Guests are this week being offered a chance to encounter the excitement of South America onboard the majestic Costa Romantica.

From the vibrant streets, grand avenues and chic restaurants of Buenos Aires, visitors will set sail for the millionaire’s yachts, decadent bars and stylish boutiques of Punte Del Este in Uruguay.

The next ports of call are Imbituba, home to many beautiful beaches, Porto Belo, a quaint fishing village blessed with natural beauty and Ilhabela, where there are at least 50 different bays and beaches to explore. After these relaxing days in Brazil, visitors will cruise back to the culture, tradition and charm of Buenos Aires.

The cruise departs Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 22nd 2008.

Prices start at £502 per person, based on two adults sharing an inside cabin, cruise-only for seven nights, including all meals. For more information take a look at Coast Cruises.