Holland America Line is cranking up the adventure dial for its 2027-2028 South America & Antarctica season, delivering longer, deeper voyages that let you truly live the continent’s wild heart. Starting earlier than ever, these 14- to 41-day itineraries on Nieuw Amsterdam (making her South America debut) plunge into icy Antarctic expanses, Amazon rainforests, Chilean fjords and Inca wonders – all at a leisurely pace that feels like discovery, not a dash.
VP of Revenue Management Dan Rough spills the tea: “We’re giving guests more ways to connect – from South America’s electric energy to Antarctica’s awe.” Onboard, it’s destination magic with empanada feasts, tango lessons and Spanish immersion, turning sea days into cultural deep-dives.
Nieuw Amsterdam Takes South America by Storm
Nieuw Amsterdam swaps Oosterdam for added luxe: more suites, Tamarind and Morimoto dining, and tailored programming. From October 2027 to March 2028, she leads with scenic cruising through Glacier Alley, the Beagle Channel and Pío XI Glacier, plus overland jaunts to Machu Picchu and the Galápagos. Nine dedicated scenic days ensure you’re front-row for nature’s spectacle.
Legendary Itineraries: From Incas to Ice
These aren’t quick hits – they’re immersive epics:
26-Day Inca Coast: Mexico & Latin America Legendary Voyage (Oct 7, 2027)
Vancouver to San Antonio (Santiago) on Nieuw Amsterdam: Equator crossings, Machu Picchu, overnights in Manta (Quito) and Callao (Lima). California coasts, Mayan Puerto Quetzal, Peru’s storied shores – ancient pathways meet volcanic drama.
28-Day Legendary Amazon Explorer (Jan 6, 2028)
Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale on Zuiderdam: Deep Amazon dives with Manaus overnights, Parintins, Alter do Chão, plus Caribbean gems like Martinique and Barbados. Rainforest immersion at its finest.
14-15 Day South America Pathways: Chilean Fjords & Glaciers
Nieuw Amsterdam shuttles Buenos Aires-San Antonio multiple times: Cape Horn, fjords, glaciers – pure Patagonian poetry.
17-Day Inca & Panama Canal Discovery: Lima Overnight (March 21, 2028)
San Antonio to Fort Lauderdale: Panama Canal thrills, Fuerte Amador culture, Lima deep-dive.
22-Day South America & Antarctica
Buenos Aires-San Antonio: Four-day Antarctic odyssey, Drake Passage, Ushuaia, Puerto Madryn – White Continent glory.
South America & Antarctica Collectors’ Voyages
Back-to-backs for mega-explorers: Minimal repeats, maximum value.
Overland Wonders: Machu Picchu & Galápagos Await
Go beyond the horizon with Holland America’s overland adventures: trek Machu Picchu‘s royal paths amid Inca ingenuity, or Galápagos’ volcanic wilds teeming with giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. These bucket-list extensions make your voyage legendary.
Have It All: Early Booking Perks
Snag the Have It All package for FREE shore excursions, specialty dining, Elite Beverage Package, Premium Wi-Fi and prepaid crew tips. Mariner Society members score up to $400 onboard credit. Book now at hollandamerica.com – these immersive escapes fill fast.
For fjord fanatics, Amazon explorers and Antarctica obsessives, Holland America’s 2027-2028 season on Nieuw Amsterdam is your ticket to South America’s soul – longer stays, richer tales, and that classic HAL polish. Who’s charting a course?
