14-Day ~ South America Knitting Cruise (Nov 2018)
Holland America Line
South America Passage
Start Date:
November 19, 2018
End Date:
December 3, 2018
South America Passage ~ Itinerary
Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile
Arrival Date:
November 19, 2018
Departure Date: November 19, 2018
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Santiago is the official capital of Chile with the cruise port actually located in the City of Valparaiso, a vibrant center of Chilean culture. Before traveling to Santiago, plan on spending some time in this beautiful resort town with cable cars, tiered city plans and the magnificent sea views. Enjoy an excellent three course meal at one of the many restaurants.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
November 20, 2018
Departure Date: November 20, 2018
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Puerto Montt, Chile
Arrival Date:
November 21, 2018
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: November 21, 2018
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Puerto Montt is tucked into a mountainside and was originally covered by a thick forest. Due to its close proximity to the open sea, an expedition began clearing the area in 1851 and building houses for the new inhabitants. Named for Manuel Montt who was the president of Chile when it was founded in 1852, this small town still enjoys Germanic influence from the days when the town was populated by German immigrants. As the capital of Chile's Lake District, Puerto Montt experiences 220 days of rain annually. Although there is plenty to do in town, the main focus of the area is the outdoor opportunities.
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
Arrival Date:
November 22, 2018
Arrival Time:
11:00 AM
Departure Date: November 22, 2018
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Here in the heart of the Chilean archipelago, discover stunning scenery: dense rain forests, bright-blue lakes and snow-covered mountain peaks.
Chilean Fjords
Arrival Date:
November 23, 2018
Departure Date: November 23, 2018
Fjords more spectacular than those in Norway or Alaska? See them here along the southern coastline of Chile . . .a 1,000-mile maze of virgin-forested islands, glistening glaciers and more fjords than in all of Scandinavia.
Canal Sarmiento
Arrival Date:
November 24, 2018
Departure Date: November 24, 2018
Be among the lucky few to spend a glorious day scenic cruising through Tierra del Fuego and the snow-capped peaks and ethereal blue glaciers of Canal Sarmiento. Cutting through Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, this majestic waterway is surrounded by other-worldly beauty. Enjoy breakfast or lunch on your private verandah and watch as Amalia Glacier comes into view and witness countless seabirds that make their home in this dramatic landscape.
Strait of Magellan
Arrival Date:
November 25, 2018
Departure Date: November 25, 2018
Strait of Magellan - Scenic Cruising
Punta Arenas, Chile
Arrival Date:
November 25, 2018
Arrival Time:
06:00 AM
Departure Date: November 25, 2018
Departure Time:
06:00 PM
Punta Arenas is another beautiful, colorful city and the gateway to Chilean Patagonia. The dividing line between Antarctica to the south and Patagonia to the north, Punta Arenas is the capital of Chile's wool industry and first became a thriving city during the California gold rush when it served as a port for clipper ships. Perhaps one of the most dazzling places on earth, Chilean Patagonia boasts many islands, mountains, glaciers and icebergs in a truly beautiful arrangement.
Beagle Channel
Arrival Date:
November 25, 2018
Departure Date: November 25, 2018
Beagle Channel - Scenic Cruising
Glacier Alley
Arrival Date:
November 26, 2018
Departure Date: November 26, 2018
Glacier Alley - Scenic Cruising
Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrival Date:
November 26, 2018
Arrival Time:
12:00 PM
Departure Date: November 26, 2018
Departure Time:
04:00 PM
Ushuaia, Argentina is the southernmost city in the World and offers everything from the sea, mountains and forests. Surrounded by lakes, bays, forests and glaciers this extremely colorful town is flanked by the Beagle Channel and the Andes mountains. The climate in Ushuaia is far from what you would expect that close to Antartica. Unlimited sporting opportunities abound in Ushuaia. From mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, climbing, diving and sport fishing, there is something for everyone. If you would rather, you can enjoy a day trip along the Beagle Channel and Lapataia Bay in Tierra del Fuego National Park and take in the spectacular sights of southern Argentina.
Cape Horn and Drake Passage
Arrival Date:
November 27, 2018
Departure Date: November 27, 2018
Cape Horn and Drake Passage - Scenic Cruising
Stanley, Falkland Islands
Arrival Date:
November 28, 2018
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: November 28, 2018
Departure Time:
06:00 PM
Stanley is the only true town in the Falkland Islands and is also one of the most remote and smallest capitals in the world. The islands are windswept, treeless and boggy, which lends itself to a perfect setting for the many colonies of Penguins, including Gentoo, King and Magellenic penguins. Because the winds and seas around Port Stanley are so fierce, about only half of the cruise ships scheduled to stop actually make it. With the rough seas hampering even the navigation of the tenders, it's not surprising that the harbor and surrounding areas have more shipwrecks than any other harbor in the world. When the tide is out, you can see up to 20 hulls of shipwrecks from the 19th century shipping trade.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
November 29, 2018
Departure Date: November 29, 2018
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Day at Sea
Arrival Date:
November 30, 2018
Departure Date: November 30, 2018
Explore the ship and enjoy taking our various classes.
Montevideo, Uruguay
Arrival Date:
December 1, 2018
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: December 1, 2018
Departure Time:
06:00 PM
Montevideo, Uruquay is a friendly and refined city, less cosmopolitan than many of the other cities in Argentina and Brazil while still offering plenty of sightseeing possibilities. As Uruguay's major business center, Montevideo still practices colonial customs including siestas, long lunches and high tea.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrival Date:
December 2, 2018
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: December 3, 2018
Departure Time:
06:00 AM
Buenos Aires conjures up an image of sophistication, romance, friendly people, Latin sizzle, fabulous meals and robust Argentine wine. Commonly referred to as "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires is to many, much more appealing and affordable than many other world-class cities.