South America Cruise: Patagonia, Cape Horn and the Coasts

Early in the morning the ship threads its way through the fjords of Patagonia. On either side glaciers hang between the mountains, and mist rises off the water. By afternoon it rounds Cape Horn, where two oceans meet and the wind has filled the logbooks of sailors since time immemorial. Here, at the end of the world, South America shows its wildest side.

The south of the continent is seafaring on the grand scale. From Buenos Aires or from Chilean Valparaíso the routes lead through the fjords and channels of Patagonia, past glaciers that reach right down to the sea, on to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and around fabled Cape Horn. Along the Atlantic side the elegant cities follow one another: Buenos Aires with its tango, Montevideo and Punta del Este, and finally the exuberance of Rio de Janeiro.

For the narrow fjords and the brief landings, the small ship is ideal. You travel aboard ships for a few hundred guests, often in expedition style with Zodiacs. In the deep south the season falls in the local summer, above all in October and November as well as the months of January to March. Many guests combine the voyage with the Galapagos Islands or with Peru and Machu Picchu on the mainland; the Galapagos we run as a travel world of their own.

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Kristina Karg

Good to know

When is the best time for a South America cruise?

In the southern summer, above all in October and November as well as from January to March. That is when Patagonia's fjords are most accessible and the weather at its mildest.

Which regions will I see?

Above all Patagonia with its fjords, Ushuaia and Cape Horn, together with the coastal cities of Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Rio de Janeiro.

Which ships sail there?

Small premium and expedition ships for a few hundred guests, which can also reach the narrow channels and small landings.

How long does a voyage last?

From six nights to three weeks; a classic Patagonia loop lasts around twelve nights.

What does a South America cruise cost?

From around €1,520 per person, depending on the route, the ship and the length of the voyage.

Are the Galapagos included?

The Galapagos we run as a travel world of their own. Many guests combine the two, or add Peru and Machu Picchu; do talk to us.

South America Cruise