As the booming capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires is one of the most well-known South American cities. The presidential palace Casa Rosada as well as other beautiful 19th-century buildings surround the Plaza de Mayo in downtown Buenos Aires. When you're in town, be sure to shop for high-quality leather, eat out at a parilla, an Argentine steakhouse, and dance the night away to the fiery rhythms of tango!

Montevideo is the seaside capital of Uruguay, boasting beautiful beaches such as Playa de los Pocitos and La Rambla. The city's old town, Ciudad Vieaja, features both colonial houses, like Casa Rivera, as well as glamorous art deco architecture. Montevideo's main square, Plaza de la Independencia, will lead you to plenty of picture-perfect landmarks: Palacio Salvo, Solís Theatre, the Obelisk of Montevideo, and much more!

The Drake Passage is a strait between the southern tip of South America and the northern tip of Antarctica. It connects the Atlantic with the Pacific Ocean and was named after the explorer Sir Francis Drake. The Passage is around 1,000 kilometres long. Crossing the Drake Passage is seen as a pivotal moment in making the crossing to Antarctica and offers the perfect opportunity for passengers to test their endurance skills, as the waters here are some of the roughest in the world. Once through the Passage passengers will enjoy the calm waters and incredible natural landscape of Antarctica which make the trip more than worth it.

The Beagle Channel Passage is distinguished by its charm and nature. A variety of animalslive here and, with luck, you can see dolphins, whales, elephant seals, sea lions and penguins. In addition, breathtaking glaciers ensures you will leave the Passage with unforgettable memories.

The Magellan Strait is a strait with numerous islands and side channels which connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. It is located between the South American mainland and the island of Tierra del Fuego and has been a Chilean territory since 1881.

Near the Chilean fjords is the beautiful Sarmiento channel. Here you have a breathtaking view of the surrounding area, you should not miss it under any circumstances.

The Chilean fjords are considered very impressive. The breathtaking scenery can be seen from your ship... get your camera!

The port city of Puerto Montt is situated between the Andes mountains and the Patagonian fjords. Its location offers both locals and visitors amazing panoramas of the surrounding wilderness, such as views of the active volcano Calbuco. Local seafood is served up in the city, and handicrafts can be purchased at the market right at the port. Just outside of city limits is the Caleta de Angelmó Market.

San Antonio is a bustling port city in Chile's Valparaiso region. The area around it is known as the "Coast of Poets," as several famous artists and poets lived there - including Pablo Neruda. With its mild Mediterranean climate and sweeping sandy beaches, San Antonio is also the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing day at the beach.