Cruise itinerary
17-Night South America Cruise from Valparaiso
17 nights · South America · 11 ports of call
17-night South America cruise aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, departing Valparaiso and calling at Chiloe Island Chile, Chilean Fjords, Caleta Tortel, Puerto Edén, coastal cruising and Drake Passage and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- HX Expeditions
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- South America
- Departs
- Valparaiso
- Returns
- Buenos Aires
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Valparaiso
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Chiloe Island Chile
- Day5
Chilean Fjords
- Day6
Caleta Tortel
- Day7
Puerto Edén
- Day8
Chilean Fjords
- Day9
coastal cruising
- Day10
Drake Passage
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Antarctic Peninsula
The northernmost reach of the Antarctic continent, stretching toward South America across the Drake Passage. Expedition ships thread channels of tabular icebergs past glaciers and rocky shores crowded with penguin rookeries, seals and seabirds.
- Penguin rookeries
- Tabular icebergs
- Glacier channels
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Drake Passage
- Day17At sea
- Day18
Buenos Aires
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
Upcoming departures
- 26 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night South America Cruise from Valparaiso FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night South America cruise calls at Valparaiso, Chiloe Island Chile, Chilean Fjords, Caleta Tortel, Puerto Edén, coastal cruising, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Ushuaia, flight and Buenos Aires.
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 Valparaiso and ends in Buenos Aires.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.