Majestic Princess 2027-28 South America Cruises With Antarctica Go on Sale

Princess Cruises has opened sales for its 2027-28 South America season aboard Majestic Princess, outlining six voyages that range from 15 to 37 days and feature extended scenic cruising in Antarctica.

Scheduled from October 2027 through January 2028, the program is set to visit 19 destinations in eight countries, with calls that include Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Ushuaia, and Montevideo, according to the line.

Majestic Princess sailing details and season scope

Princess said the 3,560-guest Majestic Princess, a 143,700-gross-ton ship that was recently renovated, will return to South America for a second consecutive season. The line is positioning the 2027-28 deployment around longer voyage lengths, scenic cruising days, and more time in port through late-night and overnight stays.

Across the season, each sailing is set to include an overnight in Buenos Aires. Late-night port calls are scheduled in Lisbon, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Rio de Janeiro, and Ushuaia.

Jim Berra, Princess Cruises’ chief commercial officer, said, “Our 2027-28 South America season is designed to bring guests closer to the world's most breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures. From the polar desert of Antarctica to the lively streets of Rio de Janeiro, Majestic Princess offers unforgettable experiences that combine adventure, enrichment, and our friendliest service at sea.”

Antarctica and southern waterways: extended scenic cruising

A central feature of the season is extended time in Antarctic waters, including scenic sailing in the Gerlache Strait and the South Shetland Islands, where Princess said guests may see icebergs, glaciers, and wildlife. The line also promoted overnight experiences in the Antarctic Peninsula, alongside multiple days of exploration intended to maximize viewing opportunities.

In the far south of South America, the season also includes scenic cruising through the Beagle Channel Fjords and Glacier Alley near the continent’s southern tip. Princess said the area is known for glaciers associated with the Darwin Mountain Range, and the line highlighted the region as a key landscape-focused component of the itineraries.

How the itineraries are structured

Princess said the season includes six departures across four itinerary options. Among the voyages detailed by the line are:

• 37-day South America Passage Grand Adventure: A transatlantic sailing departing from Southampton (London), calling in Lisbon and the Canary Islands, then continuing to South America with stops that include Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo before ending in San Antonio, the port serving Santiago, Chile.
• 15-day Cape Horn & Glaciers of Patagonia: A regional itinerary sailing between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and San Antonio (Santiago), Chile, positioned as a shorter option focused on southern routes.
• 17-day Antarctica & South America: A roundtrip itinerary from Buenos Aires that Princess said is designed around extended time in Antarctic waters and multiple days of scenic sailing.

UNESCO sites, port highlights, and time ashore

Princess said the 2027-28 South America season includes access to 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the region. The line highlighted examples that include the Peninsula Valdes Patagonian Nature Reserve near Puerto Madryn, known for whale watching, and the Carioca Landscapes between the mountain and the sea in Rio de Janeiro, which includes landmarks such as Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach.

Princess also framed the schedule’s late-night calls and Buenos Aires overnights as a way to add flexibility for shore excursions and independent exploration, including evening touring in ports such as Rio de Janeiro and Ushuaia.

Cruisetours and onboard programming

For guests looking to extend their trip inland, Princess is offering two land-and-sea cruisetours tied to the 2027-28 sailings. The Machu Picchu Explorer is a six-night land program visiting Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco, while the Iguazu Falls Adventure is a five-night land program visiting Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Rio de Janeiro.

Onboard, Princess said naturalists and destination specialists will host lectures and commentary during the Antarctica segments, focusing on wildlife, ecosystems, and regional history. The line also referenced cultural elements connected to the region, including tango performances in Argentina and samba dancing in Brazil.

Bookings for the 2027-28 South America season aboard Majestic Princess are now open through Princess Cruises and travel advisors, with the first sailing scheduled to depart in October 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What makes the 2027-28 Majestic Princess South America season unique?

Princess said the season combines extended scenic cruising in Antarctica, including areas such as the Gerlache Strait and the South Shetland Islands, with scenic cruising in the far south of South America in places like the Beagle Channel Fjords and Glacier Alley. The line also plans an overnight in Buenos Aires on every sailing, plus late-night port calls in ports including Lisbon, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Rio de Janeiro, and Ushuaia.

What is the longest voyage in the 2027-28 lineup?

The longest itinerary is the 37-day South America Passage Grand Adventure, sailing from Southampton (London) across the Atlantic with calls including Lisbon and the Canary Islands, then continuing to ports that include Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo before ending in San Antonio, Chile (the port serving Santiago).

What land tours are available with the South America cruises?

Princess is offering two optional cruisetours: the Machu Picchu Explorer, a six-night land program visiting Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco, and the Iguazu Falls Adventure, a five-night land program visiting Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Rio de Janeiro.

What wildlife can guests expect to see during the Antarctica sailings?

Princess said guests may see wildlife during the Antarctica portions of the itineraries, including whales, penguins, seals, and seabirds, alongside icebergs and glacial landscapes while sailing in Antarctic waterways.