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Holland America Line is now booking cruises for its 2025-2026 South America and Antarctica season. The cruises will range from 14 to 22 days and will visit a variety of ports, including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Ushuaia, Argentina; Puerto Montt, Chile; and Punta Arenas, Chile. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore Antarctica, where they can see penguins, whales, and other wildlife. The cruises will also feature a variety of onboard activities and amenities, including shore excursions, specialty dining, and a Signature Beverage Package.

Highlights of the South America and Antarctica Season aboard Oosterdam:

  • 14-day “South America Passage” itineraries cruise between San Antonio (Santiago) and Buenos Aires:
    • Guests enjoy an overnight visit at Buenos Aires at the beginning or end of each cruise, giving extra time to take in a tango show and experience the nightlife of one of South America’s most vibrant cities.
    • Ports include Puerto Montt, Puerto Chacabuco and Punta Arenas, Chile; Ushuaia, Argentina; Stanley, Falkland Islands; and Montevideo, Uruguay,
    • Scenic cruising includes the Chilean Fjords, Strait of Magellan, Beagle and Cockburn Channels, Glacier Alley and rounding Cape Horn.
    • Departures: Dec. 4, 2025, and Feb. 22 and March 8, 2026.
  • 17-Day “Panama Canal and Inca Discovery” cruises sail between Fort Lauderdale and San Antonio (Santiago):
    • Two nights at Callao (Lima), Peru, allow extra time for guests to take an overland tour to Machu Picchu.
    • An overland tour to the Galapagos Islands is available.
    • Calls in Grand Cayman, Panama, Ecuador, Peru and Chile, with an overnight at Fuerte Amador, Panama.
    • A journey between Atlantic and Pacific oceans with a transit through the lakes and locks of the famed Panama Canal.
    • Departures: Nov. 17, 2025, and March 22, 2026.
  • 22-Day “South America and Antarctica” itineraries cruise between San Antonio (Santiago) and Buenos Aires:
    • An overnight visit at Buenos Aires at the beginning or end of the cruise.
    • Calls in Uruguay, Argentina, Falkland Islands and Chile.
    • Four memorable days exploring the vistas of Antarctica, guided by a naturalist who comes on board to point out penguin colonies and whale pods.  
    • Scenic cruising in the Chilean fjords, Drake Passage, Beagle Channel and Glacier Alley.
    • Departures: Dec. 18, 2025 (holiday cruise), and Jan. 9 and 31, 2026.