Holland America Line is offering new itineraries and more sailings to South America and Antarctica with 18 cruises on Statendam, Prinsendam and Amsterdam in 2009. The itineraries, which range from 13 to 68 days, include scenic cruising through the fjords and glaciers of Chile, the opportunity to visit remote sites such as Deception Island in Antarctica and Iguazu Falls, and visits to two of the New Seven Wonders of the World chosen in a consumer poll in July: Machu Picchu in Peru and Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The itineraries include overnight stays in several ports. Prinsendam departs Jan. 2, 2009, on a 68-day "Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage" round-trip from Fort Lauderdale. The ship will circumnavigate South America, spend seven days on the Amazon River and three days in Antarctica. On this Grand Voyage, Prinsendam will visit 32 ports in 14 countries, including 13 ports in Brazil. The Amsterdam will operate new 18-, 19- and 22-day itineraries.

Departing Valparaiso on April 2, 2009, Amsterdam explores Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Mexico. The 18-day itinerary disembarks in San Diego, Calif., while the 22-day cruise ends in Seattle. The Amsterdam will also offer a 19-day cruise departing Dec. 2, 2009, from Los Angeles to Valparaiso. The itinerary features a maiden call at Corinto, Nicaragua. Statendam's new "Inca Discovery" cruise goes to Central and South America and the Mexican Riviera. The cruises, which range from 13 to 27 days, will visit ports in five Latin American countries: Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru and Costa Rica, as well as Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's private island.

Statendam will also depart Fort Lauderdale Jan. 10, 2009, for San Diego via a full transit of the Panama Canal. Along the way, Statendam will spend two days in Callao, Peru, allowing guests to visit Machu Picchu. Guests looking for a shorter cruise can take a 14-day segment from Fort Lauderdale to Callao, or embark in Callao on Jan. 24 and sail 13 days to San Diego. The two segments can be combined for a 27-day sailing from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego. The 20-day "South America Explorer and Antarctic Experience" itinerary on Amsterdam sails between Rio de Janeiro and Valparaiso, Chile, and also features three days of scenic cruising in Antarctica. Amsterdam will depart Rio on Jan. 4, 2009.

The Amsterdam will also sail a 16-day cruise that calls throughout Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Brazil. Departing from Rio de Janeiro Feb. 13 and Valparaiso March 1 and 17, 2009, the cruise includes two full days in Buenos Aires. With the extra time, a trip to Iguazu Falls can be arranged. The Prinsendam will operate a 26-day "Amazon Explorer" itinerary departing from Fort Lauderdale Nov. 25. The ship will visit Caribbean before navigating the Amazon River for eight days. Highlights include an overnight in Manaus, crossing the equator and visiting Devil's Island. Shorter segments are available. When in port, guests can choose from diverse shore excursions including the Medallion Collection featuring Overland Adventures; Signature Collection private-car touring; visits to natural, architectural and technical masterpieces from the Wonders of the World Collection; and Encore Collection excursions. The South America cruises are priced from $1,999 per person, double occupancy, for the 13-day journey to $13,599 for the full 68-day "Grand South American and Antarctica Voyage."