Bewitching Amazon & Africa - Miami to Cape Town Cruise

Day 1 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Sun 05 January 2025 / Depart: Sun 05 January 2025 at 20:00

People-watchers will enjoy South Beach's Ocean Drive, while architecture buffs will love the Art Deco District. If you're looking for something a bit different, there are world-class museums and shopping venues too. In Miami, there really is something for everyone.

Day 2 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 3 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 4 - Philipsburg, St Maarten

Arrive: Wed 08 January 2025 / Depart: Wed 08 January 2025 at 20:00

Snorkel amidst the exotic fish and majestic coral reefs in the undersea world of Shipwreck Cove. Egrets, plovers, pelicans and herons are among the wildlife found via kayak tours of the beautiful saltwater lagoons. Discover the dazzling colors of hundreds of butterflies on the ever-popular Butterfly Farm. With a little training from local sailing professionals, you can even navigate a race on an America's Cup course onboard the world-renowned sailboat, Stars and Stripes.

Day 5 - Roseau

Arrive: Thu 09 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 09 January 2025 at 18:00

Experience the natural wonders of this lush, unspoiled island, from the beautiful Emerald Pool and dense rainforest to spectacular vistas and rare plants and birds. Spend some time snorkeling or try ocean kayaking. Take an aerial tram through the tree canopy near Boiling Lake. Or go on a search for whales and dolphins.

Day 6 - Barbados

Arrive: Fri 10 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 10 January 2025 at 16:00

Discover the many beautiful aspects of this island, from its rugged Atlantic coastline to its beautiful Great Houses, cane fields, exquisite gardens and glorious beaches. See the island's spectacular underwater treasures on your own snorkeling expedition.

Day 7 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 8 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 9 - Cruising the Amazon River

Day 10 - Alter Do Chao, Brazil

Arrive: Tue 14 January 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Tue 14 January 2025 at 18:00

Home to Ilha do Amor, one of the most photographed white sand islands in the entire world, Alter do Chão is a charming riverside village. Explore Lago Verde, a grand lagoon that can viewed from rented canoes, or take a boat tour along the Rio Tapajós or the Amazon. You’ll see a number of bird species and might even spot a crocodile or a sloth. Try Serra Pelada if you seek the perfect place for a short but breathtaking hike.

Day 11 - Parintins

Arrive: Wed 15 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 15 January 2025 at 15:00

Visit this isolated island town, steeped in Indian culture, in the middle of the Amazon River. Its stadium has become the focus of the Boi Bumba Festival, an annual event similar to Carnival. Witness an exclusive performance of this Amazonian folklore story.

Day 12 - Manaus

Arrive: Thu 16 January 2025 at 08:00

Visit the famed Manaus Opera House. See the old mansions and the Indian Museum, featuring artifacts that chronicle the heritage of the region’s tribes. Journey into the jungle and trek along a rainforest trail. Take a riverboat to the “Meeting of the Waters,” where the dark, clear Rio Negro and the muddy, yellow Rio Solimões join to form the mighty Amazon.

Day 13 - Manaus

Depart: Fri 17 January 2025 at 15:00

Visit the famed Manaus Opera House. See the old mansions and the Indian Museum, featuring artifacts that chronicle the heritage of the region’s tribes. Journey into the jungle and trek along a rainforest trail. Take a riverboat to the “Meeting of the Waters,” where the dark, clear Rio Negro and the muddy, yellow Rio Solimões join to form the mighty Amazon.

Day 14 - Boca De Valeira

Arrive: Sat 18 January 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Sat 18 January 2025 at 18:00

Go ashore and wander on your own through this tiny settlement at the mouth of the Valeria River. Listen to the screeching of parrots and watch the riots of color they display as they take to the air. Observe Amazonian life up close.

Day 15 - Santarem

Arrive: Sun 19 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 19 January 2025 at 13:00

See the bustling waterfront, the cathedral, the museum and the famed “Meeting of the Waters” at the confluence of the Tapajos and Amazon rivers. Or see the rivers converge from a boat on the way to Maica Lake, while looking for rare Amazon pink dolphins. Travel into the nearby countryside and take a walk along a fascinating Amazon jungle trail.

Day 16 - Cruising the Amazon River

Day 17 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 18 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 19 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 20 - Salvador

Arrive: Fri 24 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 24 January 2025 at 16:00

An amazing city, its Portuguese and African cultures blend almost seamlessly into one. See Bahia's fascinating past in its hundreds of colonial churches and colorful markets. Even its location, atop a bluff around spectacular All Saints Bay is breathtaking. Enjoy its intriguing culture, from the candomblé religious practices to the insinuating rhythm of the samba.

Day 21 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 22 - Rio De Janeiro

Arrive: Sun 26 January 2025

Enjoy a scenic cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for its renowned view. Ride the cog railway through dense forest to Corcovado. Visit the lush botanical gardens, see famed Ipanema and Copacabana beaches and take in a thrilling samba show.

Day 23 - Rio De Janeiro

Depart: Mon 27 January 2025 at 17:00

Enjoy a scenic cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for its renowned view. Ride the cog railway through dense forest to Corcovado. Visit the lush botanical gardens, see famed Ipanema and Copacabana beaches and take in a thrilling samba show.

Day 24 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 25 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 26 - Montevideo

Arrive: Thu 30 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 30 January 2025 at 18:00

Explore this charming, cosmopolitan city of parks and colonial architecture. Visit a local vineyard and sample its wines. Or travel to the beautiful Portuguese colonial city of Colonia del Sacramento, first settled in 1680.

Day 27 - Buenos Aires

Arrive: Fri 31 January 2025 at 07:00

Discover this elegant city and its beautiful surroundings with a tranquil cruise through the Tigre Delta past islands, mansions and English gardens. Visit the pampas and watch gauchos display their extraordinary horsemanship, or enjoy a fabulous tango show in its birthplace.

Day 28 - Buenos Aires

Depart: Sat 01 February 2025 at 18:00

Discover this elegant city and its beautiful surroundings with a tranquil cruise through the Tigre Delta past islands, mansions and English gardens. Visit the pampas and watch gauchos display their extraordinary horsemanship, or enjoy a fabulous tango show in its birthplace.

Day 29 - Punta Del Este

Arrive: Sun 02 February 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 02 February 2025 at 18:00

Spend the day enjoying this beautiful, chic beach resort, its marinas and interesting shops. See amazing works by Dali, Chagall and Miro at the Ralli Museum. Or venture into the equally stunning countryside and visit a cattle station. Shopping:

Day 30 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 31 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 32 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 33 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 34 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 35 - Tristan da Cunha

Arrive: Sat 08 February 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 08 February 2025 at 17:00

Day 36 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 37 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

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Day 39 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 40 - Walvis Bay

Arrive: Thu 13 February 2025 at 07:00

Although rimmed by the inhospitable Namib Desert, Walvis Bay boasts a huge natural lagoon that attracts hundreds of thousands of birds, including flamingos, pelicans and migratory species. The desert's Dune 7 is the highest sand dune near town and offers a spectacular view. The wooden Rhenish Mission Church is also noteworthy.

Day 41 - Walvis Bay

Depart: Fri 14 February 2025 at 17:00

Although rimmed by the inhospitable Namib Desert, Walvis Bay boasts a huge natural lagoon that attracts hundreds of thousands of birds, including flamingos, pelicans and migratory species. The desert's Dune 7 is the highest sand dune near town and offers a spectacular view. The wooden Rhenish Mission Church is also noteworthy.

Day 42 - Luderitz

Arrive: Sat 15 February 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Sat 15 February 2025 at 19:00

You may want to pack a thesaurus when embarking on one of our African voyages, because descriptors such as exciting, awe-inspiring and breathtaking will only scratch the surface. From Mossel Bay to Mombasa and Lomé to La Digue, your journey will take you to destinations that many Westerners never get a chance to experience. Learn about everyday life in one of the tiny countries along the West African coast, or wonder at the incredible power and beauty of the animal kingdom on a safari in South Africa or a birdwatching excursion in the Seychelles. When you choose to travel in this region, you can be sure that your voyage will be extraordinary.

Day 43 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 44 - Cape Town

Arrive: Mon 17 February 2025 at 08:00

It’s difficult to get lost in Cape Town because gorgeous Table Mountain looms above the city as a reference. For breathtaking views, ride the cable car to the top, or explore this urbane city on foot. Visit the fascinating South African Museum and Planetarium and the culturally significant St. George’s Cathedral.

Day 45 - Cape Town

Depart: Tue 18 February 2025 at 18:00

It’s difficult to get lost in Cape Town because gorgeous Table Mountain looms above the city as a reference. For breathtaking views, ride the cable car to the top, or explore this urbane city on foot. Visit the fascinating South African Museum and Planetarium and the culturally significant St. George’s Cathedral.