Situated right in between the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans in the Western Hemisphere is South America?the home of pleasurable cruising experiences. South America literally occupies a large area of the Earth?s surface (about 3.5% of it). The continent's oceanic body is ideal for cruising.

Facts about Cruising South America

Cruising through South America is really not as expensive as you think. When you cruise, you save on expenses such as lodging and food, and get to travel through many South American countries at once. More and more people have already realized the cost-effectiveness of cruising - in fact, a growing number of tourists come back year after year. Gone are the days when luxury cruising cost a fortune. Now, the South American cruising experience is just within your reach.

Expect to spend only about $900 per person for a seven-day cruise. These rates can go even lower during off-peak seasons. If you are really a regular traveler, you can save money by renting out a "cruise condo" instead. Rates go for as low as $100 a day (that includes food and basic utilities). That's just $3,000 a month - lower than the costs of living on land! With these rates, you can afford to practically live in a South American cruise ship for months, even years.

Cruising around South America is never boring. Don't ever think that you'll be confined to one particular deck. You've got plenty of space to move around and a lot of activities to engage in. You will be given a chance to meet all sorts of people on board. Nightlife is way beyond compare in a cruise ship. Just take your pick from dance bars, style entertainment, casinos, serene piano lounges, arcade amusement rooms, and movie theatres. Or, if you are on dock, then step out and enjoy South America's vibrant night life. Every port offers amazing adventures.