16 nightsFrom Bridgetown, Barbados9 ports of call
16-Day Trinidad to Rio: South American Expedition
Seabourn · Seabourn Venture
Overview
A 16-night voyage aboard Seabourn Venture, departing Bridgetown, Barbados on 9 Oct 2027 and arriving in Rio de Janeiro, calling at 9 destinations along the way.
Bridgetown, BarbadosPort of SpainDevil's Island, French GuianaFortalezaNatalSalvadore de BahiaArmacao dos Buzio, BrazilParatiRio de Janeiro
Itinerary
16 nights · 17 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Bridgetown, BarbadosEmbark
9 Oct 2027Depart 18:00Barbados has retained many of the trappings of its British colonial heritage. Judges and barristers wear proper robes and wigs, police don helmets styled after London bobbies and cricket remains a national passion. Barbados also has all the sporting appeal of the rest of the Caribbean, with pristine beaches, powerful surf and crystal clear waters. Brightly colored homes and hibiscus flowers mingle with mahogany trees and English churches dating back to the 17th century. - 2
Day 2 ·Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
10 Oct 2027Arrive 09:00Depart 20:00 - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
11 Oct 2027 - 4
Day 4 ·At Sea
12 Oct 2027 - 5
Day 5 ·Devils Island, French Guiana
13 Oct 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00Before they were a notorious penal colony, the Iles de Salut (Islands of Salvation) provided French colonists with a welcome escape from the fever-ridden jungles of the Guiana mainland. Lying ten miles off the coastline, and swept by treacherous ocean currents, the trio of small islands provided a perfect isolated location for incarcerating criminals without danger or expense, since the shark-infested sea and the trackless jungles ashore precluded any possibility of escape. All three islands, popularly known as Devil's Island, were used as a prison from 1852 to 1953. Your day is free to explore the prison ruins or search for signs of the surprisingly abundant wildlife. - 6
Day 6 ·At Sea
14 Oct 2027 - 7
Day 7 ·At Sea
15 Oct 2027 - 8
Day 8 ·Crossing the Equator
16 Oct 2027If you are a “pollywog,” who has never crossed the line at sea, you will be expected to undergo a mock trial by King Neptune and his court for the entertainment of the “shellbacks” who have already done so. Mild but hilarious indignities will be conjured, and in the end a good time will be had by most, if not all. - 9
Day 9 ·Fortaleza, Brazil
17 Oct 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 14:00Fortaleza, in the northeastern state of Ceara, is one of Brazil's chief seaports. Among the wealth of exports passing through its harbor are cotton, beans, rice, sugar, fruit, and of course, coffee. Lovely beaches shaded by coconut palms and some of the finest handicrafts Brazil has to offer are among the city's appealing attractions. Explore the highlights of the region along with some of its traditional activities. - 10
Day 10 ·Natal, Brazil
18 Oct 2027Arrive 09:00Depart 17:00Natal was built on the right bank of the River Potenji, right where the river meets the Atlantic; the soil is very sandy, with dunes and bays protected by reefs which appear all along the shore line. This "City of Dunes" invites you to ride in a dune buggy over huge sand dunes with sweeping views of the sea. - 11
Day 11 ·At Sea
19 Oct 2027 - 12
Day 12 ·Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
20 Oct 2027Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00If Rio is the heart of Brazil and Sao Paulo is its brain, Salvador is its spirit. It was here in 1549 that the Portuguese founded the capital city and chief port of their new colony. Vast fortunes were made through the slave trade, and the introduction of a large African population had an important effect on the local culture. Salvador is built in two levels. The most appealing is in the upper city, the lovely colonial neighborhood of Pelourinho, which in the past few years has been completely restored to its former glory. - 13
Day 13 ·At Sea
21 Oct 2027 - 14
Day 14 ·At Sea
22 Oct 2027 - 15
Day 15 ·Armacao dos Buzios, Brazil
23 Oct 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 14:00Buzios is on everyone’s top ten most beautiful places list. With dozens of gorgeous beaches, warm, clear waters, lush tropical vegetation and a wealth of opportunities for active or relaxing play, it earns the spot easily. The place thrives on pleasing visitors, and you’ll be no exception. - 16
Day 16 ·Parati
24 Oct 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00As one of the most beautiful colonial cities in the world, Parati, which means "white fish," is protected by UNESCO. The city exudes a magical and romantic ambience with its gas lights, well-preserved colonial houses, gardens and winding streets. Parati's history goes back to the early 1530s and is full of tales of pirates, gold, romance and mystery. As the second most important port in Brazil, Parati Harbor was built in the 17th and 18th centuries for the export of gold to Portugal, and as the center of southern Brazil's slave trade. The economy of Parati later turned to sugar cane with a multitude of mills that produced Brazil's high quality spirit known as "pinga" or cachaça. - 17
Day 17 ·Rio De Janeiro, BrazilDisembark
25 Oct 2027Arrive 07:00Its stunning setting and joyous lust for life make Rio a cidade maravilhosa, "marvelous city." Ipanema, Copacabana, samba - the words alone conjure Brazilian paradise.
Your ship: Seabourn Venture
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