Culture, Nature, History and Amazing Scenery, South America is a melting pot of experiences

South America cruises usually operate over the Southern Summer months between November and April. Galapagos cruises operate year round

The most popular cruises for Kiwis are Galapagos, or one way journeys between Chile and Argentina or Brazil that take in the amazing Southern Cape of South America together with the spectacular Chilean Fjords.

South America is also the main gateway for cruises to Antarctica for those ready to experience the great White continent. 

The majority of cruise lines will operate a summer season in South America including the European brands of Costa and MSC. These itineraries will often focus on Brazil and will give you a real European flavor of South America. Look out for the special departures that include the legendary Carnival in Rio.

Main gateways for South America cruises for Kiwis are Buenos Aires in Argentina, Rio De Janeiro in Brazil & Valparaiso in Chile. For Galapagos the gateways are Quito or Guayaquil in Ecuador.