Top South America Cruise Ships

The Galaxy Daily cruise provides a day-long tour of the Galapagos Islands that prioritizes both luxury and excellent service while delivering the finest experience possible.

The Cormorant II is a luxury mega-catamaran equipped with ample cabins and the most sophisticated design to provide the smoothest of sailing throughout the Galapagos seas.

Step aboard one of the biggest & nicest expedition ships in the Galapagos, complete with Jacuzzi, exercise room, & various comfortable social areas. All 48 guests will feel right at home with private bathrooms & central air conditioning in all of the cabins. It even has a glass bottom boat, as an alternative way to witness the stunning marine life.

The Aqua Mare is a true luxury cruise ship on the Galapagos Islands. Exclusivity is combined with the most personalized service enabled by two naturalist guides for 16 guests, on top of the island's most exclusive one-to-one crew to guest ratio.

Immerse yourself in nature aboard the Luxury motor yacht Passion. With her stunning deck space and boutique interior finishes, Passion is the perfect home away from home during your Galapagos luxury cruise.

Embark on the brand new Stella Australis, launched in 2010 for Patagonia cruising. Part of the Australis fleet, the Stella has 100 cabins each feature picture windows, private facilities & satellite phone.

Launching in 2018, Ventus Australis (Southern Winds) is a new state-of-the-art ship carrying up to 210 passengers in 100 cabins. Join Ventus Australis on a journey through the narrow fjords and channels of Patagonia and step ashore at fabled Cape Horn. The ship features multiple options of well-appointed cabins, spacious decks, and a dining area.

Step aboard AmaWaterways' newly designed AmaMagdalena, a 60-passenger river cruise ship offering luxury, including a heated pool, fitness room, a restaurant, and al fresco dining. Enjoy stunning views of Colombia's Magdalena River from your amenity-filled twin-balcony stateroom.

The Nemo II motor sail catamaran offers a cruise experience in the Galapagos Islands. Guests enjoy comfortable double cabins with private bathrooms, daily meals, and amenities such as snorkeling and kayaking equipment.

The MV Ushuaia is a steel hulled, ice-strengthened vessel built originally for oceanographic research and recently converted for passenger voyages to Antarctica. Accommodating a maximum of 88 passengers in 46 comfortable cabins & suites, Ushuaia offers a dining room, bar, library, and observation lounge and inflatable watercraft to explore the ice.

Built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, the MV Plancius is fully equipped for polar expedition cruises to the Arctic and Antarctica, and accommodates 112 passengers in 54 comfortable cabins.

The National Geographic Quest is a state-of-the-art expedition ship accommodating 100 guests in 5 different categories of fully equipped cabins. It is fully stabilized for cruising unique polar passages and wonderful tropical landscapes while providing comfort and adventure in every journey.

Experience the world’s largest river — and biggest rainforest — on a voyage of discovery aboard the riverboat La Perla. The adventure includes an amazing array of flora and fauna, encounters with Peru’s indigenous peoples, and awesome outdoor activities.

Explore the Galapagos in one of the most elegant yachts in the Islands. This boat lives up to its prestigious name with both comfort and service, featuring a sun deck with a Jacuzzi, delicious meals served either inside or in the al fresco dining area, comfortable staterooms, & even a kids' area. Plus, the itineraries highlight the best of nature.

Named for Darwin's famous theory, the Evolution is a comfortable motor yacht ideal for families or travelers hoping to get in some diving on their Galapagos vacation. The itineraries focus on the natural experience and give you engaging ways to experience what the Islands' first explorers did centuries ago.

The newly refurbished Delfin treats travelers to a step beyond luxury. She sits in a class of her own, featuring understated elegance, and world-class hospitality, and the promise of the trip of a lifetime.

The Manatee Amazon Explorer is an intimate way to explore the great Amazon - it holds just 30 passengers, and is a stunning example of jungle comfort and luxury.

Launched in Galápagos in 2022, the sleek National Geographic Islander II sails year-round in the islands. A best-in-class expedition ship, expertly refitted to facilitate the active exploration at the heart of the Lindblad experience, and has the spirit and soul of a private yacht.