Forever at the cutting edge when it comes to changing the way we look at the world, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is once again rethinking South America. Perhaps this is a lesser-known part of the world for you? Not for much longer.
The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet offers ample opportunity to get you on the pristine beaches, feeling the infectious rhythms, visiting ancient ruins and indulging in epicurean delights. South America is a trove of discovery, deeply moving and endlessly engaging, with such an abundance of culture, divergent natural landscapes and a heritage overload. Via the Seven Seas Splendor, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager, Regent is set to send you down South America’s most fascinating and invigorating coastlines, with those of the Antarctic Peninsula within easy reach, too.
Depending on how many days you envision your explorations, Regent Seven Seas has 15 amazing cruises under 20 nights that will immerse you in all the cultural intensity this incredible continent holds dear. This is truly a luxury cruise vacation you will never forget.
1. Go for short and sweet
A quick week down to Rio De Janeiro and Buenos Aires? No one will ever know you’ve gone. Taking in Rio, Ilha Grande, Sao Paulo and Itajai on the Brazilian coast, this little jaunt then takes a small break in the Atlantic Ocean before setting you down in Montevideo, Uruguay, and finishing up in Buenos Aires. Up or down the coast, you have seven nights of bliss – think: music carnivals, the whitest sand imaginable, scintillating cultural exploits and fun-filled evenings.
2. Spend more time to indulge
If you’ve got the time, use it well with a voyage from Miami to Rio, stopping in Dominica, Barbados and French Guiana, before a deep-dive into Brazilian culture through Belem, Recife, Maceió, Salvador, Buzios and finally, an overnight in Rio. There’s a little bit of Carnival celebrated every day here. Days at sea are a gastronomic adventure. The excellent food on board Regent ships is renowned, a reputation built on a delicious mix of epicurean perfection and creative innovation.
3. Get two cruises in one
If you have a few extra days, a 25-night Roundtrip Miami cruise takes you through some of the Caribbean's most engaging regions, before embarking on an adventure-filled, 1,000-mile cruise up the Amazon River. Ports of call include Manaus, one of the most sophisticated cities in South America, a cultural center as well as a noted forest preservation areas. Your short flights to Miami make this journey even easier.
4. Explore the Seventh Continent
Is Antarctica on your list? This incredible destination is trending for good reason. The Antarctic Peninsula is a world unto its own, the penguins, whales and seals putting on a great show, the icy inlets and sculpted icebergs providing a surreal backdrop. Some cruise itineraries include the fascinating Falkland Islands. You can also just simply loop around Cape Horn, from Santiago, Chile, to Buenos Aires. Imagine a journey of clear Patagonian days, glacier-carved fjords, stunning natural wonder and wildlife – plus some pretty amazing wine.
5. Stick around a little longer
Pre- and post-tour options are de rigeur – you’ve come all this way, you have to see it all. These are some of the most fascinating cities in the world, after all. The Tully Travel designers are on standby to curate the most spectacular experiences before or after your voyage so you can keep the South American momentum going for as long as you like.