South America expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does South America cost?
In South America, itineraries cover Patagonia, the Chilean fjords, Cape Horn and the Falkland Islands. Voyages to South America in our inventory start from $1000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to South America?
Itineraries to South America start from 3 nights.
Which cruise lines sail to South America?
Operators in our inventory offering departures to South America include GO Galápagos, Lindblad Expeditions, Galaxy Cruises, Royal Galapagos, Silversea and Seabourn, among others.
How many departures to South America are on sale, and when do they leave?
4742 scheduled departures to South America are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
How long are itineraries to South America?
Itineraries to South America in our inventory range from 3 to 65 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for South America, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to South America in our inventory is 7 nights, and December has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in South America?
Ships sailing South America in our inventory include Galapagos Legend (GO Galápagos, 100 guests), Coral I & Coral II (GO Galápagos, 56 guests), National Geographic Endeavour II (Lindblad Expeditions, 96 guests), National Geographic Gemini (Lindblad Expeditions, 48 guests) and Galaxy Stella (Galaxy Cruises, 12 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.
Where do voyages to South America embark?
Departures to South America in our inventory embark from Baltra, Quito, Baltra Airport and San Cristóbal.
Which places feature on itineraries to South America?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Santa Cruz Island, San Cristobal Island, Española Island, Floreana Island, Isabela Island, Genovesa Island, Santiago Island and Ushuaia. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.
Are any South America departures discounted right now?
Yes: 127 of the South America departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 31%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
What are the cancellation terms for South America voyages?
Terms are set by each operator, not by us. Across the lines we sell in South America, deposits are refundable in full until 121 to 365 days before departure; after that a per-line scale applies. Your confirmation shows the exact schedule for your booking.
How do starting prices for South America compare across operators?
Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: GO Galápagos from $1000, Galaxy Cruises from $1000, Royal Galapagos from $2000, Lindblad Expeditions from $5000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-09.
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