Recognized as the best cruise destination in South America at the World Travel Awards 2025, Chile has established itself as an industry leader both regionally and globally.
Thanks to its more than 6,400 kilometers of coastline, our country offers an unparalleled diversity of landscapes.
From the ports of Valparaíso and San Antonio, through the Patagonian fjords, and all the way to remote Rapa Nui, here are five cruises that sail through Chile.
Expedition through Chilean Patagonia
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 calls at Puerto Williams, the southernmost city in the world.
The route continues through Puerto Natales, with time to explore its waterfront and monuments such as the Patagonian Hand and the Monument to the Wind. 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
From Valparaíso to French Polynesia: Robinson Crusoe and Rapa Nui
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 ashore allows for observing unique wildlife and snorkeling or diving in highly visible waters.
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
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
Cruises from Chile
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.
The journey continues to Valparaíso and Coquimbo. In northern Chile, the itinerary includes Iquique, with time to visit the abandoned town of Humberstone, a World Heritage Site, along with the Santa Laura Saltpeter Works. The last stop on the Chilean coast is Arica, before continuing to Peru, Panama, Colombia, and Portugal.
- Price: from US$16,200 per person, adults only
- Duration: 75 days
