A South American cruise reveals a wealth of spectacular scenery, memorable destinations and captivating cultural traditions. From the lush rainforests of the Amazon River Basin to the soaring Andes mountains of Patagonia, we take you closer to the wonders of this stunning continent. Bustling, cosmopolitan cities like Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, Buenos Aires and Santiago beckon curious travelers. See penguins frolicking in the beautiful Falkland Islands and admire the tranquility of Tierra del Fuego, an archipelago off the southernmost tip of the mainland. Gaze upon the majestic Chilean fjords and discover pristine Ushuaia, known as the “End of the World,” which also serves as the embarkation point for our Antarctica expeditions.
Dr. Charles Doherty, PhD, is an art historian and lecturer who has lectured in more than 60 countries for National Geographic, the Smithsonian and the American Museum of Natural History. Dr. Doherty received his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and attended the Courtauld Institute in London as a Fulbright Scholar.