Cruises to Iquique, Chile

Monumento a los héroes de Iquique monument, Valparaiso, Chile

Desert Landscapes. Paragliding Thrills.

Founded in the 16th century, today Iquique is a surfer’s haven and sun-worshipper’s dream with multiple pristine beaches awaiting exploration. Stroll the city’s historic center among colorful wooden houses, lounge at a café with a delicious local dish and meander along the boardwalk, soaking in the coastal vistas. Try your hand at a surfing lesson or head inland for sand surfing in the world’s driest locale — the Atacama Desert. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills or relaxation, Iquique offers something for everyone.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Iquique

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Aerial view of downtown Iquique in the Atacama Desert

Opera House (Teatro Municipal) on Plaza Prat

Aerial view of apartment buildings at La Peninsula and Cavancha Beach

Cute, funny sea lions lounging and playing on wet wooden pier.

Pacific Ocean Beach

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

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Famous For

Geoglyphs, petroglyphs and rock paintings offer insight into the atacameño and aymara cultures, dating back to 500 AD and 1200 CE, respectively.

Latin American food. Seafood shellfish ceviche raw cold soup salad of seafood shellfish almejas, lemon, cilantro onion in clay bowl on wooden background. Traditional dish of Peru or Chile

Exquisite Flavors

Be sure to try the freshest seafood ceviche, bursting with tangy flavors. Don't miss the local empanadas, a true culinary delight.

Fun Facts

Learn about the War of the Pacific while touring a replica of the ship Esmeralda — its captain was a national hero for being fearless in his stand against the Peruvian warships.

Port Name & Location

Iquique, Chile

Language

Spanish To ask how much something cost, say, ¿Cuánto cuesta…?" "Por favour" means please whilst "gracias" is thank you and "much gusto" means nice to meet you.

Time Zone

Chile Daylight Time Zone

Currency & Shopping

Chilean Peso
There is a mall in the Iquique Free Trade Zone, known as ZOFRI, that features a wide range of duty-free stores to browse.

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Observation Lounge couple strolling-Alaska.

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