Brazil, Cape Verde, Canary Islands, Madeira, Spain

Overview

A 17-night voyage aboard Costa Serena, departing Rio de Janeiro on 8 Apr 2027 and arriving in Rum, calling at 7 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Rio De Janeiro, BrazilEmbark

   8 Apr 2027

   Depart 20:00

   Rio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil, famed for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, 38m Christ the Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for Sugarloaf Mountain, a granite peak with cable cars to its summit. The city is also known for its sprawling favelas (shanty towns). Its raucous Carnaval festival, featuring parade floats, flamboyant costumes and samba dancers, is considered the world’s largest.
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   9 Apr 2027
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   Day 3 ·At Sea

   10 Apr 2027
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   Day 5 ·Recife, Brazil

   11 Apr 2027

   Arrive 12:00Depart 20:00

   Recife, the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Pernambuco, is distinguished by its many rivers, bridges, islets and peninsulas. Recife Antigo, on its own island by the harbor, is the historic old town center dating to the 16th century. To its south, popular Boa Viagem Beach is sheltered by reefs and lined by tall apartment blocks, modern hotels and restaurants.
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   Day 5 ·At Sea

   12 Apr 2027
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   Day 6 ·At Sea

   13 Apr 2027
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   Day 7 ·At Sea

   14 Apr 2027
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   Day 8 ·At Sea

   15 Apr 2027
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   Day 9 ·Mindelo (Capo Verde)

   16 Apr 2027

   Arrive 10:00Depart 20:00

   Mindelo is a port city on São Vicente, an island in the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde. It's known for its music, nightlife and lively, Brazilian-influenced Carnival celebrations. Colorful colonial houses line the shores of Porto Grande harbor, which is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. The Torre de Belém, by the harbor, is a scaled-down replica of a centuries-old tower in Lisbon.
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    Day 10 ·At Sea

    17 Apr 2027
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    Day 11 ·At Sea

    18 Apr 2027
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    Day 12 ·Las Palmas, Canary Islands

    19 Apr 2027

    Arrive 09:00Depart 17:30

    Las Palmas is a capital of Gran Canaria, one of Spain's Canary Islands off northwestern Africa. A major cruise-ship port, the city is known for duty-free shopping and for its sandy beaches. At Playa de Las Canteras, a coral barrier lines the beach and shelters swimmers. The annual Las Palmas de Gran Canaria carnival brings together flamboyantly costumed performers, music and dancing
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    Day 14 ·Funchal, Madeira

    20 Apr 2027

    Arrive 12:00Depart 21:00

    Funchal is the capital of the Madeira archipelago in Portugal. On a cruise with Costa you will dock at its unique port, formed from a natural bay that protects ships.
    It owes its name to the fennel plants found in the surrounding areas. The port of Funchal is the International Maritime Station of Madeira. The city is nestled in the mountains and has an atmosphere of tranquillity. Take advantage of the park for a brief visit to the Monte Palace tropical garden, a real paradise on Earth where vegetation and stone decorations create a wonderful harmony. If you want to get to know the locals and buy souvenirs, take a hike to the city market, the Mercado dos Lavradores, and finally, take the cable car to enjoy the amazing view of the city.
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    Day 14 ·At Sea

    21 Apr 2027
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    Day 15 ·Cadiz (Spain)

    22 Apr 2027

    Arrive 11:00Depart 21:00

    Travel through the streets of the port, where Christopher Columbus left for America, and visit this beautiful town and its surroundings.
    Make a stop in Cadiz, an Andalusian town that gives its name to the region it is capital of and the gulf on whose heights it stands proud. Its buildings are characterised by influences, in chronological order, of the Carthaginians, Romans, Moors and the Christians. The port of Cadiz was the departure point of the expedition that led to the discovery of America. Here you can admire the charming seafront promenade and the 3 km bridge that crosses the bay. Don't miss the chance to taste "tapas de chorizo" or see a flamenco show.
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    Day 16 ·Rum Raisin

    23 Apr 2027

    Arrive 10:00Depart 20:00
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    Day 17 ·At Sea

    24 Apr 2027
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    Day 18 ·Barcelona (Spain)Disembark

    25 Apr 2027

    Arrive 10:00

    Barcelona is one of the most popular cities for cruises in the Mediterranean, whether departing from Italy or Spain, the port of Barcelona is ready to surprise you. Barcelona's nightlife.
    Among the “ramblas” we discover great food and rivers of beer, but we are always under the watchful eye of Gaudi, who captured and expressed the soul of this place. The city is home to an innovative contemporary art museum, the Sagrada Familia Cathedral and the Camp Nou. Also, after these popular destinations, you can discover the Catalan culture. During our stop in Barcelona, take a walk down La Rambla before visiting the Picasso Museum. The Spanish capital is packed full of memorable architecture. Before leaving pay a visit to the neighbourhood in the port of Barcelona. Completely renovated for the Olympic Games in 1992, it has become a place dotted with bars, clubs and restaurants.

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