Costa Serena: 14-Night from San Antonio - December 8, 2026

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Puerto Montt, Chile, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Explore Angelmó, the town's iconic market, where locals sell fresh seafood, artisan crafts, and regional products.

The Costa Serena carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Puerto Chacabuco, Chile. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. Take a boat or guided tour to view nearby glaciers, where you can marvel at ice formations, hear the ice crack, and capture stunning photographs.

Your ship arrives in Punta Arenas, Chile at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Take a boat tour to Magdalena Island to observe large colonies of Magellanic penguins up close.

Your cruise ends in Ushuaia, Argentina, where the Costa Serena is scheduled to dock at 2:00 PM. With 3,500+ passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a two to three hour window - but once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist - carrying your own bags off - lets you skip the wait and walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Explore diverse landscapes of forests, rivers, and mountains in Tierra del Fuego National Park.

Your cruise departs from Ushuaia, Argentina on the Costa Serena, carrying thousands of passengers. Fly in the day before to protect against flight disruptions - the ship won't wait. If you're given an assigned boarding time, showing up earlier sometimes works but isn't guaranteed. Complete your online check-in before arrival. Explore diverse landscapes of forests, rivers, and mountains in Tierra del Fuego National Park.

The Costa Serena carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Puerto Madryn, Argentina. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. Embark on a boat tour in Golfo Nuevo to observe southern right whales up close.

Your cruise ends in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where the Costa Serena is scheduled to dock at 8:00 AM. With 3,500+ passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a two to three hour window - but once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist - carrying your own bags off - lets you skip the wait and walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Nearby streets are filled with casual restaurants and small boutiques if you want to linger longer.