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Machu Picchu Explorer - Tour 2A

15 nights · Majestic Princess · 14 ports · 5 days at sea

Day 1, Buenos Aires

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Day 1

Buenos Aires

Argentina · Embarkation

One neighborhood at a time.

Buenos Aires cruise ships use the Benito Quinquela Martín passenger terminal in Puerto Madero / Dock Sud approaches. San Telmo, La Boca, and Recoleta are typical city days by taxi or organized transfer; confirm the terminal entrance listed on your documents.

Ways to spend your day

  • The historic heart

    Focus on the square and its landmark buildings.

  • Puerto Madero waterfront

    Choose a dockside stroll centered on the pedestrian bridge.

  • Recoleta’s architecture

    Make Recoleta Cemetery the focus rather than crossing several neighborhoods.

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Day 2

Buenos Aires

Argentina · Second day in port

One neighborhood at a time.

Buenos Aires cruise ships use the Benito Quinquela Martín passenger terminal in Puerto Madero / Dock Sud approaches. San Telmo, La Boca, and Recoleta are typical city days by taxi or organized transfer; confirm the terminal entrance listed on your documents.

Second day in port. The ship stays overnight, so this call runs across two days. Check the all-aboard time before heading out.

Ways to spend your day

  • The historic heart

    Focus on the square and its landmark buildings.

  • Puerto Madero waterfront

    Choose a dockside stroll centered on the pedestrian bridge.

  • Recoleta’s architecture

    Make Recoleta Cemetery the focus rather than crossing several neighborhoods.

Day 3

Montevideo

Uruguay

A market and an old city.

Montevideo is Uruguay’s capital and a Río de la Plata cruise port. Ships use the passenger terminal near the Ciudad Vieja; the Rambla, Mercado del Puerto, and old city walks fill a short call. Confirm pier and immigration steps on your documents.

Ways to spend your day

  • Lunch at the market

    Make the food market the focus of a compact city outing.

  • The old city and its square

    Choose part of the pedestrian district, ending at Plaza Independencia.

  • A theater visit

    Use a confirmed visit time as the anchor, with a short city break if time remains.

Day 4At sea.A full day at sea aboard Majestic Princess. Sailing from Montevideo toward Puerto Madryn.

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Day 5

Puerto Madryn

Argentina

A city on Golfo Nuevo.

Puerto Madryn is a Patagonian port in Argentina founded by Welsh settlers. It is the gateway to the Valdés Peninsula, known for whales, sea lions and penguins.

Ways to spend your day

  • Beside Golfo Nuevo

    Choose a manageable waterfront section and a nearby break.

  • Marine life at the Ecocentro

    Explore the center’s coastal-marine interpretation and exhibits.

  • Wildlife at Punta Loma

    Make the protected area your main outing with a confirmed pickup.

Day 6At sea.A full day at sea aboard Majestic Princess. Sailing from Puerto Madryn toward Port Stanley.

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Day 7

Port Stanley

Falkland Islands

Dockyard history, cathedral surroundings, or Gypsy Cove paths.

Stanley is the capital of the Falkland Islands, a small town with a British feel, reached by tender. Penguin colonies, including those at Volunteer Point and Gypsy Cove, and war history sites are the main draws.

Ways to spend your day

  • Historic Dockyard Museum

    Selected currently open museum exhibits.

  • Christ Church Cathedral and Whalebone Arch

    The exterior surroundings and permitted cathedral visitor area.

  • Gypsy Cove

    Selected currently open cove visitor paths and viewpoints.

Day 8

Sailing around Cape Horn

Sailing around Cape Horn

Day 9

Ushuaia

Argentina

The Beagle at your doorstep.

Cruise port in Argentine Tierra del Fuego. A South American gateway for Antarctic voyages, separate from the Antarctic destination.

Ways to spend your day

  • The Beagle waterfront

    Choose a manageable waterfront section and a nearby break.

  • Maritime history in the former prison

    Visit the museum complex rather than combining several distant stops.

  • A focused Tierra del Fuego visit

    Choose one open park area with a confirmed return pickup.

Day 10

Crossing the Beagle Channel

Crossing the Beagle Channel

Day 11

Punta Arenas

Chile

A city beside the strait.

Chilean cruise port on the Strait of Magellan, with departures for Tierra del Fuego voyages.

Ways to spend your day

  • The historic square

    Explore the square and choose a nearby city break.

  • Inside the Magallanes museum

    Make an open exhibition your main city visit.

  • Beside the Strait of Magellan

    Keep the waterfront outing short enough to turn back if conditions change.

Day 12At sea.A full day at sea aboard Majestic Princess. Sailing from Punta Arenas toward Puerto Montt.

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Day 13At sea.A full day at sea aboard Majestic Princess. Sailing from Punta Arenas toward Puerto Montt.

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Day 14

Puerto Montt

Chile

Markets, waterfront and a lake.

Cruise port in southern Chile’s Los Lagos region, on the approach to the Patagonian coast.

Ways to spend your day

  • Browse Angelmó

    Choose the market as your main city stop, with a food break if time allows.

  • Puerto Montt’s coastal park

    Explore a comfortable stretch of Parque Costanera.

  • A lake visit in Puerto Varas

    Make the lakeside the destination and arrange both road transfers.

Day 15At sea.A full day at sea aboard Majestic Princess. Sailing from Puerto Montt toward San Antonio (Santiago).

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Day 16

San Antonio (Santiago) / Lima

Disembarkation

Local history or two different waterfront settings

San Antonio is Chile's main freight port and a gateway to Santiago and Valparaíso. Ships often start or end cruises here, with transfers to the capital.

San Antonio (Santiago)

Ways to spend your day

  • Museo de Historia Natural e Histórico de San Antonio

    Selected MUSA displays.

  • Paseo Bellamar

    A selected public Bellamar waterfront pause.

  • Paseo Borde Costero Norte

    A selected northern waterfront section.

Lima

Day 17

Sacred Valley

Sacred Valley

Day 18

Sacred Valley

Sacred Valley

Day 19

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

Day 20

Cusco

Cusco

Day 21

Lima

Lima

Day 22

Lima

Lima

The map illustrates the route. Port times, where supplied, may change. Follow the ship’s all-aboard deadline on the day.

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Majestic Princess

Guests
3,560
Decks
19
Built
2017
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Dining on Majestic Princess

  • World Fresh Marketplace: Whenever you visit, you’ll find plenty of well-balanced options to choose from. Stop by for breakfast and visit our gourmet pancake station, or enjoy one of our unique hot cereal offerings. · Deck 16
  • International Café: Sip and Snack Around the Clock Open 24-hours a day, the International Café located in the Piazza is the place for an ever-changing array of small bite meals, treats and gourmet beverages. · Deck 5
  • Alfredo's Pizzeria: Hand-Tossed Pizza, Hot Out of the Oven Named for our former Master Chef, Alfredo Marzi and voted "Best Pizza at Sea" by USA TODAY, this charming sit-down venue offers an enticing menu of freshly prepared individual-size pizzas along with beer and wines by the glass. · Extra charge · Deck 6
  • Salty Dog Cafe: While you’re enjoying the fresh air on the top deck, treat yourself to one of our 100% handmade gourmet burgers served on made-from-scratch buns. Try crispy golden fries with chili or bacon and cheese for a real treat. · Deck 16
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Schedule supplied 2026-11-02. Ports and times are subject to change; the cruise line confirms the final itinerary.

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Cruisetour from $7,075 per person

Checked November 2, 2026
Cabin categories, per person
Inside$7,075
Oceanview$8,274
Balcony$8,019
Suite$8,950

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