The arrival of the Seabourn Pursuit at berth C2 of DP World's terminal opened the 2026-2027 cruise season at the port of San Antonio, in Chile's Valparaíso Region. It is the period's first passenger ship and the one that will call most often: 14 visits between November 2026 and April 2027, closing the season on April 7, according to PortalPortuario, which reported it on November 4.
On this first call, lasting about 11 hours, 364 passengers disembarked and 164 embarked, according to the San Antonio Port Company's planning. The ship arrived from Papeete, in French Polynesia, after 19 nights at sea, and from San Antonio it set off on a 10-night voyage to Ushuaia through the Chilean fjords.
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| Seabourn Pursuit calls | 14 |
| Passengers disembarked | 364 |
| Hours in port | 11 |
The Seabourn Pursuit's itinerary from San Antonio
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| San Antonio | Start of the 10-night voyage |
| Puerto Montt | Call |
| Caleta Tortel | Call |
| Punta Arenas | Call and Strait of Magellan |
| Leg | Detail |
|---|---|
| Arrival | From Papeete (French Polynesia), a 19-night voyage that began on October 16 |
| San Antonio | Call of about 11 hours; 364 passengers disembark and 164 embark |
| Next calls | Puerto Montt, Caleta Tortel and Punta Arenas, transiting the Strait of Magellan |
| Destination | Ushuaia, Argentina, after 10 nights |
| Local agent | Agunsa |
Source: PortalPortuario, with data from the San Antonio Port Company. Caleta Tortel, Aysén's village of wooden boardwalks, is on very few cruise itineraries: it is one of the most remote stops on the Chilean coast. Anyone wanting to get there overland can use our Caleta Tortel guide.
Which ships call at San Antonio in the 2026-2027 cruise season
| Ship | Planned visits | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Seabourn Pursuit | 14 | Opens and closes the season (April 7, 2027) |
| Oosterdam | 2 | Holland America Line |
| Island Sky | 2 | Expedition ship |
| AIDAsol | To be confirmed | One of two ships staying overnight in port (more than 24 hours) |
| Vasco da Gama | To be confirmed | The other ship staying more than 24 hours |
Source: PortalPortuario, November 4, 2026. Most calls are day visits. The report does not give the season's total number of ships or passengers; DP World and the San Antonio Port Company usually confirm it during the season, which may add ships.
The Seabourn Pursuit is a luxury expedition ship built in Italy in 2023, flagged in the Bahamas, operated by Seabourn (Carnival group). It is 170 meters long, has 132 cabins, carries 264 to 317 passengers and 120 crew, and is the sister ship of the Seabourn Venture.
Cruise seasons in San Antonio compared
| Season | Ships or calls announced | Passengers expected | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 17 | Over 30,000 | DP World |
| 2024-2025 | At least 20 | Over 50,000 | Líder San Antonio |
| 2025-2026 | 15 | Over 31,000 | DP World and MundoMarítimo |
| 2026-2027 | No total published; the Seabourn Pursuit alone accounts for 14 | No data | PortalPortuario |
Figures announced at the start of each season by the terminal and local press; they are not the final tally. Since the passenger terminal opened in 2017, San Antonio has received more than 450,000 cruise visitors, according to DP World (October 2025). San Antonio receives fewer ships than Valparaíso, which expects 30 calls this season: details in the Valparaíso cruise season 2026-2027.
What to do in San Antonio if you arrive by cruise ship
- Paseo Bellamar and the market: the waterfront next to the terminal, with the fish and seafood market and sea lions at the pier.
- Isla Negra: Pablo Neruda's house museum is about 30 km north. See Isla Negra: tickets, hours and how to get there.
- Cartagena and the poets' coast: beaches and Vicente Huidobro's grave, a few minutes away.
- Santiago: about 115 km away; many cruise passengers embark or disembark here to continue to the capital. See things to do in Santiago.
- Valparaíso: about 100 km up the coast; see Valparaíso in a day.
For the rest of the season in the south, see cruises in Chiloé and in Puerto Natales.
Frequently asked questions
When does the cruise season start in San Antonio?
The 2026-2027 season opened in early November 2026 with the Seabourn Pursuit and ends on April 7, 2027, when the same ship returns.
How many cruise ships will call at San Antonio in 2026-2027?
The total has not been published. The Seabourn Pursuit will make 14 calls and the Oosterdam and Island Sky two each. Fifteen were announced for 2025-2026.
Where do cruise ships dock in San Antonio?
At DP World San Antonio's passenger terminal; the Seabourn Pursuit used berth C2.
What route does the Seabourn Pursuit take in Chile?
From San Antonio it sails 10 nights to Ushuaia, calling at Puerto Montt, Caleta Tortel and Punta Arenas and transiting the Strait of Magellan.
