Season Of Samba - Bridgetown to Rio de Janeiro Cruise

Day 1 - Barbados

Arrive: Wed 03 December 2025 / Depart: Wed 03 December 2025 at 17:00

The island of Barbados is rimmed with mile after mile of pristine beaches. The eastern edge, rugged and hilly, lies on the Atlantic Ocean. The west coast, washed by the calmer leeward sea has most of the resort hotels. It is here that you will find the capital, Bridgetown, and older colonial settlements. Tour the meticulously restored 17th-century Sunbury Plantation House or admire the spectacular views from Gun Hill Signal Station. Adventures abound at sea by catamaran or Atlantis submersible and on land by an off-road island safari. Not to miss delicacies include the sweet and tender flying fish, washed down with a glass of Barbados’ famous Mount Gay rum.

Day 2 - Kingstown

Arrive: Thu 04 December 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 04 December 2025 at 17:00

Known as the "City of Arches" because of the many volcanic stone archways throughout the downtown area, Kingstown was first settled by the French. In the following decades, the island was ceded to the British. Stroll along Bay Street and duck into one of its many shops, but for truly authentic island goods, visit the outdoor waterfront market and the large produce market.

Day 3 - Scarborough, Trinidad

Arrive: Fri 05 December 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 05 December 2025 at 16:00

Scarborough is a large, multicultural area that contains the Scarborough Bluffs, huge cliffs overlooking Lake Ontario, lined with parks, beaches, and hiking trails. Inland, the sprawling Toronto Zoo features global animal pavilions, close-up encounters, and a wildlife health centre. The area is also known for its diverse spread of restaurants, including regional Southeast Asian, Chinese, and Indian cuisine.

Day 4 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 5 - French Guiana

Arrive: Sun 07 December 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 07 December 2025 at 17:00

French Guiana is best known for the infamous penal colony to which convicts and undesirables were deported from France. For a long time the small archipelago was known by the name of “Devil’s Island.” The notorious convict settlements were built in 1852. Today, discover a lush, green landscape, where tropical foliage has grown over the old prison buildings and softened their aspect from forbidding to quaint. The most famous prisoners were Alfred Dreyfus, the French Army officer falsely convicted of treason, and Henri Charrière, who was immortalized in the movie “Papillon” for supposedly being the only convict to escape from “the Green Hell.” Please be advised that due to the under-developed nature of this destination, organized tours are not available.

Day 6 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 7 - Cruising the Coast Of Brazil

Day 8 - Fortaleza

Arrive: Wed 10 December 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 10 December 2025 at 17:00

The city’s name, meaning “fortress,” is the only visible legacy in modern Fortaleza of its earlier eventful history. It was from Fortaleza that the move for independence from Portugal had its beginnings and actual fighting took place between the Portuguese and the local patriots. Today a sprawling city of almost two million inhabitants, Fortaleza is the capital of the State of Ceará and one of the chief commercial centers of Brazil’s northeast region.

Day 9 - Cruising the Coast Of Brazil

Day 10 - Recife

Arrive: Fri 12 December 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Fri 12 December 2025 at 20:00

Discover colonial Brazil in Recife and nearby Olinda and step back in time along narrow, winding streets amid meticulously restored homes, churches and lovely plazas. Admire the scenic views from the Malakoff Tower and Olinda’s hilltop plaza. Visit the old Dutch Fort, the Jewish Historic Archive and a local artist in his workshop and gallery. Take home lovely traditional Pernambuco handicrafts like clay figurines, wood sculptures, leather or woven straw items or hunt for unusual trinkets in artisan shops. Indulge in a delicious lobster lunch or just about anything your palate desires.

Day 11 - Maceio

Arrive: Sat 13 December 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 13 December 2025 at 16:00

Day 12 - Salvador

Arrive: Sun 14 December 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Sun 14 December 2025 at 17:00

Day 13 - Cruising the Coast Of Brazil

Day 14 - Rio De Janeiro

Arrive: Tue 16 December 2025 at 14:00

There’s a little bit of Carnival celebrated here everyday. From its famous beaches to its iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio radiates an air of exuberance that is hard to find anywhere else. Make the scene on trendy Ipanema or take a cable car to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain and enjoy the amazing views. Sway your hips to the rhythm at a samba show or enjoy the tranquility of king Dom João VI’s Botanical Gardens and verdant Tijuca Forest.

Day 15 - Rio De Janeiro

Depart: Wed 17 December 2025

There’s a little bit of Carnival celebrated here everyday. From its famous beaches to its iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio radiates an air of exuberance that is hard to find anywhere else. Make the scene on trendy Ipanema or take a cable car to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain and enjoy the amazing views. Sway your hips to the rhythm at a samba show or enjoy the tranquility of king Dom João VI’s Botanical Gardens and verdant Tijuca Forest.