18 DAYS 17 NIGHTS ANTARCTICA
ROUND TRIP FROM BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
ANTARCTICA’S SCENIC
CRUISE ADVENTURE
Embark on the ultimate adventure with the 18 Days Antarctica Cruise aboard Sapphire Princess, starting in vibrant Buenos Aires. Explore stunning destinations like Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, and the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula through scenic cruising. Discover unique wildlife in the Falkland Islands and the charm of Montevideo. Departing December 2025 and January 2026, this once-in-a-lifetime journey combines luxury and exploration.
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Falkland Islands (Stanley), Antarctica
Punta Arenas, Chile
Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina
LIFE ONBOARD
SAPPHIRE PRINCESS
Sapphire Princess®
Set sail on an extraordinary journey with Sapphire Princess, where luxury meets adventure. With over 700 balconies, enjoy stunning views while relishing world-class dining and entertainment. Dance the night away, try your luck at the casino, or unwind at the Lotus Spa® for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation.
DINING
Passionate about their culinary craft, the chefs onboard are committed to serving you mouthwatering, handcrafted dishes made from scratch throughout your voyage. Be sure to join them at one of their award-winning specialty restaurants to celebrate your next birthday, anniversary or milestone and enjoy tantalizing specialties.
ACTIVITIES
Each day, a world of exciting activities awaits, from cooking demonstrations to dance classes, trivia contests and a range of enrichment programs, including their Encounters with Discovery at SEA™ speaker series from experts who offer insights into the places you’ll visit.
WELLNESS
Everything you need to refresh body and mind is right on board. Indulge in a manicure, pedicure or a makeover in the salon, or a soothing massage in the Lotus Spa®. Or maybe it’s a brisk workout in the fitness center, followed by a little “me time” in The Sanctuary, a tranquil retreat reserved just for adults.
CRUISE ITINERARY & EXPERIENCE
| Day | 2025 & 2026 Sailing Date | Ports of call | Arrive | Depart | |||
| 1 | 22 December 2025 | 08 January 2026 | 25 January 2026 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | – | – |
| 2 | 23 December 2025 | 09 January 2026 | 26 January 2026 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | – | 04.00PM |
| 3 | 24 December 2025 | 10 January 2026 | 27 January 2026 | At Sea | – | – | |
| 4 | 25 December 2025 | 11 January 2026 | 28 January 2026 | At Sea | – | – | |
| 5 | 26 December 2025 | 12 January 2026 | 29 January 2026 | At Sea | – | – | |
| 6 | 27 December 2025 | 13 January 2026 | 30 January 2026 | Punta Arenas | Chile | 07.00AM | 06.00PM |
| 7 | 28 December 2025 | 14 January 2026 | 31 January 2026 | Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) | Argentina | 12.00PM | 08.00PM |
| 8 | 29 December 2025 | 15 January 2026 | 01 February 2026 | At Sea | – | – | |
| 9 | 30 December 2025 | 16 January 2026 | 02 February 2026 | Antarctica Peninsula (Scenic Cruising) | 11.00AM | – | |
| 10 | 31 December 2025 | 17 January 2026 | 03 February 2026 | Antarctica Peninsula (Scenic Cruising) | – | – | |
| 11 | 01 January 2026 | 18 January 2026 | 04 February 2026 | Antarctica Peninsula (Scenic Cruising) | – | – | |
| 12 | 02 January 2026 | 19 January 2026 | 05 February 2026 | Antarctica Peninsula (Scenic Cruising) | – | 11:00AM | |
| 13 | 03 January 2026 | 20 January 2026 | 06 February 2026 | At Sea | – | – | |
| 14 | 04 January 2026 | 21 January 2026 | 07 February 2026 | Falkland Islands (Stanley) | – | – | |
| 15 | 05 January 2026 | 22 January 2026 | 08 February 2026 | At Sea | – | – | |
| 16 | 06 January 2026 | 23 January 2026 | 09 February 2026 | At Sea | – | – | |
| 17 | 07 January 2026 | 24 January 2026 | 10 February 2026 | Montevideo | Uruguay | 09.00AM | 06.00PM |
| 18 | 08 January 2026 | 25 January 2026 | 11 February 2026 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | 07.00AM | – |
*Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice.
INTERIOR
OCEANVIEW
BALCONY
DINING
Passionate about our culinary craft, we’re committed to serving you mouthwatering, handcrafted dishes made from scratch throughout your voyage. Be sure to join us at one of our award-winning specialty restaurants to celebrate your next birthday, anniversary or milestone and enjoy tantalizing specialties.
- Sabatini’s Trattoria*
- The Salty Dog Gastropub*
- Crown Grill℠ (steakhouse)*
- Crab Shack*
- Chef’s Table Experience*
- Vines (wine bar)*
- International Café
- Horizon Court (buffet)
- Trident Grill (burgers & hot dogs)
*Specialty restaurant – nominal charges may apply.
ACTIVITIES
Each day, a world of exciting activities awaits, from cooking demonstrations to dance classes, trivia contests and a range of enrichment programs, including our Encounters with Discovery at SEA™ speaker series from experts who offer insights into the places you’ll visit.
- The Piazza
- Shops of Princess
- Art Gallery & Auctions
- Photo & Video Gallery
- Freshwater Pools & Hot Tubs
- Sports Court (basketball, volleyball, tennis)
- Princess Links (putting course)
ENTERTAINMENT
There’s always something happening on board — from heading to the Princess Theater for a lavish original musical production to enjoying a blockbuster movie poolside under the stars or simply relaxing in a lounge sipping a cocktail where a live band is playing your song.
- Movies Under the Stars®
- The Voice of the Ocean (live show)
- Original Musical Productions
- Music & Dancing
- Vegas-style Casino
- Featured Guest Entertainers
- Princess Theater
- Club Fusion (dance club)
- Skywalkers Nightclub
- Crooners Bar
FAMILIES
Voted “Best Cruise Line for multi-generational family travel” by Porthole Cruise Magazine 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards, Princess fosters family reconnection over meaningful moments of discovery, relaxation and happiness, from grandparents to grandkids and everyone in between.
- Youth Centers & Teen Lounges
- Stanley the Bear and much more
- Movies Under the Stars®
- Unique Holiday Activities*
*On select sailings.
WELLNESS
Everything you need to refresh body and mind is right on board. Indulge in a manicure, pedicure or a makeover in the salon, or a soothing massage in the Lotus Spa®. Or maybe it’s a brisk workout in the fitness center, followed by a little “me time” in The Sanctuary, a tranquil retreat reserved just for adults.
- The Princess Luxury Bed
- The Sanctuary (retreat for adults)*
- Lotus Spa®*
- Lotus Spa® Fitness Center
- Fitness Classes*
*Nominal charges may apply.
YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS
Princess® has developed wonder-filled Youth and Teen Centers with engaging experiences for cruisers ages 3 to 17. Named “Best Cruise Line for Families” by Travel & Leisure, our diverse programs offer every child and teen what they need to spark curiosity, fuel creativity and inspire an active life.
- The Treehouse, ages 3 to 7
- The Lodge, ages 8 to 12
- The Beach House, ages 13 to 17
Sapphire Princess Fact Sheet
Class: Grand
Guest Capacity: 2,680
Tonnage: 115,875
Inaugural Cruise: May 16, 2004
Christener: Nancy Gore Murkowski, former First Lady of Alaska
Number of Crew: 1,100
Length: 952 feet
Height: 205 feet
Beam: 164 feet (including bridge wing); 123 feet (excluding bridge wing)
Draft: 28 feet
Number of Decks: 18
Guest Staterooms:
- 1,337 (890 outside/447 inside) total:
- 28 Suites with private balconies
- 2 Family suites with interconnecting cabins
- 186 Mini-suites with private balconies
- 522 Balcony cabins
- 216 Ocean view cabins
- 366 Inside cabins
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins: 27 including: balcony/oceanview/inside
Cabins with Private Balconies: 750 (75 percent of all outside cabins)
Food & Beverage Venues:
- Five main dining rooms (International, Pacific Moon, Santa Fe, Savoy, Vivaldi)
- Sabatini’s – Italian restaurant
- Sterling Steakhouse
- Alfredo’s Pizzeria
- International Café
- Vines Wine Bar
- Horizon Court
- Trident Grill
- Prego Pizzeria
- Swirls
- Wake View Bar
- Ultimate Balcony Dining
- 24 hour room service
Showrooms/Lounges:
- Princess Theater
- Explorer’s Lounge
- Wheelhouse Bar
- Club Fusion
- Crooners Bar
- Skywalkers Nightclub
- Churchill’s Cigar Lounge
Guest Services:
- The Sanctuary
- Movies Under the Stars poolside screen
- Lotus Spa and Fitness Center
- Internet Café
- Lawn Court (golf putting and lawn games)
- Casino
- Library
- Art Gallery
- Photo Gallery
- The Shops of Princess
- Sports Court
- Guest Services Desk
- Piazza
- Shore Excursions Desk
- Medical Center
- Camp Discovery™ Youth and Teen Center
- The Treehouse (Ages: 3 – 7)
- The Lodge (Ages: 8 – 12)
- The Beach House (Ages: 13 – 17)
EXCLUSIVE DEALS
| Price per person in MYR (from) |
|
| Cabin Type | Package Rate |
| Inside Cabin | 11,688 |
| Oceanview Cabin | 12,788 |
| Balcony Cabin | 17,388 |
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Shipboard accommodation on the Sapphire Princess for the selected packages.
- MedallionClass® experience: Enjoy effortless, personalised cruising such as your stateroom unlocking as you approach, next-level service, easily finding family & friends while on board and so much more.
- Entertainment: Broadway-style shows, live music, movies, themed activities, game shows and performers
- Dining: Multicourse dining, buffet, pizza, burgers, hot dogs, soft-serve ice cream, pastries and desserts
- Fitness facilities
- Youth & teen clubs for ages 3-17
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Ground arrangements, such as hotel stays, transfers, etc.
- International flight tickets.
- Visa applications.
- Port charges and gratuities.
- Travel insurance.
- Shore excursions.
PAYMENT TERMS
- A 25% deposit is required upon confirmation.
- Full balance payment is due 110 days before the departure date.
- If booking within 110 days of departure, full payment is required upon confirmation.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Reservations are subject to availability.
- All fares are subject to change until purchased.
- Promotions are capacity-controlled, and cabin availability is limited.
- Itineraries may change without prior notice.
- Deposits are non-refundable; amendments may incur a change fee.
- Balance payments may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations.
- Name changes are treated as cancellations and may incur fees.
- Princess Cruises reserves the right to adjust boarding, arrival/departure times, and ports of call due to force majeure or for passenger safety.
- No refunds are available if a passenger is denied entry or boarding for personal reasons; additional expenses, such as accommodations or transport, will be at the passenger’s expense.
- Passengers must comply with local laws, shipping regulations, and the captain’s instructions and hold valid passports, visas, and other required travel documents. Holiday Tours Travel is not liable for denied entries or boardings due to issues with personal documents.
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