South America is a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. It can also be considered as a subcontinent of the Americas. A simply fantastic cruise and stay holiday destination, with a fantastic climate and many cultural experiences to discover.

South America is flanked to the west by the Pacific Ocean and to the north and east by the Atlantic. The USA and the Caribbean lie to the northwest. It incorporates twelve sovereign states – Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and of course the Falklands (of which is still disputed to be the Malvinas by Argentina). In addition to this, the group of ABC islands as parts of the Netherlands may also be considered to be as part of South America.

Tourism has increasingly become a significant source of income for many South American countries. Architectural and natural wonders, historical relics, a diverse range of culinary delights and culture, huge cities, and incredible landscapes attract millions of cruise holiday makers every year to South America. Some of the most visited places in the region are Recife, Olinda, Machu Picchu, the Amazon Rainforest, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Fortaleza, Maceió, Bogota, Lima, Florianópolis, Isla Margarita, Natal, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Angel Falls, Nazca Lines, Cuzco, Lake Titicaca, Medellín, Patagonia, Cartagena and the Galápagos Islands. Call us for up to date cruise deals to South America on 01737 646417