Cruise from Chile to Peru

Valparaiso, one of Chile’s earliest port cities, is marked by sharp hills rising above the shoreline and a historic funicular system. This UNESCO-listed area features landmarks, varied architecture, churches, narrow stone streets, vivid hillside homes, and active public squares. In nearby Isla Negra, you can tour the preserved residence of poet Pablo Neruda. As you depart the city, the nearby Casablanca Valley offers well-known Chilean white wine production.

Coquimbo, once central to Chile’s gold and copper trade, rises across the rugged hills of the Península Coquimbo. The Cross of the Third Millennium overlooks the harbor, while nearby La Serena features its well-known lighthouse, main square, and viewpoints across the coast. In the Limarí Valley, the Enchanted Valley displays ancient petroglyphs, and the fertile Elqui Valley supports papaya farms and vineyards used to produce Chilean Pisco.

Included Excursions:
La Serena Highlights
04 h 00 m
Experience a coastal drive along Avenida del Mar with its long stretch of beaches and active shoreline. See the Monumental Lighthouse, an iconic La Serena landmark since 1951. Walk through La Serena’s historic center, then stop at La Recova Market for local crafts and fresh papaya products.

Taste Of Coquimbo
04 h 10 m
Stop for a photo at the Monumental Lighthouse of La Serena, a major landmark on the Chilean National Heritage List that anchors the area’s coastal identity. Learn how papaya is grown, processed, and prepared, and sample locally made products. Conclude the visit at Fuerte Lambert, an important coastal fort that offers insight into regional military history.

Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea allows you to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to the library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of the onboard lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from the onboard professional photographers.

 

Steeped in culture on Chile's pristine Pacific coast, Antofagasta has a turbulent history. It was once part of Bolivia until Chile's 1883 War of the Pacific victory reshaped borders, giving Chile the city's horseshoe bay while landlocked Bolivia. Initially a prosperous mining hub, today Antofagasta draws visitors to its coastal beauty and proximity to the Atacama Desert highlights like moonscape salt flats, lagoons, and vast deserts.

Included Excursion
Highlights of Antofagasta
04 h 00 m
Explore the Huanchaca Ruins, remnants of an impressive 1888 silver smelter from Antofagasta’s mining boom
Stroll through the Historic District's Victorian architecture, including the Old Customs House and the Plaza Colón clock tower, a replica of Big Ben
Marvel at La Portada, a stunning natural rock arch carved by the sea

Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to the library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of the on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from the onboard professional photographers.

Bordering the Atacama, the world's driest desert, Arica, Chile's northernmost city features an elegant Gustave Eiffel-designed cathedral and an archaeological museum with ancient mummies. Nearby, the Atacama has the world's tallest sand dunes. Alpacas, pumas, llamas, and birds like the Chilean flamingo and Andean condor inhabit the stark yet beautiful desert landscape. The picturesque Pomerape and Parinacota volcanoes sit across Chungara Lake.

Included Excursion
Valley Explorer – Arica To Poconchile By Train
05 h 00 m
Begin your adventure at Arica’s Chinchorro station and enjoy an exclusive passage through the serene Lluta Valley
Explore the historic town of Poconchile, a living museum where the echoes of the 1920s nitrate era come alive, with beautifully restored buildings and a rich cultural heritage
Enjoy panoramic view into the soul of South American

The port of Matarani is the gateway to Arequipa, Peru's White City, with the still-active El Misti volcano looming. Arequipa's colonial buildings carved from white volcanic sillar rock reflect the influence of volcanism on the landscape. Other landmarks include Inca ceremonial sites and the Museo Santuarios displaying the famous mummy of a girl, Juanita. Santa Catalina Convent, guarded by high walls, is a 16th-century citadel within the city.

Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to the library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of the on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from the onboard professional photographers.

The port of General San Martin serves as a gateway to the wonders of Peru's Paracas Peninsula. From here, guests can take flights over the Nazca Lines to witness geometric designs and mysterious geoglyphs. Nearby Paracas and Pisco offer speedboat excursions to the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands and vineyard visits discovering the Pisco-making process. In Tambo Colorado, well-preserved Inca ruins offer a glimpse into the lives of Inca nobility.

Included Excursion
Ballestas Island
03 h 50 m
Admire the breathtaking panoramic views of Paracas Bay and the Peninsula during a 2-hour speedboat tour
Cruise through the Ballestas Islands, a haven for Humboldt penguins and sea lions
Immerse yourself in one of the country's premier wildlife-spotting experiences

Lima, Peru's capital, sits between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains with the seaport of Callao. The bustling city’s renowned culinary scene features a local favorite, ceviche. The UNESCO World Heritage historic center features colonial-era architecture including Plaza Mayor and San Francisco Monastery. Nearby, the clay ruins of ceremonial pyramids, Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Huallamarca, offer a glimpse of the Inca civilization's history.