When people think cruises, they will often think of the Caribbean and Mexico. However, there are a lot of varieties of ocean cruising to consider that can take you into unique and interesting places. One of the best places for Americans to cruise is Central and South America. Leaving from both the East and West coasts of the US, these cruises are very convenient for US travelers.
A lot of these cruises with enjoy going through the Panama Canal, a wonder of engineering, and visit nations like Nicaragua. You can stop in Peru and see sites like Machu Picchu or journey to the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands. Visit Brazil and see the mighty Amazon River or Rio de Janeiro. See the Falklands or travel to the southernmost point of South America where Polar expeditions leave from. Central and South America are one of the best places for cruising from the US.