Due to its vastness, there is no one cruise that allows you to see everything South America has to offer. Instead, you’ll have to settle for individual itineraries. These include the ‘Round the Horn’ tour which travels from Valparaiso (Chile) to Buenos Aires (Argentina) and vice versa via Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of the continent. Alternatively, take an Amazon tour that commences in Manaus, in the Brazilian rainforest itself and makes its way to either Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires. Cruises of the Galapagos Islands, which can be found west of the continent, are also popular with those visiting South America. As well as local departure ports, some cruises make their way from Florida and California. Cruises vary in length from as short as three days to as long as a month. Many of the major carriers operate cruises in this region.