Explore South America And Antarctica Like Never Before With Holland America Line’s New Cruise Offerings
Published on
November 4, 2025
Holland America Line has expanded its planned cruises to South America and Antarctica to include 2027-28. These new cruises aim to immerse travelers in some of the most beautiful and untouched places in the world. Scheduled from November 2027 to March 2028, these cruises include the Amazon River, Pio XI Glacier, the Chilean Fjords, and Antarctica. Wildlife and scenic beauty abound, and travelers aboard the Zuiderdam and Oosterdam will retrace these routes while relishing the culture and service on offer and adventuring in this magnificent corner of the world.
For a given journey, the newly announced routes afford travelers the choice of multiple country visits. They will be able to view vibrant cities, and ancient sites and untouched sites of nature, and fully explore the remarkable range of sites and travel through and fully explore the remarkable range of sites and services that Holland America Line provides.
Immersive Itineraries to Iconic South American and Antarctic Destinations
For Holland America Line travelers to South America and Antarctica, Holland America Line caters to travelers wishing to devote dedicated time to thorough immersion. These itineraries offer travelers immersion within the heart of both continents, featuring an assortment of offerings catered to both the adventurous and the leisurely within incredible, picturesque environments.
With the opportunity to view and capture the astonishing, picturesque landscapes of the world as one experiences the cruise of Chilean Fjords and stunning glaciers, travelers can have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of spending four days in Antarctica, cruising the region and icebergs, and exploring the continent. With the opportunity to experience the world’s pristine glaciers and breathtaking scenery, travelers can also look forward to experiences in the indigenous and captivating world regions of Montevideo, Uruguay, and Port Madryn, Ushuaia, and Port Stanley, as well as Antarctica, which showcases remote and captivating world parts.
Overland Adventures to Legendary Landmarks
Overland adventures are the hallmark feature of our cruise offerings, which provide a complimentary trek to South America’s notable and magnificent sites.
For many visitors, the trek to Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” is the highlight of an exploration of the Inca Empire. The Machu Picchu overland adventure invites guests to walk the pathways of ancient royalty and explorers and discover the ancient stone terraces and temple ruins.
For nature enthusiasts, the Galápagos Islands Overland Adventure is no less intriguing. The islands’ extraordinary biodiversity offers the unique opportunity to witness giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and marine iguanas. Travelers will marvel at the extraordinary biodiversity and unique ecosystem that has inspired many of the planet’s greatest naturalists.
Scenic Cruising and Unforgettable Wildlife Encounters
The cruise season for South America and Antarctica also features an abundance of scenic cruising. Each of the Holland America Line ships offers guests an ideal platform for capturing the awe-inspiring, dramatic coastal vistas ranging from the Beagle Channel to the glaciers of Glacier Alley. The ships’ smaller size brings guests nearer to majestic icebergs, land glaciers, and the rugged coastal scenery to enhance the cruising experience.
Wildlife lovers can look forward to spotting some of the most incredible wildlife on the planet. Guests can witness firsthand a penguin colony in Antarctica, and get to see the Amazon river dolphins, and during the course of the voyage, see many more rare and remarkable wildlife species up close in their natural habitat.
Wildlife lovers will appreciate the opportunity to visit varied natural environments in shore excursions in Machalilla National Park in Ecuador, Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, and Soberania National Park in Panama. Your visit to each of these destinations will be memorable because of their biodiversity and remarkable natural features.
Choice Is Abundance For Those Traveling With Holland America Line
Scheduled for 2027–28, Holland America Line’s South America and Antarctica cruise destinations action befits the diversity of guests’ interests; from shorter excursions to extended ones, and targeted to various trail types or activity levels. Those most interested in a longer, more comprehensive experience will book the 28-Day Legendary Amazon Explorer voyage (first leg, in the instructor ship Zuiderdam, February 5, 2028).
Cruisers interested in a more focused experience should consider the 15-Day South America Pathways itineraries, which lead to the Chilean Fjords and the Beagle Channel, to be explored on cruises departing from either Buenos Aires or San Antonio (Santiago). Conversely, clients more focused on a blend of historical context and scenery may appreciate the 16-Day Inca & Panama Canal Discovery, which also includes visits to the cultural treasures of Lima and the celebrated engineering landmark of the Panama Canal.
For those wanting to discover both South America and Antarctica, the 22-Day South America & Antarctica cruise has already been included in the company’s most exciting choices. Passengers have the opportunity to visit Antarctica for four days, meaning the cruise allows for a rare visit to the frozen continent.
Exclusive Offers and Incentives for Early Bookings
Guests who prebook the Have It All premium package with Holland America Line enjoy exclusive early booking perks. This package provides shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package, Surf Wi-Fi, and prepaid crew appreciation, along with most of the perks of the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi, as well as enhanced tier status to the Elite Beverage Package. Prebooked Mariner Society members may also redeem an early booking bonus of $400 on in-stateroom credit.
This special offer gives guests a chance to maximize the time spent enjoying the ship’s luxurious amenities and services while cruising, all to appreciate as fully as possible the region’s fascinating cultures and beautiful scenery while taking a South America and Antarctica cruise.
Conclusion
Holland America Line offers 2027-2028 South America and Antarctica cruises to remote and beautiful destinations around the world. Each circuit offers a distinctive, remarkable combination of natural beauty, wildlife, and culture. Between the beauty of the Amazon rainforest and the icy coasts of Antarctica, the natural opportunities to appreciate and observe wildlife are abundant. With convenient, immersive overland service, these cruises are designed for the scenic traveler wanting to maximize their time in South America and Antarctica. For relaxation and adventure, guests travel in style and luxury.
