Princess Cruises has unveiled its new 2026-27 South America and Antarctica season, now open on the market, providing friends epic landscapes and extraordinary adventures—from the birthplace of the tango to the house of playful penguins.
New for the 2026-27 season, the three,560-guest Majestic Princess makes her debut. Princess Cruises is a member and operator in IAATO (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators), committing to protected, environmentally accountable private-sector journey to the Antarctic.
Also, for the primary time, Princess introduces scenic cruising via the Beagle Channel Fjords and Glacier Alley, showcasing the spectacular hanging and tidewater glaciers descending from the Darwin Mountain Range, providing an unforgettable visible expertise.
Highlights of the November 2026 – January 2027 South America & Antarctica season embrace:
- Five itineraries and 6 departures, starting from 15 to 33 days aboard the Royal-Class Majestic Princess.
- Two in a single day scenic experiences within the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Featuring 17 locations in 10 international locations:
- 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Peninsula Valdés Patagonian Nature Preserve from Puerto Madryn and the gorgeous cultural middle Sitio Roberto Burle Marx from Rio de Janeiro
- 15-day Cape Horn & Glaciers of Patagonia with scenic cruising and in a single day in Buenos Aires
- 17-day Antarctica & South America with 4 days within the Antarctic area
- 18-day Brazilian Adventure together with Rio, Uruguay, Barbados and Buenos Aires in a single day
“Our award-winning itineraries to South America and Antarctica highlight a place of raw beauty where Mother Nature truly shines,” mentioned Terry Thornton, Princess Cruises Chief Commercial Officer. “From the natural wildlife, rugged coastlines and unique culture, the ultimate highlight of our upcoming 2026-27 cruise season is our return to Antarctica where we offer our guests the rare chance to visit one of the most remote and awe-inspiring places on earth.”
–Guests Can Expect–
Wildlife
Over a million penguins from 5 completely different species nest annually within the Falkland Islands. Plus, whereas crusing via Beagle Channel, Glacier Alley and Antarctic waters whales, porpoises, leopard seals, seabirds and much more penguins may be noticed of their pure habitat.
Breathtaking Spectacles
On land, friends experience Rio’s skyline framed by Corcovado and Sugarloaf mountains above Ipanema and Copacabana. The cruise via icy Antarctica options Gerlache Strait, Elephant Island and South Shetland Islands. Scenic highlights embrace Beagle Channel Fjords on the Chile-Argentina border, Glacier Alley with dramatic glaciers from the Darwin Range and Cape Horn & Tierra de Fuego, on the fringe of the world.
Rhythmic Culture
This area of the world pulses with the samba in Brazil and the tango in Argentina and Uruguay. Guests can sip a caipirinha on the seashores and style the world-renowned steak and wine in Argentina and Chile. No cruise to South America is full with out cultural icons Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio and La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires, the resting place of Eva Peron.
Early Booking Discounts
Cruisers reserving by June 14, 2025, can safe the perfect fares, high staterooms and unique shore excursions with the next onboard perks primarily based on stateroom class booked:
- Up to $1,200 onboard credit score per stateroom.
- Up to $400 shore tour credit score per stateroom.
These perks will also be mixed with Princess’ restricted time supply of:
- Up to $400 on the spot financial savings per stateroom.
- Up to 40 % off.
- Free stateroom location improve.
More particulars may be secured via an expert journey advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
