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Antarctica & South America Voyage with Iguazu Falls Discovery

From £4,999pp

Holiday Overview

  • Ship: Sapphire Princess®
  • Duration: 26 NIGHTS
  • Departure: 06 January 2026
  • Holiday Type: Cruise & Touring
  • Holiday code: AME7996

Discover the rich culture of South America with tours of Iguazu Falls and Christ the Redeemer, paired with a Princess cruise of the Antarctic Peninsula and beyond.

Dramatic glaciers and majestic wildlife meet vibrant neighbourhoods and towering monuments as you uncover the best of South America. Beginning in Buenos Aires, where Latin flair meets European elegance, you’ll embark Sapphire Princess® ahead of your 17-night cruise.

Highlights include visiting the historic city of Punta Arenas, sailing through the mesmerising Antarctic Peninsula and calling at charming Port Stanley. Returning to Buenos Aires, unwind with a one-night hotel stay before setting out on immersive, soul-stirring tours of both sides of the world’s largest waterfall system – Iguazu Falls. Your adventure culminates in Rio de Janeiro with a two-night hotel stay and an excursion to the iconic Christ the Redeemer.

Includes 4-Day Antarctica experience

Includes 6-Night Escorted tour of iguazu falls

just launched for 2026

Discover the rich culture of South America with tours of Iguazu Falls and Christ the Redeemer, paired with a Princess cruise of the Antarctic Peninsula and beyond.

Dramatic glaciers and majestic wildlife meet vibrant neighbourhoods and towering monuments as you uncover the best of South America. Beginning in Buenos Aires, where Latin flair meets European elegance, you’ll embark Sapphire Princess® ahead of your 17-night cruise.

Highlights include visiting the historic city of Punta Arenas, sailing through the mesmerising Antarctic Peninsula and calling at charming Port Stanley. Returning to Buenos Aires, unwind with a one-night hotel stay before setting out on immersive, soul-stirring tours of both sides of the world’s largest waterfall system – Iguazu Falls. Your adventure culminates in Rio de Janeiro with a two-night hotel stay and an excursion to the iconic Christ the Redeemer.

Your Imagine Holiday Includes

Includes 4-Day Antarctica experience

Includes 6-Night Escorted tour of iguazu falls

just launched for 2026

Full-Board Cruise

17 night full-board cruise on board Sapphire Princess®

Overnight in port in Buenos Aires

Escorted Tours

Walking tour of Iguazu Falls including both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides of the falls

Tour of Christ the Redeemer

Hotel Stays

2 nights five-star hotel stay in Buenos Aires at the DoubleTree by Hilton Buenos Aires

1 night four-star stay in Iguazu at the Mercure Iguazú Hotel Irú
2 night four-star stay in Iguazu at the DoubleTree by Hilton Iguazú
2 night four-star stay in Rio de Janeiro at the Windsor Leme Hotel
All hotel stays include breakfast

All Flights & Transfers

London departure – regional flights available

Overnight flights

Holiday duration includes overnight flights when applicable and is subject to change.

Your Voyage

Your Itinerary

Day 1
Fly Overnight to Buenos Aires

Your holiday begins as you fly from the UK to your destination.

Day 2
Buenos Aires: Hotel Stay

Arriving in Buenos Aires, you’ll check in for a one-night hotel stay, kickstarting your holiday.

Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Buenos Aires

Day 3
Buenos Aires: Embark Ship & Overnight in Port

Enjoy exceptional service, exquisite dining, and a variety of activities suitable for all, all while experiencing a wonderful sense of grandeur and sophistication on board Princess Cruises’ magnificent Sapphire Princess®.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Sapphire Princess®

Day 4
Buenos Aires

Immerse yourself in the passion and culture of Buenos Aires, Argentina. With its tango rhythms, European-inspired architecture, and culinary delights, it’s a city that invites you to embrace the vibrant soul of South America.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Sapphire Princess®

Days 5 - 7
Relax At Sea
Day 8
Punta Arenas

Discover the captivating wonders of Punta Arenas, Chile. From its windswept landscapes to the vibrant culture, this gateway to Patagonia beckons adventurers. Immerse yourself in its rich history and embark on thrilling expeditions.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Sapphire Princess®

Day 9
Ushuaia

Embark on an extraordinary journey to Ushuaia, the gateway to Tierra del Fuego. Explore its mythical past, indulge in thrilling activities, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of the world’s southernmost city.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Sapphire Princess®

Day 10
Relax At Sea
Days 11 - 14
Antarctic Peninsula: Scenic Cruising

The Antarctic Peninsula mesmerises with its icy grandeur and pristine wilderness. Towering glaciers, stunning landscapes, and unique wildlife define this remote region, offering an unparalleled polar expedition for adventurers.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Sapphire Princess®

Day 15
Relax At Sea
Day 16
Port Stanley

A British village fallen from the sky. Colourful homes, Lady Elizabeth wreck, and abundant penguin colonies. Discover wildlife that fascinated Darwin in this distant outpost of vibrant charm.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Sapphire Princess®

Days 17 - 18
Relax At Sea
Day 19
Montevideo

Experience the vibrant charm of Montevideo, where history and modernity coexist in perfect harmony. Explore its colonial architecture, indulge in its rich culinary delights, and embrace the warm spirit of Uruguay’s capital city.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Sapphire Princess®

Day 20
Buenos Aires: Disembark Ship & Hotel Stay

Returning to Buenos Aires, you’ll disembark and check in for a one-night hotel stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Buenos Aires

Day 21
Iguazu: Hotel Stay

Flying to Iguazu Falls, you’ll uncover the wonders of the world’s largest waterfall system. Over the next three days you’ll be immersed in the spectacle of 275 waterfalls cascading across the border of Brazil and Argentina.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight: Mercure Iguazú Hotel Irú

Day 22
Iguazu: Tour & Hotel Stay

Roaring waterfalls cascade at this stunning natural wonder. Starting at Devil’s Throat, one path offers views across the forest; the other reveals river rapids. You’ll then transfer to the Brazilian side of the falls for a two-night hotel stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Iguazú

Day 23
Iguazu: Tour & Hotel Stay

Touring the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls, you’ll marvel at the sight of all the waterfalls, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest. The distant roar of the falls will accompany you as you journey around.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Iguazú

Day 24
Rio de Janeiro: Hotel Stay

Arrive in Rio de Janeiro for an exhilarating experience. The vibrant neighbourhoods of Copacabana and Ipanema beckon with their lively atmosphere and inviting shores, while the historic streets of Santa Teresa brim with colour.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight: Windsor Leme Hotel

Day 25
Rio de Janeiro: Tour & Hotel Stay

Your time in Rio de Janeiro will be elevated by an unforgettable guided tour of Christ the Redeemer. Embark on an escorted excursion that takes you to the feet of the monument, through the lush Tijuca rainforest.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight: Windsor Leme Hotel

Days 26 - 27
Rio de Janeiro: Fly Home

Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your Tour Highlights

Iguazu Falls (Argentinian Side)
At 82 meters high, this natural wonder features basalt rock platforms eroded over millions of years, creating captivating cascades. Starting at Devil's Throat, explore rainforest catwalks with toucans. The Higher Path offers clifftop views, while the Lower Path reveals rapids and lower falls. Perfect for endless photography.
Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)
The whole area is surrounded by stunning rainforest landscapes – home to toucans, jaguars, howler monkeys and more. As you walk along the catwalks, take in incredible panoramic views of all 275 waterfalls – it’s the perfect way to complete your photo collection of this stunning natural wonder.
Christ the Redeemer
Experience a fantastic tour visiting Rio's iconic sights. Ride a cog train to Corcovado Mountain, explore Tijuca rainforest, and gaze at Christ the Redeemer statue. Enjoy panoramic city views with insightful commentary from your guide. Christ the Redeemer, a religious symbol or architectural beauty, welcomes all to this vibrant city.

Sapphire Princess®

Offering a variety of accommodation options, including Oceanview staterooms, Sapphire Princess® provides the ultimate means by which to travel with ease and comfort across the ocean. Your appetite will most certainly be satisfied, too, as this Gem-class ship offers a variety of restaurants and bars to indulge in on your cruise.

This is without even considering the breadth of entertainment Sapphire Princess® has to offer, including live music and theatre shows, all of which will give you a spectacular experience on board before you have even reached your first destination.

There are so many places to unwind on board Sapphire Princess®, from its range of swimming pools and hot tubs to the peaceful spa. With 18 decks to explore on board this wondrous ship, your voyage will be filled with enchantment and excitement.

Life on board Sapphire Princess®

Choosing Sapphire Princess® for your cruise means being able to enjoy a wealth of entertainment options and leisure facilities, not to mention a variety of dining options to suit every taste and preference.

dining

To say you will be spoilt for choice for high-class restaurants, bars, and eateries during your time on board Sapphire Princess®, would be quite the understatement. Whether you are most in the mood at any one time for a quick bite to eat or a formal dinner, you will be splendidly catered-for.

Restaurants:

  • Alfredo’s Pizzeria
  • Horizon Court
  • International Café
  • Prego Pizzeria
  • Trident Grill
  • Sabatini’s
  • Sterling Steakhouse
  • International Dining Room
  • Pacific Moon Dining Room
  • Santa Fe Dining Room
  • Savoy Dining Room
  • Vivaldi Dining Room

Bars:

  • Churchill Lounge
  • Crooners
  • Explorer’s Lounge
  • Lobby Bar
  • Mermaid’s Tail
  • Oasis Bar
  • Outrigger Bar
  • Skywalkers Nightclub
  • Tradewinds Bar
  • Wake View Bar
  • Wheelhouse Bar
  • Vines Wine Bar

Facilities

entertainment

You won’t lack for entertainment options on board Sapphire Princess®, with all of the below being possibilities during your cruise:

  • Broadway-style musical shows
  • Live music
  • Princess Theatre
  • Movies Under the Stars®

Cabins & Suites

Sapphire Princess® offers such a breadth and depth of high-class accommodation options, that you really can be sure of finding the perfect room for you and any fellow travellers.

Interior Prices from £4,999pp

Interior cabins are sleek in their aesthetic, formidably equipped, and utterly comfortable… while still being the most affordable accommodation option on board Sapphire Princess®. That’s quite the combination.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk and chair
  • Queen bed or twin beds
  • Digital safe
  • Bathroom with shower
  • 24-hour room service
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Oceanview Prices from £6,109pp

An Oceanview cabin could be the ideal stateroom for you, particularly thanks to the natural light and inspiring views of the sea that it provides through a picture window or porthole.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk and chair
  • Queen bed or twin beds
  • Digital safe
  • Bathroom with shower
  • 24-hour room service
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balcony Prices from £7,139pp

Sapphire Princess®’ Balcony staterooms offer outdoor space and views of the ocean that will inspire you for the duration of your cruise.

Choosing this stateroom means benefitting from a:

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk and chair
  • Queen bed or twin beds
  • Digital safe
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Balcony with two chairs and a table
  • 24-hour room service
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Mini-Suite Prices from £8,649pp

Substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom, a Mini-Suite offers everything that the traveller would be able to expect from the aforementioned type of cabin, and a lot more.

The benefits of a Mini-Suite on board Sapphire Princess® include:

  • Two televisions
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk and chair
  • Queen bed or twin beds
  • Digital safe
  • Bathroom with bathtub and shower head
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Balcony with two to four chairs, an ottoman, and a table*
  • Separate sitting area
  • Sofa bed
  • 24-hour room service

*Some suites have windows rather than balconies (labelled Mini-Suite No Balcony)

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Your Hotel Stays

Buenos Aires

Included Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Buenos Aires (Or Similar)

The five-star DoubleTree by Hilton Buenos Aires offers modern amenities and a prime location in the heart of Argentina’s capital. With comfortable rooms and suites, guests enjoy a restful stay complemented by contemporary design. The hotel features a fitness centre, rooftop pool, and dining options showcasing local and international cuisine. Its central location provides easy access to key attractions like the iconic Obelisco and the vibrant neighbourhoods of San Telmo and Puerto Madero. Whether for business or leisure, DoubleTree by Hilton Buenos Aires aims to provide a memorable and enjoyable experience for guests.

Iguazu

Included Hotel

Mercure Iguazú Hotel Irú (Or Similar)

The Mercure Iguazú Hotel Irú is a luxurious retreat nestled in the captivating landscapes of Iguazu National Park, Argentina. Its privileged location near the renowned Iguazu Falls offers guests a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. The hotel provides modern comforts, elegant accommodations, and stunning views of the surrounding rainforest. Whether exploring the falls, relaxing by the pool, or indulging in local cuisine, Mercure Iguazú Hotel Irú promises an unforgettable experience in one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders.

Iguazu

Included Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Foz do Iguacu Brazil (Or Similar)

The DoubleTree by Hilton Foz do Iguazu is a premier hotel nestled amid the landscapes of Foz do Iguazu. With its convenient location near the falls, immerse yourself in nature’s beauty. The hotel offers modern rooms, each thoughtfully designed for a relaxing stay. Indulge in an array of delectable dining options, including Brazilian specialties and international cuisine and embrace the lush gardens and outdoor pool which create a tranquil setting.

Rio de Janeiro

Included Hotel

Windsor Leme Hotel (Or Similar)

The Windsor Leme Hotel is a luxurious beachfront retreat in Rio de Janeiro. With its prime position on Leme Beach, enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain. The hotel offers elegant rooms with modern amenities and a relaxing ambiance. Indulge in a variety of dining options, including delicious Brazilian cuisine. The rooftop pool and bar provide a perfect setting to unwind amid the scenic surroundings.

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