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South American Explorer

  • Departure DateDec 2025, Feb & Mar 2026
  • Holland America Line Oosterdam
  • 20 Nights Cruise & Stay
  • Prices From £3,049 per person

Itinerary

  • Stay 2 nights in Santiago
  • Santiago
  • Puerto Montt
  • Puerto Chacabuco
  • Chilean Fjords
  • Magellan Strait
  • Punta Arenas, Chile
  • Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Cape Horn, Chile
  • 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

  • FREE Balcony Upgrade^
  • FREE $300 On Board Spend^^
  • FREE Buenos Aires Stay
  • 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 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 2025£3,049£3,689£3,689£4,299
Feb 2026£3,389£4,149£4,149£4,549
Mar 2026£3,449£4,199£4,199£4,779

Price based on 01 Dec 2025, 19 Feb, 08 Mar 2026, flying from London, itinerary may vary depending on date & also operates in reverse. ^From Oceanview, must book by 28 Feb 2025. ^^Must book by 28 Feb 2025. 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

Oosterdam, a Vista-class ship, recently emerged from dry dock with exciting updates—including completely refreshed suites and new lounge, dining and entertainment venues, such as Music Walk, with Lincoln Center Stage, B.

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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

Day 8 - Chilean Fjords

Day 9 - Sarmiento Channel

Day 10 - Magellan Strait / Punta Arenas, Chile / Cockburn and Beagle Channels

Day 11 - Daylight cruising Glacier Alley / Ushuaia, Argentina

Day 12 - Cape Horn, Chile

Day 13 - Falkland Islands

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Montevideo

Day 17 - Buenos Aires

Day 18 - Buenos Aires, disembark & transfer to hotel / Enoy Buenos Aires

Day 19 - Enoy Buenos Aires

Day 20 - Fly Buenos Aires to UK

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Average Customer Rating: 4.9/5

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Good service and satisfied with how my booking was handled. Very helpful in all a respects

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Friendly staff the lady I spoke to Debbie was excellent sorted out my cruise without any problems, and very helpful.

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