Princess Cruises has unveiled more than 250 departures across the Americas for its 2028-2029 season, including a return to the Amazon River for the first time since 2014 and a new 64-day voyage around South America.
The programme will take passengers to destinations ranging from the Caribbean and Mexico to Antarctica, Hawaii and the Panama Canal, with itineraries departing from ports across North and South America.
One of the most significant additions is the reinstatement of Amazon River cruising, which has been absent from the Princess Cruises programme for 14 years. The return forms part of an expanded South America offering that will also feature voyages to Antarctica and Patagonia.
The announcement includes itineraries aboard several ships in the Princess fleet, with sailings ranging from shorter Caribbean holidays to extended journeys visiting multiple regions.
Amazon River Return Headlines South America Programme
Princess Cruises will operate 13 South America departures across 11 itineraries during the 2028-2029 season, using Coral Princess and Majestic Princess.
The programme marks the company’s first return to the Amazon River since Pacific Princess visited the region in 2014.
Select South America itineraries will include scenic cruising along the Amazon River and a scheduled call at Santarém, Brazil, bringing the destination back into the cruise line’s itineraries after more than a decade.
Among the newly announced voyages is a 64-day Circle South America itinerary aboard Coral Princess.
The extended sailing will circumnavigate the continent, combining three major cruising regions in a single journey: Antarctica, the Amazon River and the Panama Canal.
The itinerary will provide passengers with an opportunity to experience the contrasting landscapes of South America, from the Antarctic region to the tropical waterways of the Amazon, without booking separate cruises.
Princess Cruises is also continuing its Antarctic programme aboard Majestic Princess, which made its debut in the region during 2026.
The 3,560-guest ship is already scheduled to return to Antarctica during the 2027-2028 season, following an announcement in March 2026.
For 2028-2029, Majestic Princess will offer 17-day Antarctica and Patagonia itineraries alongside 15-day Cape Horn and Glaciers of Patagonia cruises.
These departures will operate from Buenos Aires, Argentina, providing further options for passengers seeking longer South American itineraries.
The inclusion of Antarctica alongside the return of the Amazon River means Princess Cruises will offer voyages covering both the northern and southern extremes of the continent during the same season.
Caribbean, Panama Canal And North American Sailings
Although the Amazon River return is a notable development, the Caribbean will account for a substantial proportion of the newly announced programme.
Princess Cruises has scheduled 141 Caribbean departures, wi
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