Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP)
Language
Spanish
Time Zone
CLST (UTC-3)
Best Time to Visit
Nov–Mar
Typical Duration
17-44 nights
Price Range
From $1,090 pp
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to South America's most dramatic landscapes, offering access to the Chilean Fjords, Patagonia, and the southernmost tip of the continent from a vibrant historic port city.
Cruises that visit Valparaiso
- cruises to Valparaiso
- Valparaiso sailings
- Valparaiso cruises
- 12-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 12-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 12-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 12-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 12-night HX Expeditions cruise
- 12-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 13-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 13-night Polar Latitudes Expeditions cruise
- 14-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 14-night HX Expeditions cruise
- 14-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 14-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 14-night Silversea cruise
- 14-night HX Expeditions cruise
- 14-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 15-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 15-night HX Expeditions cruise
- 15-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 16-night Seabourn cruise
- 16-night Silversea cruise
- 17-night HX Expeditions cruise
- 17-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 17-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 17-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 17-night Silversea cruise
- 17-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 18-night Silversea cruise
Build Your Day in Valparaiso
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Playa Caleta Portales
So fresh and tasty for 3500 chilean pesos!!!
Open
Sotomayor Square
Plaza Sotomayor in Chile is an iconic and historic space.
Open
Prat Pier
Beautiful place 🤩 of Valparaiso , Chile
Open
Outlet Park REÑACA Alto
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
Open · Closes 8 PM
La Sebastiana Museo de Pablo Neruda
Interesting insight into one of Chile’s most famous poets.
Open
Mall Paseo Ross
Shopping mall with a food court & movies
Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Mercado El Cardonal
Bustling institution for local produce
Open · Closes 5:30 PM
Playa Las Torpederas
The only beach in Valparaíso where you can swim.
Ascensor Reina Victoria
Fun funicular in the city of Valparaiso, Chile
Open
Valparaiso Cultural Park
Open
Playa Caleta Abarca
An amazing place to swim and enjoy a lovely sunset.
La Flor de Chile
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Playa El Sol
Beautiful beach but cold water and some rough waves.
Baburizza Palace
Highly recommended for anyone interested in Chile’s history and culture.
Open
Paseo 21 de Mayo de Valparaíso
This place was just great during my two last visits in Chile.
Open
Playa Los Enamorados
Bar tercer tiempo
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 5 PM
La Joya Sanguches
Excellent quality vegan food options.
Piano Staircase
Definately the highlight of my trip to Chile.
Open
Open-Air Museum of Valparaíso
Group of late 20th-century murals
Open
Portal Valparaíso
Open · Closes 9 PM
Portofino Restaurant
Immaculate atmosphere, delicious food, helpful and friendly staff!
Paris Valparaíso
In-store pickup·Delivery
Open · Closes 8 PM
Valparaíso Natural History Museum
Pretty cool free museum on the natural history of Chile.
Open
Cerro Alegre
Definitely a must-visit spot when in Chile.
Nazca Restaurante Peruano
Lovely restaurant serving traditional Chilean food.
Caleta Portales Restaurant
Highly recommended for exquisite travellers in Chile.
DEL BARRIO
Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery
Restaurant La Concepción
I would make the trip back to Chile just for this meal!
Giardino Malandrino
Food, atmosphere, view all excellent as stated in other reviews.
Restaurant O'Higgins
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
Bar Cinzano
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 6:30 PM
Docas beach
Playa Blanca
Pretty beach and beautiful views of the sand dunes in the distance.
Proa Bar
No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 10:30 PM Fri
Puro Café
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Mall Paseo del Puerto
Delivery
Open · Closes 8 PM
Plaza Reñaca
Open · Closes 7 PM
Café del Poeta
Dine-in·Takeout
Cafe Turri
Dine-in·No delivery
Restaurant El Pimentón
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Moneda de Oro
Dine-in·Takeout
Tres Peces Valparaíso
Dine-in·No delivery
Cocina Puerto
Our best meal in Chile and one of the best we've had in our many travels.
La Caperucita y el Lobo
If Chile had a Michelin Guide this restaurant would be in it!
Cholos Criollo Valparaiso
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Playa San Mateo
El Peral Funicular
A classic way to experience the city’s unique hillside character.
Open
Don Emelio Restaurante
Dine-in·Curbside pickup
tio bar
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
Café Entre Cerros Valparaiso
Dine-in·Takeout
La Casa Verde
... spot in the city with fantastic views and delicious Chilean food.
Gente de Mar
Big portion sizes and great traditional Chilean seafood dishes.
Barón Funicular
200 for locals, 1000 for tourists.
Open
Escalera de Colores
Open
Café República
Dine-in·Takeout
Cafeteria - Melbourne Café en Valparaíso
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
María María - Restaurante
Meal portions are perfect, good value for money.
TallerCafé
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery
La Otra Cocina
Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery
Los Deportistas
Dine-in·No delivery
Bar Liberty
Dine-in·No delivery
Kapura
Creative menu with fresh flavors and great drinks.
Playa Los Placeres
Verde Absenta
Dine-in
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Galeria Los Portales, Valparaíso
Open · Closes 8 PM
Poesía de sabor
Lovely to find a restaurant with genuine Chilean food.
Cerro Concepción Valparaíso
Must see in Chile 💚
Open
El Terrat
Food is great and price is reasonable.
Playa Chica Laguna Verde
Maralegre
Dine-in·No delivery
Madre Tierra
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery
Oui Oui - Bar
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Olichen Restaurant
Highly recommended - one of the best meals we had in Chile.
Closed · Opens 7 PM
WIP Coffee
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Alma Mía Valparaíso
Freshly made bread with local ingredients made for a fantastic meal.
Maleza Valparaíso - Restaurante
the menu explains used ingredients and their origin transparently.
Mirador del Puerto Bistro / Verso
Dine-in·No delivery
Limoncello Cafe
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Baquedano 660
Dine-in·Drive-through·No-contact delivery
Paseo Yugoslavo
Bazar La Pasión
Open · Closes 7:30 PM
Viento en Copa Restobar
Dine-in
Paseo Galvez, Valparaíso
Open · Closes 7:30 PM
Colorful stairs
SKY BAR 360 VALPARAISO
Dine-in·Drive-through·No-contact delivery
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Valparaiso
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Valparaiso
Valparaiso stands as one of South America's most vibrant cruise hubs, with eight major cruise lines calling at this dynamic Chilean port. Whether you're embarking on an adventure or arriving as a port of call, you'll find yourself at the starting point for some of the region's most compelling itineraries. With 83 upcoming cruises and an impressive array of 17-night voyages, Valparaiso serves as the perfect launch pad for expeditions to legendary destinations like Ushuaia, the Chilean Fjords, Buenos Aires, and the remote Falkland Islands.
The port welcomes visitors during peak season from November through March, when the Southern Hemisphere summer brings ideal cruising conditions. Ashore, you'll discover a city famous for its bohemian spirit and colorful hillside neighborhoods, where street art and local culture create an unforgettable first impression. Whether you're boarding your ship or squeezing in a few hours between ports, Valparaiso offers the perfect blend of authentic South American charm and modern cruise facilities.
The port welcomes visitors during peak season from November through March, when the Southern Hemisphere summer brings ideal cruising conditions. Ashore, you'll discover a city famous for its bohemian spirit and colorful hillside neighborhoods, where street art and local culture create an unforgettable first impression. Whether you're boarding your ship or squeezing in a few hours between ports, Valparaiso offers the perfect blend of authentic South American charm and modern cruise facilities.
Cruise Lines at Valparaiso
- Viking Ocean Cruises (51 cruises)
- MSC Cruises (20 cruises)
- Seabourn (16 cruises)
- Silversea (16 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (7 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (7 cruises)
- HX Expeditions (5 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (4 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (3 cruises)
- Polar Latitudes Expeditions (2 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Valparaiso
Cruises Visiting Valparaiso
Ship Schedule at Valparaiso
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valparaíso known for?
Colorful hills, ascensor funiculars, and a vibrant port culture.
How can I get around Valparaíso?
Walk, ride the funiculars, or take local buses to navigate the hills.
When is the best time to visit Valparaíso?
Spring to early autumn offer mild weather and lively street life.
Is Valparaíso safe for travelers?
Travel with standard city precautions; watch pockets in crowded areas.