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Luxury Latin America Expedition Cruises made for you

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Explore the rivers and seas of Latin America on a luxury vessel

Cruise through the Amazon, the Galápagos or the southern reaches of South America

As part of our wider collection of expedition cruises, a luxury South America expedition cruise is a brilliant invitation to experience the region’s wildest places. Aboard our favourite ships, you can explore some of the most remote parts of this continent, and beyond.

Cruising is one of the best ways to experience the Amazon whether you’re headed to Brazil, Peru or Colombia. Specially designed vessels navigate deep into these waterways, bringing you close to rainforest, wildlife and places that are otherwise difficult to reach.

The Galápagos Islands are perfectly suited to journeys on the water. You can board a luxury catamaran or yacht to hop between islands in search of the archipelago’s incredible wildlife: think sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises and reef sharks.

Head farther south to the glaciers and fjords of Patagonia. Here, cruises take you through dramatic waterways at the ‘end of the world.’ We often recommend combining this region with an expedition to Antarctica, which can be reached by way of the Drake Passage or on a fly-cruise from Chile aboard the Magellan Explorer.

For guidance on choosing the right Latin America expedition cruise, reach out to our team. We’ll advice you on when to travel, what to prepare and how to plan the journey around your interests.

  • A woman stands in a shaded deck pool on a latin america expedition cruise, looking out at a wide river and green trees.
  • A pink river dolphin surfaces with an open toothed mouth in green water during a latin america expedition cruise.
  • A white latin america expedition cruise ship sails past a mountainous coast with dry grass in the foreground.
  • A luxury cabin on a latin america expedition cruise features a bed, large windows, and a private deck with a small pool.
  • A tiny dark baby sea turtle rests on light speckled sand during a latin america expedition cruise.
  • A black latin america expedition cruise ship floats in an icy bay surrounded by snowy mountains.
  • Five blue-footed boobies and three red crabs rest on dark volcanic rock during a latin america expedition cruise.
  • A modern latin america expedition cruise boat sails down a wide brown river surrounded by an expansive green rainforest.
  • Mist rises from a calm jungle river flanked by tall green palm trees at sunrise on a latin america expedition cruise.
  • Three cream hammocks hang on a wooden boat deck overlooking a wide river at sunset on a latin america expedition cruise.

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Experiences picked by our Expedition cruises specialists

Stay aboard the Delfin I

Stay in a spacious suite aboard the Delfin I as you cruise through the Northern Peruvian Amazon, with daily skiff excursions and excellent Peruvian cuisine

Hike glaciers in Tierra del Fuego

Hike through the forests and glaciers of Tierra del Fuego before embarking on a science-led voyage from Patagonia to Antarctica

Sail around Cape Horn

Sail around Cape Horn and the southern reaches of South America aboard one of Australis’ purpose-built cruise ships

Take a journey on the Aqua Mare

Step aboard Aqua Mare, the first superyacht in the Galápagos with personalised service and expert naturalist guides

Adventure to Antarctica

Experience the thrill of an Antarctica fly-cruise on the Magellan Explorer, featuring a glass-walled lounge and forward-facing observation deck

A word from one of our experts

Latin America lends itself beautifully to luxury cruising through remote archipelagos and wild southern waterways. I especially love exploring Patagonia by boat, then continuing even farther south on a voyage into the wilds of Antarctica.

Lily Bunker Senior Travel Designer

Luxury expedition cruises in Latin America

There are many luxury expedition cruises to consider when planning your journey. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

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Get inspired with our Latin America example trips and then get in touch to plan your own expedition cruise.

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When to go on a Latin America expedition cruise

The best time for luxury Latin America expedition cruises depends on your destination. Many of the best river cruises in South America can be enjoyed year-round, although the dry and rainy seasons bring different experiences in the Amazon. We recommend taking a Chilean fjords cruise during the summer months of November to March, when conditions are at their best. This is also the best time to combine your Latin America itinerary with an expedition to Antarctica . The Galápagos Islands are a year-round destination with certain activities and wildlife sightings best enjoyed during specific seasons. To see sea turtle hatchlings cross sandy beaches, time your Galápagos cruise between March and May.

High-water season in the Amazon

December–April/May

Summer in Patagonia and Antarctica

November–March

Turtle hatching in the Galápagos

March–May

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