Fresh adventures and discoveries await on a Southern Hemisphere cruise

South America: a continent of mystery and marvels.

The pastel prisms of a glacier-coated fjord. The otherworldly precision of ancient Mayan stonemasons. The cloud-light softness of alpaca fiber. The colors and textures of South America dazzle the senses from one end of the continent to the other, and you'll have time to absorb them all on our extended voyages to this amazing continent. We'll take you to scintillating cities like Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, to UNESCO World Heritage sites like Machu Picchu and Iguazú Falls, and to beaches where penguins rule in Argentina and Chile.

16-Day South America Explorer

Upgrade to an outside stateroom from $100
Add a 3rd/4th guest from $199

Buenos Aires is your gateway to Iguazú Falls, where 250 cascades plummet from twice the height of Niagara Falls. Near Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park holds the ruins of an ancient aboriginal settlement. Cruise the Strait of Magellan to Puerto Montt to view snowcapped Osorno Volcano.

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Valparaíso to Rio de Janeiro (or reverse)

Valparaíso to Rio de Janeiro: Feb 23, 2010
Rio de Janeiro to Valparaíso: Dec 5, 2009

  Inside from* Outside from* Verandah
Suite from*
Deluxe Verandah
Suite from*
Original Fare: $1,999 $2,399 $3,799 $6,799
Savings Fare: $1,699 $1,799 $3,799 $6,599

Fares based on 2/23/10 sailing.

16-Day South America Explorer + Click to Enlarge

overnight on board Overnight on board in Buenos Aires.

20-Day South America Explorer & Antarctica

Upgrade to an outside stateroom from $600
Add a 3rd/4th guest from $499

Spend two days in dazzling Rio de Janeiro. Near Punta Arenas, explore scenic Patagonia. An expanded Antarctic experience includes exploration of Wilhelm Archipelago, Cuverville Island, South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Sound.

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Valparaíso to Rio de Janeiro

Valparaíso to Rio de Janeiro: Dec 21,* 2009

  Inside from* Outside from* Verandah
Suite from*
Deluxe Verandah
Suite from*
Original Fare: $2,999 $3,599 $6,799 $9,999
Savings Fare: $2,499 $2,699 $6,499 $9,999

Fares based on 12/21/09 sailing.
Celebrate the Holidays on this sailing.

20-Day South America Explorer & Antarctica + Click to Enlarge

overnight on board Overnight on board in Rio de Janeiro.

30-Day Incan Empires

Purchase an outside stateroom for the price of an inside stateroom.

A world-traveler's delight with unique and seldom-visited ports, with the convenience of sailing roundtrip from San Diego. Overnight onboard in Fuerte Amador (Panama City) where you can explore the Isthmus of Panama by train. Puerto Chiapas, Mexico offers tours to Mayan ruins, Tapachula City and Izapa Archaeological site. Two days in Santa Cruz Huatulco gives you plenty of time to sunbathe in the nine beautiful bays. Plus spend two nights in Callao (Lima) to visit Machu Picchu.

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Roundtrip San Diego

Feb 6; Apr 10, 2010

  Inside from* Outside from* Verandah
Suite from*
Deluxe Verandah
Suite from*
Original Fare: $3,799 $4,499 $7,799 $12,599
Savings Fare: $2,899 $2,999 $5,499 $9,999
30-Day Incan Discovery + Click to Enlarge

overnight on board Overnight on board in Fuerte Amador (Panama City) and Santa Cruz Huatulco plus two overnights in Callao (Lima).

12-Day South America Passage

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Sail the spectacular Chilean coast and the Strait of Magellan, following in the wake of early explorers. Explore Patagonia and cruise past glaciers on your way to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost town. Watch for sea lions, fur seals, and the penguins of Stanley, before ending your voyage in Buenos Aires.

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Valparaíso to Buenos Aires (or reverse)

Jan 30; Feb 11, 2010

  Inside from* Outside from* Verandah
Suite from*
Deluxe Verandah
Suite from*
Original Fare: $1,899 $2,299 $3,499 $6,499
Savings Fare: $1,199 $1,299 $2,099 $4,699

14-Day Brazil and Argentina Discovery

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Begin your voyage in Rio de Janeíro, before sailing south to São Paulo's urban parks and the Latin energy of Buenos Aires. Relax on the beaches of Punta del Este, and delve into regional history in Parangua, one of Brazil's oldest cities. Snorkel and swim on the perfect beaches of Abraao in Ilha Grande.

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Roundtrip Rio de Janeiro

Mar 11, 2010

  Inside from* Outside from* Verandah
Suite from*
Deluxe Verandah
Suite from*
Original Fare: $2,399 $2,799 $4,199 $7,399
Savings Fare: $1,299 $1,399 $1,999 $4,499

Also available: 7-Day Brazil and Argentina Discovery
Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires (or reverse) from $799.

28- to 31-Day South America and Amazon

Add a 3rd/4th guest from $699.

Explore 12 unique Brazilian cities, including Salvador and Recife, and enjoy an 8-day "Amazon Experience" that takes you down the mighty Amazon. Visit remote river ports, many accessible only by water; cross the equator twice; and overnight in Manaus, the "Paris of the Tropics."

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Rio de Janeiro to Ft. Lauderdale or New York

Mar 25, 2010

  Inside from* Outside from* Verandah
Suite from*
Deluxe Verandah
Suite from*
Original Fare: $4,099 $4,899 $7,699 $13,399
Savings Fare: $2,699 $2,899 $5,699 $9,899

Fares based on 28-day sailing.

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Opera House, Manaus
Manaus, Brazil

This jungle capital on the Amazon is known for its ornate Opera House, and as the site of the "Meeting of the Waters," where massive dark and light rivers meet and run parallel for miles without blending.

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Alter Do Chão, Brazil

An Amazon village of 7,000 people, Alter Do Chão is surrounded by soft-sand beaches and the blue waters of Rio Tapajos, and is home to an extensive collection of indigenous art.

Torres del Paine
Punta Arenas, Chile

Welcome to Patagonia's spectacular Torres del Paine National Park. Enjoy a flightseeing tour over Antarctica, a visit to a local farm, or an in-depth exploration of the magnificent park with its sheer mountain peaks.

Macaw
Boca da Valeria, Brazil

Grass huts, log canoes, hunting and fishing are part of daily life in this remote Amazonian village, a trading post on a bend in the river. Step ashore to purchase an alligator tooth talisman from the local shaman, laugh with the children.

Orchid
Ilha Grande, Brazil

Noted for its scenic beauty, luxuriant vegetation, and rugged landscape, Ilha Grande is part of Brazil's pristine Atlantic rainforest. One of the richest ecosystems in the world, and a hotspot for biodiversity and conservation, Ilha Grande holds some of the largest remaining populations of many endangered species. Explore coastal villages, relax on uncrowded beaches, or venture into the rainforest in search of brown howler monkeys, maned sloths, and red-browed Amazon parrots.

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Non-Grand Voyage Terms & Conditions: *Fares are based on Promo RH. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy, cruise only.Fares are in U.S. dollars and include nondiscountable amounts. Taxes are additional and vary according to itinerary. Subject to availability. 3rd/4thoffer based on select sailings and Promo Z3. Offers are capacity controlled and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Restrictions may apply. Please refer to the appropriate Holland America Line brochure for full terms and conditions. Ships' Registry: The Netherlands.

Grand Voyage Terms & Conditions: *Fares shown will vary by category. 70-day Jan 13, 2009 sailing includes ship-based taxes of $590.01. Passenger-based taxes of $270.48 are additional. Fares are per person in U.S. dollars, include early savings and nondiscountable amounts, and are based on double occupancy in the minimum categories. All savings and shipboard credit amounts are based on double occupancy and are per person. Amenities package varies by stateroom category and is only applicable to categories PS-F and to the 1st and 2nd guests in a stateroom only. Certain restrictions apply. Offers are capacity controlled and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Please refer to the appropriate Holland America Line brochure.

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