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Princess Cruises Unveils Four Antarctica Voyages for 2024-25

During the 2024-25 season, Princess Cruises will offer four itineraries exploring Antarctica.

During the voyage, travelers will be able to observe the Falkland Islands’ penguins and the landscapes of Elephant Island, according to a press release.

Princess Cruises is the only cruise line that sails Antarctica on large ships,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. With our master navigators, unique local relationships, and outstanding amenities, you can access these exotic destinations in a very comfortable and immersive manner.

There are 15 departures on 11 itineraries for 2024-25. An overnight stay in Buenos Aires is included with the 17-day Antarctica voyage. We will depart from New York on December 1, 18 and 20, 2024, respectively, on the Sapphire Princess.

Further exploration can be found on the 51-day South America Grand Adventure sailing on the Majestic Princess between Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale. Buenos Aires, Lima and Rio de Janeiro are all on the itinerary.

There are also 14 or 15-day cruises offered aboard the Majestic Princess on December 19, 2024, covering Cape Horn and the Strait of Magellan. In February and March of 2024 and 2025, Sapphire Princess will sail reverse itineraries.

On December 1, 2024, the Majestic Princess departs from Los Angeles for the 18-day South America and Andes voyage, and on March 21, 2025, the Sapphire Princess departs from Los Angeles for the 18-day South America and Andes voyage. Also, Princess Cruises is planning two 18-day Brazilian Adventures on the Sapphire Princess (departing from Ft. Lauderdale on Nov. 13, 2024) and the Majestic Princess (sailing from Buenos Aires on Jan. 3, 2025).

For lengthier expeditions, guests can consider booking one of the 32-51-day Grand Adventures such as the 33-day Andes and Cape Horn Grand Adventure sailing aboard the Majestic Princess sailing on December 1, 2024; the 32-day Andes and Cape Horn Grand Adventure; the 33-day Brazilian and Cape Horn Grand Adventure; the 35-day Antarctica and Brazilian Grand Adventure; and the 51-day South America Grand Adventure with an overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

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Princess Cruises Showcases Four Antarctica Voyages for 2024-25

Princess Cruises will offer four itineraries exploring Antarctica in the 2024-25 season.

In 2024-25, the Sapphire Princess will sail across Antarctica, allowing travelers to enjoy the sight of the Falkland Islands’ penguins and the landscapes of Elephant Island.

The 2024-25 season includes 15 total departures on 11 itineraries. A new offering for the season is a 17-day Antarctica voyage sailing roundtrip from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with an overnight in the city. Departures aboard the Sapphire Princess are December 1, 18, 2024 and January 4 th and 20th, 2025.

Additionally, guests looking for a more extended exploration can book a 51-day South America Grand Adventure sailing on the Majestic Princess between Los Angeles and Ft. Lauderdale. The itinerary offers overnight stays in Lima, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.

Other featured itineraries include a 14 or 15-day Cape Horn and Strait of Magellan voyage aboard the Majestic Princess, sailing on December 19, 2024. The Sapphire Princess will sail reverse its itineraries on February 7 and 21, 2024 and March 7, 2025.

The 18-day Andes and South America voyage aboard the Majestic Princess departs on December 1, 2024, from Los Angeles and aboard the Sapphire Princess on March 21, 2025. Princess has also planned two 18-day Brazilian Adventures aboard the Sapphire Princess, (departing from Ft. Lauderdale on Nov. 13, 2024) and aboard the Majestic Princess, (sailing from Buenos Aires on Jan. 3, 2025).

For lengthier expeditions, guests have the option of booking one of the 32-51-day Grand Adventures such as the 33-day Andes and Cape Horn Grand Adventure sailing aboard the Majestic Princess sailing on December 1, 2024; the 32-day Andes and Cape Horn Grand Adventure; the 33-day Brazilian and Cape Horn Grand Adventure; the 35-day Antarctica and Brazilian Grand Adventure; and the 51-day South America Grand Adventure with an overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

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Princess Cruises Unveils Four Antarctica Voyages for 2024-25

• August 9, 2023

Princess Cruises is introducing four itineraries exploring Antarctica in the 2024-25 season.

In 2024-25, the Sapphire Princess will again sail across Antarctica, allowing travelers to enjoy the sight of the Falkland Islands’ penguins and the landscapes of Elephant Island, the company said in a press reelase.

“No other large ship cruise line sails Antarctica like Princess,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. “Our master navigators, unique local relationships and outstanding amenities make accessing these exotic destinations not only immersive but amazingly comfortable.”

The 2024-25 season includes 15 total departures on 11 itineraries. New for the season is a 17-day Antarctica voyage sailing roundtrip from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with an overnight in the city. Departures aboard the Sapphire Princess are December 1, 18, 2024 and January 4, 20, 2025. 

In addition, guests looking for a longer exploration can book a 51-day South America Grand Adventure sailing on the Majestic Princess between Los Angeles and Ft. Lauderdale. The itinerary features overnight stays in Lima, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.

Other featured itineraries include a 14 or 15-day Cape Horn and Strait of Magellan voyage aboard the Majestic Princess, sailing on December 19, 2024. The Sapphire Princess will sail reverse itineraries on February 7 and 21, 2024 and March 7, 2025.

The 18-day Andes and South America voyage aboard the Majestic Princess departs on December 1, 2024, from Los Angeles and aboard the Sapphire Princess on March 21, 2025. Princess has also planned two 18-day Brazilian Adventures aboard the Sapphire Princess, (departing from Ft. Lauderdale on Nov. 13, 2024) and aboard the Majestic Princess, (sailing from Buenos Aires on Jan. 3, 2025).

For lengthier expeditions, guests can consider booking one of the 32-51-day Grand Adventures such as the 33-day Andes and Cape Horn Grand Adventure sailing aboard the Majestic Princess sailing on December 1, 2024; the 32-day Andes and Cape Horn Grand Adventure; the 33-day Brazilian and Cape Horn Grand Adventure; the 35-day Antarctica and Brazilian Grand Adventure; and the 51-day South America Grand Adventure with an overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

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Princess Cruises Antarctica Cruises

For many travelers, Antarctica is the ultimate travel destination and cruising there with Princess Cruises is the best way to visit. You’ll get to enjoy the stunning scenery like mountains and glaciers, wildlife like seals, penguins and seabirds, and thrilling adventure that Antarctica offers, then return back to your elegant Princess ship. There you’ll enjoy fantastic entertainment, delicious cuisine, a comfortable stateroom and the vacation of a lifetime. Don’t wait to take the trip to Antarctica you’ve wanted to take your whole life. For more information about upcoming sailings to Antarctica with Princess Cruises, please call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 to speak with an expert cruise consultant.

Experience more of Antarctica with an in-depth cruisetour from Princess Cruises. CLICK HERE to view Princess Cruises' Antarctica Cruisetours , featuring exotic South American ports plus a one-of-a-kind Antarctica experience.

Things to Do on an Antarctica Cruise with Princess Cruises

Antarctica is a destination that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. If you only make it to this wild and beautiful destination once, then make sure it is with Princess Cruises. You’ll get to see the best of Antarctica – the awe-inspiring glaciers, the adorable penguins, the unique plants and more. Plus, you’ll also get to explore some of the best ports in South America. See an authentic tango performance in Buenos Aires, witness rockhopper penguins in Stanley, ride to the end of the world in Ushuaia and more. It’s the kind of trip you have been wanting to take for years and now is the perfect time! Please continue below for some of our recommended things to do and see on your cruise to Antarctica with Princess:

• Stunning Scenery (Antarctic Peninsula) As you cruise around the Antarctic Peninsula, you’ll see unique icebergs, blue-tinged glaciers, steep ice shelves and towering mountain peaks believed to be a continuation of the Andes Mountains.  

• Spot Wildlife (Antarctic Peninsula) When people imagine cruising to Antarctic, they often imagine the unique wildlife – and it doesn’t disappoint. The icy waters are home to various species of seals, penguins and seabirds; see how many you can spot!  

• Fascinating Flora (Antarctic Peninsula) Although the Antarctic Peninsula is covered in an icy tundra, it is actually the mildest climate in Antarctica. This is why it is the home of the only flowering plants on the entire continent – Antarctic Hair Grass and Antarctic Pearlwort.  

• Authentic Tango (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Buenos Aires is the birthplace of the sultry dance, and is still the best location to experience an authentic tango performance.  

• Rockhopper Penguin Colony (Stanley, Falkland Islands) The Falkland Islands are home to some of the largest Rockhopper penguin colonies in the world. The penguins have been unaffected by the presence of humans and you can actually stand by and watch them dive into the sea to catch food!  

• End of the World Train (Ushuaia, Argentina) Take a fun ride on the southernmost railway in the world! Enjoy this unique ride and take in all the breathtaking scenery of the Tierra del Fuego National Park.  

Top 10 Princess Cruises Antarctica Cruises

• Sapphire Princess 35 NIGHT Antarctica CRUISE Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Nov 2024)
• Sapphire Princess 17 NIGHT Antarctica CRUISE Departing From Buenos Aires, Argentina (Dec 2024 - Jan 2025)

Princess Cruises Antarctica Departure Ports

Learn more about the possible departure ports for Antarctica cruises with Princess Cruises. Your exciting Antarctica cruise itinerary with Princess Cruises could depart from any of the following cruise ports:

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires is a charming European style city with the perfect combination of new world characteristics mixed with old world history and culture.

With incredible weather, delicious fare and some stupendous attractions, you will find that Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades is one of the most attractive ports in the entire US.

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Browse our image gallery of Antarctica cruising photos for Princess Cruises. Remember, this is only a tiny sample of the sights and experiences waiting for you on an exciting Princess cruise vacation to Antarctica.

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Princess Cruises Reveals 2023-2024 South America & Antarctica Season

Sapphire princess returns offering guests stunning landscapes, vibrant cultures and fascinating wildlife.

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From the origin of the tango, to the home of coffee and the rugged landscape of the most isolated continent on earth, Princess Cruises announced today its diverse program offerings of the 2023-2024 South America and Antarctica season. On sale 2022 年 4月 6 日, Sapphire Princess returns to this exotic region to visit 19 destinations in 10 countries on five unique itineraries.

With 10 departures, ranging in length from 14- to 34-days, Sapphire Princess cruises offer guests the experience of sailing to Cape Horn - where the Pacific meet the Atlantic - to the Chilean Fjords, stunning mountains of Patagonia, the Falkland Islands famous penguins and the mystic waters of remote Antarctica. Cruise options include:

Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan – 14 Days – 3 Voyages

• Overnight in Buenos Aires, including scenic cruising of the spectacular Amalia Glacier
• Depart from Buenos Aires (overnight), Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands (Stanley), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt and arrive in Santiago
• 2月 05 and 2024 年 3月 4 日; reverse itinerary on 2024 年 2月 19 日

Antarctica & Cape Horn – 16 Days – 3 Voyages

• Featuring four days of cruising the Antarctica region with views of Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound and Gerlache Strait
• Sail from Santiago to Punta Arenas, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands (Stanley), Montevideo and arrive in Buenos Aires
• 2023 年 12月 19 日, 2024 年 1月 20 日; reverse itinerary on 2024 年 1月 4 日

Andes & South America – 18 Days – 2 Voyages

• Overnight in Lima (Callao), Peru with an optional overland land tour to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu
• Depart Los Angeles and sail to Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco (General San Martin), La Serena (Coquimbo) and arrive in Santiago – 2023 年 12月 1 日
• Depart Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles – 2024 年 3月 18 日

Grand Adventures – 32 or 34 Days – 2 Voyages

• Overnight in Bueno Aires and Lima
• Antarctica, Andes & Cape Horn Grand Adventure (34 days): Sail from Los Angeles Costa Rica, Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco, La Serena, Santiago, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands, Montevideo and arrive Buenos Aires – departs 2023 年 12月 1 日
• Andes & Cape Horn Grand Adventure (32 Days): Depart Bueno Aires (overnight) to Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt, Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles – departs 2024 年 3月 4 日

For guests wishing to combine a land tour before or after their cruise, Princess offers two cruisetours for South America:

• Iguazú Falls Adventure – features the thundering Iguazú Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a visit to Rio de Janeiro.
• Machu Picchu Explorer – visits the ancient Inca compound, Machu Picchu, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus a tour of the historic city of Cusco.

Guests can enjoy the local sites, wines and cuisines in port, while Princess keeps the destinations alive on board with passionate Argentine folkloric musicians, sumptuous regional dishes and even celebrations of the famed Carnival festival with local dancers and samba classes.

In addition, the 2,670-guest Sapphire Princess offers Princess MedallionClass Vacations which begins with the Medallion™ wearable, a quarter-sized, device that enables everything from expedited contactless boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, as well as enhanced service like having whatever guests need, delivered directly to them, wherever they are on the ship. In addition, guests can share their favorite cruise moments using MedallionNet, the best WiFi at sea, as well as stay connected with friends and family back home, work remotely anywhere on the ship, quickly post content and stream favorite movies and shows.

Princess past guests are eligible for a Captain’s Circle Launch Discount when booking early and can be combined with launch and group promotions. These discounts aren’t available for third and fourth berth guests. Offer expires 2022 年 7月 31 日.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company’s website at princess.com.

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Princess Cruises Debuts South America and Antarctica Voyages For 2024-2025

Today, Princess Cruises has announced four new sailings for the 2024-2025 season! Travelers can travel to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, Elephant Island, and the Gerlache Strait.

The cruise line will have two ships, 26 destinations, 15 departures, 11 itineraries, and 14 countries available for the season. The brand’s 17-day Antarctica voyage will feature a roundtrip journey from Buenos Aires to Antarctica. 

“No other large ship cruise line sails Antarctica like Princess,” said John Padgett, the President of Princess Cruises. “Our master navigators, unique local relationships and outstanding amenities make accessing these destinations not only immersive but amazingly comfortable.” 

Princess Cruises’ 51-day South America voyage aboard Majestic Princess  between Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale will have an overnight stay in Lima, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro.

On  December 1, 18, 2024, and January 4, 20, 2025, Sapphire Princess will sail from Buenos Aires to Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Falkland Islands, Montevideo, South Shetland, and she will travel back to Buenos Aires.

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About Princess Cruises Antarctica and South America Itineraries 

• Princess Cruises’ 17-day roundtrip voyage from Buenos Aires, Argentina will feature four days of traveling across Antarctica. Travelers will see Antarctica Sound, Elephant Island, and the Gerlache Strait.
• 14 or 15-day Cape Horn or the Strait of Magellan voyage. Traveling aboard Majestic Princess, Guests will travel to Santiago, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Falkland Islands, Puerto Madryn, and Montevideo, and they will stay in Buenos Aires overnight.
• Guests traveling aboard Sapphire Princess between February 7, 2024, and February 21, 2024, and March 7, 2025, will depart from Buenos Aires and will stop in Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Puerto Montt, and will arrive in Santiago.
• 18-day Andes and South America voyage, Sailing aboard Majestic Princess on December 1, 2024, travelers upon departing from Los Angeles, will sail to Puerto Vallarta, Fuerte Amador, Lima, Pisco, La Serena, and will dock in Santiago.
• Sapphire Princess , departing from Santiago on March 21, 2025, will sail to La Serena, Pisco, Lima, Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Los Angeles.
• Princess Cruises will also feature an 18-day Brazilian Adventure Cruises aboard Sapphire Princess on November 13, 2024, which will depart from Fort Lauderdale and will stop in St. Kitts, Fortaleza, Rio de Janeiro Montevideo, and will arrive in Buenos Aires. 
• Aboard Majestic Princess , from January 3, 2025, guests will sail from Buenos Aires to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza, Dominica, and St. Kitts, and they will dock in Fort Lauderdale. 
• 32-51 day Andes and Cape Horn Adventure, majestic Princess , from December 1, 2024, will sail from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, Fuerte Amador, Lima, Pisco, La Serena, Santiago, Puerto Montt, Amalia, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Falkland Islands, Puerto Madryn, Montevideo, and she will arrive in Buenos Aires. 
• Sapphire Princess , from March 7, 2025, will depart from Buenos Aires to Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Puerto Montt, Santiago, la Serena, Pisco, Lima, Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo, San Lucas, and will dock in Los Angeles.
• From December 19, 2025, Majestic Princess will travel to Santiago, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Falkland Islands, Montevideo, and dock in Buenos Aires. 
• 51-day South America voyage aboard Majestic Princess on December 1, 2024, will leave Los Angeles and will sail to Puerto Vallarta, Fuerte Amador, Lima, Pisco, Santiago, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Falkland Islands, Puerto Madryn, and Montevideo. 
• The cruise lines’ Iguazu Falls Adventure voyage will feature a visit to the falls and a trip to Rio de Janeiro. 
• The Machu Picchu Explorer voyage will allow guests to travel by train through valleys to Machu Picchu, and they will get to see the city of Cusco.

Will you book one of these South America or Antarctica voyages with Princess Cruises? Let us know in the comments! 

By Nick Pallotto 

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Experience otherworldly beauty on an Antarctica cruise.

An expedition to Antarctica is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for intrepid travelers who want to explore this remote destination at the bottom of the world. The landscapes are surreal, with eerily blue icebergs, towering ice-capped mountains, dramatic weather conditions that change within seconds and species of wildlife that exist nowhere else on Earth – it's hard to imagine until you've made the long journey yourself.

The fifth-largest continent is home to the largest ice sheet on the planet, the Antarctic Ice Sheet, as well as the Transantarctic Mountains, with peaks soaring more than 14,700 feet into the sky. West Antarctica has volcanoes that are part of a tectonically active area around the Pacific Ocean known as the "Ring of Fire." This incredibly diverse and magical part of the world also has the coldest temperature ever recorded at -135.8 degrees Fahrenheit in 2010.

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Atlas Ocean Voyages: 11-night Ushuaia Roundtrip

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This 11-night expedition with Atlas is available on several dates in 2024. One highlight of the voyage is crossing the Antarctic Circle, along with four days exploring Antarctica and two days spent in the South Shetland Islands. You'll also have two days en route to Antarctica and two days on the return trip on the famed Drake Passage – also known as the "Drake Lake" (on smooth days) or the "Drake Shake" (when the seas are rough).

During your days at sea, take in all the onboard lectures and films about Antarctica, and head outside on the decks to see petrels and albatrosses soaring overhead. This is the perfect opportunity to practice your photography skills before reaching the Antarctic Peninsula, where you want to take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints.

Atlas' Jan. 14 expedition is on the line's newest ship, World Voyager. The purpose-built yacht-style vessel features a hydro-jet propulsion system that's quieter and less disruptive to the fragile ecosystem. This feature also provides the opportunity for guests to see more wildlife during up-close encounters. Pricing is all-inclusive on board the ship with free open bars; all meals, wines, spirits and craft beers; a stocked in-room minibar; all landings, Zodiac excursions and lectures; the use of kayaks, walking sticks, knee boots and binoculars; and a souvenir Atlas jacket to take home. Fares also include a one-night pre-cruise stay and private charter jet service round-trip from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Argentina.

Aurora Expeditions: Antarctic Peninsula in Depth

Tyson Mayr | Courtesy of Aurora Expeditions

Aurora offers a 14-night Antarctic intensive voyage sailing round-trip from Ushuaia on Nov. 6, 2024, aboard the 132-passenger purpose-built expedition ship Greg Mortimer. This vessel was the first passenger ship to utilize the state-of-the-art Ulstein X-BOW, which provides a smoother, quicker and more efficient transit across the ocean. The ship also incorporates many environmentally conscious features, including low energy consumption and virtual anchoring, which protects the sea floor and minimizes damage caused by traditional anchors.

Guests will find expansive observation decks and hydraulic viewing platforms for optimal wildlife viewing on board. Other highlights of the expedition are nine full days to explore the Antarctic Peninsula in nearly 24 hours of daylight at the peak of summer. During this time, you can expect to see whales arriving to feed on the plentiful krill, fur seal pups and many entertaining penguins.

Prices are mostly all-inclusive, with a one-night hotel stay before boarding the ship; all meals, snacks and complimentary nonalcoholic beverages; beer and house wine at lunch and dinner; the use of Muck Boots for the expedition; all shore excursions and Zodiac cruises; educational lectures; and more. Adventurous explorers can add on activities (at an additional cost) such as sea kayaking, snowshoeing, camping, and skiing or snowboarding. The line also offers longer 20- to 24-day expeditions that include South Georgia Island.

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Hurtigruten Expeditions: Antarctica, Patagonia and Chilean Fjords Expedition

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For an extended adventure that includes crossing the Drake Passage twice, spending up to five days in Antarctica and then landing on Cape Horn in Chile (weather permitting), consider the 25-night grand expedition cruise aboard the Hutrigruten Expeditions' MS Roald Amundsen. Additional highlights are scenic cruising in Garibaldi Fjord in Alberto de Agostini National Park to see the Garibaldi Glacier; visiting the town of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park ; and seeing the longest Southern Hemisphere glacier outside of Antarctica (which grows by as much as 150 feet a day), the Pio XI Glacier in Bernado O'Higgins National Park. This epic adventure begins March 9, 2024, in Buenos Aires and ends in Valparaíso, Chile.

The ship for the voyage, MS Roald Amundsen, is a hybrid vessel that reduces CO2 emissions by using electrical propulsion – and it's designed specifically for use in polar waters. The vessel carries just 500 guests (to adhere to regulations for visiting Antarctica) and features all exterior cabins with Scandinavian inspired decor. Guests will also find an Explorer lounge and bar, three dining venues, the Science Center, a sauna and spa, and other amenities. Fares are mostly all-inclusive, covering a complimentary expedition jacket; the use of expedition equipment like boots and trekking poles; landing activities; most dining options; and wine, beer and soft drinks at meals.

Lindblad Expeditions – National Geographic: Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent

Ralph Lee Hopkins | Courtesy of Lindblad Expeditions

Lindblad Expeditions was the first company to bring citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, pioneering travel to this remote destination. The line's 13-night expedition to Antarctica is offered nearly 20 times throughout the summer season in 2024 on one of three ships. Depending on the ship, guests will have one evening in either Buenos Aires or Santiago, Chile , before flying to Ushuaia the next morning to embark the vessel.

With about five days to explore Antarctica, you'll have time to take in the awe-inspiring landscapes and look for seals and blue-eyed shags up close from Zodiacs. On land, watch thousands of Adélie and gentoo penguins as they playfully slide down the snow-covered hills on their bellies – one right after the other – diving headfirst into the icy waters. After the adventure, a private charter flight will return you to either Buenos Aires or Santiago before your return flight home.

The line's newest expedition vessel, National Geographic Resolution, accommodates just 138 guests – and there are two new cabins for solo cruisers . Guests on the Polar Class 5 vessel will have a National Geographic photographer and a Lindblad-National Geographic-certified photo instructor and video chronicler documenting the trip. Onboard amenities include a yoga studio, a wellness specialist, infinity-style hot tubs, two restaurants and a chef's table, and plenty of indoor and outdoor viewing areas. This ship also carries an ROV (a remotely operated vehicle) for underwater exploration and other high-tech video gear.

You can even book an overnight stay in an igloo (on a first-come, first-served basis) and spend the evening under the polar sky. Fares are mostly all-inclusive and include all onboard meals and most meals ashore; nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages; transfers; excursions; a complimentary jacket; and more.

Silversea: King George Island to King George Island (Antarctica Bridge)

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Silversea's six-night Antarctica Bridge expedition takes guests round-trip by a business class flight directly to the Antarctica Peninsula, flying into King George Island from Punta Arenas, Chile. This itinerary is offered several times throughout the season for guests who don't have extensive time to travel – or are nervous about sailing the Drake Passage. Silversea 's pricing is all-inclusive, and guests can choose between door-to-door or port-to-port fares.

While the weather determines the specific itinerary in Antarctica, guests can expect to have several excursions in the Antarctic Sound and as many as nine excursions on the Antarctic Peninsula that include hiking, kayaking and scenic Zodiac cruises with the expedition team. There's also one excursion in the South Shetland Islands, where you can look for massive elephant seals. There will be an abundance of bird and animal viewing on wildlife-rich King George Island, the largest of the South Shetland Islands, which is home to Adélie, chinstrap and gentoo penguins as well as Weddell and leopard seals.

Oceanwide Expeditions and Swoop Antarctica: Quest for the Emperor Penguins of Snow Hill Island

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Swoop Antarctica's 10-night adventure-filled journey takes wildlife and history enthusiasts into the ice-choked waters of the Weddell Sea, past towering tabular icebergs, in search of the emperor penguin's rookery on Snow Hill: one of the most remote penguin rookeries on the planet. The incredible itinerary also sails through the same waters where famed Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, the Endurance, sank in 1915 – and to the rarely seen west slopes of the Antarctic Sound.

Other highlights include Zodiac and helicopter landings (weather permitting) to additional remote locales, including Seymour Island, where the Swedish Antarctic Expedition of 1901 to 1904 spent a winter season; Brown Bluff, one of the most scenic places on the northern tip of the Antarctic Continent and home to a large Adélie penguin rookery; and the volcanic crater of Deception Island.

There are two sailings in November 2024 on board the 1A-class, ice-strengthened Oceanwide Expeditions' Ortelius: a 108-passenger former Russian research vessel. Fares includes all meals and nonalcoholic beverages, all Zodiac and shore excursions, educational lectures, helicopter transfers, and group transfers. Optional adventure activities, alcoholic beverages and other personal expenses are at an additional cost.

The onboard helicopter pad is one of the features of the vessel and is used on select expeditions in the Weddell and Ross seas. It's important to note that very few companies offer expeditions to the Weddell Sea that include Snow Hill Island. While Ortelius is not a luxury vessel like other ships mentioned in this list, it is a stable expedition-style ship built for these icy – and at times treacherous – waters and weather conditions.

Viking: Antarctica & South Georgia Island

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Viking's 18-night Antarctica and South Georgia Island expedition begins with an overnight stay in Buenos Aires followed by a flight the next morning to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. The first two stops on the expedition are in the Falkland Islands, where you'll find beautiful scenery with imposing cliffs, many types of marine birds and five species of penguins. In South Georgia, watch for king penguins and seals. Then, it's on to Antarctica for days 12 through 16. Guests will have the option to reserve a spot on the Viking DNV-classed submarine for a thrilling journey into the depths of the frigid waters in Antarctica. The return sailing, by way of the Drake Passage, disembarks in Ushuaia.

In 2024, this itinerary is available Jan. 31 and again Dec. 15 on Viking Octantis. The purpose-built Polar Class 6 vessel accommodates up to 378 guests and offers many of the same venues found on Viking's ocean ships, including the Explorers' Lounge, World Café, Mamsen's, Manfredi's Italian Restaurant and the Nordic Spa. There are also expedition-specific features, such as Expedition Central, the Science Lab and – for educational lectures and briefings – the Aula theater. Viking's fares are mostly all-inclusive, with all meals and wine and beer served with lunch and dinner; 24-hour specialty teas, coffees and nonalcoholic beverages; a keepsake Viking jacket; complimentary use of the excursion gear; and more.

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Expert tips on Antarctica expeditions

There are many factors to consider when planning an Antarctica expedition, including where you want to travel to, the length of the trip and whether you want to sail the famed Drake Passage twice.

To provide helpful insights and information to plan your trip, U.S. News reached out to an expert in the region, Aurora Expeditions' expedition leader, Ashley Perrin , for tips on planning your adventure to the White Continent. Perrin has degrees in both geography and oceanography from the University of Southampton. She was appointed as the first woman boating officer in Antarctica by the British Antarctic Survey in 2009, and has led multiple expeditions to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands.

Which month is best (in your opinion) to travel to Antarctica and why? 

Perrin: "My favorite time to travel to Antarctica is the end of December or beginning of January, because the penguin chicks are starting to come out and you get the most wildlife spotting opportunities, with marine mammals, penguins and albatross – on top of the spectacular scenery."

What length of trip do you recommend for first-time visitors?

Perrin: "The 10- to 12-day Spirit of Antarctica or Antarctic Explorer (with Aurora Expeditions) is a fantastic introduction to the Antarctic Peninsula. If you had the additional time and opportunity, ideally you would also opt for a voyage that visits South Georgia. For many travelers, this is really the jewel in the crown of the Antarctic experience because of the incredible wildlife opportunities here."

What should you look for in an expedition ship/tour when planning a trip to Antarctica?

Perrin: "Travelers should look for a high-quality educational experience, including lectures and opportunities for Citizen Science. This is such a fascinating and important destination, and you want to ensure you can learn and take as much in as you can. A pivotal factor in this is also choosing a company that offers low passenger numbers.

"Travelers don't have enough of an understanding of the impact of this on their voyage. In the Antarctic Peninsula only 100 people are allowed on land at one time, while at some sites it is 30 to 50 people. Having smaller groups enables passengers to have more time off ship exploring and connecting with nature, and this has such a significant impact on your experience.

"If you like to be a little more active, I would also highly recommend an operator that offers activities, such as kayaking in Antarctica. This allows you to see Antarctica from a different viewpoint and the silence is amazing. You still have opportunities to do landings as well, so I think it's the best of both worlds."

Do you prefer the combination fly/sail for the Drake Passage or sailing the Drake Passage both ways?

Perrin: "I prefer to sail both ways as it's how you earn your right to get to Antarctica! You also get more opportunities to see wildlife like seabirds, and it gives you extra time to prepare for the Antarctic experience through pre-lectures and education. Travelers arrive with more of an understanding of what to expect."

Any other tips, advice or comments you'd like to share?

Perrin: "Do your research into the operator you are choosing and their different offerings – things like passenger numbers, expedition team experience and off ship activities – as these can all have a significant impact on the travel experience. There is also a big difference between traditional cruise operators and expedition operators and what travelers can expect. We ensure that our passengers are exploring and getting off the ship as much as possible.

"I would also add that it's important to do your research into the areas that you're most interested in. For example, it could be history, exploration and walking in someone's footsteps (such as Sir Ernest Shackleton), or the types of wildlife you might see. Having a deeper understanding of the history and the region really does enhance the experience once you are there."

Frequently Asked Questions

An expedition where you get off the ship and make landings on the Antarctic peninsula typically costs about $10,000 per person for a 10-night voyage. However, depending on the cruise line, the ship and dates of travel – and whether you sail or fly the Drake Passage – you could spend as much as $29,000 per person for a 12-night expedition or more. There are slightly lower prices for some expeditions, such as a few with Hurtigruten Expeditions, and you can find reduced fares and deals with lines like Atlas Ocean Voyages and Quark Expeditions. In addition, there are extended polar expeditions that range from a 14-night trip to the 94-night Pole-to-Pole Ultimate Bucket List Expedition Cruise with Hurtigruten Expeditions, which is priced at close to $48,000.

If you're not interested in getting off the ship in Antarctica to see penguins and seals up close (but no closer than 15 feet, according to the Antarctic Treaty), you can opt for a voyage on a large cruise ship that sails around the continent for a much lower cost. Just know that you won't be able to disembark at any point in Antarctica. For example, Norwegian Cruise Line has a 14-night Antarctica and South America voyage that makes a round trip from Buenos Aires, Argentina, for as low as $999 per person. You may be able to find even cheaper fares from lines such as Celebrity Cruises or Princess Cruises.

It's important to note that by the rules set forth in the Antarctic Treaty, only ships carrying 500 or less passengers are permitted to make landings on the Antarctica peninsula. The Antarctic Treaty, along with the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, has strict conservation protocols and regulates that no more than 100 passengers are allowed to go ashore at one time. The IAATO works with more than 100 Antarctica outfitters to create the guidelines and safety procedures to protect the fragile environment and wildlife in this remote part of the world.

The following cruise lines offer small ship expeditions in Antarctica with no more than 500 passengers. You can also look at tour companies – such as Abercrombie & Kent, G Adventures, Adventure Life and Swoop Antarctica – that exclusively charter ships or help navigate the decision-making process for their clients and book individual expeditions with the cruise lines.

• Atlas Ocean Voyages
• Aurora Expeditions
• Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
• Hurtigruten Expeditions
• Lindblad Expeditions – National Geographic
• Quark Expeditions
• Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
• Seabourn Cruise Line

These larger cruise lines offer sailings around the Antarctic Peninsula, which may include scenic cruising in and around the Gerlache Strait, Elephant Island, Paradise Bay and Schollart Channel.

• Celebrity Cruises
• Holland America Line
• Norwegian Cruise Line
• Oceania Cruises
• Princess Cruises
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises
• Royal Caribbean International

The answer depends on the expedition. The majority of passengers will depart from South America in either Ushuaia, Argentina – which is also known as the "End of the World" – or Punta Arenas, Chile. Then it will take approximately two days to cross the Drake Passage to reach the Antarctic Peninsula. Some lines also offer chartered flights from Punta Arenas to Antarctica, which only take about two hours. Some passengers who have taken the flight say it can be as unnerving as sailing the Drake Passage, since weather conditions can delay the flight for up to several days where you could potentially miss the trip.

Cruises on larger ships that only sail around the Antarctic Peninsula may embark in Buenos Aires; Santiago, Chile; Puerto Williams, Chile; Rio de Janeiro; ports in Florida or New Zealand; or even the South Shetland Islands.

The expedition and cruise season to Antarctica extends from November to March, which is during the austral summer in the Southern Hemisphere. But Antarctica is still the windiest, coldest and driest continent on Earth, so weather conditions are unpredictable and can change quickly – even during the summertime. One minute the sun may be out, and the next minute it can be snowing and extremely windy and cloudy.

Visitors in November can expect temperatures between a low of 25 degrees to a high of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The warmest temperatures are typically in January, when you'll find days ranging between 33 to 36 degrees before they start to drop again in February.

Most expedition companies provide jackets that you can take home, so you won't need to bring a heavy parka if it's given to you on board. They may also provide waterproof boots that you'll need to use for wet landings. It's best to check with your expedition line to see what's available on the ship, what you can rent or buy, and what you'll need to pack and bring with you. Due to the unpredictable weather, it's advisable to bring different types of layers.

Here are some of the items you'll want to pack:

Layers: Pack at least two top and two bottom quick-drying base layers (or more, depending on the length of your expedition) that wick moisture, such as those made of silk, wool or bamboo. It does get toasty when you're layered up and moving around ashore, so choose lightweight options that will layer easily under the rest of your clothing and keep you warm and dry. For your mid-layer top, go with a lightweight polar fleece or vest; for the bottom, quick-drying warm tights or fleece pants are a good option.

You'll also want to layer what's on your feet, starting with a wicking pair of socks made from silk or synthetic polypropylene, followed by a good pair of merino wool socks from a brand like Smartwool. Glove liners are another must, especially if your hands tend to get cold. If you can, buy insulated waterproof gloves with removable liners to save packing an extra item. You may also want to toss a few hand and foot warmers in the suitcase in case you need extra warmth. Bring a lighter pair of insulated gloves for warmer days off the ship.

And don't forget a lined wool beanie, a set of earmuffs, and a balaclava or fleece neck gaiter to keep your ears and face warm and your nose and mouth protected from the cold air and wind.

Waterproof gear: The parka and tall waterproof boots may be provided on the ship, but if they're not, you'll need to bring your own. You'll also need wind- and waterproof pants to go over your base layer and mid-layers. If they're tapered at the bottom, you should be able to tuck them into your boots. Perrin says this is one of the most important items you should purchase and pack for your expedition.

Comfy clothes ­and shoes for around the ship: Most people dress casual on Antarctica cruises, so bring clothes that will be comfortable for days and evenings around the ship. It can get rough when crossing the Drake Passage, so you'll want flat or low-heeled shoes for those days at sea.

Other items you'll want to pack:

• Waterproof dry pack
• Sea-Bands and medications for motion sickness
• Camera and accessories with a waterproof cover
• Hiking poles (unless the ship has them available)
• Swimsuit (you may want to take the polar plunge!)
• Other necessary medications
• Hydrating lip balm and a good protective moisturizer
• Polarized sunglasses
• Books on the history of early exploration in Antarctica and the incredible wildlife

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Gwen Pratesi has been an avid cruiser since her early 20s. She has sailed on nearly every type of cruise ship built, including the newest megaships, paddle-wheelers on the Mississippi River, and an 18-stateroom river ship on the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia. She has also cruised on a traditional masted sailing ship and on a small luxury expedition vessel in Antarctica crossing the notorious Drake Passage twice. Pratesi covers the travel and culinary industries for major publications including U.S. News & World Report.

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Princess Cruises: South America & Antarctica 2023-2024

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• March 24, 2022

Princess Cruises has announced the schedule for its 2023-2024 South America and Antarctica season.

Sapphire Princess  will be offering 10 departures on five unique itineraries, ranging from 14 to 34 days long.

Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan

This itinerary is 14 days, it will be offered on February 5 and March 4, with the reverse itinerary scheduled for February 19, 2024.

The voyage departs Buenos Aires with an overnight there. Port calls and scenic cruising includes Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands (Stanley), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, and Puerto Montt. The cruise concludes in Santiago.

Antarctica & Cape Horn

This 16-day itinerary is offered on December 19, 2023 and January 20, 2024. The reverse itinerary will be on January 4, 2024.

The ship will depart Santiago, then go to Punta Arenas, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands (Stanley), and Montevideo. It will end in Buenos Aires.

Andes & South America

This 18-day itinerary will be offered on December 1, 2023. It will depart Los Angeles and sail to Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco (General San Martin), and La Serena (Coquimbo), and conclude in Santiago.

On March 18, 2024, the ship will depart Santiago and visit La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas before arriving in Los Angeles.

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Grand Adventures

The 34-day Antarctica, Andes, & Cape Horn Grand Adventure will depart on December 1, 2023 out of Los Angeles. It will visit Costa Rica, Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco, La Serena, Santiago, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands, and Montevideo, and end in Buenos Aires.

The 32-day Andes & Cape Horn Grand Adventure will depart Buenos Aires with an overnight on March 4, 2024. It will visit Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt, Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas before ending in Los Angeles.

Those who want to combine their voyage with a land tour either before or after the sailing can choose from two in South America:

• Iguazú Falls Adventure  – features the thundering Iguazú Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a visit to Rio de Janeiro.
• Machu Picchu Explorer  – visits the ancient Inca compound, Machu Picchu, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus a tour of the historic city of Cusco.

The sailings will include Argentine folkloric musicians onboard, as well as regional dishes and celebrations of the famed Carnival festival with local dancers and samba classes.

These South America and Antarctica cruises will open for booking on April 6, 2022. Princess past guests are eligible for a Captain’s Circle Launch Discount when booking early, which can be combined with launch and group promotions. The offer expires July 31, 2022.

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The world’s best cruises for 2024

N ew Year’s resolutions to embark on a new diet or make use of that expensive gym subscription are so dull it’s little wonder they fall by the wayside within weeks. But a promise to do something really different when it comes to holidaying on the high seas? Now that is a resolution worth keeping. And with so much going on in the world of cruising , this is certainly the year to do it. 

There are sparkling new ocean and river ships to discover, voyages for families, sybarites and wine lovers, and adventures to exotic lands where few have ever set foot. You can go diving with sharks, celebrate Thanksgiving in the home of jazz, learn about the night sky with astronomers, and practise yoga under the Adriatic sun – there’s something for every type of cruise fanatic. And if you’re yet to catch the bug? With so much to choose from, it’s only a matter of time.

Here are the best voyages on offer in 2024.

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Cruise the Kimberley

Good news for Seabourn fans who shiver at the thought of a cruise to the South Pole; its ultra-luxury expedition ship Pursuit is going in search of heat, saltwater crocodiles and ancient rock art on its debut in the Kimberley. The Waterfalls and Wandjinas adventure takes you through the remote region, which is more than three times the size of England but home to barely 40,000 people. Sailings between Broome and Darwin depart from June to August and promise to thrill with a visit to Horizontal Falls, taking in reefs that seem to rise from the ocean and optional helicopter rides over the rainforest.

Book it: Seabourn offers the 10-night Waterfalls and Wandjinas adventure from £7,799pp. 

Have a whale of a time

Small ship specialist Coral Expeditions has teamed up with the Australian Geographic Society for a Whales and Trails of Western Australia expedition, which pairs wineries, coastal walks, wildflowers and the white sands of Lucky Bay with (hopefully) sightings of migratory humpback, southern right and blue whales. Expect daily lectures on board and swim and snorkel stops in quiet bays. The cruise, from Fremantle to Esperance and back, sets sail aboard the 120-passenger Coral Adventurer.

Book it: Coral Expeditions offers the 10-night Whales and Trails of Western Australia expedition from £4,805pp; departs October 5.

Expedition to the South Pole

Adventurous souls can follow in the footsteps of Australian explorer and scientist Sir Douglas Mawson on an epic 25-day expedition Scenic voyage to the eastern side of Antarctica next winter. Travel in the lap of luxury aboard Scenic Eclipse – a discovery yacht – with no more than 200 other passengers. The cruise starts in Milford Sound, New Zealand, and ends in Hobart, Tasmania. Spend 10 days exploring the icy wastes of the White Continent that hundreds of thousands of penguins call home.

Book it: Scenic offers the 25-day Mawson’s Antarctica: Along the East Coast from £23,700pp; departs December 15. Learn more about Antarctica with our expert guide.

Affordable Antarctica

Cruising to Antarctica might be thrilling, but the price tag can be enough to give you the chills. Princess Cruises’ new 17-night voyages from Buenos Aires won’t break the bank but includes four days’ scenic cruising in the White Continent. True you can’t step ashore – that’s only allowed if ships have 500 passengers or less – but you’ll see loads of penguins and, with luck, whales. Once Antarctica is ticked off the list, Sapphire Princess heads to Stanley for a day in the Falkland Islands.

Book it: Princess Cruises offers the 17-day Antarctica cruise from £1,699pp; departs December 1 and 18.

Animal magic

Safaris, cities and plenty of culture await on Azamara Cruises’ 15-night voyage around South Africa in December. The cruise, round-trip from Cape Town , calls into Durban and Mossel Bay, and includes two days in Richards Bay, from where passengers can head off on an overnight safari to Thanda private game reserve or go in search of hippos on a cruise through the wetlands. There’s also a free-for-everyone AzAmazing Evening of music, culture and tradition at Port Elizabeth. The cruise is on Azamara Quest, a small ship holding just over 700 passengers.

Book it: Azamara Cruises offers a 15-night South Africa Intensive Voyage departing December 20 from £2,413pp. Plan the perfect trip to Cape Town with our guide.

Sail the eclectic Indian Ocean

If Dubai’s city of superlatives doesn’t impress, giant tortoises in the Seychelles surely will. Norwegian Cruise Line’s 14-day voyage from Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, to Doha in Qatar is a cornucopia of contrasts, pairing Middle Eastern culture in the United Arab Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Muscat in Oman with rainforests and volcanoes in Reunion, lemur spotting in Nosy Be in Madagascar, and high-energy rock shows on the 2,340-passenger Norwegian Dawn.

Book it: Norwegian Cruise Line offers the 14-day Seychelles, Madagascar, Oman and UAE cruise from £1,289pp; departs ​December 8.

Expand your horizons

Proving education can be fun, SeaTrek Sailing Adventures has created two new family-friendly holidays that will have children, teens and parents spying dragons, swimming with whale sharks, and hunting bugs and butterflies as they sail around the islands along Indonesia’s Ring of Fire. Learn about wildlife and conservation with UK naturalists Ray and Angela Hale. The round-trip cruises from Komodo Island are aboard the Ombak Putih, a traditional Indonesian sailing ship that holds just 24 passengers.

Book it: Stubborn Mule Travel offers SeaTrek’s nine-day Whale Sharks, Corals and Dragons adventure from £6,465pp including flights; departs July 30 and August 10; flights depart UK July 28 or August 8.

Meander the Mekong

You can never have too much of a good thing. Which is why Emerald Cruises has added two days to its one-week voyages on the Mekong River in Cambodia and Vietnam this year, aboard Emerald Harmony, and renamed them Meandering Majestic Mekong. The extra time allows for new excursions that will see passengers visit incense factories, schools and temples, and ride in cyclos (think carts pulled by pedal bikes). Familiar favourites will also remain, such as sightseeing in Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk after dark, tours to the Khmer Rouge Killing Fields and explorations of local markets.

Book it: Emerald Cruises offers the 10-day Meandering Majestic Mekong cruise from £2,734pp; departs August–October.

Expect the unexpected

Guest chef restaurateur Jean-Francoise Piege will be joining passengers on French cruise line Ponant’s gastronomy and wine-themed voyage around Japan’s Seto Inland Sea this autumn. This one-off adventure, on Le Soleal, an elegant small ship that holds just 264 passengers, starts in Kobe and ends in Fukuoka after a week exploring temples and shrines, visiting art galleries and learning about samurai warriors on calls into traditional villages and towns where few tourists ever set foot. There is also a day in the South Korean city of Yeosu.

Book it: Ponant offers the seven-night Expedition in the Seto Inland Sea from £5,350pp; departs October 3.

Disney has a new island

Be among the first to step ashore on Lookout Cay, a new private island Disney Cruise Line is opening in the Bahamas this summer. The island newbie has beaches, water slides and three bars exclusively for adults. Disney Fantasy’s 10-night Southern Caribbean voyage also visits Antigua, St Lucia, Dominica and the British Virgin Islands. And just when you think it can’t get better, there’s also a day of splash-tastic family fun at Castaway Cay, Disney’s current long-standing private island.

Book it: Disney Cruise Line offers the 10-night Southern Caribbean voyage from £9,042 (for two adults and one child sharing an inside cabin); departs Port Canaveral July 25.

Down Mexico way

Ever wondered what Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, the Sea of Cortez and cliff divers have in common? Carnival Cruise Line’s one-week Mexican Riviera voyages has the answer. The new Carnival Firenze launches in April under a Carnival Fun Italian Style moniker that pairs Carnival’s non-stop family entertainment, teppanyaki dining and adults-only retreat with decor that mimics Florence’s Piazza Duomo and bars serving Italian fine wines. The ship will visit Puerto Vallarta (where Burton and Taylor owned a house), Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas this summer.

Book it: Carnival Cruise Line offers the seven-day Mexican Riviera from £479pp; departs August–November.

Give thanks on the Mississippi

Elvis, the American Civil War and soul food are the ultimate combination on American Cruise Lines’ river boat American Symphony as it navigates the mighty Mississippi from New Orleans to Memphis this year. There are plenty of departures to choose from, but opt for the November 26 date through Fred Holidays and you’ll enjoy the first three nights in the Big Easy to coincide with the annual Thanksgiving Parade. This is when the French Quarter comes alive with colour, floats parade through the streets and the music of marching bands fills the air. A final night in Memphis also offers time to get down with the blues on Beale Street.

Book it: Fred Holidays offers 11 nights departing from the UK on November 2626 from £5,699pp including flights and cruise.

Celebrate the best of British

The Queen Anne – Cunard’s first new cruise ship in 12 years – is set to launch this year. Join the circumnavigation of the UK in May and you’ll experience the vessel’s first-ever British Isles voyage. Celebrating the best of Britain and Ireland, there’ll be talks about the island’s history and heritage, celebration menus, British and Irish entertainment and a day in Liverpool – Cunard’s base until 1967 – along with other port favourites including Edinburgh , Kirkwall and Belfast.

Book it: Cunard’s 14-night British Isles Festival Voyage costs from £1,489pp; departs Southampton May 24.

Northern lights

Still struggling to know your Big Dipper from your Boötes? You need Havila Voyages’ new 11-night astronomy-themed cruise along the Norwegian coast from Bergen to Kirkenes and back departing October 30. It will be joined by Ian Ridpath, editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy , who will give exclusive lectures on a wide range of subjects including the Northern Lights, comets, the stars, eclipses of the sun and moon and the Apollo space missions. He will also spend evenings on deck with guests searching for the aurora borealis.

Book it: Havila Voyages offers an 11-night astronomy adventure from £1,243pp including access to the lectures, departing October 30. Learn more about planning the ultimate trip to see the Northern Lights in our expert guide.

A journey to remember

How better to mark the anniversary of the D-Day landings of June 6 2044 than on a cruise ship anchored off the Normandy beaches exactly 80 years after British, Canadian and American troops landed there to begin the long push to free Europe from Nazi occupation. Board Ambassador Cruise Line’s ship Ambition from Bristol and experience a remembrance service on board, as well as talks by former brigadier Philip Sanders. The itinerary also includes favourites such as Guernsey, Le Havre and the Isles of Scilly.

Book it: Ambassador Cruise Line offers the six-night D-Day 80th Anniversary Voyage from £619pp; departs June 2. 

Europe and the Mediterranean

A decadent debut.

One year on from storming onto the cruise scene with luxury new ship Explora I, Explora Journeys is doing it again. Explora II makes its debut in August with the same leafy conservatory, art-deco look and restaurant, complete with rolling menus devised by some of the world’s most celebrated chefs. Bag the maiden cruise, from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome), to visit the French and Italian Riviera favourites of Portofino and Monte Carlo. Round off a day of exploring the maze-like streets of Porto Santo Stefano, Italy, with a glass or two of chianti.

Book it: Explora Journeys offers the eight-night Journey from Barcelona to Rome from £4,375pp; departs August 11.

Get in the Olympic spirit

Inspired by this summer’s Paris Olympics, Variety Cruises’ Antiquity to Byzantium voyages around the Peloponnese visiting Olympia, home of the ancient Olympic Games, where only men could compete and Greeks gathered for five days of competition and partying. Sailing from Marina Zea in Piraeus on Galileo, a small ship for just 49 passengers, the cruises are accompanied by Greek historian Eugenia Alexiadou and include calls into Nafplion and Itia for excursions to ancient the cities of Mycenae and Delphi,

Book it: Variety Voyages offers a 10-nights Antiquity to Byzantium cruise from £1,921pp, including flights, two pre-cruise nights in Athens and excursions; departures October 23 and 30, and November 11.

Cycle the Saône 

Who said that river cruising had to be slow-paced? Join AmaWaterways’ new seven-night Flavours of Burgundy cruise on the Saône between Dijon and Lyon and take advantage of the guided bike rides on offer – taking active sorts up to 30km along the river banks. If that sounds too much like hard work, there are also walking and wine-tasting tours, as well as Lyonnaise specialities to savour on a foodie excursion to famed Les Halles market in Lyon. 

Book it: AmaWaterways offers the seven-night Flavours of Burgundy aboard the AmaCello from £4,051pp including flights; 12 departures between May 2 and September 26.

Channel your inner warrior

Not content with its three new wine-themed cruises in 2024, Sail Croatia has added a new sailing for those who fancy practising their warrior poses while taking in views of the Dalmatian Coast. Sailings are all from Split to Dubrovnik aboard the 38-passenger yacht cruiser Almissa. Activities include sunrise and sunset yoga sessions on the sundeck hosted by a certified instructor, as well as yoga in a vineyard in Hvar before a wine-tasting and traditional Croatian dinner.

Book it: Sail Croatia offers its seven-night Yoga Cruise from £1,329pp; departs September 7. Plan the perfect trip to Dubrovnik with our expert guide.

A moment to Enjoy

Castles, cathedrals and colourful Christmas markets are among the many enticing sights as Viva Cruises’ new river ship Viva Enjoy sets sail on a 12-night maiden voyage from Frankfurt to Nuremburg via Vienna this winter. You’ll sail over the Franconian Alps by way of 16 locks on the Main-Danube Canal, cruise the Main and Danube rivers, taste smoked beer in Bamberg and have a day in Nuremberg, where an excellent Documentation Centre charts the rise of Hitler and life under the Nazis.

Book it: Viva Cruises (0330 818 7271) offers the 12-night Maiden Voyage Viva Enjoy cruise from £1,885pp; departs November 25.

*All cruise prices exclude flights unless otherwise stated.

‘This story was first published in February 2024 and has been revised and updated.

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