Stuffed with thrilling locations and iconic websites, Holland America Line’s 2026-2027 South America and Antarctica season is formally open for reserving. Every itinerary, between 14 and 31 days in size, consists of a big selection of ports and pure locations for company to select from when planning their good vacation.
From November 2026 by means of March 2027, Oosterdam and Volendam will discover the area, taking company to hard-to-reach locations just like the Amazon River, Falkland Islands, Antarctica and—new for the 2026-2027 season—the Pio XI Glacier, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest glacier exterior of Antarctica.
“Pio XI—or the Brüggen Glacier—is the longest glacier within the southern hemisphere exterior of Antarctica, and it’s really spectacular,” mentioned Paul Grigsby, vice chairman of deployment and income planning for Holland America Line. “Typically known as the ‘Grandaddy of Patagonian icefields,’ it’s recognized for its shiny blue hues and signature darkish streak, and it could actually actually solely be accessed by way of ship. Plus, it’s a very lively glacier for calving, so our company are in for a deal with once they go to.”
Company hoping to see the Pio XI glacier can board Oosterdam to sail on a 14- or 15-Day South American Pathways: Chilean Fjords and Glaciers, open jaw between San Antonio (Santiago), Chile, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The voyages take company to ports together with Montevideo, Uruguay; Stanley, Falkland Islands; Ushuaia, Argentina; and Punta Arenas, Puerto Chacabuco and Puerto Montt, Chile—and thru the gorgeous Chilean fjords, Glacier Alley, a day of scenic cruising at Pio XI Glacier, and different pure wonders.
For these hoping, as an alternative, to examine an Amazon journey off their bucket checklist, Holland America Line is as soon as once more providing the favored Legendary Amazon Explorer aboard Volendam. For both 27 or 30 days, roundtrip Fort Lauderdale or from New York to Fort Lauderdale, company can sail into the center of the Amazon rainforest, taking in wildlife like pink dolphins, unique birds, howler monkeys and extra. An in a single day name in Manaus offers an prolonged alternative to see the “Assembly of the Waters” between the Amazon River and Rio Negro.
Expertise Awe-Inspiring Antarctica Aboard Oosterdam
Oosterdam performs host to these searching for to expertise the wonders of Antarctica. The itineraries, every 22 days, sail open-jaw between San Antonio (Santiago), Chile, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Along with a four-day Antarctic expertise, company will uncover a lot of South America’s gems: for instance, an in a single day keep in Buenos Aires permits for loads of time to discover the town’s grand structure, energetic neighborhoods and vibrant tango tradition.
And people trying to expertise a vacation like no different can guide a 22-Day South America and Antarctica Vacation to rejoice Christmas and the brand new 12 months on board—having fun with luxurious vacation meals, festive onboard décor and thrilling new vacation traditions whereas taking within the gorgeous surroundings and thrilling wildlife the area has to supply.
Panama Canal & Inca Discovery Overland Adventures Take Company Up Shut
Company can select between two 16-Day Panama Canal and Inca Discovery cruises, crusing open-jaw between Fort Lauderdale and San Antonio (Santiago), Chile. These voyages permit company to absorb the trendy wonders of the Panama Canal and dive deeply into Fuerte Amador (Panama Metropolis) and Callao (Lima)’s distinctive cultures and distinctive native attraction throughout in a single day stays—but in addition present company with a variety of alternatives to hitch a multi-day, overland journey to extra authentically join with a particular vacation spot.
Company on this itinerary can select to enterprise onto a Galapagos Islands overland tour, taking in pristine surroundings and unparalleled wildlife like iconic large tortoises, in addition to blue-footed boobies, Sally Lightfoot crabs, marine iguanas, frigatebirds and extra. Or they’ll additionally choose to spend 3–4 days in Cusco—the previous capital of the mighty Inca Empire and gateway to Machu Picchu. This offers a handy look into native markets, Spanish colonial structure, and naturally the Incas’ spectacular technical prowess on this 600-year-old archaeological website.
An Abundance of UNESCO Websites in South America
Holland America Line 2026–2027 South America cruises go to 22 UNESCO World Heritage websites and UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. This esteemed assortment represents the perfect of human heritage and the pure world.
Genuine Experiences On Board and Ashore
On South America and Antarctic cruises, Holland America Line brings native flavors on board. Company get pleasure from contemporary, domestically sourced specialties comparable to Chilean salmon and Argentine Black Angus Beef. And immersive shore excursions embrace a variety of enjoyable and scrumptious culinary excursions. Company can go to a Chilean pisco distillery, browse a Peruvian farmers’ market, pattern genuine Argentine empanadas, name on a Uruguayan vineyard, or savor conventional Falkland Islands meats.
Collectors’ Voyages Mix Non-Repeating Itineraries
A number of of the cruises could be prolonged into Collectors’ Voyages, which supply the final word exploration of South America. These artfully crafted journeys mix back-to-back sailings—as much as 31 days—enabling company to go to extra ports and spend additional time discovering pure wonders and far-flung adventures.
Have It All Early Reserving Bonus
For a restricted time, when company guide 2026-2027 South America and Antarctica cruises with the Have It All premium bundle, the usual bundle facilities of shore excursions, specialty eating, a Signature Beverage Bundle and Surf Wi-Fi are included—plus the added perk of free pay as you go crew appreciation, together with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Bundle and Premium Wi-Fi.
Company also can make the most of Holland America Line’s Unique Mariner Society Early Reserving Bonus. Mariner Society loyalty members can get pleasure from as much as $400 onboard credit score per stateroom when these cruises open on the market. Company should guide these cruises by March 31, 2025, to obtain the Unique Mariner Society Early Reserving Bonus.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been exploring the world for 150+ years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and real connections to the locations. Providing a perfect perfectly-sized ship expertise, its fleet visits practically 400 ports in 114 international locations around the globe and has shared the fun of Alaska for greater than 75 years — longer than another cruise line. Holland America Line’s 11 vessels characteristic a various vary of enriching actions and facilities centered on vacation spot immersion and customized journey. Company get pleasure from the perfect leisure at sea, and eating venues that includes unique dishes by world-famous cooks. A brand new world contemporary fish program brings greater than 80 varieties of contemporary fish on board, sourced and served domestically in areas around the globe.