474 Buenos Aires Hotel

The modern, elegant, and renovated 474 Buenos Aires Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the Argentinian capital, just off Avenida Corrientes, the so-called “Broadway of Buenos Aires, ” and the famous Calle Florida with its numerous shops, entertainment venues, restaurants, and bars. The Cervantes and Colón Theaters are a short stroll away, as are a wide variety of museums and iconic landmarks such as Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada.

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital of Argentina, is one of South America's top tourist destinations, admired for its European-style architecture and rich cultural life.Visitors can experience an authentic tango show, explore traditional ranches in the Pampas, or savour a classic asado (Argentine barbecue). New cultural circuits highlight the lives of iconic Argentinians such as Carlos Gardel, Eva Perón, and Jorge Luis Borges.Thanks to a favourable exchange rate, the city's shopping centres — including Alto Palermo and Galerías Pacífico — are especially popular with visitors. For a cultural journey, stroll along Avenida del Libertador, home to many of the city's best museums, gardens, and landmarks, or admire the elegant architecture of Avenida de Mayo, lined with Art Nouveau, Neoclassical, and eclectic buildings.

Celebrity Equinox

Celebrity Equinox was the second ship to be launched for the Solstice fleet of 5 ships - entering service in August 2009. The USP at the time was the lawn club on the top deck with a glass blowing studio and a real grass for outdoor activities afloat with a difference. This 122,000 tonne ship accommodates 2852 passengers over 14 passenger decks and features 3 swimming pools (one indoor in a solarium) and 12 restaurants. The Celebrity Equinox most recently underwent an extensive refurbishment in May 2019, as part of Celebrity Cruises’ "Millennium and Solstice-class" upgrade initiative. The renovation introduced significant updates across the ship—enhanced public spaces, modernized staterooms, and high-tech features like immersive 3D dining—earning praise shortly after the refreshment.

Montevideo

Montevideo is Uruguay's capital and largest city offering a variety of indoor shopping possibilities (like downtown's appropriately named Montevideo Shopping Centre), and informal markets such as Mercado del Puerto. Perhaps take a walk past the wharfs and piers of the Rambla de Montevideo. Relax on Pocitos beach, visit the Torres Garcia Museum or check out the Palazzo Salvo. Constructed in 1928, Palacio Salvo is a historical landmark building done in a predominantly Italian Gothic-style, , it was the tallest building in South America, and still remains an iconic symbol of the city, even being depicted on many postcards. For a sweeping view of the city, take an elevator ride to the top of the palace, free of charge, and stop at Cafe Salvo on the ground level for an invigorating cappuccino.

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea taking advantage of the facilities, dining and entertainment options on board.

Port Stanley (Falkland Islands)

Port Stanley is full of links to Britain, and is twinned with Whitby in Yorkshire- all of a sudden it seems as if you are back in Britain with red telephone and post boxes. The only difference being the colourful corrugated tin roofs on the buildings. This South Atlantic archipelago will always be associated with the 1982 war, but wildlife and rugged scenery are the main reasons to visit the islands. The Falklands are a compact group of more than 740 Islands, situated approximately 650 kilometres (400 miles) off the south-eastern tip of South America. The total land area is approximately 12,000 square km (4,700 square miles) comprising of mountain ranges and flat plains. The two main Islands are East Falkland and West Falkland. Mount Usborne on East Falkland is the highest peak at 705m (2,312 ft).

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea taking advantage of the facilities, dining and entertainment options on board.

Cape Horn (Drake Passage)

The Drake Passage is the body of water between the southern tip of South America at Cape Horn, Chile and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. The 500 mile wide passage between Cape Horn and Livingston Island is the shortest crossing from Antarctica to the rest of the world's land. It was named after Sir Francis Drake when his ship, having passed through the Strait of Magellan, was blown far South in September 1578. Ships in the passage are often good platforms for the sighting of whales, dolphins and plentiful seabirds including giant petrels, other petrels, albatrosses and penguins.

Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego)

Beagle Channel stretches for 150 miles through the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago at the southern tip of South America, passing the port city of Ushuaia in Argentina. At its eastern end the channel forms part of the border between Chile and Argentina, while the western stretch lies entirely within Chilean territory. Despite being only three miles wide at its broadest, it is a navigational challenge for ships.The channel was named after HMS Beagle, the British ship on which Charles Darwin explored these waters in 1833–34. A visit to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, reveals a dramatic setting where snowcapped peaks loom on three sides.

Straits Of Magellan

The Straits Of Magellan is the Northernmost Route through the tip of South America which takes you past Punta Arenas in Chile and was explored by Ferdinand Magellan in 1520. Until 1914, when the Panama Canal opened, this was the main route for ships sailing from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It is 350 miles long and just 1.2 miles wide at it narrowest point.

Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas, Chile is a gateway to Patagonia, offering dramatic landscapes, rich maritime history and access to the legendary Straits of Magellan. Explore colourful waterfronts, wildlife reserves and views toward Antarctica.

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea taking advantage of the facilities, dining and entertainment options on board.

Puerto Madryn

Puerto Madryn sits on the coast of northern Patagonia, overlooking the wide curve of the Golfo Nuevo. Its sandy beaches and lively promenade lined with restaurants make it a welcoming seaside town, but the real stars are out in the bay — southern right whales, which gather here to breed between May and December.Perched on a clifftop, the Ecocentro museum offers fascinating exhibits on Patagonian marine life along with sweeping views from its lighthouse. Just beyond the town lies the UNESCO-listed Valdés Peninsula, a wildlife sanctuary where colonies of penguins and elephant seals thrive — and where orcas are often seen hunting close to shore.

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea taking advantage of the facilities, dining and entertainment options on board.

Punta Del Este

Punta Del Este is a popular beach resort in Uruguay with great nightlife, numerous museums and art. Souvenir hunt in the artisan market at the end of Gorlero Street; there is also an organic food market once a month and a daily fish market at the port. Visit Casapueblo the former art workshop turned into a museum and hotel to admire its unique architecture and enjoy wonderful views of the Atlantic. Go to the Ralli Museum for modern and contemporary Latin American art; the outdoor sculpture park at the Atchugarry Foundation is also spectacular. The two beaches of Playa Mansa (calm beach) – great for families and Playa Brava (turbulent beach) – perfect for surfing straddle each side of the peninsula with busy promenades.