Majestic Princess Plans 2027–28 South America, Antarctica Season

Princess Cruises is preparing to extend the deployment of Majestic Princess in South America into the 2027–28 season, with industry materials indicating a program of 19 destinations across the region alongside scenic cruising in Antarctica.

Expanded Deployment Builds on Recent Antarctica Programs

The anticipated 2027–28 schedule for Majestic Princess follows a series of multi-year South America and Antarctica programs that have steadily raised the ship’s profile in the region. For the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons, Princess Cruises deployed Majestic Princess on long South America grand adventures as well as voyages linked to Antarctica-focused itineraries, positioning the vessel as a key player on the route.

By 2026–27, Princess had already announced a full South America and Antarctica season centered on Majestic Princess, including extended sailings and scenic cruising in the Antarctic Peninsula. Publicly available brochures and deployment flyers for that period highlight the ship’s calls between Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Ushuaia and other marquee ports, backed by an established pattern of Antarctic scenic days featuring areas such as Elephant Island and the Gerlache Strait.

The move to carry this deployment concept forward into 2027–28 reflects how South America and Antarctica have become part of the ship’s long-term operating plan rather than a short seasonal experiment. Industry summaries describe South America and Antarctica as core regions within Princess Cruises’ global network, alongside the Caribbean, Alaska and Europe, indicating that the line is investing in continuity as well as variety for repeat guests.

Although detailed day-by-day itineraries for 2027–28 have yet to be widely published, the framework being signaled for Majestic Princess closely mirrors recent years: lengthy one-way and roundtrip voyages bracketed by repositioning cruises that link South America with North America or other long-haul destinations.

Nineteen Destinations Across Both Coasts of South America

The 2027–28 deployment concept points to Majestic Princess visiting 19 distinct destinations across South America and adjacent regions, drawing on a geographic spread that has featured prominently in prior seasons. Recent brochures and promotional PDFs for South America and Antarctica list a roster that typically includes Santiago or San Antonio, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas and Amalia Glacier scenic cruising along Chile’s fjord-lined coast.

To the south, itineraries regularly touch Ushuaia in Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego, often paired with Cape Horn scenic cruising and transits through the Strait of Magellan. On the Atlantic side, staple calls include the Falkland Islands capital Stanley, Puerto Madryn in Patagonia, Montevideo in Uruguay and Buenos Aires, which has frequently served as both an embarkation port and an overnight stay.

In some recent seasons, longer grand adventures have extended beyond the Southern Cone to feature Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian ports, as well as gateway cities further north that serve as start or end points for Andes and South America combinations. By 2027–28, Majestic Princess is expected to continue drawing from this portfolio of ports, effectively combining classic Patagonia, fjord and penguin-country highlights with major urban centers known for cultural and culinary experiences.

The resulting network of 19 destinations gives the line scope to mix and match port calls across multiple itineraries, allowing repeat guests to experience different combinations of cities, glaciers and wildlife zones without switching to a different ship or brand.

Antarctica Scenic Cruising as the Centerpiece

Antarctica scenic cruising has emerged as a defining feature of Majestic Princess deployments in the region and is expected to remain a central element of the 2027–28 season. Earlier schedules have detailed multi-day scenic segments in the Antarctic Peninsula, typically without landing operations but with extended daylight hours dedicated to navigating among icebergs, channels and bays.

Previous itineraries operated by Princess Cruises in Antarctica have highlighted signature locations such as Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, the South Shetland Islands and the Gerlache Strait. Voyages often emphasize the opportunity to spot wildlife including whales, seals and penguins from outdoor decks and observation areas, supported by narration and onboard programming tailored to the destination.

Majestic Princess, a large, modern ship carrying more than 3,500 guests at double occupancy, brings big-ship amenities into what is traditionally viewed as an expedition-style destination. For the 2027–28 season, publicly available information suggests that the line will continue to position Antarctic scenic cruising as a rare but accessible experience, weaving it into longer South America itineraries rather than marketing it strictly as a standalone expedition product.

This approach allows passengers to combine Antarctic ice fields and remote coastal scenery with visits to South American capitals, wine regions and UNESCO-listed historic quarters, creating an itinerary style that blends adventure elements with familiar cruise comforts.

Long Grand Adventures and Repositioning Voyages

Patterns visible in the 2024–25 through 2026–27 schedules indicate that Majestic Princess will likely feature a mix of grand adventures and repositioning sailings during the 2027–28 season. Previous years have included itineraries of around 18 to 35 nights, often marketed under labels such as Andes and South America, Cape Horn and Strait of Magellan, Antarctica and South America Grand Adventure.

These lengthy journeys typically link North American departure points with South America, sometimes starting in Los Angeles or another hub before transiting through ports in Mexico, Central America and along the Pacific coast of South America. After rounding Cape Horn or completing Antarctic scenic cruising, the ship has tended to continue north along the Atlantic coast toward Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo or Buenos Aires.

Repositioning voyages at the start and end of the season provide additional variety, enabling itineraries that may connect South America with other global regions within the Princess Cruises network. Industry documents referencing world cruise and grand circle deployments indicate that the company views such extended sailings as a way to attract experienced cruisers seeking longer, more in-depth regional exploration.

For the 2027–28 period, these structures are expected to be retained, offering a spectrum of options from shorter two-week segments focused on Cape Horn and Patagonia to more comprehensive voyages exceeding a month and combining multiple climatic zones.

Growing Interest in South America and Polar-Adjacent Travel

The decision to keep Majestic Princess on a South America and Antarctica pattern into 2027–28 also aligns with broader industry attention on polar-adjacent cruising and emerging long-haul markets. Over the past several years, cruise lines have reported steady demand for itineraries that balance iconic cities with remote landscapes, particularly in regions where glaciers, fjords and wildlife encounters are primary draws.

Within this context, South America offers a blend of cultural depth and natural spectacle, from the Andes and Patagonian steppe to historic quarters in Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Valparaiso. Publicly available materials from Princess Cruises position the region as a place where guests can transition from tango shows and wine tastings ashore to glacier viewing and penguin spotting the following day.

The 2027–28 Majestic Princess season is expected to capitalize on this appeal, presenting South America and Antarctica as a paired experience rather than two separate products. With 19 destinations on the slate and a continued focus on multi-week journeys, the deployment reinforces the ship’s role as one of the line’s primary platforms for long-range exploration in the Southern Hemisphere.

As further details of the 2027–28 itineraries are released, prospective guests are likely to see refinements to port sequences and sailing dates, but the underlying architecture signaled by current materials points to a season built around continuity, depth and the high-impact draw of Antarctic scenic cruising.