During the first half of 2026, Chile is positioning itself as one of the major players in cruise tourism in South America.
From Valparaíso and San Antonio, or sailing through the fjords of Patagonia, five unmissable itineraries invite you to discover a unique geography that unfolds along more than 6,400 kilometers of coastline.
Rapa Nui, the southern fjords, and the ports of northern Chile are some of the stopovers that make each call a unique experience.
Cruises from Chile to the Caribbean
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The MS Oosterdam sets sail from San Antonio on a 17-night journey to Fort Lauderdale, connecting the southern Pacific Ocean with the Caribbean.
Before leaving Chile, the stop in Coquimbo allows you to take advantage of 8 hours on land to see the Cruz del Tercer Milenio, which offers a panoramic view of the city. You can also stroll along the waterfront and visit local markets. All just minutes from the port.
- Departure date: March 22, 2026
- Price: from US$2,376
From Valparaíso to French Polynesia: Robinson Crusoe and Rapa Nui
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From Valparaíso, the Silver Whisper cruise crosses the Pacific towards French Polynesia, with two key stops in Chile. In Robinson Crusoe, in the Juan Fernández archipelago, time on land allows you to observe unique fauna and go snorkeling or diving in waters with great visibility.
Then, in Rapa Nui, enjoy nearly a day and a half on one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. You can visit emblematic sites such as Rano Raraku, enjoy traditional dance performances, and see the enigmatic moais. Finally, nothing beats relaxing on Anakena beach before continuing to Bora Bora and Moorea.
- Departure date: March 16, 2026
- Price: from US$11,400
Sailing through northern Chile
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The SH Vega proposes a 10-day sailing trip along the coast of northern Chile. In Valparaíso, before setting sail, it is possible to tour heritage hills such as Concepción and Alegre and ride the historic elevators. The route continues in Coquimbo, with 6 hours to stroll through the English Quarter and its British-influenced architecture.
In Antofagasta, a 15-hour stop allows you to visit the Monumento La Portada and discover iconic landscapes of the Atacama Desert, such as the Mano del Desierto. The trip continues to Arica, with 11 ideal hours to climb the Morro de Arica or tour the Valle de Azapa, before continuing to Lima.
- Departure date: March 30, 2026
- Price: from US$2,145
Expedition through Chilean Patagonia
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HX Expeditions invites you to explore Chilean Patagonia on a 16-day journey that begins in Ushuaia (Argentina). After crossing the mythical Cape Horn, the cruise enters Chilean territory and stops in Puerto Williams, the southernmost city in the world.
The route continues through Puerto Natales, with time to tour its waterfront and monuments such as the Mano Patagónica and the Monumento al Viento. Further north, Caleta Tortel surprises with its wooden walkways.
Already in Chiloé, the cruise arrives in Castro, which captivates tourists with its colorful stilt houses and its church, declared a World Heritage Site. On day 14, the final stretch of the adventure, a stop in Niebla, southern Chile, invites you to visit its historic fort before arriving in Valparaíso.
- Price: from US$5,200 per person
- Duration: 16 days
Cruises from Chile: fjords, desert and heritage
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines proposes a unique 75-day journey that, after passing through Great Britain, Spain and Brazil, tours Chile from end to end.
The route begins in the extreme south: Punta Arenas, where time on land allows you to tour the waterfront in front of the Strait of Magellan and visit the Municipal Cemetery, one of the most beautiful in Chile. Then, the trip continues through the Chilean fjords, ideal for enjoying from the deck and taking kayak excursions.
La travesía continúa hacia Valparaíso y Coquimbo. En el norte chileno, el itinerario incluye Iquique, con tiempo para visitar el pueblo abandonado de Humberstone, Patrimonio de la Humanidad, junto a las Oficinas Salitreras de Santa Laura. La última parada en la costa chilena es Arica, antes de continuar hacia Perú, Panamá, Colombia y Portugal.
- Price: from US$16,200 per person, adults only
- Duration: 75 days
