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South American Explorer

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

Itinerary

  • Stay 2 nights in Buenos Aires
  • Buenos Aires
  • Montevideo
  • Falkland Islands
  • Magellan Strait
  • Punta Arenas, Chile
  • Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Puerto Montt
  • Santiago
  • Stay 2 nights in Santiago

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 bustling Buenos Aires. Experience live jazz sets, a dynamic food scene and impressive art and architecture. 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 enjoy 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. 

Highlights

  • FREE Buenos Aires Stay
  • FREE Oceanview Upgrade - Available on 02 Mar 2025 Date^
  • FREE Valparaiso, Viña del Mar and Reñaca Tour
  • Buenos Aires Tango Show & Dinner Included
  • Upgrade to Have It All Package from only £55pp 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 £55pp 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
Mar 2025£3,049£3,049£3,889£4,029
Dec 2025£3,489£3,749£4,299£4,789
Feb 2026£3,549£3,829£4,349£4,979
Mar 2026£3,579£3,879£4,489£4,999

Price based on 02 Mar & 01 Dec 2025, 19 Feb, 08 Mar 2026, flying from London, itinerary varies depending on date & also operates in reverse. ^From Oceanview, subject to 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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Itinerary for South American Explorer

Day 1 - Fly UK to Buenos Aires

Day 2 - Arrive Buenos Aires & transfer to hotel / Enjoy Buenos Aires

Day 3 - Enjoy Buenos Aires & Tango Show

Day 4 - Embark Oosterdam in Buenos Aires

Day 5 - Buenos Aires

Day 6 - Montevideo

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Falkland Islands

Day 10 - Magellan Strait

Day 11 - Punta Arenas, Chile / Cockburn and Beagle Channels / Daylight cruising Glacier Alley

Day 12 - Ushuaia, Argentina

Day 13 - Scenic Cruising Cape Horn

Day 14 - Scenic cruising Sarmiento Channel

Day 15 - Cruising Chilean Fjords

Day 16 - Puerto Montt

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Santiago, disembark & transfer to hotel / Enjoy Santiago

Day 19 - Enjoy Santiago

Day 20 - Fly Santiago to UK

Fly Santiago to UK/ Arrive UK

What our clients say

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Average Customer Rating: 4.9/5

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As always the support to help us book our cruise was excellent from Alana. Her attention to detail and advice is great.

Mr Bell / September 2024

From start to finish the booking experience was excellent all question i asked were answered in a business like way and even though we had to alter our flights to suit our regional airport that was no problem

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