Cruise ship at San Antonio port terminal

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San Antonio Cruise Port Shore Excursions

Private tours from San Antonio (STI) cruise terminal · Driver and English-speaking guide · Planned around your all-aboard time

San Antonio is Chile’s busier cargo port and, increasingly, a cruise stop for ships arriving on longer South American itineraries. It’s 115 km south of Santiago and 100 km south of Valparaíso — close enough to make the Chilean capital or the Casablanca wine valley a realistic day trip, and far enough that logistics and timing matter. OCATOUR meets you at the terminal, drives you privately in English, and plans the day so you’re back at the ship with time to spare.

Why book directly with OCATOUR

  • Private only. Your vehicle, your guide, your pace. No shared vans, no shopping detours.
  • Driver plus an English-speaking guide.
  • Built around all-aboard. We plan the day backwards from your all-aboard time, with margin for the drive back to port.
  • Route awareness. Ruta 78 to Santiago has predictable rush-hour congestion; we build itineraries around it.
  • Since 1992 receiving passengers across Valparaíso, San Antonio and the central coast.

Meeting point at the San Antonio cruise terminal

We meet you at the STI (Terminal Marítima San Antonio) passenger disembarkation gate with a printed “OCATOUR” sign. San Antonio’s terminal is smaller than Valparaíso’s, with a single arrivals point, so we’re easy to find. Disembarkation for private tour guests is typically 20-25 minutes once the ship is cleared. Your driver has your ship’s ETA, your cabin’s disembarkation code and a mobile number for real-time coordination.

Sample itinerary: San Antonio → Casablanca Valley → Santiago city tour

Ship arrives 07:00, all-aboard 18:00. Our most-requested full-day route from San Antonio:

  • 07:30 — Meet at STI terminal
  • 08:15 — Depart toward Casablanca Valley (40 minutes, coastal route)
  • 09:00 — Boutique winery: guided tour, cellar visit, tasting of 2 whites and 1 red, walk through the vineyards
  • 11:00 — Continue toward Santiago via Ruta 68
  • 12:30 — Santiago: Plaza de Armas, cathedral, La Moneda presidential palace, walk through Barrio Lastarria
  • 13:30 — Lunch at a Bellavista or Lastarria restaurant (à la carte)
  • 14:30 — Santa Lucía Hill, San Cristóbal Hill viewpoint (with funicular if operating)
  • 15:30 — Return toward San Antonio (avoiding Santiago rush hour by starting earlier)
  • 17:00 — Drop-off at STI terminal, 60 minutes before all-aboard

Available shore excursion routes from San Antonio

  • San Antonio → Casablanca winery → Santiago — the full sampler, 9-10 hours
  • San Antonio → Santiago city tour — full day in the capital, 8 hours
  • San Antonio → Isla Negra → Valparaíso — Pablo Neruda’s coastal home and the UNESCO port, 8 hours
  • San Antonio → Casablanca wineries (multi-stop) — for wine-focused days, 7 hours

Shore excursions by destination

Cruise lines we welcome regularly at San Antonio

Holland America Line · Ponant. San Antonio is a growing call, particularly for smaller expedition and luxury ships completing South American circumnavigations.

Back on board with time to spare

Because Santiago is 115 km inland and Ruta 78 can slow during rush hour, we plan the return backwards from your all-aboard time, with margin, and monitor traffic live during the drive. When we quote, we confirm what time you’ll be back at the terminal.

Getting a quote

Pricing depends on the date, the route and your group size. Send us your ship’s name, the port-call date and how many of you there are, and we’ll send you a quote with the itinerary and what it includes.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Santiago from San Antonio port?

115 km via Ruta 78. Off-peak driving time is about 90 minutes; add 30 minutes if returning during Santiago’s afternoon rush hour, which we plan around.

Can I combine San Antonio arrival with a stop in Valparaíso?

Yes. San Antonio to Valparaíso is 100 km along the coast (2 hours via Isla Negra). Combined with Isla Negra and Neruda’s house, it’s a rewarding 8-hour day.

Do you accept ship-issued shore excursion vouchers?

No. We’re an independent operator; you book directly with us and set your own itinerary.

What if the ship diverts to Valparaíso instead of San Antonio?

Cruise lines occasionally swap the port at short notice. If your ship redirects to Valparaíso, we coordinate with you to meet you there and adjust the itinerary.

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