Cruise itinerary
21-Night Americas Cruise from Buenos Aires
21 nights · Americas · 14 ports of call
21-night Americas cruise aboard Oceania Insignia, departing Buenos Aires and calling at At Sea, Puerto Madryn, Port Stanley, Sailing along the Antarctic Peninsula, Cruising Drake Passage and Ushuaia and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Insignia
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Region
- Americas · South America
- Departs
- Buenos Aires
- Returns
- Valparaiso
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Oceania Insignia sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Buenos Aires
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 18:00
Argentina's grand capital on the Río de la Plata, a city of wide boulevards and European-style architecture. The tango was born in its streets, with the colourful houses of La Boca and the cafés of San Telmo close to the waterfront.
- La Boca
- San Telmo
- Tango culture
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Puerto Madryn
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A Patagonian port on the Gulf of Nuevo in Argentine coastal Chubut, founded by Welsh settlers. It is the gateway to the Península Valdés nature reserve, where southern right whales, sea lions and penguins gather along the coast.
- Península Valdés
- Whale watching
- Welsh heritage
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Port Stanley
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The small capital of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, a row of brightly painted houses and tin roofs along a sheltered harbour. Penguin colonies and windswept moorland surround the settlement, with Christ Church Cathedral and its whalebone arch at the waterfront.
- Penguin colonies
- Whalebone Arch
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Sailing along the Antarctic Peninsula
- Day9
Sailing along the Antarctic Peninsula
- Day10
Sailing along the Antarctic Peninsula
- Day11
Cruising Drake Passage
The open stretch of ocean between the southern tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula, where the Atlantic and Pacific meet. Known for some of the roughest seas on earth, it is a dramatic scenic-cruising passage on voyages to Antarctica, rich in seabirds and whales.
- Antarctic crossing
- Albatross sightings
- Open-ocean swells
- Day12
Ushuaia
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The world's southernmost city, on Argentina's Tierra del Fuego at the tip of South America. Backed by snowy peaks on the Beagle Channel, it is the chief departure port for Antarctica and a base for the Patagonian wilderness.
- Beagle Channel
- Tierra del Fuego park
- End of the world
- Day13
Punta Arenas
Arrive 11:00
A windswept city on the Strait of Magellan in Chilean Patagonia, one of the southernmost ports on earth. It serves as a gateway to Tierra del Fuego, Antarctic crossings and nearby penguin colonies, with a grand central plaza recalling the wool and shipping boom.
- Strait of Magellan
- Plaza de Armas
- Penguin colonies
- Day14
Punta Arenas
Depart 19:00
A windswept city on the Strait of Magellan in Chilean Patagonia, one of the southernmost ports on earth. It serves as a gateway to Tierra del Fuego, Antarctic crossings and nearby penguin colonies, with a grand central plaza recalling the wool and shipping boom.
- Strait of Magellan
- Plaza de Armas
- Penguin colonies
- Day15
Cruising the Chilean Fjords
- Day16
Cruising the Chilean Fjords
- Day17
Laguna San Rafael National Park
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day18
Puerto Chacabuco
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day19
Castro
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day20
Puerto Montt
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
A port city in Chile's Lake District, set on the Reloncaví Sound where the central valley meets the fjords of Patagonia. Snow-capped volcanoes ring the bay, and the town is a launch point for trips to lakes, the German-influenced settlement of Puerto Varas and Chiloé island.
- Osorno Volcano
- Puerto Varas
- Angelmó market
- Day21
At Sea
- Day22
Valparaiso
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A historic port city on Chile's central coast, built across steep hills laced with funiculars and painted houses. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it serves as the gateway to Santiago and the Casablanca wine valley, with a busy working harbour below.
- Hillside funiculars
- Cerro Concepción
- Casablanca wineries
Upcoming departures
- 24 Jan 2027
- 14 Feb 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Americas Cruise from Buenos Aires FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Americas cruise calls at Buenos Aires, At Sea, Puerto Madryn, Port Stanley, Sailing along the Antarctic Peninsula, Cruising Drake Passage, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Cruising the Chilean Fjords, Laguna San Rafael National Park, Puerto Chacabuco, Castro, Puerto Montt and Valparaiso.
How many days are spent at sea?
8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Buenos Aires and ends in Valparaiso.
How long is this cruise?
21 nights aboard Oceania Insignia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 24 Jan 2027 and 14 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.