Cruise Antarctica & South America on Sapphire Princess (Buenos Aires to Barcelona, Jan 2026)

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    DURATION
    35 days, 34 nights
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    DURATION DAYS
    35 days
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    DURATION NIGHTS
    34 nights
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    DEPARTS
    25 January 2026
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    RETURNS
    11 February 2026
  • Exclusive Travel at 60 Fares - Save up to $2000pp!
  • Includes days of stunning scenic cruising in Antarctica
  • Enjoy the many flavours of South American cuisine

Want to visit Antarctica but are hesitant about walking around the continent? 

With many days of picturesque travelling along the Antarctic coastline, this voyage offers a delightfully simple way to get a close-up look at the Frozen Continent (while remaining cosy and armoured up).

Discover breathtaking scenery while on a South American cruise. Enjoy a night of tango in Buenos Aires. Go to Antarctica and see penguins. Glide across seas flecked with glaciers to Punta Arenas.

Destinations

Buenos Aires, Argentina ► Punta Arenas, Chile ► Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina ► Antarctic Peninsula (Scenic Cruising) ► Falkland Islands (Stanley) ► Montevideo, Uruguay ► Buenos Aires, Argentina ► Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ► Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain ► Lanzarote (Arrecife), Canary Islands ► Gibraltar ► Barcelona, Spain

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Your voyage at a glance

Inclusions/Exclusions

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  • Main Meals & Snacks: à la Carte Restaurant, World Fresh Marketplace buffet at Horizon Court, Alfredo's Pizzeria, The Salty Dog Grill, and Coffee & Cones
  • MedallionClass® Experience  
  • Room Service 
  • Pools, heated spas & gym 
  • Broadway-style nightly entertainment & comedy shows
  • M​ovies under the Stars®
  • On-Demand Stateroom TV Entertainment
Your fare excludes:
  • T​ravel insurance
  • Airfares
  • Shore excursions
  • Specialty restaurants onboard

Itinerary

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  • Day 1 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Day 2 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Day 3 - At Sea
  • Day 4 - At Sea
  • Day 5 - At Sea
  • Day 6 - Punta Arenas, Chile
  • Day 7 - Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina
  • Day 8 - At Sea
  • Day 9 - Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
  • Day 10 - Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
  • Day 11 - Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
  • Day 12 - Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
  • Day 13 - At Sea
  • Day 14 - Falkland Islands (Stanley)
  • Day 15 - At Sea
  • Day 16 - At Sea
  • Day 17 - Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Day 18 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Day 19 - At Sea
  • Day 20 - At Sea
  • Day 21 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Day 22 - At Sea
  • Day 23 - At Sea
  • Day 24 - At Sea
  • Day 25 - At Sea
  • Day 26 - At Sea
  • Day 27 - At Sea
  • Day 28 - At Sea
  • Day 29 - At Sea
  • Day 30 - Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain
  • Day 31 - Lanzarote (Arrecife), Canary Islands
  • Day 32 - At Sea
  • Day 33 - Casablanca, Morocco (for Marrakech)
  • Day 34 - Gibraltar
  • Day 35 - At Sea
  • Day 36 - Barcelona, Spain

Please note: cruise itineraries are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time by the cruise company.

Dates and Prices

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35 Nights aboard Sapphire Princess from Buenos Aires to Spain

Departs 25 January 2026

  • Interior - from $8,929 $6,774 pp twin share / $16,780 $12,463 sole use
  • Oceanview - from $9,769 $7,444 pp twin share / $18,460 $13,803 sole use
  • Balcony - from $13,149 $10,854 pp twin share / $25,220 $20,623 sole use
  • Mini-Suites - from $15,139 $13,414 pp twin share / $29,200 $25,743 sole use
  • Suites - from $24,013 pp twin share / $46,948 sole use

Save More. Experience More with Princess.

Add a Princess Premier or Princess Plus package to your cruise and save 50–60% on essentials including drinks, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and more. Treat yourself daily to cocktails, room service, stream your favourite shows and stay in touch with your loved ones.

Princess Premier and Princess Plus package inclusions have changed for 2026 cruises and beyond (excl Sun Princess and Star Princess). Please go to FAQs for more information or speak to our friendly travel team on 1300 414 198.

Accommodation

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Sapphire Princess

Embark on a journey of luxury aboard Sapphire Princess, where over 700 balconies offer breathtaking ocean views. Indulge in world-class gourmet dining, enjoy dazzling entertainment, and discover a variety of activities tailored to every taste. Whether you're dancing the night away, trying your luck at the casino, or unwinding at the tranquil Lotus Spa® to rejuvenate both body and mind, Sapphire Princess provides the ultimate sea-going adventure. From relaxation to excitement, this cruise promises an unforgettable experience for all.


Interior: Our Most Affordable Option

These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option features two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet, and bathroom with shower.


Oceanview: A Room with a View

Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.


Balcony: Front Row Seat for Beautiful Scenery

This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.


Suites: Truly Luxurious Accommodations at Sea

Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony* includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite^, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite, and much more.

Sapphire Princess Ship Facts

  • I​naugural Cruise: May 16, 2004
  • Guests: 1,337
  • T​onnage: 141,000
  • Length: 115,875 feet
  • Crew: 1,100

FAQs

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Princess Premier and Princess Plus Packages - What’s changed?

If you are sailing in 2026 and purchased a package prior to 22 July 2025, your current package benefits will be offered.

If you are sailing in 2026 and purchased a package on or after 22 July 2025, the following benefits will be included:

PRINCESS PLUS

  •  Drinks - enjoy up to 15 drinks per day valued up to AU$22 each*
  • Casual Dining – indulge in four meals at a variety of casual eateries
  • MedallionNet max Wi-Fi – includes one (1) device per guest.
  • OceanNow delivery - order food and drinks to select locations on board
  • Room Service delivery - free delivery for every order you place from your stateroom phone 

PRINCESS PREMIER

  •   Unlimited Drinks – enjoy an unlimited number of drinks up to AU$30 each*
  •  Unlimited Casual Dining – indulge in unlimited meals at a variety of casual eateries
  • Unlimited Specialty Dining – indulge in meals at world-class specialty dining locations each evening.
  •  MedallionNet max Wi-Fi – includes up to four (4) devices per guest.
  •   OceanNow delivery - order food and drinks to select locations on board
  •    Room Service delivery - free delivery for every order you place from your stateroom phone
  •   Professional Photos – unlimited digital images taken by onboard photographers, plus 3 prints
  •   Reserved Theatre Seating - special premier reserved seating section for theatrical shows
  • Shore Excursion Credit – up to $300 per guest included (dependent upon length of cruise)

* Drinks include:

  • Cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, fountain soft drinks, zero-alcohol cocktails
  • Specialty coffees and teas - unlimited
  • Bottled Water (up to 500mL) - up to 12 bottles per day

T&Cs

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