Holland America South America & Antarctica cruises
December through March · 14 to 68 nights
Illustrative photography of the South America & Antarctica region. Not an official Holland America Line image.
Circle South America voyages and Antarctic scenic cruising past the peninsula, plus Amazon River itineraries in some seasons.
What these itineraries are known for
- Antarctic peninsula scenic cruising days
- Cape Horn and Chilean fjords
- Amazon River and Brazilian coast variations
Typical Itineraries
Antarctica & South America
22 nights · Buenos Aires to San Antonio (Santiago)
- · Montevideo
- · Falkland Islands
- · Antarctic scenic cruising
- · Cape Horn
- · Punta Arenas
- · Chilean fjords
Amazon & Caribbean
21 nights · Round trip from Fort Lauderdale
- · Santarém
- · Boca da Valeria
- · Manaus
- · Devil's Island
- · Barbados
Example routings only. Holland America Line changes ports and dates each season — confirm with the cruise line before booking.
Ports you may see
Buenos AiresUshuaiaPunta ArenasValparaisoRio de Janeiro
South America & Antarctica Cruise Questions
- Do ships land in Antarctica?
- No. Large cruise ships perform scenic cruising along the Antarctic Peninsula without landings. Landings require small expedition vessels.
- How rough is Drake Passage?
- It varies widely. Bring motion sickness remedies even if you have never needed them before.
Ships that sail here
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