South America
Overview
A magical continent awaits your discovery
Relax on beautiful Brazilian beaches. Stroll the exquisite boulevards of Buenos Aires, and explore the romance of Patagonia. Be among the few to witness the surreal beauty of Antarctica. Explore the rainforests and jungles of the Amazon River searching for rare and endangered species. Walk in the footsteps of ancient Incans at Machu Picchu, built high in the Andes Mountains in the first century AD. Throughout your cruise, we bring the history, culture and natural wonders of South America alive with our onboard Explorations Speaker Series and award winning shore excursions.
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Featured Ports & Excursions
Buenos Aires, Argentina
In the "Paris of South America," find ten million portenos passionate about futbol, tango and theater at midnight. A short flight away, Iguazu Falls roars in the jungle. Sample shore excursions: Tango Show; The Palaces of Buenos Aires; Iguazu Falls.
Punta Arenas, Chile
This remote town, pioneered by Yugoslav settlers and sheep ranchers, sits on rolling hills overlooking the Strait of Magellan. Sample shore excursions: Torres del Paine National Park; Antarctica: A Spectacular Flyover; Scenic Patagonia.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Its stunning setting and joyous lust for life make Rio a cidade maravilhosa, "marvelous city." Ipanema, Copacabana, samba - the words alone conjure Brazilian paradise. Sample shore excursion: A Night Out in Rio - Dinner & Samba Show; Beaches of Rio & Sugarloaf Mountain; Corcovado & Rio City Tour.
Manaus, Brazil
This jungle capital sprang up during the great rubber boom of 1896. Its splendid opera house, the centerpiece of this "Paris of the Jungle" where wealthy rubber barons enjoyed performances of Verdi and Puccini, has been magnificently restored. Witness the "Meeting of the Waters" where massive dark and light rivers meet and run parallel for miles without blending. Sample shore excursion: The Meeting of the Waters: A Jungle Cruise; Manaus & the Teatro Amazonas Opera House.
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
A lush, irresistible tangle of serpentine streets, steep hills and 15 ascensores - ingenious antique trams. Nearby is the seaside resort of Vina del Mar. Sample shore excursion: Highlights of Santiago.
Protection Plans
Cancellation Protection Plans CPP Standard Plan
Our Standard Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP Standard Plan) will allow you, for any reason, to provide written cancellation up to 24 hours prior to scheduled cruise or cruisetour departure and receive a refund equal to 80% of the applicable cancellation fee (90% if you purchased our CPP Platinum Plan). In addition, Holland America Line (HAL) automatically assumes an additional US$500 of liability for lost, damaged or delayed baggage of passengers who purchase the CPP Standard Plan still subject, however, to the limitations in our baggage policies. For example, we do not cover losses while baggage is in the custody of airlines.
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The CPP Standard Plan is not insurance; it provides no rights other than those explained above. For example, it does not protect double-triple-quad occupancy rates should one or more members of your party cancel, nor does it cover expenses or unused services due to trip interruption.
CPP Platinum PlanOur Platinum Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP Platinum Plan) enables you to supplement the CPP Standard Plan with insurance coverage and travel assistance services as well as increase your refund amount to 90% for cancellations made more than 24 hours prior to departure. The CPP Platinum Plan provides you with the following insurance benefits and services, in addition to the CPP Standard Plan benefits and larger refund:
- Trip Cancellation coverage provides protection if you or a traveling companion must cancel for a covered reason during the 24 hours prior to scheduled departure. The plan reimburses your non-refundable cancellation charges or increased occupancy charges (if a traveling companion cancels) imposed by HAL.
- Trip Interruption coverage provides protection if your trip is interrupted after departure due to a covered reason. The plan reimburses your unused (determined in the case of your cruise or cruisetour on a pro rata basis), non-refundable land or sea expenses prepaid to HAL, airfare paid to return home and certain additional expenses up to $100/day. Maximum benefit is 150% of your cruise/cruisetour cost.
- Trip Delay coverage provides reimbursement for reasonable additional accommodations and traveling expenses incurred to rejoin the trip in progress when you are delayed for more than 12 hours, due to covered reasons. Maximum benefit is US$1,000; not to exceed US$100/day.
- Emergency Evacuation coverage will pay the necessary costs of transportation, medical services and medical supplies if, due to a covered medical reason, you must be transported to medical facilities during your cruise or cruisetour. Maximum benefit is $50,000.
- Medical Expense coverage reimburses up to $10,000 for medical and emergency dental expenses incurred as a result of an injury or sickness that first manifests itself during your cruise or cruisetour.
- You will also receive the following 24-Hour Emergency Hotline Assistance Services, arranged by the CPP Platinum Plan administrator's designated provider: Emergency Cash Transfer Assistance, Medical Consultation and Monitoring, Emergency Legal Assistance, Emergency Medical and Dental Assistance, Lost Travel Document Assistance and Emergency Medical Payment Assistance.
There are no pre-existing condition limitations in the CPP Platinum Plan!
"IMPORTANT NOTE": This is a summary of coverage. Please refer to the Description of 24-Hour Emergency Hotline Services and Certificate of Insurance in the CPP Platinum Plan pamphlet available from Holland America Line which contains the details of assistance services and insurance coverage, terms, conditions, exclusions and other applicable limitations. The CPP Platinum Plan is only available for U.S. and Canadian residents. The CPP Standard and CPP Platinum Plans are optional, must be paid at time of deposit and are non-refundable. The per person, per cruise costs for both plans are listed with the cruise fares. The insurance coverage provided under the CPP Platinum Plan is underwritten by Virginia Surety Company, Inc., under policy #HTP04195 and the CPP Platinum Plan is administered by BerkelyCare, a division of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. in all states except: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. in CA/MN/OK; and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in NH and NY. Claims are administered by BerkelyCare, a division of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc., in all states except: Aon Direct Insurance Administrators in CA; AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. in OK; and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in NH and NY. CA License #0795465. The program provides limited health insurance benefits and does not provide basic hospital, basic medical or major medical insurance as defined by the NY State Insurance Department. The CPP Standard Plan is not insurance and is administered by Holland America Line Inc.
Packages
Some of the world's greatest travel highlights are within reach, before or after your cruise. Why not plan a little extra time and extend your experience even further with an expertly guided tour? Or explore at your own pace, with a premium hotel as your home base.
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