Nieuw Amsterdam: 15-Night Cruise from San Antonio - November 2, 2027

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 Nieuw Amsterdam is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Puerto Chacabuco, Chile are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. 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 Pio Xi (Bruggen) Glacier 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. Board a local vessel for a guided cruise along the glacial fjords.

With 12 hours hours in Punta Arenas, Chile - from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM - you have a full day ashore with room to breathe. Go beyond the typical tourist stops: neighborhoods, local dining, and cultural sites that most cruise visitors never reach. Leave time for unstructured wandering. Take a boat tour to Magdalena Island to observe large colonies of Magellanic penguins up close.

The Nieuw Amsterdam is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Stanley, Falkland Islands are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Stanley's waterfront is ideal for an easy stroll, lined with brightly painted buildings, memorials, and views of ships anchored in the harbor.

Your ship arrives in Montevideo, Uruguay 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. Wander through Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo's historic old town, where cobbled streets, colonial buildings, art galleries, and lively plazas showcase the city's heritage.

Your cruise ends in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where the Nieuw Amsterdam is scheduled to dock at 8:00 AM. On a smaller ship, the disembarkation process moves quickly - most passengers are off within one to two hours. If you're flying out, book your flight at least four hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Nearby streets are filled with casual restaurants and small boutiques if you want to linger longer.

Your cruise ends in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where the Nieuw Amsterdam is scheduled to dock at 6:00 AM. On a smaller ship, the disembarkation process moves quickly - most passengers are off within one to two hours. If you're flying out, book your flight at least four hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Nearby streets are filled with casual restaurants and small boutiques if you want to linger longer.