South America New Year’s Cruise
- December 20, 2014 - January 4, 2015
- For Jewish Singles in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
- Pre-Trip: Santiago Pre-Cruise
Journey with us to the southern tip of South America, where two great oceans meet. Departing from Valparaiso, Chile, you’ll experience the incredible beauty that this continent has to offer. Glide through the glaciers, see penguins in their natural habitat, trek through bogs, experience Patagonia and the Andes Mountains and round the tip of Tierra del Fuego. We’ll visit unimaginable destinations on our elegant ship, Celebrity’s Infinity. Every aspect of our journey will enhance your sense of discovery from fascinating shore excursions to an enrichment program with expert lectures, naturalists, and folkloric performers who will bring South America to life both on board and ashore. We’ll enhance your chill-out time with exciting onboard group activities, special events and a New Year’s Eve Party that you’ll never forget. Our unique brand of customer service will create a carefree vacation in every sense of the word. Add to all this a great group of Jewish singles from around the globe and your New Year’s South America Cruise with Amazing Journeys will be a vacation that will change your life! Click here to see a preview video of our South America New Year’s Cruise!
Your South America New Year’s Value-Added Cruise Package Includes:
- 15 Night Cruise in Your Choice of Stateroom
- All Meals, Snacks and Room Service on Board Ship
- All Onboard Gratuities
- All Port Taxes and Government Fees
- All Entertainment on Board Ship
- Exclusive Amazing Journeys Cocktail Parties
- Exclusive on Board Group Events
- Fully Escorted by Amazing Journeys
- Shabbat and Havdallah Services on Board Ship
- Customized Group Shore Excursions Available for Purchase (many priced lower than those offered on board the ship)
- Hospitality Desk Staffed Daily
- Gifts and Prizes to Participants
- Roommate Matching Upon Request
- Carefree Hassle-Free Planning
- VIP Treatment Throughout
Day 1 – Saturday, December 20 – Valparaiso, Chile
Embark Celebrity Infinity, Depart at 7 pm – This busy little port town of Valparaiso, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and seems to hang off precipitous cliffs, sits on the Pacific Ocean. It makes the perfect setting for the beginning of an Amazing Journey. Our program begins with our Welcome Aboard program and group ice breaker.
Day 2 – Sunday, December 21 – Sea Day/Spa Day
Cruising – Explore our home-away-from-home and get to know your fellow Amazing Journeyers as we enjoy our first day at sea. Celebrity Infinity has a ton to offer from fun restaurants, live music, a relaxing spa, pools, classes and more. So learn your way around and join in on some of our group-exclusive events and gear up for a great vacation of adventure, exploration and good times.
Day 3 – Monday, December 22 – Puerto Montt, Chile
Arrive at 9 am, Depart at 7 pm – An idyllic setting, this city offers snow covered volcanoes, celestial glacial lakes and mountainous national parks. Imagine sipping fine Chilean wine or hiking the beautiful countryside.
Day 4 – Tuesday, December 23 – Chilean Fjords
Cruising – These are some of the most magnificent fjords in the world. As your eyes work their way up the jagged walls of mammoth glaciers, you may be rewarded with an Andean condor sighting. On the ocean’s surface, the Magellan penguins always put on a good show. Later, enjoy a “Jacuzzi-Fest” with your new friends, try your luck in the casino, take in a lecture and learn about your surroundings or enjoy a Broadway Style show this evening.
Day 5 – Wednesday, December 24 – Strait of Magellan
Cruising – This 360-mile strait is named for the ambitious Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, who sought a way to circumnavigate the globe. You’ll retrace his route as you make the only available crossing between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, with the exception of the Panama Canal.
Day 6 – Thursday, December 25 – Sea Day/Spa Day
Cruising – Today you’ll get to enjoy all you came on a cruise to do… enjoy a massage at the spa, participate in wine tasting or yoga. Our day at sea will provide lots of opportunities for great times on our floating resort. Tonight, join together with others from our group for pre-dinner drinks.
Day 7 – Friday, December 26 – Punta Arenas, Chile
Arrive at 7 am, Depart at 5:30 pm – The southern most point on the contiguous South American continent, Punta Arenas overlooks the Strait of Magellan and Otway Sound, home to colonies of sea lions and Magellanic penguins. A sprawling metropolis on the edge of the Americas, Punta Arenas showcases an unusual combination of the ruddy and the grand. Tonight, join us for an Amazing Journeys Shabbat, Chilean-style!
Day 8 – Saturday, December 27 – Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrive at 10 am, Depart at 7 pm – No city on the planet has a more southerly latitude. Surrounded on three sides by towering peaks, this former penal colony is anything but punitive. Even the scientifically inclined Charles Darwin must have had a difficult time leaving this Eden during his travels through the area. The Train Ride at the End of the World or hiking through bogs are some of the optional tours offered. Tonight, we will have a special group Havdallah.
Day 9 – Sunday, December 28 – Cape Horn, Chile
Cruising – This morning, you are in for a treat as we “round the Horn” and see the tip of the continent of South America (weather permitting). Here you’ll find Horn Island, the southernmost point of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago – and of the Americas. Wildlife is abundant here, and our on board naturalist will be on hand to point out the highlights of this diverse ecosystem. Tierra del Fuego, Land of Fire, is the most isolated place in the Americas, and Cape Horn is its southernmost point. These craggy cliffs and windswept shores are stark, creating a dramatic setting for the collision between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Day 10 – Monday, December 29 – Sea Day/Spa Day
Cruising – Spend the day relaxing poolside with your friends while enjoying your favorite beverage as you share your most exciting experiences of the trip so far, enjoy learning about the different destinations with on board enrichment programs or de-stress with a hot stone massage. Choose to do it all, or nothing at all. It’s your vacation, and we want you to enjoy it as you please!
Day 11 – Tuesday, December 30 – Puerto Madryn, Argentina
Arrive at 8 am, Depart at 5:30 pm – This gateway to Patagonia opens up onto one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet. The glacier-dotted land resembles a moonscape. Take in wildlife and native flora, the Andean National Parks and Peninsula Valdes are also accessible from Puerto Madryn.
Day 12 – Wednesday, December 31 – Sea Day/Spa Day
Cruising – Participate in one of many on board Amazing Journeys programs, learn a new skill in one of the on board classes, play a game of cards, take a pilates class or enjoy destination influenced entertainment. Tonight, join us for a New Year’s Eve Party that will rock the boat!
Day 13 – Thursday, January 1 – Punta Del Este, Uruguay
Arrive at 9 am, Depart at 7 pm – Known as the “Saint-Tropez of Latin America,” Punta del Este is a favorite summer playground of the rich and famous of South America, with 20-miles of pristine shoreline offering two distinctly different types of beaches. Carelessly browse through the chic shops and galleries of Calle Gorlero or spend an idle afternoon people-watching from a beachside cafe while the sun-lovers and jet-setters around you enjoy one of the continent’s most storied surroundings.
Day 14 – Friday, January 2 – Montevideo, Uruguay
Arrive at 7 am, Depart at 5 pm – The capital of Uruguay, Montevideo, offers a bustling city center with inviting open-air cafés and incredible gardens. Memorable photos are yours for the taking in the European-style squares and is on some of the continent’s most glorious beaches. We’ll show you Jewish life and visit one of Montevideo’s many synagogues. Tonight, we’ll have an Amazing Journeys Shabbat gathering.
Day 15 – Saturday, January 3 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrive at 7 am – Lots of options are awaiting you in this fascinating city. Join us on a city tour to the “Paris of the South” that brings together Argentinian culture, Jewish history and local charm. This being the birthplace of the Tango, join us tonight for an optional tango show.
Day 16 – Sunday, January 4 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Disembark am – Soak in the last of your South American experience as we head home, taking with us new friends and memories of a fabulous vacation.
Rates |
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Concierge Class with Balcony Stateroom (view details) |
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A deposit of $550 for the cruise ($1100 for single occupancy) is due with your reservation. Full payment is due September 18, 2014.
Rates are subject to change based on availability.
These rates are based on an all-inclusive, custom-designed package that differs from offerings seen in public advertising. See the Trip Details tab for inclusions.
- We will match you with a roommate if desired.
- Early reservations receive priority cabin location.
Please note – This is a group exclusive vacation package. We are unable to make any of our package components available to anyone who is not part of our Amazing Journeys group.
All cabins where we provide roommate matches are non-smoking. Items listed on this website are subject to change at any time. By providing payment you agree to the terms and conditions as outlined on this website.
Air: Airfare is not included in the cruise rate. Transfers are available at an additional cost. Details regarding transfers will be sent closer to the sailing date.
Cancellation Policy for the Cruise and Pre-Cruise Package: Prior to June 22, 2014, there is a $75 penalty for cancellation. From June 23 – September 18, 2014, the cancellation penalty is the amount of the deposit for cruise and pre-cruise package. From September 19 – November 20, 2014, the cancellation penalty is 50% of the total cruise and pre-cruise package price. Cancellations made on or after November 21, 2014 and “no-shows” will receive no refund. There is no refund in the event of interruption or cancellation after the start of the trip.
This tour is operated by Celebrity Cruises and South American Tours. Ships registry: Malta
Cancellation insurance: Trip insurance is optional but highly recommended. Information will be sent with your cruise confirmation.
Passport Requirements: All passengers must present a valid passport (valid for six months beyond the last date of travel) in order to travel. Depending upon from which country you hold a passport, you may be required to pay visa or reciprocal fees to the countries in which we will be traveling. More information will be sent with your confirmation.
Port taxes, Government Fees and Gratuities: Port taxes and government and immigration fees have been included in the rate. Gratuities are also included in the rate. Port taxes, government fees and gratuities are based on February 2014 rates and are subject to change. Fuel surcharges were deleted from the rates due to a suspension in fees by Celebrity Cruises. Should oil costs go above $65 per barrel, and the cruise lines reinstate these fees, Amazing Journeys reserves the right to add them back at that time. The cost will be not higher than $70 per person for the entire sailing.
Dining Preference: Late Dining has been reserved for our group on this sailing. In addition to the main restaurant, there are several specialty restaurants (fees apply), a buffet on deck, room service, and when the ship is docked overnight, optional dining in port is available.
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