Holland America has introduced its 2026-2027 South America and Antarctica season, which is able to embrace itineraries that vary in size from 14 to 31 days.
From November 2026 via March 2027, Oosterdam and Volendam will discover the area, taking company to far-flung locations just like the Amazon River, Falkland Islands, Antarctica, and — new for the 2026-2027 season — the Pio XI Glacier. It’s the biggest glacier within the Southern Hemisphere outdoors of Antarctica.
“Pio XI—or the Brüggen Glacier—is the longest glacier in the southern hemisphere outside of Antarctica, and it is truly spectacular,” mentioned Paul Grigsby, vp of deployment and income planning for Holland America Line. “Sometimes referred to as the ‘Grandaddy of Patagonian icefields,’ it’s known for its bright blue hues and signature dark streak, and it can really only be accessed via ship. Plus, it is a very active glacier for calving, so our guests are in for a treat when they visit.”
Guests 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 voyage, which is an open-jaw cruise between San Antonio, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The cruise visits Montevideo, Uruguay; Stanley, Falkland Islands; Ushuaia, Argentina; and Punta Arenas, Puerto Chacabuco, and Puerto Montt, Chile. It additionally contains scenic crusing via the Chilean fjords, Glacier Alley, and at Pio XI Glacier.
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Those trying to test an journey within the Amazon off their bucket checklist can sail on the favored Legendary Amazon Explorer itinerary aboard Volendam. For both 27 or 30 days, roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale or from New York City to Fort Lauderdale, company can sail into the center of the Amazon rainforest. An in a single day name in Manaus gives an prolonged alternative to see the “Meeting of the Waters” between the Amazon River and Rio Negro.
Antarctica Adventures
Oosterdam will supply 22-day itineraries between San Antonio, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina. In addition to a four-day Antarctic expertise, company will have the ability to uncover lots of South America’s gems. The crusing contains an in a single day keep in Buenos Aires to permit for loads of time to discover town’s grand structure and vibrant tradition. This itinerary will even be supplied over Christmas and New Year’s.
Panama Canal and Inca Discovery
Travelers can select between two 16-day Panama Canal and Inca Discovery cruises, crusing between Fort Lauderdale and San Antonio, Chile. These voyages enable company to expertise the Panama Canal and dive into the cultures of Panama City and Lima throughout in a single day stays.
Holland America will even offer multi-day overland adventures throughout this voyage. Guests on this itinerary can select to enterprise onto a Galapagos Islands overland tour, taking in pristine surroundings and unparalleled wildlife like iconic big tortoises, in addition to blue-footed boobies, Sally Lightfoot crabs, marine iguanas, frigatebirds, and extra. Or they will additionally decide to spend three or 4 days in Cusco — the previous capital of the mighty Inca Empire and gateway to Machu Picchu. This gives a handy look into native markets, Spanish colonial structure, and naturally the Incas’ spectacular technical prowess on this 600-year-old archaeological website.
Authentic Experiences
On South America and Antarctica cruises, Holland America will carry native flavors on board via locally-sourced specialties like Chilean salmon and Argentine Black Angus Beef.
Immersive shore excursions will embrace a variety of enjoyable culinary excursions, resembling visiting a Chilean pisco distillery, searching a Peruvian farmers’ market, sampling genuine Argentine empanadas, touring a Uruguayan vineyard, or savoring conventional Falkland Islands meats.
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Collectors’ Voyages
Several cruises throughout the 2026-2027 season might be prolonged into Collectors’ Voyages, that are back-to-back cruises with non-repeating itineraries. During the South America and Antarctica season, they are often as much as 31 days, enabling company to go to extra ports and spend further time within the area.
Early Booking Bonus
For a restricted time, when company guide 2026-2027 South America and Antarctica cruises with the Have It All premium package deal, the usual package deal facilities are included — plus the added perk of free pay as you go gratuities and free beverage package deal and wifi package deal upgrades.
Guests also can make the most of Holland America’s Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus. Mariner Society loyalty members can take pleasure in as much as $400 in onboard credit score per stateroom when these voyages open on the market. Travelers should guide these cruises by March 31, 2025 to obtain the Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus.
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