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Ultimate Southern Journey
Ultimate by name, ultimate by nature; this holiday spans a continent, takes you to ice-cool Antarctica without scrimping on style or space, and doubles up on country capital cities.
With elegant ships, immersive itineraries and exceptional service, every journey with Holland America is designed for travellers who value authenticity and enrichment. In remote parts of the world such as the Chilean Fjords, you’ll get to travel in total comfort and with all the luxuries of larger ships.
Itinerary overview
At the footstep of the mighty Andes, sits Santiago, slimline Chile’s cool capital. It’s buzzing w...
Linking capital to capital, the voyage ends in Buenos Aires, the cultural and political heart and...
Seriously scenic cruising is the order of your days in Antarctica. Conditions will dictate the ev...
Chile’s fabulous fjords, inlets and channels are delightfully dramatic, often cloaked by snaking ...
Chile’s Lake District is the focus once you’ve docked in this German-influenced settlement.
Anchor off a tiny town at the head of Aisen Fjord and get out and explore the landscapes of north...
Stay on board today and take in the majesty of the fabulous fjords and their surrounding mountains.
You’ve reached the epic South Patagonia Ice Field; if conditions allow, you’ll see Amalia or Bruj...
Follow the trade routes of old as you steam through the Strait of Magellan towards Chile’s southe...
Spend the day sedately cruising along the Beagle Channel’s ‘Avenue of the Glaciers’ on the way to Us
The journey to Antarctica begins as you skim past Cape Horn and start the Drake Passage crossing.
Five days, one incredible continent. You’ll cruise around the South Shetland Islands and the tip ...
Start the journey back north and reflect on your time exploring Great White Continent.
Tender into Stanley, the Falkland Island’s (Islas Malvinas) capital and head off on nature treks ...
Enjoy the chic beach resort and upscale port vibes in Punta del Este.
Get to know this culture-filled, historic and vibrant capital that has a more intimate atmosphere...
Just across the Rio de la Plata is busy, bustling and beautiful Buenos Aires where you will disem...
Discover a city of contrasting neighbourhoods, sultry dances and steak houses galore.
Andes city
At the footstep of the mighty Andes, sits Santiago, slimline Chile’s cool capital. It’s buzzing with a mixed bag of neighbourhoods but with enough green spaces for chilled moments. Head to the tip top of Cerro San Cristobal or the less lofty Cerro Santa Lucia for the views, wander through the vast Plaza de Armas, and book winery day trips to try the cab savs of the Maipo Valley.
Vibrant BA
Linking capital to capital, the voyage ends in Buenos Aires, the cultural and political heart and hub of Argentina. The city is your oyster for a couple of days post cruise, with eclectic barrios to wander through, parrillas (steakhouses) to dine in, and tango shows to be marvelled at. Alternatively, swap the city for las pampas and bed down at a home-from-home estancia.
From the ship
Seriously scenic cruising is the order of your days in Antarctica. Conditions will dictate the eventual route, but you’ll sail through ice-scattered channels and bays as the on-board naturalists narrate the from-deck sightings, be they birds, points of interest, whales or seals. You will remain on the ship during your time in the region with no landings or smaller boat trips.
Scenic cruising
Chile’s fabulous fjords, inlets and channels are delightfully dramatic, often cloaked by snaking glaciers, and rich with marine life; wrap up and take it all in from the deck. If the sea state and weather allow, just before you cross the Drake Passage, you’ll do a sail by of the legendary Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America.
Santiago, Chile
Start off in Santiago, the Chilean capital in the shadow of Andean peaks.
Santiago, Chile
Head to the coastal port of San Antonio and board the MS Oosterdam.
At sea
Get your bearings on board as you set sail southwards.
Puerto Montt
Chile’s Lake District is the focus once you’ve docked in this German-influenced settlement.
Puerto Chacabuco
Anchor off a tiny town at the head of Aisen Fjord and get out and explore the landscapes of northern Patagonia.
Chilean Fjord cruising
Stay on board today and take in the majesty of the fabulous fjords and their surrounding mountains.
Scenic cruising
You’ve reached the epic South Patagonia Ice Field; if conditions allow, you’ll see Amalia or Brujo Glacier. Later, the north-south Sarmientio Channel is your focus.
Strait of Magellan & Punta Arenas
Follow the trade routes of old as you steam through the Strait of Magellan towards Chile’s southern-most city.
Glacier Alley
Spend the day sedately cruising along the Beagle Channel’s ‘Avenue of the Glaciers’ on the way to Ushuaia.
Cape Horn & Drake Passage
The journey to Antarctica begins as you skim past Cape Horn and start the Drake Passage crossing.
Antarctica
Five days, one incredible continent. You’ll cruise around the South Shetland Islands and the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.
At sea
Start the journey back north and reflect on your time exploring Great White Continent.
Falkland Islands
Tender into Stanley, the Falkland Island’s (Islas Malvinas) capital and head off on nature treks or history-rich excursions.
At sea
Relax on board as you make your way back to mainland South America.
Punta del Este, Uruguay
Enjoy the chic beach resort and upscale port vibes in Punta del Este.
Montevideo, Uruguay
Get to know this culture-filled, historic and vibrant capital that has a more intimate atmosphere than its contemporaries.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Just across the Rio de la Plata is busy, bustling and beautiful Buenos Aires where you will disembark.
Buenos Aires
Discover a city of contrasting neighbourhoods, sultry dances and steak houses galore.
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