Cruise itinerary
17-Night Americas Cruise from Valparaiso
17 nights · Americas · 10 ports of call
17-night Americas cruise aboard Silver Shadow, departing Valparaiso and calling at At Sea, Puerto Montt, Castro, Chilean Fjords, Punta Arenas and Ushuaia and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Shadow
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Americas · South America
- Departs
- Valparaiso
- Returns
- Buenos Aires
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Valparaiso
Depart 19:00
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Puerto Montt
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day5
Castro
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Chilean Fjords
- Day8
Punta Arenas
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Ushuaia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
Port Stanley
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
At Sea
- Day15
Puerto Madryn
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
At Sea
- Day18
Buenos Aires
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 29 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Americas Cruise from Valparaiso FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Americas cruise calls at Valparaiso, At Sea, Puerto Montt, Castro, Chilean Fjords, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Port Stanley, Puerto Madryn and Buenos Aires.
How many days are spent at sea?
9 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 Silver Shadow.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 29 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.