Where Patagonia’s wild beauty meets deeper understanding on board.

From its seldom-seen southern tip to its vibrant coastal cultures, South America is a land of contrasts featuring untamed wilderness alongside bustling ports, as well as towering peaks beside shimmering waters. For Residents & Guests aboard The World, it is more than a destination—it is a living classroom where every port and onboard lecture deepens the voyage. 

At the southernmost point, Ushuaia, Argentina, sits between the Martial Mountains and the crystalline waters of the Beagle Channel. Residents & Guests can hike well-marked trails in Tierra del Fuego National Park, wander the coastal Maipú Avenue for sweeping views, and explore local history at the Maritime Museum and Ushuaia Prison. Regional cuisine offers the flavors of Patagonian and Fuegian traditions, while a unique geological quirk—the Andes run east-west here rather than north-south—adds another layer of intrigue.

On board, The World brings South America to life through lectures and workshops. Renowned Argentinian nature photographer Jorge Cazenave immerses Residents & Guests in the lives of Patagonia’s apex predators and marine giants. In Pumas of Patagonia: Behavioral Evolution, Conservation, and the New Coexistence, Cazenave is joined by award-winning wildlife photographer Laura Crawford Williams—whose work has been featured in National Geographic and exhibited at the Smithsonian. Through The Crawford Williams Foundation and We Are Wildlife, she creates powerful visual stories that inspire global conservation and help protect endangered species worldwide. Together, they reveal how protected landscapes and responsible eco-tourism have transformed former conflict zones into corridors of coexistence, allowing pumas to reclaim their territory. Residents & Guests see this delicate interplay between humans and wildlife through striking photography and more than a decade of firsthand observation.

                    Credit: Jorge Cazenave

Equally captivating is Marine Mammals of Southern Patagonia: Ecology, Behavior, and the Role of Orcinus Orca. Rare footage of orcas hunting and intimate glimpses of whales, dolphins, and seals, show behaviors seldom witnessed by even seasoned naturalists. Residents & Guests gain a science-driven perspective on the intelligence and social complexity of the region’s marine life—a perfect complement to the adventure waiting just beyond the Ship.

                    Credit: Jorge Cazenave

By combining curated onboard programming with thoughtfully chosen South American ports, each day aboard The World becomes an opportunity for discovery. Whether standing on deck as Ushuaia’s rugged mountains rise from the sea, learning about pumas reclaiming Patagonia’s valleys, or witnessing the feeding strategy of orcas in action, Residents & Guests get a deeper understanding of both place and planet. South America, with its raw landscapes and vibrant ecosystems, is more than a stop on the itinerary—it is a chapter in the ongoing Journey of exploration and enrichment that defines life aboard The World.