Galleon Trace – Rio, Buenos Aires & Ushuaia

About this cruise

This is the kind of cruise where you actually have time to go back to a port highlight you missed the first time. 37 nights from Southampton on October 30, 2027, visiting Vigo, Lisbon and Funchal, with additional stops along the South America. You wind up in San Antonio, so it's worth planning a night or two there. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Crossing 7 borders through the South America: Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and Chile. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Majestic Princess takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Longer sailings have a different energy. People relax into it, stop rushing, and start actually talking to each other. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Southampton has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Hard to ask for much more than that, honestly.