Rio de Janeiro is a metropolis in southeastern Brazil, where samba music can be heard year round. A seaside city, Rio is world-famous for its beaches, such as Copacabana. Atop Mount Corcovado, stands a major icon of the city and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World: the 125-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer statue. The city's lively Carnaval festival is one of the largest in the world with flashy costumes and parade floats.

Located approximately 45 miles away from São Paulo is the city of Santos, Brazil. Cruise passengers will be able to take a lot from the coastal town. Visitors can soak up the sun or hang ten at pristine beaches like Enseada Beach and Astúrias Beach. Museum-lovers also have some entertainment options. The Museu do Mar is a fascinating maritime museum, and the Museum of Modern Art has plenty of thought-provoking exhibitions. Considering that Santos is a coffee port, visitors should definitely take some time to enjoy some of the best brewed coffee in the world.

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!

Named after the British politician Lord Stanley, Port Stanley became the capital of the Falkland Islands in July 1845. Situated on the biggest island, East Falkland, visiting cruise passengers can partake in various tours and excursions, including nature walks, trips to neighboring islands, and wildlife tours. A visitor favorite is a tour to see the local penguins that inhabit the island.

Ushuaia is located at the "End of the World", on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, South America's southernmost point. Its location makes the resort town a major gateway to Antarctica. The town offers stunning natural views as it is enclosed by the Beagle Chanel and the Martial Mountains. Visitors can also partake in a tour to Isla Yecapasela, "Penguin Island", to observe the nearby penguin colonies.

Puerto Chacabuco is a small port city in western Patagonia. The biggest local attraction is the National Park of Laguna San Rafael. Admire the unique nature, shaped by glaciers, fjords and volcanoes.

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.

Santiago is one of those cities where the more you look, the more you find. Santiago hosts 40% of the country's population and has become a cultural centre with breathtaking natural beauty in the vicinity. Santiago lies in the center of the Santiago Basin, a valley surrounded by mountain ranges. The city has a varying elevation, towards the west it is 400m above sea level whereas at the Plaza Baquedano it comes to 540m.