South American cruises offer unique experiences with a seamlessly-blended assortment of destinations ranging from modern cities, nightclubs and tropical beaches to lush rainforests, snowy mountain ranges and lost civilizations. Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, Valparaiso and Buenos Aires are just a few must-see stops Viviane Temchine explores in this article. There’s a cruise option for everyone with premium, medium-sized or smaller ships, and more luxurious vessels on a host of different itineraries, ranging from three days to three months.

Cruising South America