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Princess Cruises Reveals 2023-2024 South America & Antarctica Season

Sapphire princess returns offering guests stunning landscapes, vibrant cultures and fascinating wildlife.

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From the origin of the tango, to the home of coffee and the rugged landscape of the most isolated continent on earth, Princess Cruises announced today its diverse program offerings of the 2023-2024 South America and Antarctica season. On sale 2022 年 4月 6 日, Sapphire Princess returns to this exotic region to visit 19 destinations in 10 countries on five unique itineraries.

With 10 departures, ranging in length from 14- to 34-days, Sapphire Princess cruises offer guests the experience of sailing to Cape Horn - where the Pacific meet the Atlantic - to the Chilean Fjords, stunning mountains of Patagonia, the Falkland Islands famous penguins and the mystic waters of remote Antarctica. Cruise options include:

Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan – 14 Days – 3 Voyages

• Overnight in Buenos Aires, including scenic cruising of the spectacular Amalia Glacier
• Depart from Buenos Aires (overnight), Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands (Stanley), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt and arrive in Santiago
• 2月 05 and 2024 年 3月 4 日; reverse itinerary on 2024 年 2月 19 日

Antarctica & Cape Horn – 16 Days – 3 Voyages

• Featuring four days of cruising the Antarctica region with views of Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound and Gerlache Strait
• Sail from Santiago to Punta Arenas, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands (Stanley), Montevideo and arrive in Buenos Aires
• 2023 年 12月 19 日, 2024 年 1月 20 日; reverse itinerary on 2024 年 1月 4 日

Andes & South America – 18 Days – 2 Voyages

• Overnight in Lima (Callao), Peru with an optional overland land tour to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu
• Depart Los Angeles and sail to Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco (General San Martin), La Serena (Coquimbo) and arrive in Santiago – 2023 年 12月 1 日
• Depart Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles – 2024 年 3月 18 日

Grand Adventures – 32 or 34 Days – 2 Voyages

• Overnight in Bueno Aires and Lima
• Antarctica, Andes & Cape Horn Grand Adventure (34 days): Sail from Los Angeles Costa Rica, Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco, La Serena, Santiago, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands, Montevideo and arrive Buenos Aires – departs 2023 年 12月 1 日
• Andes & Cape Horn Grand Adventure (32 Days): Depart Bueno Aires (overnight) to Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt, Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles – departs 2024 年 3月 4 日

For guests wishing to combine a land tour before or after their cruise, Princess offers two cruisetours for South America:

• Iguazú Falls Adventure – features the thundering Iguazú Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a visit to Rio de Janeiro.
• Machu Picchu Explorer – visits the ancient Inca compound, Machu Picchu, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus a tour of the historic city of Cusco.

Guests can enjoy the local sites, wines and cuisines in port, while Princess keeps the destinations alive on board with passionate Argentine folkloric musicians, sumptuous regional dishes and even celebrations of the famed Carnival festival with local dancers and samba classes.

In addition, the 2,670-guest Sapphire Princess offers Princess MedallionClass Vacations which begins with the Medallion™ wearable, a quarter-sized, device that enables everything from expedited contactless boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, as well as enhanced service like having whatever guests need, delivered directly to them, wherever they are on the ship. In addition, guests can share their favorite cruise moments using MedallionNet, the best WiFi at sea, as well as stay connected with friends and family back home, work remotely anywhere on the ship, quickly post content and stream favorite movies and shows.

Princess past guests are eligible for a Captain’s Circle Launch Discount when booking early and can be combined with launch and group promotions. These discounts aren’t available for third and fourth berth guests. Offer expires 2022 年 7月 31 日.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company’s website at princess.com.

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Princess Cruises: South America & Antarctica 2023-2024

Sarah Bretz, Contributor

• March 24, 2022

Princess Cruises has announced the schedule for its 2023-2024 South America and Antarctica season.

Sapphire Princess  will be offering 10 departures on five unique itineraries, ranging from 14 to 34 days long.

Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan

This itinerary is 14 days, it will be offered on February 5 and March 4, with the reverse itinerary scheduled for February 19, 2024.

The voyage departs Buenos Aires with an overnight there. Port calls and scenic cruising includes Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands (Stanley), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, and Puerto Montt. The cruise concludes in Santiago.

Antarctica & Cape Horn

This 16-day itinerary is offered on December 19, 2023 and January 20, 2024. The reverse itinerary will be on January 4, 2024.

The ship will depart Santiago, then go to Punta Arenas, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands (Stanley), and Montevideo. It will end in Buenos Aires.

Andes & South America

This 18-day itinerary will be offered on December 1, 2023. It will depart Los Angeles and sail to Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco (General San Martin), and La Serena (Coquimbo), and conclude in Santiago.

On March 18, 2024, the ship will depart Santiago and visit La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas before arriving in Los Angeles.

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Grand Adventures

The 34-day Antarctica, Andes, & Cape Horn Grand Adventure will depart on December 1, 2023 out of Los Angeles. It will visit Costa Rica, Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco, La Serena, Santiago, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands, and Montevideo, and end in Buenos Aires.

The 32-day Andes & Cape Horn Grand Adventure will depart Buenos Aires with an overnight on March 4, 2024. It will visit Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt, Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas before ending in Los Angeles.

Those who want to combine their voyage with a land tour either before or after the sailing can choose from two in South America:

• Iguazú Falls Adventure  – features the thundering Iguazú Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a visit to Rio de Janeiro.
• Machu Picchu Explorer  – visits the ancient Inca compound, Machu Picchu, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus a tour of the historic city of Cusco.

The sailings will include Argentine folkloric musicians onboard, as well as regional dishes and celebrations of the famed Carnival festival with local dancers and samba classes.

These South America and Antarctica cruises will open for booking on April 6, 2022. Princess past guests are eligible for a Captain’s Circle Launch Discount when booking early, which can be combined with launch and group promotions. The offer expires July 31, 2022.

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Princess Unveils 2023/24 South American & Antarctica Season

Princess' 2023/2024 schedule includes 10 departures to South America and Antarctica. Photo: Princess.

Princess Cruises will offer 10 departures, ranging from 14 to 34 days, visiting South America and Antarctica in 2023/24. Altogether, the Princess sailings will visit 19 destinations in 10 countries on five unique itineraries aboard Sapphire Princess.

Cruisers can also add a land tour before or after their cruise with one of two cruise/tour options. The first visits Iguazu Falls in Argentina, as well as a visit to Rio de Janeiro. The second takes in Cusco and Machu Picchu.

Itineraries go on sale on April 6.

Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan (14 days, 3 voyages)

• Highlights: overnight in Buenos Aires, scenic cruising of the Amalia Glacier
• Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands (Stanley), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt, Santiago
• February 5, March 4, 2024; reverse itinerary February 19, 2024

Antarctica & Cape Horn (16 days, 3 voyages)

• Highlights: Four days of cruising the Antarctic region
• Santiago, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands (Stanley), Montevideo, Buenos Aires
• December 19, 2023, January 20, 2034; reverse itinerary January 4, 2024

Andes & South America (18 days, 2 voyages)

• Highlights: Overnight in Lima, optional overland tour to Machu Picchu
• Los Angeles, Puntarenas (Costa Rica), Manta (Ecuador), Lima (overnight), Pisco (General San Martin), La Serena (Coquimbo), Santiago – December 1, 2023
• Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Puntarenas, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles – March 18, 2024

Grand Adventure: Antarctica, Andes & Cape Horn (34 days, December 1, 2023)

• Highlights: Overnights in Bueno Aires and Lima, four days of cruising the Antarctic region
• Los Angeles, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Lima (overnight), Pisco, La Serena, Santiago, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctica Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands, Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands, Montevideo, Buenos Aires

Grand Adventure: Andes & Cape Horn Grand Adventure (32 days, March 4, 2024)

• Highlights: Overnights in Buenos Aires and Lima, scenic cruising of the Amalia Glacier
• Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt, Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Ecuador, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles

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Princess Reveals 2023/2024 South America & Antarctica Season

By LACruiser88 , March 24, 2022 in Princess Cruises

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Princess cruises reveals 2023-2024 south america & antarctica season, sapphire princess returns offering guests stunning landscapes, vibrant cultures and fascinating wildlife.

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., (March 24, 2022) – From the origin of the tango, to the home of coffee and the rugged landscape of the most isolated continent on earth, Princess Cruises announced today its diverse program offerings of the 2023-2024 South America and Antarctica season. On sale April 6, 2022, Sapphire Princess returns to this exotic region to visit 19 destinations in 10 countries on five unique itineraries.

With 10 departures, ranging in length from 14- to 34-days, Sapphire Princess cruises offer guests the experience of sailing to Cape Horn - where the Pacific meet the Atlantic - to the Chilean Fjords, stunning mountains of Patagonia, the Falkland Islands famous penguins and the mystic waters of remote Antarctica. Cruise options include:

Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan – 14 Days – 3 Voyages

• Overnight in Buenos Aires, including scenic cruising of the spectacular Amalia Glacier
• Depart from Buenos Aires (overnight), Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands (Stanley), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt and arrive in Santiago  
• February 5 and March 4, 2024; reverse itinerary on February 19, 2024

Antarctica & Cape Horn – 16 Days – 3 Voyages

• Featuring four days of cruising the Antarctica region with views of Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound and Gerlache Strait
• Sail from Santiago to Punta Arenas, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands (Stanley), Montevideo and arrive in Buenos Aires
• December 19, 2023, January 20, 2024; reverse itinerary on January 4, 2024

Andes & South America – 18 Days – 2 Voyages

• Overnight in Lima (Callao), Peru with an optional overland land tour to UNESCO World   Heritage   Site, Machu Picchu
• Depart Los Angeles and sail to Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco (General San Martin), La Serena (Coquimbo) and arrive in Santiago – December 1, 2023
• Depart Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles – March 18, 2024

Grand Adventures – 32 or 34 Days – 2 Voyages

• Overnight   in Bueno Aires and Lima
• Antarctica, Andes & Cape Horn Grand Adventure (34 days): Sail from Los Angeles Costa Rica, Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco, La Serena, Santiago, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands, Montevideo and arrive Buenos Aires – departs December 1, 2023
• Andes & Cape Horn Grand Adventure (32 Days): Depart Bueno Aires (overnight) to Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt, Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles – departs March 4, 2024

For guests wishing to combine a land tour before or after their cruise, Princess offers two cruisetours for South America:

• Iguazú Falls Adventure – features the thundering Iguazú Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a visit   to   Rio de Janeiro.  
• Machu Picchu Explorer – visits the ancient Inca compound, Machu Picchu, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus a tour   of   the historic city of Cusco.

Guests can enjoy the local sites, wines and cuisines in port, while Princess keeps the destinations alive on board with passionate Argentine folkloric musicians, sumptuous regional dishes and even celebrations of the famed Carnival festival with local dancers and samba classes.

In addition, the 2,670-guest Sapphire Princess offers Princess MedallionClass Vacations which begins with the Medallion™ wearable, a quarter-sized, device that enables everything from expedited contactless boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, as well as enhanced service like having whatever guests need, delivered directly to them, wherever they are on the ship. In addition, guests can share their favorite cruise moments using MedallionNet, the best WiFi at sea, as well as stay connected with friends and family back home, work remotely anywhere on the ship, quickly post content and stream favorite movies and shows.

Princess past guests are eligible for a Captain’s Circle Launch Discount when booking early and can be combined with launch and group promotions. These discounts aren’t available for third and fourth berth guests. Offer expires July 31, 2022.

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Cool!!! We've been waiting for those to become available!! Thanks for posting the article.

Eww .. ewww, cape horn and straight of Magellan looks good  .... bucket list thing 👌  

3 minutes ago, c-boy said: Eww .. ewww, cape horn and straight of Magellan looks good  .... bucket list thing 👌  

We cruised to Antarctica on the Star Princess in 2011.  A great trip!

generichandle

If the place hasn't completely melted by then. Temps +80 degrees of expectations recently. Really; hurry!

Excellent, thanks for posting.   Rounding the Horn is a bucket list cruise for me.   

On 3/24/2022 at 2:44 PM, LACruiser88 said: Princess Cruises Reveals 2023-2024 South America & Antarctica Season Sapphire Princess Returns Offering Guests Stunning Landscapes, Vibrant Cultures and Fascinating Wildlife Download this image SANTA CLARITA, Calif., (March 24, 2022) – From the origin of the tango, to the home of coffee and the rugged landscape of the most isolated continent on earth, Princess Cruises announced today its diverse program offerings of the 2023-2024 South America and Antarctica season. On sale April 6, 2022, Sapphire Princess returns to this exotic region to visit 19 destinations in 10 countries on five unique itineraries.   With 10 departures, ranging in length from 14- to 34-days, Sapphire Princess cruises offer guests the experience of sailing to Cape Horn - where the Pacific meet the Atlantic - to the Chilean Fjords, stunning mountains of Patagonia, the Falkland Islands famous penguins and the mystic waters of remote Antarctica. Cruise options include: Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan – 14 Days – 3 Voyages   Overnight in Buenos Aires, including scenic cruising of the spectacular Amalia Glacier Depart from Buenos Aires (overnight), Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands (Stanley), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt and arrive in Santiago   February 5 and March 4, 2024; reverse itinerary on February 19, 2024   Antarctica & Cape Horn – 16 Days – 3 Voyages Featuring four days of cruising the Antarctica region with views of Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound and Gerlache Strait Sail from Santiago to Punta Arenas, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands (Stanley), Montevideo and arrive in Buenos Aires December 19, 2023, January 20, 2024; reverse itinerary on January 4, 2024   Andes & South America – 18 Days – 2 Voyages Overnight in Lima (Callao), Peru with an optional overland land tour to UNESCO World   Heritage   Site, Machu Picchu Depart Los Angeles and sail to Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco (General San Martin), La Serena (Coquimbo) and arrive in Santiago – December 1, 2023 Depart Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles – March 18, 2024   Grand Adventures – 32 or 34 Days – 2 Voyages Overnight   in Bueno Aires and Lima Antarctica, Andes & Cape Horn Grand Adventure (34 days): Sail from Los Angeles Costa Rica, Manta, Lima (overnight), Pisco, La Serena, Santiago, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising (Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Islands and Admiralty Bay), Falkland Islands, Montevideo and arrive Buenos Aires – departs December 1, 2023 Andes & Cape Horn Grand Adventure (32 Days): Depart Bueno Aires (overnight) to Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn scenic cruising, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier scenic cruising, Puerto Montt, Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles – departs March 4, 2024   For guests wishing to combine a land tour before or after their cruise, Princess offers two cruisetours for South America:   Iguazú Falls Adventure – features the thundering Iguazú Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a visit   to   Rio de Janeiro.   Machu Picchu Explorer – visits the ancient Inca compound, Machu Picchu, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus a tour   of   the historic city of Cusco. Guests can enjoy the local sites, wines and cuisines in port, while Princess keeps the destinations alive on board with passionate Argentine folkloric musicians, sumptuous regional dishes and even celebrations of the famed Carnival festival with local dancers and samba classes.   In addition, the 2,670-guest Sapphire Princess offers Princess MedallionClass Vacations which begins with the Medallion™ wearable, a quarter-sized, device that enables everything from expedited contactless boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, as well as enhanced service like having whatever guests need, delivered directly to them, wherever they are on the ship. In addition, guests can share their favorite cruise moments using MedallionNet, the best WiFi at sea, as well as stay connected with friends and family back home, work remotely anywhere on the ship, quickly post content and stream favorite movies and shows.   Princess past guests are eligible for a Captain’s Circle Launch Discount when booking early and can be combined with launch and group promotions. These discounts aren’t available for third and fourth berth guests. Offer expires July 31, 2022.

So how does this work? If new Princess cruises are going on sale April 6th, does that mean the various itineraries will only be made available on that initial date for purchase by Elite members with the general public being able to start purchasing them April 7th, or will they be made available for advanced booking one day early, April 5th, to Elite members.

Bookings are open now for Elite.   Prices have increased considerably.   Lots of bookings already.

7 minutes ago, kiwimum said: Bookings are open now for Elite.   Prices have increased considerably.   Lots of bookings already.

Is there a way for us non Elite members to at least see the itineraries? 

Update: I figured it out. I had to log in to my account.

Beware - the Sapphire Princess sailing on March 4, 2023 is one day off, should be March 5, 2023 which we are booked on.

46 minutes ago, HS2BS said: Beware - the Sapphire Princess sailing on March 4, 2023 is one day off, should be March 5, 2023 which we are booked on.   Hal

We are also booked on this cruise, all the way back to LA, 32 days.

shellbeachjim

3 hours ago, HS2BS said: Beware - the Sapphire Princess sailing on March 4, 2023 is one day off, should be March 5, 2023 which we are booked on.   Hal

Actually it’s March 4, 2024, not 2023 for the new Buenos Aires to Los Angeles cruise. We booked today. 

On 4/1/2022 at 12:20 PM, generichandle said: If the place hasn't completely melted by then. Temps +80 degrees of expectations recently. Really; hurry!

Are you kidding? If it's melted we can see all the alien outposts that were hidden under the ice!

1 hour ago, beg3yrs said: Are you kidding? If it's melted we can see all the alien outposts that were hidden under the ice!

Alien, or Predator?

FWIW Princess released the itineraries for everyone to book a few minutes after midnight this morning which we were then able to book our B2B in the same cabin leaving SA Jan 20th with our FCDs. Yay!!!

I booked the 32 night BA-LA on Mar 4 2024. It’s been many years since I’ve sailed Princess, but after 2 failed attempts Around the Horn, maybe 3rd time is a charm. 

I looked at these, unless I missed something, there were no two cruises that could be combined into a round trip Los Angeles.  If anybody knows of any, please reply, we're open to a total of 30 or so days.

14 minutes ago, atexsix said: I looked at these, unless I missed something, there were no two cruises that could be combined into a round trip Los Angeles.  If anybody knows of any, please reply, we're open to a total of 30 or so days.

Nope. The Sapphire leaves LA December 1st heading to South America for a variety of Antarctica/Cape Horn itineraries between Santiago (San Antonio) and Buenos Aires before heading back from Santiago (San Antonio) March 4th.

5 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said: Nope. The Sapphire leaves LA December 1st heading to South America for a variety of Antarctica/Cape Horn itineraries between Santiago (San Antonio) and Buenos Aires before heading back from Santiago (San Antonio) March 4th.

That's what I thought I read.  Thanks for clarifying.

17 minutes ago, atexsix said: That's what I thought I read.  Thanks for clarifying.

If I might ask, have you been on a “drive by” cruise to the Antarctica Peninsula as well as all of the other SA ports that are also loaded with wildlife and beautiful landscape? We went on a HAL cruise back in 2018 and were totally wowed and can’t wait to go on the Sapphire. 😎

2 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said: If I might ask, have you been on a “drive by” cruise to the Antarctica Peninsula as well as all of the other SA ports that are also loaded with wildlife and beautiful landscape? We went on a HAL cruise back in 2018 and were totally wowed and can’t wait to go on the Sapphire. 😎  

Unfortunately no, we were booked for one of HAL's mini grand voyages when the pandemic hit and so far they haven't offered them again.

On 4/6/2022 at 4:06 PM, crzndeb said: I booked the 32 night BA-LA on Mar 4 2024. It’s been many years since I’ve sailed Princess, but after 2 failed attempts Around the Horn, maybe 3rd time is a charm. 

This is on my bucket list.  I have been looking but am out of cruise credits till May!

Mary loves to travel

On 4/6/2022 at 7:41 AM, Ken the cruiser said: FWIW Princess released the itineraries for everyone to book a few minutes after midnight this morning which we were then able to book our B2B in the same cabin leaving SA Jan 20th with our FCDs. Yay!!!

We’re on the Jan 20th, 2024 Santiago to Buenos Aires.    Have been talking about a S America/ Antarctica cruise for awhile, seems the time has come 😊

I guess we done good to book our B2B vista suite first thing, as the suites are now showing sold out for the Jan 20th Antarctica cruise! Mid January is such a great time to be visiting Antarctica, the Falkland Islands and the southern tip of South America, especially with all the furry little penguin chicks running around! 😎

Just now, Ken the cruiser said: I guess we done good to book our B2B vista suite first thing, as the suites are now showing sold out for the Jan 20th Antarctica cruise! Mid January is such a great time to be visiting Antarctica, the Falkland Islands and the southern tip of South America, especially with all the furry little penguin chicks running around! 😎

Glad to hear mid Jan is a good time to visit.

This will be our first time in this part of the world.    So, you are staying on in Buenos Aires and doing another 14 day "round the horn" cruise?   Wow!

Vista suite sounds nice 🙂      We'll be in a Deck 9 mini.

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Princess Cruises 2022-2023 South America and Antarctica itineraries

Princess Cruises announced the company’s 2022-2023 South America & Antarctica voyages and cruise tours.

Bookings open for sale on March 10, 2021.

Passengers will be able to delight in the vibrant culture of South America, savor wines and indulge in zesty cuisine of the region while sailing on Sapphire Princess , exploring some of the most diverse landscapes of the world and the breathtaking beauty of Antarctica.

The liner is scheduled to visits 19 destinations in 10 different countries on 6 itineraries, including:

• 16-day Antarctica & Cape Horn (Dec 19, 2022; Jan 20, 2023; reverse itinerary on Jan 4, 2023) 4 days Antarctic cruising and a holiday sailing which includes Christmas and New Year’s Day . Ports of call include Santiago , Punta Arenas , Ushuaia , Cape Horn, Antarctic Peninsula (scenic cruising), Falkland Islands UK , Montevideo , Buenos Aires
• 14-day Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan (Feb 5 and Mar 5, 2023; reverse itinerary on Feb 19, 2023). Ports of call include Buenos Aires (overnight), Montevideo, Puerto Madryn , Falkland Islands, Cape Horn, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier, Puerto Montt , Santiago
• 17-/18-day Andes & South America. Overnight in Lima (Callao), Peru with an optional land tour to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu. Ports of call for the 17-day itinerary (Dec 2, 2022) include Los Angeles , Cabo San Lucas , Costa Rica, Lima (overnight), Pisco , La Serena, Santiago.  Ports of call for the 18-day itinerary (Mar 19, 2023) include Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta , Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta , Cabo San Lucas , Los Angeles.
• 32-/33-day Grand Adventures. Overnight in Bueno Aires and Lima. Ports of call for the 32-day itinerary (Mar 5, 2023) include Bueno Aires (overnight), Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Amalia Glacier, Puerto Montt, Santiago, La Serena, Pisco, Lima (overnight), Manta, Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles. Ports of call for the 33-day itinerary (Dec 2, 2022) include Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas, Costa Rica, Lima (overnight), Pisco, La Serena, Santiago, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, Montevideo, Buenos Aires.

For vacationers wishing to combine a land tour before or after the cruise, Princess offers a pair of cruise tours for South America:

• "Iguazu Falls Adventure" featuring Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a visit to Rio de Janeiro .
• "Machu Picchu Explorer" visiting the ancient Inca compound, Machu Picchu, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a tour of Cusco (Peru) .

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For many travelers, Antarctica is the ultimate travel destination and cruising there with Princess Cruises is the best way to visit. You’ll get to enjoy the stunning scenery like mountains and glaciers, wildlife like seals, penguins and seabirds, and thrilling adventure that Antarctica offers, then return back to your elegant Princess ship. There you’ll enjoy fantastic entertainment, delicious cuisine, a comfortable stateroom and the vacation of a lifetime. Don’t wait to take the trip to Antarctica you’ve wanted to take your whole life. For more information about upcoming sailings to Antarctica with Princess Cruises, please call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 to speak with an expert cruise consultant.

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Things to Do on an Antarctica Cruise with Princess Cruises

Antarctica is a destination that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. If you only make it to this wild and beautiful destination once, then make sure it is with Princess Cruises. You’ll get to see the best of Antarctica – the awe-inspiring glaciers, the adorable penguins, the unique plants and more. Plus, you’ll also get to explore some of the best ports in South America. See an authentic tango performance in Buenos Aires, witness rockhopper penguins in Stanley, ride to the end of the world in Ushuaia and more. It’s the kind of trip you have been wanting to take for years and now is the perfect time! Please continue below for some of our recommended things to do and see on your cruise to Antarctica with Princess:

• Stunning Scenery (Antarctic Peninsula) As you cruise around the Antarctic Peninsula, you’ll see unique icebergs, blue-tinged glaciers, steep ice shelves and towering mountain peaks believed to be a continuation of the Andes Mountains.  

• Spot Wildlife (Antarctic Peninsula) When people imagine cruising to Antarctic, they often imagine the unique wildlife – and it doesn’t disappoint. The icy waters are home to various species of seals, penguins and seabirds; see how many you can spot!  

• Fascinating Flora (Antarctic Peninsula) Although the Antarctic Peninsula is covered in an icy tundra, it is actually the mildest climate in Antarctica. This is why it is the home of the only flowering plants on the entire continent – Antarctic Hair Grass and Antarctic Pearlwort.  

• Authentic Tango (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Buenos Aires is the birthplace of the sultry dance, and is still the best location to experience an authentic tango performance.  

• Rockhopper Penguin Colony (Stanley, Falkland Islands) The Falkland Islands are home to some of the largest Rockhopper penguin colonies in the world. The penguins have been unaffected by the presence of humans and you can actually stand by and watch them dive into the sea to catch food!  

• End of the World Train (Ushuaia, Argentina) Take a fun ride on the southernmost railway in the world! Enjoy this unique ride and take in all the breathtaking scenery of the Tierra del Fuego National Park.  

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Princess Cruises Antarctica Departure Ports

Learn more about the possible departure ports for Antarctica cruises with Princess Cruises. Your exciting Antarctica cruise itinerary with Princess Cruises could depart from any of the following cruise ports:

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires is a charming European style city with the perfect combination of new world characteristics mixed with old world history and culture.

With incredible weather, delicious fare and some stupendous attractions, you will find that Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades is one of the most attractive ports in the entire US.

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Princess Cruises Unveils Four Antarctica Voyages for 2024-25

• August 9, 2023

Princess Cruises is introducing four itineraries exploring Antarctica in the 2024-25 season.

In 2024-25, the Sapphire Princess will again sail across Antarctica, allowing travelers to enjoy the sight of the Falkland Islands’ penguins and the landscapes of Elephant Island, the company said in a press reelase.

“No other large ship cruise line sails Antarctica like Princess,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. “Our master navigators, unique local relationships and outstanding amenities make accessing these exotic destinations not only immersive but amazingly comfortable.”

The 2024-25 season includes 15 total departures on 11 itineraries. New for the season is a 17-day Antarctica voyage sailing roundtrip from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with an overnight in the city. Departures aboard the Sapphire Princess are December 1, 18, 2024 and January 4, 20, 2025. 

In addition, guests looking for a longer exploration can book a 51-day South America Grand Adventure sailing on the Majestic Princess between Los Angeles and Ft. Lauderdale. The itinerary features overnight stays in Lima, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.

Other featured itineraries include a 14 or 15-day Cape Horn and Strait of Magellan voyage aboard the Majestic Princess, sailing on December 19, 2024. The Sapphire Princess will sail reverse itineraries on February 7 and 21, 2024 and March 7, 2025.

The 18-day Andes and South America voyage aboard the Majestic Princess departs on December 1, 2024, from Los Angeles and aboard the Sapphire Princess on March 21, 2025. Princess has also planned two 18-day Brazilian Adventures aboard the Sapphire Princess, (departing from Ft. Lauderdale on Nov. 13, 2024) and aboard the Majestic Princess, (sailing from Buenos Aires on Jan. 3, 2025).

For lengthier expeditions, guests can consider booking one of the 32-51-day Grand Adventures such as the 33-day Andes and Cape Horn Grand Adventure sailing aboard the Majestic Princess sailing on December 1, 2024; the 32-day Andes and Cape Horn Grand Adventure; the 33-day Brazilian and Cape Horn Grand Adventure; the 35-day Antarctica and Brazilian Grand Adventure; and the 51-day South America Grand Adventure with an overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

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Princess Cruises Unveils Four Antarctica Voyages for 2024-25

During the 2024-25 season, Princess Cruises will offer four itineraries exploring Antarctica.

During the voyage, travelers will be able to observe the Falkland Islands’ penguins and the landscapes of Elephant Island, according to a press release.

Princess Cruises is the only cruise line that sails Antarctica on large ships,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. With our master navigators, unique local relationships, and outstanding amenities, you can access these exotic destinations in a very comfortable and immersive manner.

There are 15 departures on 11 itineraries for 2024-25. An overnight stay in Buenos Aires is included with the 17-day Antarctica voyage. We will depart from New York on December 1, 18 and 20, 2024, respectively, on the Sapphire Princess.

Further exploration can be found on the 51-day South America Grand Adventure sailing on the Majestic Princess between Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale. Buenos Aires, Lima and Rio de Janeiro are all on the itinerary.

There are also 14 or 15-day cruises offered aboard the Majestic Princess on December 19, 2024, covering Cape Horn and the Strait of Magellan. In February and March of 2024 and 2025, Sapphire Princess will sail reverse itineraries.

On December 1, 2024, the Majestic Princess departs from Los Angeles for the 18-day South America and Andes voyage, and on March 21, 2025, the Sapphire Princess departs from Los Angeles for the 18-day South America and Andes voyage. Also, Princess Cruises is planning two 18-day Brazilian Adventures on the Sapphire Princess (departing from Ft. Lauderdale on Nov. 13, 2024) and the Majestic Princess (sailing from Buenos Aires on Jan. 3, 2025).

For lengthier expeditions, guests can consider booking one of the 32-51-day Grand Adventures such as the 33-day Andes and Cape Horn Grand Adventure sailing aboard the Majestic Princess sailing on December 1, 2024; the 32-day Andes and Cape Horn Grand Adventure; the 33-day Brazilian and Cape Horn Grand Adventure; the 35-day Antarctica and Brazilian Grand Adventure; and the 51-day South America Grand Adventure with an overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

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My Family Saw the A23a Iceberg While Cruising in Antarctica & it Was EPIC!

We witnessed the A23a Iceberg in Antarctica: the largest iceberg on Earth. The first tourists ever to do so. And it was breathtaking !

Over Christmas 2023 my family and I took the adventure of a lifetime – a mindblowing cruise to Antarctica aboard the Sapphire Princess.

We saw majestic landscapes, penguins, seals, whales, and glaciers during our 12-day voyage. But the absolute highlight was seeing the largest iceberg in the world, known as the A23a Iceberg.

An Epic Itinerary Change

Due to the world’s biggest iceberg’s proximity to Elephant Island on December 26th, the captain announced that we were cutting short our visit there to detour to see the A23a Iceberg. It was so exciting!

That evening, we were enjoying dinner when an urgent announcement came over the loudspeakers. The ship was approaching the infamous iceberg and all passengers needed to hurry to the outer decks immediately.

We abandoned our half-eaten meal and raced outside into the freezing winds. Far in the distance, an ominous shape emerged from the gloomy mist.

Far in the distance, a massive white shape materialized out of the gloom. As we drew nearer, the true enormous A23a Iceberg size became apparent. This towering tabular iceberg was a floating island, with cliffs higher than skyscrapers.

A23a Iceberg Statistics

As we sailed nearer, its staggering size became clear. The A23a Iceberg is colossal, dwarfing our cruise ship. At 3,900 square kilometers (over twice the size of London!), it’s the largest iceberg in the world.

Taller than the Empire State Building and weighing over 3 trillion tons, this icy behemoth had broken off from Antarctica’s Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf back in 1986.

The ice shelf is where Russia had its old research station, and one of the Antarctica experts aboard told us they had to move it when they realized that the A23a Iceberg was going to calve off from Antarctica!

After being stuck in place for years, it suddenly began drifting through the Southern Ocean in 2020. Now it’s heading toward the South Georgia Islands.

Experiencing the World’s Largest Iceberg

We were all awestruck as we passed seemingly dangerously close to this floating island of ice.

Jagged cliffs lined its edges, some over 100 feet high, formed from centuries of accumulation. Violent waves crashed against them, sending spray high into the air.

Our large ship pitched and rolled in the swelling sea, despite the seasoned skill of the captain and crew.

The immense scale was hard to comprehend, even seeing it with my own eyes. Our vessel looked puny and insignificant next to the vast expanse of the iceberg.

I alternated between snapping photos furiously with trembling hands and simply staring in wonder. Of course, we captured as many photos and selfies as possible with this once-in-a-lifetime backdrop.

But I’ll never forget standing on the deck in person, bundled in my warmest gear, watching house-sized chunks of ice calve off into the sea with a crash.

Making History

Adding an extra layer of drama was the knowledge that we were making history. We were aboard the first civilian ship to ever reach the A23a Iceberg. Only a single research vessel had managed to visit it previously. We felt amazed!

My son was one of just a large handful of children to EVER see the biggest iceberg on Earth! We were all humbled to witness this remote place so few have seen.

Originally, we were going to take a pass of the A23a Iceberg from both the port and starboard side. However, the largest iceberg in the world was churning up a pretty decent snowstorm, so we had to settle for a single pass by.

It Ended Too Quickly

As quickly as it materialized, the epic iceberg was lost again to the mist. I’m incredibly grateful we detoured our Antarctic cruise to behold such a monumental sight.

I can now officially say I’ve glimpsed one of the modern wonders of the natural world! This unplanned excursion easily became the highlight of our entire two-week odyssey to the White Continent.

Seeing the largest iceberg on Earth with my family is a travel memory I’ll forever cherish.

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The best cruises for teens provide the right mix of autonomy and time with family.

The Best Cruises for Teens

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Teen spaces on cruise ships foster friendships through games, music, events and more.

Cruises make the perfect family vacation, especially when traveling with teens. Teens can mix and mingle with others their age in teens-only clubs, play games, listen to music, or grab a pizza and watch a movie under the stars. If your tweens and teens need more action-packed fun to keep them entertained, some cruise ships act like floating amusement parks with zip lines, racetracks, roller coasters, ice skating rinks, laser tag, waterslides and more.

The following lines offer the best cruises for teens and tweens, along with their parents.

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MSC Cruises

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MSC Cruises offers plenty of family fun and activities for teens on its ships, including sports tournaments, waterslides and a family disco. On select ships, you'll also find the full-size MSC Formula Racer simulator, an interactive XD cinema, a virtual reality experience, zip lines and an arcade room. The Young Club programming by MSC Cruises offers daily activities for 12- to 14-year-old tweens, while teens 15 to 17 can participate in sports and dance competitions as well as video game tournaments at the Teen Club. Older kids can also participate in fun themed events, karaoke, piloting practice at the Drone Academy and flash mobs – and there's a teens-only disco.

On MSC Seascape , teens can stay busy in three new concept spaces. "Future" features a state-of-the-art technology area with the latest-generation consoles, VR and video screens for hours of entertainment. "Chill Out" is just as it sounds – a place to hang out, chat, and play foosball and pingpong. Meanwhile, "Music" is a dance club where kids can choose their own tunes and dance the night away with cool lighting and sound effects. If all that isn't enough, Robotron, the first of its kind at sea, is an amusement park-like ride that combines the thrill of a roller coaster with personalized music and lighting.

MSC World Europa boasts the largest and most engaging kids area in the fleet with an impressive 8,245 square feet of action-packed space. The new Teens Lab features an immersive area for teenagers with more than 20 of the latest consoles, seven VR stations and dozens of video games. Drone Academy 2.0 is a high-energy relay race for drones. There's even more onboard fun at Z Active, a sports program that offers basketball, football and zorb ball alongside two firsts for the line – pickleball and hoverboards. Teens can also take a spin on the bumper cars at the MSC Sportplex.

MSC Euribia – the line's newest ship, which set sail on its inaugural cruise in June 2023 – has a total of 7,500-plus square feet of space dedicated to kids ages 0 to 17. The new Teens Club Extra Space offers three different areas: the Young Club (ages 12 to 14), the Teens Club (15 to 17) and the Teens Lab (12 to 17). Some of the activities include those found on other MSC ships, such as Z Active, Drone Academy 2.0 and the MSC Dance Crew competition. Teens will also have access to new video games; pingpong; World Quest, an interactive game show based on trivia and geography; and Caravaggio, an immersive spy game show about an art heist.

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Norwegian Cruise Line

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Norwegian Cruise Line boasts a teens-only venue, Entourage, which caters to young adults 13 to 17 years old. This supervised space – available on 16 of the line's 19 ships – keeps teens busy in an adults-free lounge that's filled with video games, movies, music, arts and sports. Teen counselors on Norwegian Cruise Line plan activities and challenges to keep kids entertained throughout the cruise. A list of detailed activities is available on embarkation day so teens can plan out their schedule for the cruise.

Norwegian Prima , the first vessel in the Prima class, features many first-at-sea innovations perfect for entertaining families and energetic teens, including the three-level Prima Speedway. With cars reaching up to 30 miles per hour, this quarter-mile-long racetrack is one of the highest-rated attractions on Prima. Adventurous teens will also want to check out The Drop and The Rush. Billed as the fastest slides at sea, these chutes offer thrill-seekers a heart-pumping 10-story freefall plunge.

If that's not enough action, teens can also play The Bull's Eye, a classic game of darts that uses a video tracking system, or check out Tee Time for a pumped-up version of mini-golf set against a Las Vegas backdrop. In the Galaxy Pavilion, an indoor gaming complex, you'll find more than a dozen attractions, including immersive simulator experiences, escape rooms and the Topgolf Swing Suite – all of which are unique to Norwegian Prima. When it's time to cool off, the Tidal Wave waterslide is another first for the brand, letting guests ride inner tubes to catch the surf.

Norwegian Viva, the second vessel in the Prima class, is set to launch in August 2023. As the newest ship in NCL's fleet, Viva will also feature these exciting high-tech attractions, including Viva Speedway. If you and your teens are fans of the movie "Beetlejuice," you're in for a treat: The Broadway musical adaptation will debut on the new ship.

The line's Breakaway Plus class – Norwegian Escape , Joy , Bliss and Encore – is also popular with families as these ships offer plenty of activities and attractions suited for active teens, such as go-kart tracks, outdoor laser tag and VR games in the Galaxy Pavilion.

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Disney Cruise Line

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Disney Cruise Line features two cool spaces dedicated to teens and tweens, who can hang out on comfy couches, watch shows or movies, and play video games. These hangouts, called Edge (for ages 11 to 14) and Vibe (ages 14 to 17), are available on all Disney Cruise Line ships.

On Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream , the space at Vibe also features a private outdoor deck with chaise lounges, wading pools, foosball and more. While indoors, teenagers can mingle with others their age, or just kick back and relax in individual nooks. There's a dance club area for karaoke contests, talent shows and dance competitions. The trendy indoor-outdoor space – at almost 9,000 square feet – is accessible with a teens-only card or DisneyBand+. On the new Disney Wish ship, Vibe has a French twist inspired by a Paris artist's loft with neon signs and funk pop art.

For tweens sailing on Disney Fantasy or Dream, Edge is a bright, loft-style gathering spot – located in the funnel – that has individual computer stations for gaming and a massive video wall for screening television, movies and games. There's also a lit-up dance floor for dance parties. Two nifty features of the space – and its location – are views of the pool decks below as well as three portholes that allow for glimpses of the riders on the water coaster, AquaDuck, as they zoom by.

On the first night of the cruise, kids receive information on what activities and events will be available during their vacation so they can curate a personalized entertainment itinerary. Some fun options throughout the week may include "Gotcha," a game of elimination where one teen will become the ultimate victor. For a special treat – and a bit of pampering – guests ages 13 to 17 won't want to miss an afternoon at Chill Spa, located inside Senses Spa & Salon.

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Royal Caribbean International

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The newly updated space for teens 13 to 17 years old on Royal Caribbean International vessels is hidden behind a secret speakeasy entrance. The dedicated venue, which has a gaming lounge and music, is a cozy place to hang out to meet other teens on the ship. There's also an outdoor patio where you can relax in the sun or chill out under the stars. Teens will find planned activities throughout the day at the lounge, including sports tournaments, a nightly teen disco and themed parties.

Social 100 is an exclusive new space for ages 13 to 17 on Wonder of the Seas . The outdoor space sits next to the waterslides and boasts a hot tub, lawn games, cozy seating, a selfie area, and a bar serving zero-proof cocktails and shakes. The indoor part of Social 100 features a gaming area, foosball tables, a vending machine and more comfortable spaces for teens to mingle.

Teens have plenty of activities they can do with their families on Royal Caribbean's ships, especially on the new Icon of the Seas, the first vessel in the Icon class. Slated for its inaugural sailing in January 2024, Wonder of the Seas will be the  world's largest cruise ship .  Cruisers of all ages will have endless opportunities for fun with more venues, activities and attractions than you've ever seen on a cruise ship.

Teens and their parents will appreciate Chill Island, a three-level pool deck with the first swim-up bar at sea. The new water park, Thrill Island, boasts six waterslides, including exciting firsts at sea, such as Pressure Drop, the first open freefall slide. If that's not enough to get the adrenaline pumping, teens can check out Crown's Edge – a combination thrill ride, skywalk and ropes course – or other Royal Caribbean favorites like Adrenaline Peak, Sports Court, the FlowRider surf simulator or the reimagined mini-golf course.

If you're hanging out in the new Surfside neighborhood on Icon, a dedicated space for young families, teens will have easy access to the supervised teens-only club, Social 020, from this open-air space.

When you head ashore to Perfect Day in CocoCay, one of the best  cruise line private islands , teen cruisers will find plenty of fun land-based activities like Thrill Waterpark and 1,600-foot-long zip lines. Be sure not to miss another thrilling experience: Up, Up and Away. The helium balloon ride soars 450 feet above the ground to the highest vantage point in the Bahamas , offering incredible panoramic views of the island and surrounding turquoise waters.

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Holland America Line

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The Kids Club on Holland America Line offers a fun supervised program for 13- to 17-year-old guests in an adult-free zone known as The Loft. The name is in the process of changing to High Score!, and you'll already find the updated concept on Oosterdam and Eurodam . The line's other ships will change over to the new venue throughout 2024. High Score! is a family game room that serves as a secret getaway for teens by day. In the evenings, entire families can come to play skeeball, board games and join in other activities.

The teens-only space (during the day) on Holland America Line resembles a New York artists loft where kids can listen to music, watch movies, play games and meet and hang out with same-age cruisers. Programs and activities at the current space, The Loft, include themed events, karaoke, a teen disco and nighttime activities such as Poker Night and video game tournaments. Youths can also participate in pingpong, basketball and other teens-only sporting events. If they still need more entertainment to keep them busy, the Kids Club offers origami lessons and watercolor painting as well as competitions in "Mario Kart," air hockey, foosball, pinball and more.

The Kids Club is complimentary for guests. The space is open daily, and you'll also find teen events around the ship. When it comes to dining, there are many teen-friendly dining options – where teens can even enjoy mocktails like nonalcoholic mojitos – at venues throughout the ship.

If you're cruising to Alaska with Holland America or other adventure-filled destinations, look for excursions that will appeal to younger family members like zip lining tours, trail hikes, float trips, helicopter tours and wilderness safaris. Alaska is a teen favorite, especially in Skagway (one of Alaska's top destinations ), where travelers can get a thrill out of dog mushing with a team of Alaskan huskies, taking a ride on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, or going on a rock climbing excursion.

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Princess Cruises

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The modern Beach House lounge is the go-to place for passengers ages 13 to 17 to socialize and meet others their age when sailing on a Princess Cruises ship. Fun activities for teens include late-night movies and tournaments where they can challenge their peers in video games or at air hockey, foosball and table tennis. For more energetic activities, join in the fun during indoor dodgeball and basketball games. Or, learn new dance moves from some of the dancers in the crew, then hit the dance floor for one of the competitions. At the "Rock the Boat Party," teenagers can dress up and party the night away with mocktails and new friends on the ship.

"Movies Under the Stars" is one of Princess' signature events. Guests can watch movies, sporting events and concerts while bundled up with cozy blankets on the pool deck outdoors. Teens will enjoy the complimentary snacks – not to mention the special movie nights designed with them in mind, such as "Scary Movie Night." You might even find teen makeovers and glitter tattoos some evenings on the ship.

The line's three newest ships – Discovery Princess , Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess – offer the most activities for teens, but all of the ships in the fleet host youth programs in partnership with Discovery, along with plenty of other family-friendly activities. These offerings include Discovery Family and Animal Planet shore excursions and onboard entertainment like "The Voice of the Ocean," a musical competition.

Parents will be able to keep track of their busy teens anywhere on the ship with the state-of-the-art Princess MedallionClass system. The quarter-size wearable medallion and accompanying app allow guests to personalize their itinerary and locate family members and friends on board.

When Sun Princess launches in February 2024, as the first vessel in the line's Sphere class, it will feature Park19. This top-deck family activity zone boasts many outdoor adventures, including Sea Breeze – the first Rollglider at sea. The ADA-accessible seated ride offers a hang-gliding experience with panoramic views of the ocean and ports of call. Families and teens can also check out the climbing obstacle course, cargo nets and lookout points. The ship also has a recreational court – which offers pingpong, shuffleboard, fitness classes and more – and a splash zone where you can cool off after all the outdoor activities.

Inside Sun Princess, tweens and teens will find two centers just for them: Neon Grove and The Underground. Both spaces offer cozy and colorful areas for young adults to hang out, socialize, and play video games on the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. They'll also find foosball, skeeball and air hockey on top of planned activities like movie nights, dance parties and scavenger hunts.

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Adventures by Disney

Adventures by Disney offers river and expedition cruises for the whole family; the itineraries span many choices and experiences for tweens and teens with a focus on culture, history, gastronomy and adventure. The river cruises are operated in partnership with AmaWaterways, while the expedition cruises are a collaboration with luxury French cruise line Ponant.

If you're sailing on the Adventures by Disney Rhine River Cruise itinerary, for example, guests can choose between various exciting excursions. While you're docked in Strasbourg, France , for the day, teen-friendly options include a tour of the Black Forest, complete with a toboggan run and a visit to a woodworking museum. Another choice here is to visit Germany's Europa-Park, a one-of-a-kind theme park located between the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains. In Melk, Austria, on the Danube itinerary, families can go for a bike ride along the Danube River, hike to the castle in Dürnstein or visit a family-run apricot farm.

Another great feature of these cruises is that teens can opt to have dinner and evening get-togethers with same-age cruisers, so they don't have to dine with their parents or younger siblings every night. Adventure Guides also curate special activities for teens like game shows and pool parties.

In destinations like Antarctica, the Adriatic and the Galápagos Islands , expert naturalists lead tours during these bucket list trips. You might even find a bit of Disney storytelling woven into the presentations by the Adventure Guides.

Keep in mind if you have younger kids as well as teens that children need to be 5 or older to sail on the river cruises. For the Galápagos Islands expedition cruises, the minimum age for Junior Adventurers is 7, and for expeditions to the polar regions, kids need to be 10 years of age or older.

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Carnival Cruise Line

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Carnival Celebration, which launched in November 2022, is the line's newest Excel-class ship. It features an expanded family and youth program, including its offerings for teens. The line also rolled out the new program fleetwide in spring 2023.

The Carnival Cruise Line teen programming at Circle "C" is for tweens ages 12 to 14, while Club O2 is for ages 15 to 17. In these venues you'll find entertainment like themed dance parties – and even a Carnival prom – as well as video games, movies and karaoke. Circle "C" stands for "Cruise, chill and connect," and that's what teens can do in this colorful, contemporary space with engaging counselors. New activities include anime drawing lessons and pop culture games at Circle "C." Older teens can foster new friendships while engaging in Japanese crafts and authentic tea ceremonies at Club O2.

Teens will appreciate Carnival's onboard water park, Waterworks, which includes a splash park and slides. Carnival Panorama even has the trampoline park Skyzone. Teenage passengers won't want to miss the first roller coaster at sea, BOLT, on Excel-class ships: Mardi Gras , Celebration and the upcoming Jubilee, scheduled to launch in December 2023.

For even more action, Vista-class ships feature Skyride. This two-lane, bike-like ride is suspended above the top deck of the ships and extends out over the ocean. More indoor fun can be found at Thrill Theater (on Horizon and Vista ), an immersive cinematic experience where you'll feel the seat rumble, the wind blow through your hair and even a spritz of water during the action-packed video.

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Celebrity Cruises

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This line's Teen Club features activities focused on kids 13 to 17. Some of the events offered for teens in the Camp at Sea program on Celebrity Cruises range from video game tournaments and sports competitions to culinary classes and silent disco parties. Teen cruisers can even book glass-blowing classes on Celebrity Solstice , Equinox and Eclipse . The offerings for young passengers are similar at either The Basement on Edge-series ships ( Edge , Apex , Beyond and Ascent, set to launch in November 2023) or at X Club on Solstice- and Millennium-class ships. Note, however, the line's three Galápagos expedition vessels do not have the teen venues. Families who need accessible accommodations, activities and programs will also find autism-friendly cruises on Celebrity.

When it comes to pampering, Celebrity's spas offer spa menus for 13- to 17-year-olds. Teens can book facials that are designed for young sensitive skin or have express pedicures and manicures. When you're ready to relax, schedule a two-by-two massage, where parents and kids can have a side-by-side treatment.

Celebrity also offers family-focused excursions that highlight cultural attractions, wildlife sightings and adventure. Some of these tours include seeing gentoo, king and Magellanic penguins in the Falkland Islands; taking an aerial tram through the treetop canopies of a rainforest in Costa Rica ; and going on a small culinary or sightseeing group excursion in Europe and other destinations around the world. On Caribbean sailings – especially when school is out for summer or on holidays – Celebrity has additional family-friendly shore excursions on its five- and seven-night sailings.

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Cunard Line

Cunard Line offers programs and activities for passengers ages 13 to 17 years old in its Teen Zone. This dedicated space is a place for teens to hang out with cruisers their own age and play video and team games, table tennis, and more. On the first day of the cruise, you'll find an activity program for young guests delivered to the stateroom so your teens can plan out their vacation experience, which may include entertaining theme days, deck sports, quizzes and dancing at the disco.

Teens on Cunard Line can participate in the activities around the ship, hit the pool for a dip, practice their putting or try their hand at croquet. If you're sailing on Queen Mary 2, those interested in science, wildlife and the solar system can watch up to four 3D films a day (on sea days) in the largest planetarium at sea.

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Gwen Pratesi has been an avid cruiser since her early 20s. She's sailed to destinations around the globe on nearly every type of cruise ship built, including the newest megaships, luxury yachts, traditional masted sailing ships, and expedition vessels in Antarctica and the Galápagos. Pratesi covers the travel and cruise industries for major publications, including U.S. News & World Report.

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