16 Night Cruise sailing from San Antonio to Buenos Aires aboard Azamara Pursuit.

Like her two sister ships, the sturdy Azamara Pursuit is a mid-sized beauty with a deck plan well-suited to the needs of modern voyagers.

You’ll never feel crowded in the comfortable social spaces of our bars, restaurants, lounges, and Cabaret. Nor will you feel like a sardine jammed in around the pool, where our attentive staff is always ready to offer a complimentary bottled water, soft drink or fresh towel. Staterooms feature modern amenities, furnishings, and European linens. And one of the greatest features of this ship is the large number of staterooms with verandas.

There’s nothing better than opening your door to the fresh sea air and views. Azamara’s friendly ships are an altogether wonderful place to call your home away from home!

Begin in San Antonio, Chile, then along the continent’s eastern coast to Buenos Aires. This 16-day discovery includes longer (and later) stays, plus overnights in Punta Arenas, Chile, on the historic Strait of Magellan, and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Before embarking, spend the day in Chile’s capital, Santiago—a city bursting at the seams with fascinating history and cultural life. Next, set sail for Puerto Montt’s bustling streets for fresh, smoked seafood, trinkets, and superb seafood restaurants.

Highlights of this cruise:

San Antonio, Chile
One of the busiest ports on the western coast of South America, San Antonio sits in the southern part of Chile’s Valparaiso region. It’s famous for its fresh seafood, pleasant climate, beaches, and for being part of one the best up-and-coming wine regions. The area is also known as the ‘Coast of Poets,’ as four world-renowned Chilean poets resided here for its both its beauty and inspirational connection to the sea.

Stroll the beautiful Paseo Bellamar path lining the bustling harbor—keep a keen eye for sea lions and pelicans being fed near the fish market. Here you can buy seafood fresh off the boat, savor a seafood empanada at one of the many local restaurants, or embark on an excursion around the port and harbor.

Puerto Montt, Chile
Puerto Montt is an urban oasis surrounded by the breathtaking volcanoes, glacial lakes, and parks for which the Chilean Lake District is known. As the region’s commercial hub, Puerto Montt offers the perfect blend of shopping, sightseeing, and history that elevates any South American cruise itinerary.

Start with a trip to the Angelmo Harbor Market to enjoy the ocean breeze and peruse stalls selling everything from freshly caught fish to rainbow-hued alpaca wool goods sure to keep you warm during those chilly days at sea. For a taste of local flavor, try cancato—a famous Chilean favorite dish made of fish, chorizo, tomato, and cheese. After your meal, take a boat across the Tenglo Channel to Tenglo Island, where you’ll be treated to fantastic views of Osorno—a snow-capped volcano known as one of the most active in all of the southern Chilean Andes.

Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
South of Puerto Montt, surrounded by majestic fjords, Puerto Chacabuco looks more like Norway than Northwest Patagonia. The town’s history as an important fishing village still holds true today. And with a population of just 1,200, Azamara Club Cruises® guests can expect a truly immersive experience on shore.

Plunging waterfalls. Fathomless gorges. Dramatic coastlines. Puerto Chacabuco is your gateway to some of Chile’s most stunning natural wonders. Don’t miss the Río Simpson National Preserve: a protected park that boasts all three; plus, some of the best fly fishing in the world. A visit to Aiken del Sur Private Park promises the same, with an enchanting opportunity to get back to nature at serene Lake Riesco.

Chilean Fjords, Chile
From Puerto Chacabuco, in the Aysén District in Northeast Chilean Patagonia, to Punta Arenas, in the Strait of Magellan, prepare to feel small as scene after scene of stunning natural beauty unfolds before your eyes

Steep, rugged shores abound as you cruise through the Chilean Fjords’ vast network of free, open channels that wind their way to the end of the Earth. Watch in awe as glaciers reach down from the Darwin and Andes Mountains to break gracefully into the sea.

Aboard Azamara Pursuit, follow Chile’s southwest coast between Punta Arenas, in the Strait of Magellan, and Puerto Chacabuco, a small town that’s more of a gateway to some of the most beautiful natural scenery and larger towns in Northern Chilean Patagonia. Explore Glacier Alley, the Beagle Channel, the Chilean Fjords, Patagonic Channels, the Canal Moraleda, and other scenic areas first explored by brave pioneers in the 1600s.

Punta Arenas, Chile
Perched on the western side of the Strait of Magellan, Punta Arenas has long been a European trading point and is now the most commercially crucial city in Patagonian Chile. A relaxed, diverse city rich with vibrant pioneering history, this welcoming port is equally popular as a gateway for adventures to Antarctica.

Begin with a stroll through the main Plaza de Armas among its massive conifers, where you’ll see a monument commemorating the 400th anniversary of Magellan’s voyage, the cathedral, the residence of the governor, and the traditional Cabo de Hornos Hotel. The square is surrounded by several other landmarks and beautiful stately mansions, the most famous and opulent of which is the Palacio Sara Braun, the must-see former home of the female gold and sheep tycoon from the late 1800s.

Beagle Channel, Argentina
Sail the same waters that explorer Charles Darwin navigated on his historic South American voyage of discovery. Named after his famed ship the HMCS Beagle, this 240-kilometer-long channel borders both Argentina and Chile, and serves up striking natural beauty everywhere you look. From towering glaciers to rare wildlife, there’s nothing quite like sailing along the edge of the world.

Keep an eye out for boisterous sea lion colonies sunning themselves on the shore. The South American sea lion has a distinctive bushy mane that stands out from other sea lion species you’ll see. Look to the air for albatross and cormorants, and to the sea for minke whales, dolphins, and much more.

Ushuaia, Argentina
Surrounded on three sides by towering peaks, this former penal colony on the banks of the Beagle Channel is spectacularly sited amidst waterfalls, glaciers, and beech forests. Alive with marine life offshore, Ushuaia has fully embraced its reputation as a hub of outdoor adventure at the tip of Argentina.

This is the southern extreme of Tierra del Fuego, a national park with hiking trails and walking paths through thick forests, inhabited by native birds and beavers, where seals, sea lions, and sea birds can be found in abundance. The channel is named for HMS Beagle, which sailed these waters with a young Charles Darwin aboard. It was during that voyage that he began to formulate his theories of evolution.

Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
These remote, windswept islands with a human population of about 3000, support half a million sheep, and as many as a million penguins during the summer nesting season, making it one of the world’s great penguin capitals. Five of the 17 species are represented – Rockhoppers, Magellenic, King, Gentoo, and Macaroni – and observing their antics is a most pleasurable pursuit. Get a glimpse of the lives of the Falklands’ human residents as well, and learn what it means to inhabit this far off corner of the earth.

Punta Del Este, Uruguay
Fashionable Punta del Este is one of the most world’s most appealing seaside resorts, its white sand beaches popular with families and the glitterati alike. Fashionable cafes and shops line the streets, and an evening harbor-front stroll will no doubt include a serenade by street musicians and entertainers.

The town projects an artsy vibe, with a contemporary museum and the Brava Beach open air sculpture park, displaying large works in steel, concrete, wood, iron, and marble. The fascinating Casa Pueblo, home of artist Carlos Paez Vilaros, is a dazzling white fantasy on a hillside overlooking the town.

Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo exudes European charm and elegance, with broad boulevards, fountains, stately squares, and irresistible sidewalk cafes.The city maintains a low-key atmosphere despite its position as Uruguay’s commercial and political hub, and there are few skyscrapers on the horizon, though there are some surprising contrasts – an Art Nouveau pedestrian mall, Art Deco Centenary Stadium, and an American Embassy designed by I.M. Pei. Most of the nation’s countryside is farm or ranchland, and the life of the cowboy, or gaucho, is part of the local lore.

Take a peak at the Gaucho Museum, or visit an estancia, and see them in action.

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Welcome to elegant, cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, with its European colonial architecture and colorful mix of cultures.

Each district has its own style: enjoy Palermo with its mansions and parks; shop in the chic boutiques of Soho and Hollywood; and soak up the Italian flavor of La Boca where tango dancers and artists display their talents for passersby.
Then top it all off with an Argentine steak, perfectly grilled over a fire of glowing coals, and washed down with an excellent glass of Malbec.