Holland America Line unveils 2027/2028 South America and Antarctica season | News
Holland America Line has launched the 2027/2028 South America and Antarctica season, sailing from October 2027 to March 2028.
All routes last 14 days or more and Nieuw Amsterdam will make its debut in South America during the season, with trips also taking place in Zuiderdam.
The season kicks off with a 26-day ‘Inca Coast: Mexico & Latin America Legendary Voyage’, from Vancouver, Canada, to San Antonio (Santiago), Chile. The flight departs Nieuw Amsterdam on October 7, 2027 and offers overnight stops in Manta (Quito) and Callao (Lima), Peru.
Further highlights include:
* 28-day ‘Legendary Amazon Explorer’ on Zuiderdam, sailing return from Fort Lauderdale, departing January 6, 2028. Includes overnight stays in Manaus and visits to Parintins, Alter do Chão, Santarém, Boca da Valeria and Caribbean destinations including Martinique, Barbados and St. Lucia. Prices start from £4,439 pp
* 14-15 days ‘South America Pathways: Chilean Fjords and Glaciers’ on Nieuw Amsterdam with multiple sailings. Cruise between Buenos Aires and San Antonio (Santiago) and explore Glacier Alley, the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn and the Pío XI Glacier. Prices start from £1,889 pp
* 17-day ‘Inca & Panama Canal Discovery: Lima Overnight’, on Nieuw Amsterdam, sailing from San Antonio (Santiago), departing March 21, 2028, via the Panama Canal, with overnight stays in Fuerte Amador (Panama City) and Callao. Prices start from £2,314 per person.
* 22-day ‘South America & Antarctica’ on Nieuw Amsterdam, sailing from Buenos Aires to San Antonio (Santiago) with multiple departures. Includes four days exploring Antarctica with scenic cruises through the Drake Passage, the Chilean fjords and stops in Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia and Port Stanley. Prices start from £3,699 pp
* ‘Collection trips to South America and Antarctica’. Combination of back-to-back sailings, such as the 41-day Inca Coast Discovery Collectors’ Voyage, which departs on October 7, 2027. Prices start from £4,504 per person.
In addition, the season offers nine special scenic cruise experiences where passengers stay on the ship. Highlights include a four-day Antarctic Experience, along with sailing past the Pío XI Glacier, through Glacier Alley, the Beagle Channel and the Chilean fjords.
The season also includes a series of Overland Adventures, a category of shore excursions that include overnight stays inland, away from the ship. Examples include a trip to Machu Picchu, a visit to the ‘lost city of the Incas’, while an overland adventure in the Galápagos Islands provides access to one of the most biologically diverse places on earth.
Dan Rough, Vice President of Revenue Management for Holland America Line, said: “By adding more sailings, including a new legendary itinerary, we are giving guests more opportunities to experience South America and Antarctica. These voyages are designed to help travelers truly connect with the region, from the energy of South America to the history of the Inca Coast and the awe of Antarctica. And that sense of place continues onboard, with destination-inspired dishes like Argentinian empanadas and enrichments like Spanish or tango lessons that the region comes to life during the trip.”
When guests book limited-time cruises to South America and Antarctica for 2027/2028 with the Have It All Early Booking Bonus, they will receive the benefits of an Elite Beverage Package, spending money for shore excursions, specialty dining, Premium Wi-Fi Package, prepaid crew appreciation and up to $300 pp onboard credit.
Guests can also take advantage of Holland America Line’s exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus. Mariner Society loyalty members can enjoy up to $400 onboard credit per cabin.
For more information about Holland America Line, contact a travel agent, visit hollandamerica.com or call 0344 338 8607.
