Explore on your own rating
Valparaíso is fun to explore; Santiago transfers need planning.
Where ships dock
- Valparaíso (Muelle Prat area)
- San Antonio (many big ships; industrial port)
Getting to town
Valparaíso's flat historic center is walkable; the hills use funiculars or taxis. San Antonio has little to see.
Santiago is about 90–105 minutes from either port. Pre-book transfers.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Chilean peso (CLP).
Entry: Chile: no visa for U.S. tourists for up to 90 days, and no reciprocity fee (Chile Travel / U.S. State Department, checked Oct 2026).
Top sights nearby
- Valparaíso hills and street art (UNESCO)
- Funiculars
- La Sebastiana (Neruda house)
- Viña del Mar
Beaches
- Viña del Mar beaches
Safety & tips
- Check which port your ship uses.
- Watch belongings in Valparaíso.
- Many cruises start or end here.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Leave big buffers for Santiago traffic.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.