Unbelievable scenery and wildlife

Norwegian Sun Cruise Review to South America

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 12

Helpful Votes: 382

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Norwegian Sun

14 Night South America Eastbound (Santiago To Buenos Aires)

Sail date: March 12, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Sun

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 0053

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Cruising along the glaciers and watching them from my stateroom was fantastic. I've cruised Alaska but saw tons more on this trip. We saw whales, dolphins, and seals at sea and penguins, llamas, sheep, and a rugged ranch life on land. The people were extremely friendly and most merchants took US dollars. I may consider doing this cruise again.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Since we were cruising down the channels with the most interesting on the port side I chose a portside balcony.

Ship tip

I liked the ship because it is about their smallest about 1900. It is an older ship but well maintained. Navigation throughout is a breeze.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile

3 out of 5

Puerto Montt, Chile

5 out of 5

Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

5 out of 5

Cruise Patagonic Channel

5 out of 5

If going out of Santiago get a port side stateroom.

Cruise Chilean Fjords

5 out of 5

see above

Cruise Strait Of Magellan

5 out of 5

Punta Arenas, Chile

5 out of 5

Cruise Beagle Channel

5 out of 5

Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina

5 out of 5

Be sure to go to Tierra del fuego park and take the wildlife cruise - tons of seals, seabirds, etc.

Cruise Cape Horn

5 out of 5

Port Stanley, Falkland Islands

5 out of 5

Puerto Madryn, Argentina

5 out of 5

Take the Great Patagonian Experience you will see all the wildlife available, go to a penguin colony and have lunch on a ranch.

Montevideo, Uruguay

3 out of 5

Buenos Aires, Argentina

3 out of 5

Traveler Photos

glacier from my balcony

towel art with local friends alpaca and penguin

Seals enjoying the sun

End of Route 3 which starts in Alaska - the longest road.

Hand sheep sheering

Magellan Penguins

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