40 Cruise Ships Set for Argentina in 2026-2027 Season

At least 40 distinct cruise ships have scheduled operations in Argentina for the 2026-2027 season, according to a survey of official company programs published by Daily Travelling News. The port of Buenos Aires is on the schedule for at least 18 vessels, Ushuaia for 33, and Puerto Madryn for 10, providing a wide product range for travel agencies.

These figures represent a documented minimum, not the final total for the season. The same ship can visit multiple Argentine ports, so the numbers should not be added together or interpreted as a count of individual port calls.

Buenos Aires: Regional Departures and Global Brands

Regional vacations and world cruise segments feature prominently from the port of Buenos Aires. MSC Cruises will deploy the MSC Splendida and MSC Seaview for round-trip departures from the capital. The MSC Magnifica will also call at Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, and Ushuaia as part of its 2027 world cruise.

Costa Cruceros will have the Costa Serena and Costa Diadema. The Costa Serena arrives in Buenos Aires on December 22, 2026, concluding a journey from Tokyo, before starting its South American operation. The Costa Diadema will include the port on its regional summer cruises.

A notable debut is the Majestic Princess from Princess Cruises, announced for the 2026-2027 South American and Antarctic season. The 3,560-guest ship will include Buenos Aires and Puerto Madryn in its itinerary. Celebrity Cruises has the Celebrity Equinox scheduled for departures from Buenos Aires on southern itineraries.

Other international lines with Buenos Aires on their published schedules include Holland America Line's Oosterdam and Zaandam, Cunard's Queen Anne, Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Mariner, Silversea's Silver Nova, Azamara's Azamara Journey, Oceania Cruises' Insignia, and Phoenix Reisen's Amadea. The list is completed by Atlas Ocean Voyages' World Traveller and Ponant's Le Boréal and Le Lyrial, which link Buenos Aires with Ushuaia on expedition voyages.

Ushuaia: Hub for Antarctic Expeditions

Ushuaia, located on the Beagle Channel in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, is the port with the most documented ship traffic. Its 33 vessels encompass Antarctic expeditions, Patagonian cruises, and calls from larger ocean-going ships.

The specialized expedition fleet includes ships from Seabourn, Ponant, Hurtigruten Expeditions, and Lindblad Expeditions' National Geographic fleet. Also listed are vessels from operators like Polar Latitudes, Oceanwide Expeditions, and Australis.

To these 25 expedition ships, the survey adds eight larger vessels also confirmed for Ushuaia: MSC Magnifica, Celebrity Equinox, Oosterdam, Queen Anne, Seven Seas Mariner, Silver Nova, Insignia, and Amadea.

Puerto Madryn: Ten Ships and Early Season Activity

At least ten ships are documented for Puerto Madryn. They include the MSC Magnifica, Majestic Princess, Celebrity Equinox, Queen Anne, Seven Seas Mariner, Silver Nova, Insignia, and Amadea.

Expedition ships Plancius and Hondius, from Oceanwide Expeditions, are also scheduled. These vessels offer a key commercial feature for the port: Puerto Madryn is listed as an embarkation port for specific expedition voyages. Oceanwide has published a departure for the Plancius on October 24, 2026, and for the Hondius on November 3, 2026, providing concrete early-season activity.

For receptive travel agencies, this schedule allows for the sale of associated services like accommodation, transfers, and shore excursions, tailored to each ship's call duration and operation type.

Sales Strategy for Diverse Products

The season's diversity requires identifying the product type before comparing fares. A regional cruise, a segment of a world voyage, and an Antarctic expedition differ significantly in duration, logistics, and included services.

A key detail for agents is confirming where embarkation actually occurs. The source notes that packages starting in Buenos Aires do not always mean boarding there. Some itineraries from operators like Seabourn and Quark Expeditions include a hotel stay in the capital followed by a flight to Ushuaia for embarkation. Clarifying this point is essential for correctly explaining the passenger experience and organizing connections.

The opportunity for travel agents lies in matching this broad offer with client profiles, whether they seek regional vacations from Buenos Aires, Patagonian navigation, international grand voyages, or exploration-focused expeditions. All itineraries remain subject to change.