Thanks for the encouragement. But, as the OP, the reason I ask if ships will call on South American ports in 2023 is that I’ve had 3 previous SA cruises canceled since the pandemic began. The cruise lines advertise, take your deposit (and sometimes final payment), then cancel just before the SA cruising season starts. Of course, the cruise lines are at the mercy of each country accepting cruise passengers. But I certainly wouldn’t purchase non refundable airfare at this point!