Elephant Island, is a member of Antarctica's Island chain, referred to as the South Shetland Islands. The name Elephant Island is derived from the shape of the island, which is said to resemble that of an elephant head. Elephant Island is closely associated with Antarctic explorers such as Ernest Shackelford and Tom Crean. Their expedition crew remained stranded on the island for a number of months having had their ship go down in the icy waters of Antarctica before Schackelford made it to Georgia for help. The remains of the ship can still be seen on the island today

Port Stanley is the capital of the Falkland Islands located on the Island of East Falkland. The port is named after the British politician Lord Stanley and became the capital in July 1845. Visitors from cruises can enjoy a variety of tours and excursions including nature walks, trips to the smaller islands of the archipelago, and wildlife tours. One of the most popular activities for visitors is a tour to see penguins which inhabit the island. This a unique opportunity to see such magnificent creatures up close and personal.

Puerto Madryn is located in southern Argentina. The city is an ideal location for exploring the Peninsula Valdés, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can discover a variety of wildlife. Also for diving enthusiasts, Puerto Madryn is a popular destination.

Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, is the city with the highest quality of life in South America. The city centre offers a mix of old and modern with the colonial buildings of the old town and modern skyscrapers homing financial and political institutions. For those looking to have a more relaxed and laid back stay, Montevideo is surrounded by beautiful, pristine, uncrowded beaches.

Punta del Este is a seaside city in the southeast of Uruguay. The city is located on a narrow peninsula and is famous for its beaches - the Brava Beach is surfers' paradise, whereas the Mansa Beach on the west coast has calm, shallow waters - perfect for families. Punta del Este is a real resort city with its elegant villas, yacht harbour, luxury seaside apartment buildings and haute cuisine restaurants. It is easily the most expensive city in the whole country and is very popular with Brazilians and Argentinians.

Santos is located about 70 km from São Paulo and is traditionally a coffee port city. Although most people think of it as a good starting point for visits to São Paulo, Santos has a lot to offer cruise passengers itself. As a coastal town in Brazil it offers fantastic and pristine beaches such as Praia da Enseada and Astúrias Beach. There are also There are a number of fascinating museums such as Museu do Mar, a maritime museum and the Museum of Modern Art. Of course, visitors should set aside some time to enjoy some of the freshest and tastiest coffee in the world.