships sailing to South America often cruise up the Rio de la Plata River to Buenos Aires. This vibrant capital city of Argentina is an exciting port of call and cruise passengers can see much of the city in a day.

Visiting an Argentine ranch (estancia) near Buenos Aires, Argentina is a cowboy lover's dream

Pictures from an Amazon River cruise in Brazil on the Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship

Pictures of the Amazon River taken on a riverboat excursion from the Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship

Pictures of Parintins, Brazil, a town on the Amazon River and home of the Boi Bumba Festival

Travel pictures of Manaus, Brazil on the Amazon River

Pictures from a jungle nature trek shore excursion in Manaus, Brazil on the Amazon River

Pictures from the old French penal colony on Devil's Island in the Salvation Islands of French Guiana off the coast of South America

Pictures of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil taken on a cruise to Rio for Carnaval on the Celebrity Infinity

Pictures of Corcovado Mountain and the Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Pictures from Copacabana and Ipanema beaches in Rio de Janeiro

Pictures from Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Pictures of Buzios, Brazil, a South America cruise ship port of call

Pictures of Porto Belo, Brazil taken on a South America cruise on the Celebrity Infinity cruise ship

Pictures of Montevideo, Uruguay

Photos from Iguazu Falls National Park on the border of Argentina and Brazil in South America. Iguazu is a great pre- or post-cruise extension from Buenos Aires.

Photos of Iguazu Falls and Iguazu National Park in Brazil

Pictures from Tierra del Fuego National Park, the Train at the End of the World, and other sights nearby Ushuaia, Argentina that can be visited if you have a day in Ushuaia.

Photo gallery of Ushuaia, Argentina, the city at the end of the world near Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of South America

The Falkland Islands, which are called Islas Malvinas by Argentina, are often included as a port of call for South American cruises or cruises to Antarctica. These fascinating islands have amazing flora and fauna, and wonderfully friendly people.

Join the About Cruises Guide on an exciting journey from the land of the Incas through the Panama Canal and across the Caribbean to Ft. Lauderdale. This article provides links to articles about the ports of call, shore excursions, and Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship.

Lima is the capital of Peru, and is often included as a a South American port of call on cruises along the western coast of South America. Lima is also the gateway to Cusco and the ancient lost city of Machu Picchu.

Salaverry, Peru is one port of call on a cruise from Lima, Peru to Fort Lauderdale via the Panama Canal on the Seven Seas Navigator.

How to spend a day in Cuzco, Peru

Machu Picchu in Peru is the most popular cruise extension for passengers embarking or disembarking in Lima, Peru. Here are some great photos of Machu Picchu from the About Guide to South America.

Manta, Ecuador is near the equator and is along the coastline of the smallest country in South America. Those shopping for Panama hats might want to stopover at the market in Manta for some good buys.

Depending on your destination and interests, you can choose from a wide variety of ships to cruise South America. Some of the cruises are luxurious; others appeal to the hardy adventurer. Find one just right for you from the About South America Guide.

Celebrity Cruises to South America.

Crystal Cruise Line cruises to South America

Holland America features cruises to South America. Two different itineraries--one from Ft. Lauderdale through the Panama Canal to Valparaiso, Chile, and other other from Valparaiso around Cape Horn to Rio de Janeiro.

Small ship cruising with lots of choices of itineraries.  Informal cruise line whose emphasis is on learning and experiencing using small ships (30-110 passengers) and Zodiac boats.  South American choices sound enticing.

Norwegian Cruise Line sails to South America during the winter months.

The Seabourn Pride sails on an 18 day, "Monuments of the Incas" cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to Valparaiso, Chile via the Panama Canal.

Specializes in Galapagos cruises and Ecuadorean land tours. Company has been providing small ship cruises to the Galapagos for over 12 years.

Galapagos Holidays specializes in cruises to the Galapagos Islands and offers a wide range of yachts and cruise ships of all classes available in the Galapagos.