Chile Cruise Holidays

A truly diverse country with some extreme and stunning geographic landscapes, a cruise to Chile offers both relaxation and adventure, stopping off at cosmopolitan European-style cities and travelling through wild lakes, lush forests, snow-capped mountains and spectacular glaciers. A cruise to Chile offers an insight into the the history and culture of this vast country in South America, whilst showing passengers its unique beauty, from the remote southern plains and ice-fields to the deserts in the north. A cruise to Chile features on many lines' South American and Pacific Ocean itineraries, with the country also included on expeditions to Antarctica.

 

A cruise to Chile takes in a range of major cities and ports, such as Valpariaso and Santiago, as well as an array of stunning natural landscapes such as the waters of Patagonia and the Chilean fjords. The main port in the country is Valparaiso, a bohemian city with plenty of charm, best known for its quaint hillside districts accessed by an array of cable-cars, with a cruise to Chile a great chance to explore the cobbled streets lined with European-style houses and museums, and discover the lively nightlife scene found here. A cruise to Chile also offers a trip to the capital, Santiago, with its colonial city centre, diverse neighbourhoods, gourmet dining and exclusive shopping, as well as day trips to the local fertile valleys home to the country’s vineyards. Chile cruises feature trips to the wild regions of Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia in the south, where fjords stretch for almost 1,000 miles and offer spectacular scenery, and a host of wildlife and marine life, including condors, penguins, parrots, kingfishers, seals and whales.

 

A cruise to Chile is a great chance to sample the local cuisine, featuring national dishes such as spicy empanadas and parilladas (grilled meats), and, of course, the excellent assortment of Chilean wines. Souvenirs to bring home from a cruise to Chile include jewellery from the country’s semi-precious stone, the lapis lazuli, ponchos, rugs and metalwork. A cruise to Chile is offered by many different cruise lines, with some of the major companies including Crystal Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America, Oceania, Seabourn and Royal Caribbean.

Chacabuco
Puerto Montt

Punta Arenas
Valparaiso