18-Night South America Cruise on Seven Seas Mariner

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Depart 6:00 pm

Latin America's most sophisticated city, dubbed the "Paris of South America," invites you to stroll along broad, tree-lined boulevards to the picturesque Plaza San Martin. Tour the dazzling Teatro Colon, one of the world's greatest opera houses, and the tomb of Evita Peron. Perhaps you would enjoy a dinner ashore, followed by a performance of the Tango or an optional excursion into the pampas to visit an estancia (ranch) with traditional gaucho hospitality.

CRUISING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN

CRUISING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN

Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Arrive 7:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm

Nestled in a protected bay on the Gulf Nuevo, this unique hamlet was founded by adventurous Welsh colonists in 1865 and has maintained Welsh as its official language. Visit the Valdez Peninsula, the only known continental breeding place for elephant seals. Also watch for sea lions, whales and exotic birds.

CRUISING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN

Punta Arenas, Chile

Arrive 4:00 pm

Located within the Straits of Magellan, Punta Arenas is proud of being a frontier whaling town. Conveying the flavor of a Northern European seaport, mansions show that some early settlers made fortunes here. Tour the scenic landscapes of Patagonia, with its myriad of wildlife and breathtaking views. Or fly in a chartered airplane over the White Continent of Antarctica.

Punta Arenas, Chile

Depart 4:00 pm

Located within the Straits of Magellan, Punta Arenas is proud of being a frontier whaling town. Conveying the flavor of a Northern European seaport, mansions show that some early settlers made fortunes here. Tour the scenic landscapes of Patagonia, with its myriad of wildlife and breathtaking views. Or fly in a chartered airplane over the White Continent of Antarctica.

Ushuaia, Argentina

Arrive 10:30 am · Depart 6:30 pm

The world's southernmost city, Ushuaia overlooks Beagle Channel, named after the ship that took Charles Darwin to the bottom of the world. Founded just over one hundred years ago, this rustic town is situated amidst incredible snowcapped mountains, dramatic waterfalls, massive glaciers, and a forest known for its red foliage. Tierra del Fuego, the "Land of Fire," twelve miles to the west of Ushuaia, is known for its glacial landscape and its national park, which is a bird-watcher's paradise.

CRUISING THE DRAKE PASSAGE

CRUISING BY HALF MOON ISLANDS

CRUISING ADMIRALTY BAY

CRUISING BY ELEPHANT ISLAND (CAPE LOOKOUT)

CRUISING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN

Port Stanley, Falkland Islands

Arrive 9:00 am · Depart 7:00 pm

Port Stanley is the only town on the Falkland Islands, and though it has little more than 1,200 residents, it contains half of the islands' population. On the other hand there are 700,000 sheep, and a wonderful assortment of sea birds and elephant seals. Though subject to the British Queen, Argentinean claims to the "Islas Malvinas" caused war in 1982.

CRUISING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN

CRUISING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN

Punta del Este, Uruguay

Arrive 9:00 am · Depart 7:00 pm

Montevideo, Uruguay

Arrive 7:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm

This charming capital city, with its broad boulevards and beautiful parks, will entice you to explore the coastline. The best wineries are just some minutes far away from the Port. Typical dish is called "Chivito", don't miss that! Also empanadas, dulce de leche and mate.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Arrive 6:00 am

Latin America's most sophisticated city, dubbed the "Paris of South America," invites you to stroll along broad, tree-lined boulevards to the picturesque Plaza San Martin. Tour the dazzling Teatro Colon, one of the world's greatest opera houses, and the tomb of Evita Peron. Perhaps you would enjoy a dinner ashore, followed by a performance of the Tango or an optional excursion into the pampas to visit an estancia (ranch) with traditional gaucho hospitality.