Cruising South America with RCL - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

canarymoon · 08-25-2007, 01:04 PM

Royal Caribbean is sending more ships south of the Equator for South American Itineraries. Has anyone booked one of these cruises yet?

Here is some general information on South America from www.rccl.com

South America is a place of extremes. From the steamy beaches and rain forests of Brazil, to the snow-capped Andes mountains of Chile. From the passionate dances in the tango parlors of Buenos Aires, to the glittering golden churches that line the streets. What unites them all is a great love of beauty, and a passion for living.

canarymoon · 08-25-2007, 01:06 PM

. . . and snippets on some of the countries their ships will be visiting:

Uruguay
Uruguay may be a tiny country, but they know how to do things big. The beaches here are among the most beautiful in all of South America, and you'll find everything from parasailing to horseback riding available. It's no wonder this is the hot destination for jet-setting South Americans.

Brazil
Long, beautiful beaches; thick, lush rain forests; spectacular mountains; and bustling cities - Brazil is as diverse and exciting as the people who live there. It's a country where passion is a way of life, and the feeling is contagious.

Argentina
Famous for Evita and the passionate tango, Argentina is so much more. A graceful and charming country, Aregentina offers beautiful landscapes, spectacular architecture, and a unique and genteel culture. It's also home to the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, offering a memorable view of the Andes Mountains.

Chile
At the very bottom of South America, Chile is practically at the bottom of the world. Amid breathtaking scenery, you'll find the majestic Andes Mountains and Cape Horn. Discovered by Europeans in 1616, this cape at the bottom of the continent is the place where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Pacific Ocean.

canarymoon · 08-25-2007, 01:21 PM

If anyone has a South American itinerary booked - or books one - please let everyone know which ports you neeed to research. I am sure our Members, Guides, and Stewards will do their best to help get your questions answered!

Blizzard · 08-25-2007, 03:24 PM

The Mariner will be sailing around the horn to LA early in 2009.
It will be done in 3 segment. The pricing should be out soon.

Char · 08-25-2007, 03:31 PM

Pricing is already out! You can book on Monday!

zydecocruiser · 08-25-2007, 03:32 PM

Not exactly on RCL, but I have one booked on Carnival - not until 2009 so not currently researching too much - have a number of other cruises before then, but I'll be sure to come back when I have questions.

Almost Live from Carnival Splendor Round The Horn - Feb 17 - Mar 3, 2009

{glad I posted - see I had the wrong title... oops}

tom mcminn · 05-16-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canarymoon

If anyone has a South American itinerary booked - or books one - please let everyone know which ports you neeed to research. I am sure our Members, Guides, and Stewards will do their best to help get your questions answered!

We are going to book the Star Princess 2/2/09. Santiago-Buenos aires.

We will stop at puerto montt, pio xi glacier, punta arena, ushuaia, falkland islands, montevideo and disembark at BV.

Any info on these ports will be appreciated. Also the names of independent tour operators at these ports.

As stated, we will sail Santiago to Buenos Aires. Would a port or starboard balcony cabin be better?

Thanks

canarymoon · 05-19-2008, 07:23 PM

Probably port.