15 Night South America Pathways: Chilean Fjords & Glaciers (Buenos Aires To San Antonio)
MS Oosterdam
MS Oosterdam
March 9, 2027
15 Night South America Pathways: Chilean Fjords & Glaciers

MS Oosterdam - 3/9/2027

The March 9, 2027 cruise on the MS Oosterdam departs from Buenos Aires, Argentina. On this 15 Night South America Pathways: Chilean Fjords & Glaciers (Buenos Aires To San Antonio) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 14 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Oosterdam sets sail on Tuesday, Mar 9th and returns on Wednesday, Mar 24th.

Cruise Length
15
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Port Stops
14
Sea Days
3

Cruise Pricing

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

MS Oosterdam - March 9, 2027 - 15 Nights

DayDatePort
1Mar 9thBuenos Aires, Argentina
2Mar 9thBuenos Aires, Argentina
3Mar 11thMontevideo, Uruguay
4Mar 12thAt Sea
5Mar 13thAt Sea
6Mar 14thPort Stanley, Falkland Islands
7Mar 9thCruise Cape Horn
8Mar 9thCruise Beagle Channel
8Mar 9thCruise Glacier Alley
8Mar 16thUshuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina
9Mar 17thPunta Arenas, Chile
10Mar 9thCruise Canal Sarmiento
11Mar 9thCruise Cockburn & Beagle Channels
12Mar 20thCruise Pio Xi Glacier
13Mar 9thCruise Chilean Fjords
14Mar 22ndPuerto Montt, Chile
15Mar 23rdAt Sea
16Mar 24thSan Antonio, Chile
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The MS Oosterdam sails on March 9, 2027 for a 15 Night South America Pathways: Chilean Fjords & Glaciers (Buenos Aires To San Antonio). The ship will depart the port of Buenos Aires, Argentina at N/A and will return to the port of San Antonio, Chile on Mar 24th at 7:00 AM. During the 18-day journey, the MS Oosterdam will visit 13 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
84 / 100
safer than 84% of all cruises
84
6
/ 10
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires
Travelers should stay vigilant in Buenos Aires due to higher crime rates, especially in tourist areas, and consider organized tours for safety.
7
/ 10
Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo
Montevideo is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised in crowded areas and after dark to avoid petty theft.
9
/ 10
Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
Port Stanley
Port Stanley offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, featuring low crime rates and a strong police presence.
10
/ 10
Cruise Cape Horn
Cape Horn
Cruise Cape Horn in Chile provides high safety standards, allowing travelers to enjoy stunning views from their secure ship environment.
10
/ 10
Cruise Beagle Channel
Beagle Channel
Travelers can safely enjoy the scenic Beagle Channel from aboard their cruise ships, ensuring a secure experience amidst stunning landscapes.
10
/ 10
Cruise Glacier Alley
Glacier Alley
Cruise Glacier Alley in Chile is safe for travelers as they remain on board, enjoying views of glaciers without disembarking.
8
/ 10
Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina
Ushuaia
Ushuaia is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should exercise caution in remote areas and stay aware of their surroundings.
7
/ 10
Punta Arenas, Chile
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is relatively safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised in less populated areas and tourist hotspots to prevent theft.
10
/ 10
Cruise Canal Sarmiento
Canal Sarmiento
Travelers can safely enjoy the stunning scenery of Antarctica while remaining aboard their cruise ship in a secure environment.
10
/ 10
Cruise Cockburn & Beagle Channels
Cockburn Channel
Cruise safety in the Cockburn & Beagle Channels is high, allowing travelers to enjoy stunning landscapes from their secure ship.
10
/ 10
Cruise Pio Xi Glacier
Pio Xi Glacier
Travelers can safely enjoy the stunning scenery of Pio XI Glacier from their cruise ship without the need to disembark.
10
/ 10
Cruise Chilean Fjords
Chilean Fjords
The Chilean Fjords offer a safe cruise experience, allowing travelers to enjoy stunning scenery and wildlife without safety concerns.
7
/ 10
Puerto Montt, Chile
Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised in crowded areas and neighborhoods with higher crime rates.
8
/ 10
San Antonio, Chile
San Antonio
San Antonio is a generally safe port for cruise travelers, but visitors should stay vigilant against petty theft and consider organized tours.

Cruise Ship

MS Oosterdam Size Infographic

MS Oosterdam

83 k
tonnage
951 ft
length
2003
year built
982
cabins
1,964
passengers
812
crew

MS OOSTERDAM SIZE

The MS Oosterdam has a construction date of 2003 and a total size of 82,305 gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet (290 meters) in length. MS Oosterdam is included in Holland America’s Vista Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Oosterdam holds 2,776 passengers. That includes 1,964 cruise vacationers and 812 staff members. The MS Oosterdam total number of staterooms is 982.

MS Oosterdam Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:82,305 GT
  • Length:951 ft (290 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:28 mph (24 kn)
  • Year Built:2003
  • Years Served:2003 - Present
  • Capacity:1,964
  • Crew Members:812
  • Total on Board:2,776
  • Total Staterooms:982
  • Flagged Country:Netherlands
  • Ship Cost:400 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see MS Oosterdam age and stats vs all Holland America ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for MS Oosterdam Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
N/A N/AN/A

Buenos Aires, Argentina, offers docking at Buenos Aires Port. Travelers explore La Boca and Recoleta Cemetery. Excursions visit Tigre Delta. Local markets sell empanadas. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful barrios and Río de la Plata vistas. Dining onboard includes asado, an Argentine favorite. Souvenirs, like tango crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peronist history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Buenos Aires’ vibrant charm offers a lively Argentine stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic rivers, making Buenos Aires an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day2
MAR 102027
D:5:00 PM

Buenos Aires, Argentina, offers docking at Buenos Aires Port. Travelers explore La Boca and Recoleta Cemetery. Excursions visit Tigre Delta. Local markets sell empanadas. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful barrios and Río de la Plata vistas. Dining onboard includes asado, an Argentine favorite. Souvenirs, like tango crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peronist history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Buenos Aires’ vibrant charm offers a lively Argentine stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic rivers, making Buenos Aires an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day3
MAR 112027
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Montevideo, Uruguay, offers docking at Montevideo Port. Travelers explore Plaza Independencia and Pocitos Beach. Excursions visit Colonia del Sacramento. Local markets sell asado. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial architecture and Río de la Plata vistas. Dining onboard includes chivito, a Uruguayan favorite. Souvenirs, like mate gourds, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Gaucho history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Montevideo’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Uruguayan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic plazas and scenic beaches, making Montevideo an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day4
MAR 122027
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day5
MAR 132027
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
MAR 142027
A:8:00 AMD:4:30 PM

Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, offers docking at Stanley Port. Travelers explore Gypsy Cove and Falkland Islands Museum. Excursions include penguin-watching at Volunteer Point. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, December to March, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures penguin colonies and South Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes lamb, a Falkland favorite. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover British colonial history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal hikes. Port Stanley’s wild charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and maritime history, making Port Stanley an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day7
N/A N/AN/A

Cruise Cape Horn, no docking; ships round Tierra del Fuego's cape. Travelers spot albatross. Zodiacs explore Hornos Island. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season November to March; weather unpredictable. Photography captures Drake Passage views. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include albatross postcards.

Day8
N/A N/AN/A

Cruise Beagle Channel, no docking; ships cruise Tierra del Fuego's strait. Travelers spot Magellanic penguins. Zodiacs explore Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season November to March; weather unpredictable. Photography captures Ushuaia views. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include penguin postcards.

Day8
N/A N/AN/A

Glacier Alley, Alaska, no docking; ships cruise Endicott Arm. Travelers view multiple tidewater glaciers from deck. Zodiacs spot seals on ice floes. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season June to August; fog possible. Photography captures cascading ice. Dining onboard features crab. Souvenirs, like alley prints, in ship shops. Briefings on calving safety. Binoculars recommended. The alley’s lineup of glaciers offers concentrated ice scenery in Alaska’s Inside Passage.

Day8
MAR 162027
A:7:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, offers docking at Ushuaia Port. Travelers explore Tierra del Fuego National Park and End of the World Museum. Excursions include Beagle Channel cruises. Local markets sell asado. The peak season, December to March, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures glaciers and Southern Ocean vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Argentine favorite. Souvenirs, like penguin crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Yamaná history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cold climate, while sturdy shoes enhance park hikes. Ushuaia’s wild charm offers a vibrant Argentine stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of rugged landscapes and maritime history, making Ushuaia an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day9
MAR 172027
A:12:00 PMD:8:00 PM

Punta Arenas, Chile, offers docking at Punta Arenas Port. Travelers explore Plaza Muñoz Gamero and Nao Victoria Museum. Excursions visit Magdalena Island penguins. Local markets sell calafate jam. The peak season, December to March, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Patagonian landscapes and Strait of Magellan vistas. Dining onboard includes asado, a Chilean favorite. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Selk’nam history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cold climate, while sturdy shoes enhance island hikes. Punta Arenas’ wild charm offers a vibrant Chilean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of maritime history and scenic wildlife, making Punta Arenas an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day10
N/A N/AN/A

Cruise Canal Sarmiento, no docking; ships cruise Patagonia’s fjord. Travelers spot sea lions. Zodiacs explore tidewater glaciers. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season November to March; weather unpredictable. Photography captures Cordillera Sarmiento. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include glacier postcards.

Day11
N/A N/AN/A

Cruise Cockburn & Beagle Channels, no docking; ships cruise Tierra del Fuego's straits. Travelers spot sea lions. Zodiacs explore Wulaia Bay's ruins. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season November to March; weather unpredictable. Photography captures fjord views. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include Yamana postcards.

Day12
MAR 202027
A:8:00 AMD:9:00 AM

Pio XI Glacier in Chile’s Patagonia has no docking; ships cruise its fjord. Travelers view the Southern Ice Field’s largest glacier calving from the deck. Zodiacs approach the ice face, revealing turquoise bergs. No facilities exist; provisions come from the ship. The peak season, November to March, brings unpredictable winds. Photography captures massive ice walls. Dining onboard features centolla crab. Souvenirs, like glacier photos, are sold in ship shops. Briefings emphasize calving safety. Kayaking navigates icy waters. Waterproof gear is essential for cold conditions. Pio XI’s immense glacier offers a breathtaking Patagonian ice spectacle.

Day13
N/A N/AN/A

Cruise Chilean Fjords, no docking; ships cruise Patagonia’s channels. Travelers spot humpback whales. Zodiacs explore tidewater glaciers. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season November to March; weather unpredictable. Photography captures fjord cliffs. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include penguin postcards.

Day14
MAR 222027
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Puerto Montt, Chile, offers docking at Puerto Montt Port. Travelers explore Petrohué Falls and Osorno Volcano. Excursions visit Chiloé Island’s churches. Local markets sell curanto. The peak season, December to March, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Andean lakes and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes empanadas de pino, a Chilean favorite. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mapuche history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance waterfall hikes. Puerto Montt’s natural charm offers a vibrant Chilean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic lakes and cultural heritage, making Puerto Montt an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day15
MAR 232027
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day16
MAR 242027
A:7:00 AM

San Antonio, Chile, offers docking at San Antonio Port. Travelers explore Maipo Valley’s vineyards and Pomaire’s pottery villages. Excursions visit Valparaíso’s colorful hills. Local markets sell empanadas. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures vine-covered hills and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes pastel de choclo, a Chilean favorite. Souvenirs, like clay crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Chilean history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance vineyard walks. San Antonio’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Chilean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wine culture and scenic beauty, making San Antonio an engaging destination for exploration.