New Glacier Experiences and Up-Close Access to Iconic Sites Highlight Holland America Line's 2026-2027 South America and Antarctica Season
Holland America Line has announced its 2026-2027 South America and Antarctica cruise season, featuring voyages between 14 and 31 days aboard vessels Oosterdam and Volendam. The season introduces new destinations including the Pio XI Glacier, the Southern Hemisphere's largest glacier outside Antarctica.
The program includes various itineraries: Chilean Fjords and Glaciers (14-15 days), Legendary Amazon Explorer (27-30 days), and Antarctica voyages (22 days). Ships will visit 22 UNESCO World Heritage sites and offer special features like local cuisine experiences and shore excursions.
The company is offering a 'Have It All' premium package including shore excursions, specialty dining, beverage package, and Wi-Fi. Mariner Society members can receive up to $400 onboard credit per stateroom for bookings made by March 31, 2025.
Holland America Line ha annunciato la sua stagione di crociere in Sud America e Antartide per il 2026-2027, con viaggi della durata di 14 e 31 giorni a bordo delle navi Oosterdam e Volendam. La stagione introduce nuove destinazioni, incluso il Ghiacciaio Pio XI, il più grande ghiacciaio dell'emisfero sud al di fuori dell'Antartide.
Il programma comprende vari itinerari: Fjord e Ghiacciai Cileni (14-15 giorni), Esploratore Leggendario dell'Amazzonia (27-30 giorni) e crociere in Antartide (22 giorni). Le navi visiteranno 22 siti Patrimonio dell'Umanità UNESCO e offriranno caratteristiche speciali come esperienze culinarie locali e escursioni a terra.
L'azienda offre un pacchetto premium 'Have It All' che include escursioni a terra, ristoranti specializzati, pacchetto bevande e Wi-Fi. I membri della Mariner Society possono ricevere fino a $400 di credito a bordo per cabina per prenotazioni effettuate entro il 31 marzo 2025.
Holland America Line ha anunciado su temporada de cruceros en Sudamérica y Antártida para 2026-2027, con viajes de entre 14 y 31 días a bordo de los barcos Oosterdam y Volendam. La temporada introduce nuevos destinos, incluido el Glaciar Pio XI, el glaciar más grande del hemisferio sur fuera de la Antártida.
El programa incluye varios itinerarios: Fiordos y Glaciares Chilenos (14-15 días), Explorador Legendario del Amazonas (27-30 días) y viajes a la Antártida (22 días). Los barcos visitarán 22 sitios del Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO y ofrecerán características especiales como experiencias culinarias locales y excursiones en tierra.
La compañía ofrece un paquete premium 'Have It All' que incluye excursiones en tierra, restaurantes de especialidades, paquete de bebidas y Wi-Fi. Los miembros de la Mariner Society pueden recibir hasta $400 de crédito a bordo por camarote para reservas realizadas hasta el 31 de marzo de 2025.
홀랜드 아메리카 라인은 2026-2027년 남미 및 남극 크루즈 시즌을 발표했습니다. Oosterdam과 Volendam 호에서 14일에서 31일 사이의 항해를 제공합니다. 이 시즌에는 피오 XI 빙하와 같은 새로운 목적지가 포함되어 있으며, 이는 남극을 제외한 남반구에서 가장 큰 빙하입니다.
프로그램에는 칠레 피오르와 빙하 (14-15일), 전설적인 아마존 탐험가 (27-30일), 남극 항해 (22일) 등 다양한 일정이 포함됩니다. 선박은 22개의 유네스코 세계유산을 방문하며, 현지 요리 체험 및 육상 관광과 같은 특별한 서비스를 제공합니다.
회사는 육상 관광, 스페셜티 다이닝, 음료 패키지, Wi-Fi를 포함한 프리미엄 패키지 'Have It All'를 제공합니다. 마리너 소사이어티 회원은 2025년 3월 31일까지 예약 시 스테이트룸당 최대 $400의 크레딧을 받을 수 있습니다.
Holland America Line a annoncé sa saison de croisières pour l'Amérique du Sud et l'Antarctique en 2026-2027, avec des voyages de 14 à 31 jours à bord des navires Oosterdam et Volendam. La saison présente de nouvelles destinations, y compris le Glacier Pio XI, le plus grand glacier de l'hémisphère sud en dehors de l'Antarctique.
Le programme comprend plusieurs itinéraires : Fjords et Glaciers Chiliens (14-15 jours), Explorateur Légendaire de l'Amazonie (27-30 jours) et voyages en Antarctique (22 jours). Les navires visiteront 22 sites du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO et offriront des caractéristiques spéciales telles que des expériences culinaires locales et des excursions à terre.
La société propose un forfait premium 'Have It All' comprenant des excursions à terre, des restaurants spécialisés, un forfait boissons et le Wi-Fi. Les membres de la Mariner Society peuvent recevoir jusqu'à 400 $ de crédit à bord par cabine pour les réservations effectuées avant le 31 mars 2025.
Holland America Line hat die Kreuzfahrtsaison für Südamerika und Antarktis 2026-2027 angekündigt. Die Reisen dauern zwischen 14 und 31 Tagen an Bord der Schiffe Oosterdam und Volendam. Die Saison führt zu neuen Zielen, darunter der Pio XI-Gletscher, der größte Gletscher der Südhalbkugel außerhalb der Antarktis.
Das Programm umfasst verschiedene Routen: Chilenische Fjorde und Gletscher (14-15 Tage), Legendärer Amazonas-Explorer (27-30 Tage) und Antarktisreisen (22 Tage). Die Schiffe werden 22 UNESCO-Weltkulturerbestätten besuchen und bieten besondere Merkmale wie lokale Kulinarik-Experiences und Landausflüge.
Das Unternehmen bietet ein Premium-Paket 'Have It All' an, das Landausflüge, Spezialitätenrestaurants, Getränkepakete und WLAN umfasst. Mitglieder der Mariner Society können bis zu $400 an Bordguthaben pro Kabine für Buchungen bis zum 31. März 2025 erhalten.
- Introduction of new destination Pio XI Glacier expands cruise offerings
- Access to 22 UNESCO World Heritage sites enhances tourism value
- Early booking bonus of up to $400 onboard credit for loyalty members
- Comprehensive 'Have It All' package includes multiple premium amenities
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Insights
Holland America Line's 2026-2027 South American and Antarctic cruise season announcement, while comprehensive in its itinerary details, represents standard operational planning that's unlikely to materially impact Carnival 's (CCL) financial performance. Despite the introduction of the Pio XI Glacier destination and expanded itineraries, these developments are 27-30 months away and reflect normal business evolution rather than a transformative business event.
The premium 'Have It All' package and Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus, while positive for advance bookings, are standard industry practices for securing early commitments. The focus on UNESCO sites and authentic experiences aligns with current luxury travel trends but doesn't represent a significant competitive advantage in the premium cruise segment.
The expanded South American itineraries demonstrate CCL's strategic positioning in the luxury cruise market, particularly through Holland America Line's focus on unique destinations. However, this product enhancement represents incremental growth rather than a material business catalyst. While the new Pio XI Glacier destination adds value to the portfolio, it's part of the normal evolution of cruise offerings rather than a market-moving development.
The timing of this announcement, coming two years before the actual voyages, is standard industry practice for luxury cruises but means any financial impact will be gradual and spread across multiple fiscal periods. The early booking incentives are typical revenue management strategies rather than indicators of exceptional demand or pricing power.
Guests can experience the Chilean Fjords, Glacier Alley, and new for this season: Pío XI Glacier, the Southern Hemisphere's largest outside
From November 2026 through March 2027, Oosterdam and Volendam will explore the region, taking guests to hard-to-reach destinations like the Amazon River,
"Pio XI—or the Brüggen Glacier—is the longest glacier in the southern hemisphere outside of
Guests hoping to see the Pio XI glacier can board Oosterdam to sail on a 14- or 15-Day South American Pathways: Chilean Fjords and Glaciers, open jaw between
For those hoping, instead, to check an Amazon adventure off their bucket list, Holland America Line is once again offering the popular Legendary Amazon Explorer aboard Volendam. For either 27 or 30 days, roundtrip
Experience Awe-Inspiring Antarctica Aboard Oosterdam
Oosterdam plays host to those seeking to experience the wonders of
And those looking to experience a holiday like no other can book a 22-Day South America and Antarctica Holiday to celebrate Christmas and the new year on board—enjoying sumptuous holiday meals, festive onboard décor and exciting new holiday traditions while taking in the stunning scenery and exciting wildlife the region has to offer.
Panama Canal & Inca Discovery Overland Adventures Take Guests Up Close
Guests can choose between two 16-Day Panama Canal and Inca Discovery cruises, sailing open-jaw between
Guests on this itinerary can choose to venture onto a Galapagos Islands overland tour, taking in pristine scenery and unparalleled wildlife like iconic giant tortoises, as well as blue-footed boobies, Sally Lightfoot crabs, marine iguanas, frigatebirds and more. Or they can also opt to spend 3–4 days in Cusco—the former capital of the mighty Inca Empire and gateway to Machu Picchu. This provides a convenient look into local markets, Spanish colonial architecture, and of course the Incas' impressive technical prowess in this 600-year-old archaeological site.
An Abundance of UNESCO Sites in South America
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Authentic Experiences On Board and Ashore
On
fun and delicious culinary tours. Guests can visit a Chilean pisco distillery, browse a Peruvian farmers' market, sample authentic Argentine empanadas, call on a Uruguayan winery, or savor traditional
Collectors' Voyages Combine Non-Repeating Itineraries
Several of the cruises can be extended into Collectors' Voyages, which offer the ultimate exploration of
Have It All Early Booking Bonus
For a limited time, when guests book 2026-2027
Guests can also take advantage of Holland America Line's Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus. Mariner Society loyalty members can enjoy up to
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