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South American Explorer

  • Departure DateDec 2026, Feb, Nov 2027 & Feb - Mar 2028
  • Holland America Line Oosterdam
  • 20/21 Nights Cruise & Stay
  • Prices From £3,449 per person

Itinerary

  • Stay 2 nights in Santiago
  • Santiago
  • Puerto Montt
  • Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
  • El Estrecho de Magallanes
  • Punta Arenas, Chile
  • Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Falkland Islands
  • Montevideo
  • Buenos Aires
  • Stay 2 nights in Buenos Aires

South America is such a vast and varied continent, bursting with energy and a real “bucket list” destination. You’ll begin with a 2 night stay in vibrant Santiago where you will see Chile’s rich cultural heritage come to life as you visit iconic landmarks such as La Plaza de Armas and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Then set sail to revel in the rich history, culture and spectacular natural beauty of Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. Of course, no cruise to South America would be complete without the breathtaking experience of scenic cruising around the Chilean Fjords and Cape Horn. Finally, you’ll begin with a 2 night stay in bustling Buenos Aires. Experience live jazz sets, a dynamic food scene and impressive art and architecture.

Highlights

  • Exclusive Savings of up to £1400 per couple
  • FREE Buenos Aires Stay
  • FREE Balcony Upgrade^ - Available on Select Dates
  • FREE Valparaiso, Viña del Mar and Reñaca Tour
  • Buenos Aires Tango Show & Dinner Included
  • Upgrade to Have It All Package from only £60pp per day & get: Beverage Package, Speciality Dining, Shore Excursion Credit, WiFi, Gratuities
  • Flights available from a choice of airports including Glasgow, Manchester & London

What's Included?

  • Return flights from UK (call about regional departures)
  • 2 night stay in Buenos Aires on bed & breakfast basis
  • FREE Valparaiso, Viña del Mar and Reñaca Tour
  • 14/15 night cruise on board Oosterdam on full board basis
  • Upgrade for only £60pp per day & get: Beverage Package, Speciality Dining, Shore Excursion Discount, WiFi & Gratuities
  • FREE 2 night stay in Santiago on bed & breakfast basis
  • Tango Show & Dinner
  • Baggage allowance
  • Transfers

Prices From pp

Departure DateInteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Dec 2026£3,449£4,169£4,169£4,899
Feb 2027£3,999£4,879£4,879£5,449
Nov 2027£4,299£4,599£5,199£5,799
Feb 2028£4,149£4,449£5,199£5,779
Mar 2028£4,199£4,499£5,349£5,899

Price based on 01 Dec 2026, 20 Feb, 29 Nov 2027, 18 Feb & 03 Mar 2028, flying from London, itinerary & duration may vary depending on date & also operates in reverse. ^From Oceanview, subject to date & availability. Prices are subject to availability and may change out with our control. Flight supplements from regional airports will apply. For a live price for your chosen date, airport and hotels please call our Cruise Experts.

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Oosterdam

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Itinerary for South American Explorer

Day 1 - Fly UK to Santiago

Day 2 - Arrive Santiago & transfer to hotel / Enjoy Santiago

Day 3 - Enjoy Santiago

Day 4 - Embark Oosterdam in Santiago

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Puerto Montt

Day 7 - Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Day 8 - Cruising Chilean Fjords

Day 9 - Scenic cruising Sarmiento Channel

Day 10 - El Estrecho de Magallanes

Day 11 - Punta Arenas, Chile / Cockburn and Beagle Channels

Day 12 - Daylight cruising Glacier Alley / Ushuaia, Argentina

Day 13 - Scenic Cruising Cape Horn

Day 14 - Falkland Islands

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - Montevideo / Buenos Aires

Day 18 - Buenos Aires

Day 19 - Buenos Aires, disembark & transfer to hotel / Enoy Buenos Aires / Enoy Buenos Aires

Day 20 - Fly Buenos Aires to UK

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