Santiago (Valparaiso) to South America Cruise Reviews

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Beautiful ship but definitely for Antarctica

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Viking Octantis

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Insanityx4
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this trip from Santiago Chile through the Panama Canal to Ft. Lauderdale because we wanted to try an Expedition ship and I don't like cold weather. Everything is geared towards the Arctic however and there really wasn't much to do on the ship. We had a nature lecturer and a historian but the talks were mostly on the Arctic. The "toys" on board are only licensed to be used in Antarctica ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Nordic Penthouse (with Balcony)


Indescribable Beauty in a Remote Region of the World (complete with outstanding service, great food, and comfortable accommodations)!

Review for a South America Cruise on Viking Polaris

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Cygnets5
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We scheduled this cruise on the spur of the moment when we received a flash sale email. It was our first Viking cruise and it couldn't have gone better. The fact that the Polaris was only 1/3 full gave the ship a kind of surreal atmosphere (we wonder what it would be like with a full compliment of guests). Reservations at the specialty restaurants were easy to get, excursions were easily ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Nordic Balcony


At each stop, glacier viewing via zodiac, special ops boat, & submarine were provided at no additional cost.

Review for a South America Cruise on Viking Polaris

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Samples338
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We would not normally book Viking due to cost. We did book this cruise due to timing and a very deep sale in effect. However, after this experience, we are convinced that Viking is virtually an all inclusive experience...rather than nickel and diming you at every junction. Although our jr suite included unlimited laundry, every deck had a free launderette with 5 washers and 5 dryers for guest ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Nordic Balcony


Not as good as expected..

Review for a South America Cruise on Oosterdam

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Janey07
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise, and ship, because we wanted to visit South America and the itinerary was just what we wanted. Never having sailed with HAL before, we were encouraged by remarks that they are 'just like Cunard', our favourite line. Sadly this proved to be, most definitely, not the case. The embarkation, at Valparaiso, was the most shambolic we have ever encountered in 20+ cruises. There ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Poor quality of food and disrepair

Review for a South America Cruise on Oosterdam

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Sbelle44
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

We chose this cruise as it was offered to us at a discounted price due to our mariner status & casino offers. The fruit was old, meat chewy, food cold many times and many areas of the ship needs repair. We had multiple issues with our cabin and never got them resolved. We were very dissatisfied and unsure we will return to Holland cruise line even though we have 4 star mariner status. The line has ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Disasterdam!

Review for a South America Cruise on Oosterdam

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rumtoddy
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Embarkation We cruised from Valparaiso, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina on Feb 24-Mar 10 2023 on the Oosterdam (I renamed it the Disasterdam!). On the cruise there was an interesting talk to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Holland America Line on HAL’s history. One segment was about the line transporting immigrants from Europe to the US in the late 1800’s-early 1900’s. They decided to ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Tranquil Chilean Fjords

Review for a South America Cruise on Viking Jupiter

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forcelorelye
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise and cruise line based on recommendations from our friends who had been on this cruise. - The Jupiter's crew and staff were polite, professional and personable. - The cleanliness of our cabin was above expectation. - The food in all the restaurants was delicious. - The actual port stops and seeing the Chilean Fjords early in the morning was ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


Awesome cruise

Review for a South America Cruise on Viking Jupiter

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Michael Chiaparas
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We are not cruisers. We took this cruise because the itinerary was one that we could not easily recreate by land. We really wanted to see Cape Horn, Amalia Glacier and the Falkland Islands. This cruise was perfect for that. It didn't disappoint as we saw all of these sights, and more. We were impressed with Viking's thoroughness and attention to detail as they met us in Santiago and took care ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


Machu Picchu Land Tour (NOT!) and Antarctica Cruise: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Sapphire Princess

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BeantheBaker
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We are Platinum level Princess cruisers. We chose this cruise primarily for the itinerary which included a Land Tour to Machu Picchu followed by a cruise around Cape Horn and Antarctica. Unfortunately, that itinerary was in flux and cut back before and during the trip. We've written a long, detailed letter to Princess' Executive team. An abbreviated version follows, which I've called "The ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


Didn't Meet Expectation

Review for a South America Cruise on Celebrity Infinity

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SmudgerNZ
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We chose Celebrity thinking we would get a better experience and more refined than we have on RYC (which have been great on the 3 cruses we have taken with them). I was quite disappointed to be honest, the ship was tired with worn out carpet, rust visible on the outside of the ship and generally not the experience we were sold. Most of the staff were great and tried to make up for the tired ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View with Balcony 2B


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