{"id":2410,"date":"2026-06-16T07:00:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T07:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/99chinatravel.com\/?p=2410"},"modified":"2026-06-16T07:00:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T07:00:50","slug":"7-traps-i-see-people-cruising-south-america-fall-into","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/99chinatravel.com\/?p=2410","title":{"rendered":"7 Traps I See People Cruising South America Fall Into!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South America cruises can be spectacular \u2014 penguins in the Falklands, Cape Horn, Glacier Alley Chile, fascinating cities in Peru and Chile, end of the world in Ushuaia, Buenos Aires, Lima, Montevideo and more. But after cruising South America several times, including a recent 31-night voyage, I saw experienced cruisers making mistakes that could ruin the trip.<\/p>\n<p>In this, I reveal the biggest South America cruise mistakes I saw passengers make, from visa and entry rule surprises to choosing the wrong itinerary, underestimating sea days, misjudging the ports, getting excursions wrong, packing missteps, and getting caught out with money in ports.<\/p>\n<p>South America is not like cruising the Caribbean, Alaska or Europe. The distances are vast, the ports can be challenging, the weather can swing wildly, and the rules can change quickly. But get it right, and it can be one of the most memorable cruise regions in the world.<\/p>\n<p>This should help ensure any South America cruise does not unravel before it even begins<\/p>\n<p>For bonus &amp; exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron:<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n* Patreon Patron: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/tipsfortravellers<br \/>\n* YouTube Channel Member: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw\/join <\/p>\n<p>Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products:<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n* TeePublic Store: https:\/\/tipsfortravellers.dashery.com<br \/>\n* Teespring Store: https:\/\/tips-for-travellers-youtube.creator-spring.com<br \/>\n* Fourthwall: https:\/\/gary-bembridge-1-shop.fourthwall.com <\/p>\n<p>Book Cruise Port Excursions<br \/>\n* Venture Ashore: https:\/\/www.tipsfortravellers.com\/excursions<br \/>\n* Shore Excursions Group: https:\/\/www.tipsfortravellers.com\/shoreexcursions<\/p>\n<p>My social media:<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n* Blog: https:\/\/www.tipsfortravellers.com<br \/>\n* Twitter: http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/garybembridge<br \/>\n* Facebook: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tipsfortravellers<br \/>\n* Instagram: http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/garybembridge<br \/>\n* LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bembridge<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS:  If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. 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