Santiago, the capital city of Chile, is just a short drive away from the port city of Valparaiso.
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Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile
Valparaiso, Chile is a very artistic port city with a rich history and many modern touches (the entire city is even a UNESCO World Heritage Site!). Located about 90 minutes from the big city of Santiago, Valparaiso is a wonderful city to take a cruise from if you are looking to spend some time in a diverse area. You can enjoy a historical downtown area, a nice blend of Spanish colonial and European architecture, and many luscious parks to spend time outdoors. Some parts of the city are filled with many interesting shops and dining venues, and there are even some upscale shopping malls if you really want to splurge. Valparaiso is best known for its seafood, so you might consider trying a local restaurant while visiting.
Currently, only Costa Ponant, Silversea, and Viking Ocean Cruises offer cruises from Valparaiso, Chile. Ponant features a few cruises from Valparaiso to Central America, South America, and Western Europe (ranging from 4- to 13-nights on its shipsL’Austral, Le Boreal, and Le Soleal. Luxury cruise line Silversea does a few 12-night+ cruises from Valparaiso to Antarctica, South America, and South Pacific onboard Silver Cloud Expedition, Silver Explorer, and Silver Whisper. Viking Ocean, a semi-luxury cruise line, features a few 17-night cruises to South America, plus a 26-night option if you are looking to travel for a little longer. The best time to cruise from Valparaiso is between October and May.
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Destinations for Cruises to Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile
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Cruise Lines with Cruises to Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile
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Specialty Cruise Lines
These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.
On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.
Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).
Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.
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Deluxe Cruise Lines
These cruise lines fit (quality and, usually, price-wise) somewhere in between Premium and Luxury cruise lines.
A country club casual atmosphere can be expected on these lines, as can be elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. These cruise lines are a great option for adults looking for a upscale, yet laid back, vacation.
Unique itineraries are often available on these cruise lines, as their small-to-mid-sized ships can visit ports of call that large ones can't get to.
The pricing on Azamara Club Cruises includes select beverages and pre-paid gratuities, while the pricing of Viking Ocean Cruises includes shore excursions and select beverages.
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Luxury Cruise Lines
When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.
On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.
All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.
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River Cruise Lines
Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.
River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.
Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.
Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.
Part of Hurtigruten Group, Hurtigruten Expeditions (also known as HX) offers expedition-style cruises to some of the most remote destinations in the world. Their small ships take guests up close to the wildlife and landscapes of those areas, including Antarctica, Greenland, Spitsbergen, and the Arctic. An expert Expedition Team provides wonderful onboard enrichment lectures, and a variety of unique, exciting shore excursions (such as dog sledding, kayaking, and snow mobile safaris) are available during each Hurtigruten Expeditions cruise,
Formed in 2002 by luxury cruise industry veterans Joe Watters and Frank Del Rio, Oceania Cruises is one of the the world’s leading deluxe cruise lines. The finest cuisine at sea, award-winning itineraries and outstanding value define Oceania Cruises’ five-star product and have positioned the company as the cruise line of choice for travelers seeking a truly refined and casually elegant travel experience.
Experience a different and magical way of cruising. Ponant prides themselves in providing modest-sized yachts that will transport you where most larger ships cannot reach. Included on board are restaurants that prepare the finest in French-inspired cuisine, as well as a well-trained and discreet staff whose goal is to provide you with the best service possible. For those who enjoy the luxurious life, some of their ships have butler service (for guests staying in select suites). All this and so much more is offered, along with all the privacy you could ask for. Come experience cruising "A la Française", the tasteful style of this company.
The six small to mid-size ships in Regent Seven Seas' award-winning six-star fleet include the intimate all-suite Seven Seas Navigator, the all-suite, all-balcony sister ships Mariner and Voyager, the all-suite, all-balcony Explorer and Splendor, and the recently introduced Grandeur. Regardless of which ship you choose, you're going to be on a luxurious vessel that's staffed with an ultra-attentive staff and a gourmet all-inclusive setup, in which gratuities, as well as select wines and spirits, are included.
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is a 5-star luxury cruise line, providing all-inclusive river and ocean journeys through Europe, Asia, Australia, and more. Scenic Luxury provides award-winning service and exceeds expectations of comfort and luxury with a small ship experience. Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has a diverse selection of dining and beverage options, as well as a selection of shore excursions for when you want to explore land. Wine, beer and soft drinks are included aboard their Space-Ships. Bottled water is provided in your room, and is replenished daily. Their onboard cuisine uses local, fresh ingredients, further immersing you into the destination being explored. WiFi and tipping is included, which are both otherwise significant expenses that you won't have to consider during your vacation.
Silversea's all-inclusive ultra-luxury vacations appeal to discriminating travelers accustomed to plush accommodations and attentive, individualized service. Distinguished by its award-winning, all-suite ships and impeccable service, Silversea's all-inclusive fares include round-trip airfare (from select gateways), a pre-cruise deluxe hotel stay, all beverages including select wines and spirits, gratuities, transfers, and a special shoreside event, The Silversea Experience, on select sailings.
For those seeking to combine the best of both luxury and adventure cruising, look no further than Silversea's expedition ships. These magnificent vessels sail to some of the most exotic locales in the world. Guests can enjoy 5-star service, as they view penguins in the Arctic, sip on champagne while searching for humpback whales in the Pacific Northwest, or even get professional hot stone massages while discovering the untouched nature of the Galapagos. Silversea Expeditions will help you see the world in a whole new way, without having to compromise comfort and service.
With over 70 years of expertise in extraordinary remote destinations, Swan Hellenic offers a truly unique luxury cruise experience with its brand-new fleet of expedition ships. The company focuses on guests' preferences and needs, environmental safety, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures, proposing enriching cultural expeditions with unforgettable itineraries to Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Antarctica, Lands of the Celts, Lands of the Vikings, and more.
A new venture by Viking Cruises, Viking Expeditions, debuted in 2022 with two brand new sister expedition ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris. Both 378-guest ships offer a variety of adventurous itineraries, such as the Arctic, Antarctica, South America, Canada, and the Great Lakes. Optimally sized for expeditions, they are small enough to traverse remote areas, yet large enough to provide speed and smooth sailing in rugged seas. Whether from meticulously designed public viewing areas or the comfort of a modern balcony or suite stateroom, guests can experience breathtaking views up close.
The Hangar, an enclosed in-ship marina, innovates expeditions aboard Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris . Guests can board kayaks, submarines, Zodiacs, and boats inside the ship and easily sail into the water for their excursion.
Viking Ocean Cruises is the sister company of world-renowned Viking River Cruises. This line launched with one vessel, Viking Star, in 2015, and now consists of 11 vessels, with 2 more sister ships to follow in 2025-2026. Itineraries include 8- to 32-day adventures all over Europe and the Mediterranean all year round and exclusive voyages to China and Japan in the fall plus World Cruises that can last 121 to 138 days. All staterooms on Viking ocean ships have a veranda, so you can enjoy the sights and smells of the open ocean at all times. With a concentration on ports with rich heritages and plenty of local experts to learn from, Viking Ocean Cruises cater to those yearning to learn as they vacation. There's a great value here, with meals, guided shore excursions, free Wi-Fi, complimentary beverages, hotel accommodations during city portions of your itinerary (if you purchase a cruise tour), as well as lectures and various live performances all being included in the p
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Things to do near Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile
These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Valparaiso, Chile, along with a brief description:
♦ Plaza de Armas
If you visit Valparaiso to admire its deep roots in history, then you can’t miss out on visiting Plaza de Armas! This city square was inspired by the visions of Pedro de Valdivia, a Spanish conquistador who founded the city during the 16th century. This center is where you can witness all of Valparaiso’s stunning Spanish Colonial architecture. Some key points of interest include the Metropolitan Cathedral (which you can freely enter), City Hall and the town Post Office building. If you want to savor even more history, stop by the church to learn about the former churches that once stood in their place, as well as the fates each building met before the current cathedral took their place. Plaza de Armas is also a thriving area, where you can experience some modern-day Santiago culture, and even grab a bite to eat from one of the street food vendors.
♦ Bellas Artes
Those looking to immerse themselves in arts and culture should definitely consider paying a visit to Bellas Artes before or after their cruise from Valparaiso. This free-spirited neighborhood is filled with many cafes, art museums, local bars, and a few museums. Among the museums you can visit in this area are the National Fine Arts Museum, the Museum of Visual Arts, and the Anthropology Museum. There are also a few interesting boutiques where you can find one-of-a-kind crafts and souvenirs to remember your cruise from Valparaiso by.
♦ Vina del Mar
If you are looking to complement your cruise from Valparaiso with a stay at an upscale resort, pay a visit to Vina del Mar. There, you can relish in the tranquility of palm trees, luxury hotels, fine dining venues, and stretches of beach that seem endless. It is also home to the oldest casino in Chile, if you find yourself with an itch to gamble!
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