SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – From the origin of the tango to the home of coffee and the rugged landscape of the most isolated continent on earth, Princess Cruises announced today its diverse program offerings of the 2023-2024 South America and Antarctica season. On sale April 6, 2022, Sapphire Princess returns to this exotic region to visit 19 destinations in 10 countries on five unique itineraries.
With 10 departures, ranging in length from 14- to 34-days, Sapphire Princess cruises offer guests the experience of sailing to Cape Horn – where the Pacific meet the Atlantic – to the Chilean Fjords, stunning mountains of Patagonia, the Falkland Islands’ famous penguins and the mystic waters of remote Antarctica. Cruise options include:
Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan – 14 Days – 3 Voyages
Overnight in Buenos Aires, including scenic cruising of the spectacular Amalia Glacier
Depart from Buenos Aires (overnight), Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands (Stanley), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt and arrive in SantiagoÂ
February 5 and March 4, 2024; reverse itinerary on February 19, 2024
Antarctica & Cape Horn – 16 Days – 3 Voyages
Featuring four days of cruising the Antarctica region with views of Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound and Gerlache Strait
Sail from Santiago to Punta Arenas, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands (Stanley), Montevideo and arrive in Buenos Aires
December 19, 2023, January 20, 2024; reverse itinerary on January 4, 2024
Andes & South America – 18 Days – 2 Voyages
Overnight in Lima (Callao), Peru with an optional overland land tour to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu
Depart Los Angeles and sail to Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco (General San Martin), La Serena (Coquimbo) and arrive in Santiago – December 1, 2023
Depart Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles – March 18, 2024
Grand Adventures – 32 or 34 Days – 2 Voyages
Overnight in Bueno Aires and Lima
Antarctica, Andes & Cape Horn Grand Adventure (34 days): Sail from Los Angeles Costa Rica, Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco, La Serena, Santiago, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands, Montevideo and arrive Buenos Aires – departs December 1, 2023
Andes & Cape Horn Grand Adventure (32 Days): Depart Bueno Aires (overnight) to Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt, Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles – departs March 4, 2024
For guests wishing to combine a land tour before or after their cruise, Princess offers two cruise tours for South America:
IguazĂş Falls Adventure– features the thundering IguazĂş Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a visit to Rio de Janeiro.Â
Machu Picchu Explorer– visits the ancient Inca compound, Machu Picchu, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus a tour of the historic city of Cusco.
