Majestic Princess
December 7, 2026

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.

Returning to Buenos Aires — see Day 1 above for port info.

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.

Puerto Madryn, Argentina, offers docking at Puerto Madryn Port. Travelers explore Punta Tombo’s penguins and Valdes Peninsula. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell alfajores. The peak season, December to March, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures wildlife and Patagonian vistas. Dining onboard includes asado, an Argentine favorite. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tehuelche history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance peninsula hikes. Puerto Madryn’s wild charm offers a vibrant Argentine stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine wildlife and scenic coasts, making Puerto Madryn an engaging destination for exploration.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.