Glacial Silence – Antarctica & Port Stanley

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 15-night sailing from San Antonio on December 22, 2026 visits Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas and Ushuaia, with additional stops along the South America. The sailing ends in Buenos Aires. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. Crossing 4 borders through the South America: Chile, Argentina, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and Uruguay. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Majestic Princess takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 15 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. San Antonio has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. The timing adds to it: swapping cold weather for sunshine and sea air is the whole pitch for a winter cruise. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 15-night sailing is a strong place to start.