Southern Seas Discovery | Buenos Aires to Santiago

Welcome to Buenos Aires! Enjoy a 2-night hotel stay to explore this exciting city.

Sometimes called the ‘Paris of South America’, be swept away by the Argentinian capital’s grand boulevards, stunning architecture, and impeccable food scene. Wander through the opulent Recoleta Cemetery, explore the colourful La Boca neighbourhood and savour a steak dinner, complete with a glass of red.

Embark your 14 night South America cruise from Buenos Aires to Santiago onboard Holland America Oosterdam in an Interior Stateroom. Enjoy an overnight onboard stay to explore this exciting city.

In the early 20th century, Buenos Aires, Argentina, gained immense wealth when it began shipping its pampas-raised beef around the world. It quickly entered the club of great world cities, and a slew of attractions and architectural jewels soon arose. Since that time, the capital has experienced huge swings in economic and political fortune. But Buenos Aires continues to fascinate and entertain sightseeing visitors, both for its chaotic energy and for its sheer urban beauty. Thankfully, the Belle Époque grandeur and enormous tracts of greenery remain. Any list of things to do in Buenos Aires would begin with its many walkable neighborhoods; Palermo especially stands out, thanks to creative residents who have pushed the restaurant scene well beyond beef.

Porteños—as the locals are called—may be of Spanish, Italian, Jewish or Middle Eastern descent; that mix of cultures is reflected in the city’s dialect, foods and pastimes. Looking beyond the city’s sights, Buenos Aires is known as the birthplace of tango, and while the music and dance never quite went away, today tango is making a resurgence. Fans come here from around the world to take part in or watch the milongas (dance events). Argentines are world leaders in polo as well, and as the sport captures the interest of more and more travelers, hunky players like Nacho are gaining global celebrity.

Friendly and genteel, Montevideo honors colonial customs: long lunches, siestas, high tea. Nearby: Colonia del Sacramento, the oldest city in Uruguay (ca. 1680) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sample shore excursions: Colonia del Sacramento; A Gaucho’s Life.

Stanley is the capital of the remote archipelago – The Falkland Islands in the south Atlantic. Stanley is famous for the Magellanic Penguins that gather in the nearby Gypsy Cove. Stanley is home to beautiful Historic Dockyard Museum & Galleries devoted to maritime exploration, local natural history, the Falklands War & Antarctic heritage. Another amazing thing to see in Stanley is the whalebone arch that stands by the waterfront entrance of the Christ Church Cathedral.

Cruise along the southernmost tip of South America, known as a treacherous passage which sees strong winds and icebergs (none of which affect the stable cruise ships that traverse these regions). The Panama Canal rendered this, once popular trade route, useless which means you’ll have the whole place to yourself!

Ushuaia is known for its beautiful wilderness of snow-capped mountains and icy waters of the Beagle Channel. Explore the Tierra del Fuego National Park which epitomises the natural terrain in the world’s most southern national park.

Welcome to the Strait of Magellan. Before the opening of the Panama Canal, this sailing route was one of the only ways to cross from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. As you cruise through this icy strait, spot penguins in the wild and witness humpback whales as they breach the sparkling blue waters.

Welcome to Punta Arenas! Known as the gateway to Patagonia, this Andean city offers endless natural and cultural attractions. Here, you can visit adorable penguins at Magdalena Island, people-watch at Plaza Munoz Gamero and sample local fare at Kiosko Roca.

Welcome to the Cockburn Channel. Guarded at its entrance by two rocks, the channel is part of the route that connects the Strait of Magellan to the Beagle Channel. Rich in fjords, glaciers and waterfalls, be sure to have your camera at the ready.

Welcome to the Strait of Magellan. Before the opening of the Panama Canal, this sailing route was one of the only ways to cross from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. As you cruise through this icy strait, spot penguins in the wild and witness humpback whales as they breach the sparkling blue waters.

Welcome to Puerto Montt, a breathtaking city located at the southern end of Chile’s lovely Lake District. Natural splendour abounds here, with towering volcanoes, snowing mountains, glacial lakes and wild forests. Puerto Montt is also known for its distinct German vibe, a result of the German settlers who founded the city in the mid-1800s.

Disembark Holland America in Santiago today. Enjoy a 2-night hotel stay to explore this exciting city.

Nestled at the foot of the Andes Mountains, Chile’s capital is a city of towering skyscrapers, exquisite food and rare natural beauty. Wine lovers should head just outside the city to the San Antonio and Maipo Valleys, where several noteworthy wineries are just waiting to be toured.

Farewell Santiago as you board your flight home, or ask us about our flexible flights and extend your stay.