Ultimate Arctic To South America Passage

Cathedral architecture, palace archaeology, or Norwegian music.

Trondheim is a historic Norwegian city and former capital, known for the Nidaros Cathedral, built over the burial site of St. Olav. The colourful wharf warehouses along the Nidelva river and the old town bridge are a short walk away.

Polar stories, Arctic exhibits, or Tromsdalen’s church.

Tromsø is the largest city in northern Norway, well above the Arctic Circle. The Arctic Cathedral, the cable car up Mount Storsteinen and, in the darker months, northern lights excursions are the highlights.

Overnight stay. The ship stays overnight, so this call runs across two days. Check the all-aboard time before heading out.

Polar stories, Arctic exhibits, or Tromsdalen’s church.

Tromsø is the largest city in northern Norway, well above the Arctic Circle. The Arctic Cathedral, the cable car up Mount Storsteinen and, in the darker months, northern lights excursions are the highlights.

Second day in port. The ship stays overnight, so this call runs across two days. Check the all-aboard time before heading out.

Alta is a town in Arctic Norway known for its UNESCO-listed prehistoric rock carvings. It is also a well-known spot for northern lights viewing in the dark season.

Narvik is a port town in Nordland, Norway, at the head of Ofotfjorden, historically tied to the iron-ore railway from Sweden. Cruise calls use the harbour when scheduled; the Ofoten Museum and surrounding fjord scenery are the usual focus of a call.

Romsdal collections, cathedral architecture, or Varden views.

Molde is a Norwegian town known for its view of the Romsdal Alps. The Varden viewpoint and the Atlantic Road are popular.

Old Town facades, maritime stories, city park paths.

Southampton is the main cruise port on the south coast of England, with several cruise terminals in the docks. Southampton Airport is about 6 km away, and London Heathrow is roughly 100 km by road.

Casco Vello lanes, MARCO art, or Castrelos gardens.

Vigo is a Galician port city on Spain's Atlantic coast, known for its seafood and oysters. The Cíes Islands' beaches and Santiago de Compostela are common excursions.

The Tagus waterfront, Alfama lanes, and the story of fado.

Lisbon is Portugal's capital, spread over hills above the Tagus estuary, with trams, tiled facades and viewpoints at every turn. The Alfama quarter, the Belém monuments tied to the Age of Discovery and day trips to Sintra are the usual picks.

Market colours, botanical collections, or Monte’s garden art.

Funchal is the capital of Madeira, a subtropical Atlantic island known for gardens, levada walks and fortified wine. The cable car up to Monte, the old town and the Mercado dos Lavradores are the easy wins from the harbour.

City squares, tropical planting, historic streets.

Santa Cruz docks in the middle of Tenerife's capital, so the market and the auditorium are a walk. The island's real sight is inland and above: Teide, the highest peak in Spain, reached by a road that climbs through cloud into a lunar caldera.

Historic Vegueta, Atlantic-history galleries, coastal views.

Las Palmas docks at Puerto de la Luz, a large commercial harbour north of the city, with the old quarter at Vegueta and the long town beach at Las Canteras both short rides. Gran Canaria's interior is mountainous and worth a drive if the ship is in long enough.

Fortaleza is a major city in Ceará, Brazil, on the Atlantic. Cruise ships use the passenger terminal when scheduled; beaches and downtown require transfers from the port area.

One view at a time.

Rio de Janeiro cruise calls use the Píer Mauá passenger complex on Guanabara Bay near downtown. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and Copacabana require timed transport from the pier; allow buffer for traffic and security queues on busy days.

A market and an old city.

Montevideo is Uruguay’s capital and a Río de la Plata cruise port. Ships use the passenger terminal near the Ciudad Vieja; the Rambla, Mercado del Puerto, and old city walks fill a short call. Confirm pier and immigration steps on your documents.

One neighborhood at a time.

Buenos Aires cruise ships use the Benito Quinquela Martín passenger terminal in Puerto Madero / Dock Sud approaches. San Telmo, La Boca, and Recoleta are typical city days by taxi or organized transfer; confirm the terminal entrance listed on your documents.

Overnight stay. The ship stays overnight, so this call runs across two days. Check the all-aboard time before heading out.

One neighborhood at a time.

Buenos Aires cruise ships use the Benito Quinquela Martín passenger terminal in Puerto Madero / Dock Sud approaches. San Telmo, La Boca, and Recoleta are typical city days by taxi or organized transfer; confirm the terminal entrance listed on your documents.

Overnight stay. The ship stays overnight, so this call runs across two days. Check the all-aboard time before heading out.

One neighborhood at a time.

Buenos Aires cruise ships use the Benito Quinquela Martín passenger terminal in Puerto Madero / Dock Sud approaches. San Telmo, La Boca, and Recoleta are typical city days by taxi or organized transfer; confirm the terminal entrance listed on your documents.

Second day in port. The ship stays overnight, so this call runs across two days. Check the all-aboard time before heading out.

A market and an old city.

Montevideo is Uruguay’s capital and a Río de la Plata cruise port. Ships use the passenger terminal near the Ciudad Vieja; the Rambla, Mercado del Puerto, and old city walks fill a short call. Confirm pier and immigration steps on your documents.

A city on Golfo Nuevo.

Puerto Madryn is a Patagonian port in Argentina founded by Welsh settlers. It is the gateway to the Valdés Peninsula, known for whales, sea lions and penguins.

Dockyard history, cathedral surroundings, or Gypsy Cove paths.

Stanley is the capital of the Falkland Islands, a small town with a British feel, reached by tender. Penguin colonies, including those at Volunteer Point and Gypsy Cove, and war history sites are the main draws.

The Beagle at your doorstep.

Cruise port in Argentine Tierra del Fuego. A South American gateway for Antarctic voyages, separate from the Antarctic destination.

A city beside the strait.

Chilean cruise port on the Strait of Magellan, with departures for Tierra del Fuego voyages.

Markets, waterfront and a lake.

Cruise port in southern Chile’s Los Lagos region, on the approach to the Patagonian coast.

Local history or two different waterfront settings

San Antonio is Chile's main freight port and a gateway to Santiago and Valparaíso. Ships often start or end cruises here, with transfers to the capital.