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◆Which ship is right for you◆
Top of the class
Allura
This Mid-size ship from Oceania Cruises leads every South America vessel on our grade.
Travelers' favorite
3.4
Sirena
Highest review score in the region: 3.4/5 across 370 published reviews.
Small-ship pick
Aurelia
The best-graded ship under 750 guests sailing South America.
◆Best ships sailing South America◆
#32
Allura
Oceania Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (1,200 guests) · new in 2025 · Great food · Great service · New ship
Vessel
4.2Reviews
#35
Sonata
Oceania Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (1,390 guests) · new in 2027 · Great food · Great service · New ship
Vessel
—Reviews
#103
Aurelia
Oceania Cruises · Luxury
Small ship (476 guests) · refit 2027 · Great food · Great service · Just refreshed
Vessel
—Reviews
#139
Insignia
Oceania Cruises · Luxury
Small ship (698 guests) · refit 2018
Vessel
3.3Reviews
#144
Sirena
Oceania Cruises · Luxury
Small ship (688 guests) · refit 2019
Vessel
3.4Reviews
◆Ports you’ll visit◆
Miami
Airboats gliding past gators, art deco pastels, and Cuban cafecito buzz.
Heads up: South Beach is a 15-25 min ride, not a walk from the port.
Costa Maya
Jungle temples at Chacchoben, then mojitos at a lazy beach club.
Heads up: The 'port' is a built-for-cruisers mall; Chacchoben ruins are an hour's drive.
Roatán Island
Harvest Caye
Cozumel
Catamarans to starfish shallows and jungle Maya ruins across the channel.
Heads up: Only Punta Langosta pier is walkable to town; beach clubs all need a taxi.
Charlotte Amalie
Philipsburg
Gustavia
Basseterre
Tortola
Lisbon
Funchal
◆When to go◆
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◆Common questions◆
How long are South America cruises?

The South America sailings CruiseIndex tracks run 10 to 71 nights.

Which ports do South America cruises visit?

Tracked South America itineraries call at Miami, Costa Maya, Roatán Island, Harvest Caye, Cozumel and Charlotte Amalie.

What is the best cruise ship in South America?

Allura (Oceania Cruises) currently holds the region's top Vessel Class grade, #32 in our fleet-wide ranking.

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