Key Aspects:
- Princess Cruises has released a new 2027-28 South America schedule for Majestic Princess.
- The program includes six sailings ranging from 15 to 37 days.
- Itineraries will visit 19 destinations across eight countries with extended scenic cruising in Antarctica.
Princess Cruises has opened bookings for its 2027-28 South America cruise season, revealing a series of longer voyages aboard the 3,560-guest Majestic Princess.
The season includes stops across the continent and extended time in Antarctica and will be the second season in South America for the recently renovated vessel.
Running from October 2027 through January 2028, the program includes six departures across four itineraries ranging from 15 to 37 days.
Sailings will visit 19 destinations in eight countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay, with port calls in cities like Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, and Ushuaia.
The longest voyage in the lineup is a 37-day repositioning Grand Adventure departing from Southampton, England.
The itinerary crosses the Atlantic with stops in Lisbon, the Canary Islands, Rio de Janeiro, and Montevideo before concluding in San Antonio, Chile, the port serving Santiago. After that crossing, Majestic Princess will operate shorter regional itineraries.
These include a 15-day “Cape Horn & Glaciers of Patagonia” sailing between Buenos Aires and San Antonio, and a 17-day “Antarctica & South America” voyage that departs from Buenos Aires and includes extended time cruising in Antarctic waters.
“Our 207-28 South America season is designed to bring guests closer to the world’s most breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures,” said Jim Berra, Princess Cruises chief commercial officer.
He said the South America cruises will provide “unforgettable experiences that combine adventure, enrichment, and our friendliest service at sea.”
Voyages Include Antarctica
The 2027-28 South America season for the 143,700-gross-ton Majestic Princess will provide traditional port calls with extended scenic cruising and longer itineraries.
One of the highlights is scenic cruising through the Beagle Channel Fjords and Glacier Alley, a stretch of waterways near the southern tip of South America known for glaciers from the Darwin Mountain Range.
The experience was first added to Princess Cruises’ itineraries for the 2026-27 season and will return for the new sailings.
The Antarctica & South America itinerary will also include multiple days sailing through Antarctic waters such as the Gerlache Strait and the South Shetland Islands, where guests may see glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife.
Across the full season, itineraries will feature visits to 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Among them are the Peninsula Valdes Patagonian Nature Reserve near Puerto Madryn, known for whale watching.
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Additionally, passengers can visit the Carioca Landscapes between the mountain and the sea in Rio de Janeiro, which includes landmarks such as Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach.
The cruise line is also offering optional land extensions tied to the sailings. These cruisetours include a 6-night Machu Picchu Explorer that visits Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco. Another is a 5-night Iguazu Falls Adventure visiting Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Rio de Janeiro.
Onboard programming during the Antarctica segments will feature naturalists and destination specialists providing commentary on wildlife and the history of the region. The new itineraries are now on sale through the cruise line and travel advisors.
