San Juan to Rio de Janeiro Cruise

Day 1 - San Juan

Arrive: Thu 21 October 2027 / Depart: Thu 21 October 2027 at 19:00

Rich in history, La Fortaleza is the oldest governor’s mansion in the western hemisphere; be sure to see the mahogany clock which stopped in time when the last Spanish governor of Puerto Rico struck it with his sword on his way out, heralding the last moment of Spanish rule in the New World.

Day 2 - Basseterre, St. Kitts

Arrive: Fri 22 October 2027 at 11:00 / Depart: Fri 22 October 2027 at 19:00

British influences abound in Basse-Terre, the capital of St. Kitts. Here you’ll find the domed Treasury Building, the Circus, which was modeled after Piccadilly in London, and the St. George's Anglican Church. Explore the traditional white-sand beaches or admire breathtaking views of verdant mountains.

Day 3 - Castries, St. Lucia

Arrive: Sat 23 October 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Sat 23 October 2027 at 18:00

Stunning and dramatic, the emerald green Pitons rise from azure waters on this magical isle of quaint bays and lush landscapes and delightful strains of Creole.

Day 4 - Scarborough, Trinidad

Arrive: Sun 24 October 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 24 October 2027 at 17:00

Just off the coast of Venezuela sit the Caribbean isles of Trinidad and Tobago, birthplace of steel pan and calypso music, chutney and limbo. On Trinidad, see the Emperor Valley Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Asa Wright Nature Center and impressive colonial houses, known as the Magnificent Seven. Off the coast of Tobago lies Buccoo Reef, a natural wonder viewable by glass-bottom boat.

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - French Guiana

Arrive: Tue 26 October 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 26 October 2027 at 17:00

Devil’s Island (Ile du Diable) is one of the three infamous penal colonies of the Iles du Salut archipelago (Islands of Salvation). The penitentiary was first opened by Emperor Napoleon III's government in 1852, and became one of the most infamous prisons in history before closing in 1946. Very few convicts ever managed to escape the island. One prisoner who became world famous was Henri Charriére, immortalized in the movie Papillon, for supposedly being the only convict ever to have escaped.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Fortaleza

Arrive: Fri 29 October 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 29 October 2027 at 18:00

Fortaleza is the capital of the northeastern Brazilian state of Ceará. It's known for its beaches, which are punctuated by red cliffs, palm trees, dunes and lagoons. Fortaleza’s long-standing folkloric traditions are presented in dance performances at the art nouveau José de Alencar theater, open since 1910. Another architectural highlight is the neo-Gothic Catedral Metropolitana.

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Maceio

Arrive: Sun 31 October 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 31 October 2027 at 16:00

Maceió is the capital city of the state of Alagoas, on the east coast of Brazil. Its historic center is home to pastel-colored colonial houses, a 19th-century cathedral and the Théo Brandão Museum of Anthropology and Folklore, located in a renovated seafront mansion. Protected by an offshore reef, the coast is lined with white-sand beaches. Ponta Verde beach has a palm-lined promenade, beach kiosks and water sports.

Day 12 - Salvador

Arrive: Mon 01 November 2027 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 01 November 2027 at 19:00

Salvador da Bahia, Bahia for short, is known for music, as it is here that the influences of Africa, with its drum-centered rhythms, have found an enthusiastic following. As for the architecture, it is not to be dismissed; the city was the seat of the country’s first Catholic Bishop, giving the city's neighborhoods a historic air. Many monuments in the Pelourinho (the heart of town), have earned the district a place on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - Rio de Janeiro

Arrive: Wed 03 November 2027 at 13:00

Vibrant Rio lies cradled in the outstretched arms of the Christ the Redeemer Statue, which stands atop Corcovado Mountain. At the feet of this magnificent landmark lies one of the world's most magnificent bays. Golden beaches with such alluring names as Copacabana and Ipanema stretch as far as the eye can see. There are close to two dozen such bays, which serve as a playground for some of the world's most beautiful people. All along this waterfront, which swirls with mosaic art, are five-star hotels, elegant shops, popular restaurants and a lifestyle to match. Winding its way along this magnificent mile or so is a constant parade of handsome Cariocas, as the local people are known.

Day 15 - Rio de Janeiro

Depart: Thu 04 November 2027

Vibrant Rio lies cradled in the outstretched arms of the Christ the Redeemer Statue, which stands atop Corcovado Mountain. At the feet of this magnificent landmark lies one of the world's most magnificent bays. Golden beaches with such alluring names as Copacabana and Ipanema stretch as far as the eye can see. There are close to two dozen such bays, which serve as a playground for some of the world's most beautiful people. All along this waterfront, which swirls with mosaic art, are five-star hotels, elegant shops, popular restaurants and a lifestyle to match. Winding its way along this magnificent mile or so is a constant parade of handsome Cariocas, as the local people are known.