Amazon & Antarctic Adventure

Overview

A 87-night voyage aboard Borealis, departing Southampton on 5 Jan 2028 and returning to the same port, calling at 29 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Southampton, UKEmbark

   5 Jan 2028

   Southampton offers fast and efficient check-in areas, spacious departure lounges with seating areas, café-bars and smart washrooms. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, you can pay for and reserve parking in advance directly with the relevant company. Alternatively, if being dropped off or collected by taxi or private car, they can drive right up alongside the terminal building.
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   6 Jan 2028
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   Day 3 ·At Sea

   7 Jan 2028
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   Day 4 ·At Sea

   8 Jan 2028
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   Day 5 ·At Sea

   9 Jan 2028
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   Day 6 ·Santa Cruz, Tenerife

   10 Jan 2028

   Sophisticated Santa Cruz - Tenerife's capital - is built around boulevards and wide avenues that link elegant squares and parks.
   
   Well-preserved buildings feature in the old town, including the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception and the 18th century Palacio de Carta, which has impressive Baroque and neoclassical features. Recently redesigned by the architects Herzog & de Meuron, the city’s largest square, Plaza de España, is a pleasant spot to lose a few hours. Lively beaches such as Playa de Las Americas are within easy reach of Santa Cruz too.
   
   Away from the capital, many of Tenerife's highlights await on tours, including the exotic Botanical Gardens or the mystical lava stone Pyramids of Guimar. Exploring the volcanic El Teide National Park to marvel at majestic Mount Teide, or even climb Spain's highest peak, is an unmissable experience.
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   Day 7 ·Santa Cruz de la Palma

   11 Jan 2028

   La Palma’s small, yet pretty capital city - is one of the Canary Island’s true gems. Boasting colonial-style architecture, a swathe of charming beaches, restaurants and bars, Santa Cruz is typically Canarian and has something for everyone.
   
   Conquered by the King of Castile in the 15th century, Santa Cruz de La Palma was a key trading post between Spain and the Americas, and the city’s fascinating history can be explored in the historic quarter – one of Spain’s Historic-Artistic sites. The Naval Museum is a replica of Christopher Columbus's 15th-century Santa Maria sailing ship.
   
   Stunning palaces and sumptuous merchants’ houses butt up against the grand town hall, built during the reign of Phillip II. Religious buildings include the Renaissance-style Church of El Salvador, with a tower of volcanic stone, and the Church of Santo Domingo, which houses a superb collection of Flemish paintings.Show less
   The compact city centre is incredibly picturesque, and the newly redeveloped beach and promenade have boosted the city's resort credentials. Calle Real, the city’s main street, is famous for being both a Property of Cultural Interest and a Historic-Artistic Site. Santa Cruz’s finest restaurants, shops and prettiest squares are found here, and sampling the delicious local cuisine and local culture is highly recommended.
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   Day 8 ·At Sea

   12 Jan 2028
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   Day 9 ·At Sea

   13 Jan 2028
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    Day 10 ·At Sea

    14 Jan 2028
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    Day 11 ·At Sea

    15 Jan 2028
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    Day 12 ·At Sea

    16 Jan 2028
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    Day 13 ·At Sea

    17 Jan 2028
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    Day 14 ·St. John's, Antigua

    18 Jan 2028

    Whatever rugged Antigua may lack in tropical scenery the island more than makes up for with what are some of the best watersports conditions found anywhere in the Caribbean, and 365 beaches ('one for each day of the year' say the Antiguans) from which to enjoy them! For many, too, the great bay of stunning English Harbour and historic Nelson's Dockyard (Britain's West Indies naval base now restored to its 18th century prime) will prove a magnet.
    
    It is thought that the Arawaks first inhabited Antigua about 2,000 years ago; around 1200 AD, they were evicted by the Caribs. It was not until 1493 that Columbus first sighted Antigua, and named it after a church in Seville, Spain. The British colonised the island in 1632, and in 1674 Sir Christopher Codrington arrived to establish the first sugar plantation. By the end of that century, the plantation economy had developed, slaves were imported and the central part of the island was stripped of its forests and replanted with sugar cane. In the early 1800s, the sugar market began to falter. With the abolition of slavery in 1834, the plantations collapsed and were consolidated under the control of a handful of landowners. Antigua finally achieved full independence in 1981.
    
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    Day 15 ·At Sea

    19 Jan 2028
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    Day 16 ·Samana, Dominican Republic

    20 Jan 2028

    Samana lies on the north-east coast of the Dominican Republic, part of the rugged island that Columbus named Hispaniola or'Little Spain', a pedigree still palpable today in its lively mixture of Caribbean and Latin cultures. The Samana Peninsula is arguably the island's most beautiful corners, with colourful little clapboard houses dotted among the coconut palms and pine trees that festoon the lower mountain slopes, splendid beaches in the Las Terrenas area, the 160 ft Rio Limon waterfall in the hills - and the coastal mangrove swamps of the Los Haitises National Park.
    
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    Day 17 ·At Sea

    21 Jan 2028
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    Day 18 ·Ocho Rios, Jamaica

    22 Jan 2028

    On Jamaica’s famous North Shore, whose palm-shaded beaches hug the coastline beneath the distant Blue Mountains, Ocho Rios probably took its name from ‘Las Chorreras’ or waterfalls. Far inland extend dense forest, exotic home to orchids and hummingbirds, and setting of the spectacular cascades of Dunn’s River Falls and the nearby waters of the Martha Brae.
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    Day 19 ·At Sea

    23 Jan 2028
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    Day 20 ·Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

    24 Jan 2028

    On the mountain-backed Caribbean shores of Costa Rica (the name, meaning 'rich coast' was bequeathed by Columbus), Puerto Limon is a gateway to Central America's most welcoming (its been a democracy for over a century) and surprising country. Though smaller than Ireland, it boasts an amazing biodiversity. With more butterfly species than the whole of Africa, more bird species than Europe, its precious tropical rainforests harbour over half a million plant and animal species. Small wonder that about a quarter of Costa Rica is protected nature reserve or national park. From Puerto Limon shore visits offer an opportunity to journey inland to the picturesque capital of San Jose or to see more of its rich widlife and exotic scenery.
    
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    Day 21 ·At Sea

    25 Jan 2028
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    Day 22 ·Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

    26 Jan 2028

    An enthralling and staggeringly beautiful city, Cartagena is one of Colombia's true gems bursting with Spanish heritage. Dominated by the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the captivating city of Cartagena is also home to the wonderful Santo Domingo Plaza, Palacio de la Inquisicion and its 16th century cathedral.
    
    Taking time out to relax at one of Cartagena's many open-air cafés is a popular pastime; perfect for watching the parade of horse-drawn carriages, fashionable locals and romantic street life. From one of its many beaches, many take the opportunity to mingle with the sea life on a Cartegena snorkelling trip, passing San Jose and San Ferna en route.
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    Day 23 ·At Sea

    27 Jan 2028
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    Day 24 ·Willemstad, Curacao

    28 Jan 2028

    UNESCO-protected Willemstad on Curaçao has narrow-gabled, 18th century houses in cool pastel shades, juxtaposed with intense yellows and royal blues. It’s akin to a carbon copy of Amsterdam, but with the gorgeous Caribbean climate thrown in.The town has a number of intriguing museums worth visiting: the Curaçao Museum, the Maritime Museum and Kura Hulanda, which tells the history of the local slave trade. At Scharlooweg 77 is the house known as the 'Wedding Cake', a near perfect example of Dutch colonial architecture.Willemstad is actually divided into two sections, Otrobanda and Punda, and both boast a rich, cultural heritage. They are connected by the Queen Emma Bridge, also known as the Swinging Old Lady, a floating, pontoon bridge powered by diesel, which swings open daily to allow ships in and out of the harbour.Situated not far from the waterfront, the crowded streets of Punda are packed with smart galleries and shops, while nearby Pietermaai is alive with cool restaurants, bars and clubs. The island’s fantastic beaches are a true delight, with Santa Barbara Beach probably the pick of them all.
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    Day 25 ·At Sea

    29 Jan 2028
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    Day 26 ·Kingstown, St. Vincent

    30 Jan 2028

    At the head of the idyllic island chain of the 30-or-so Grenadines, scenic St Vincent packs into its 18 x 12 miles an extravagant canvas of lush tropical valleys and mountains, home of hummingbird and hibiscus, breadfruit and bamboo, limes and mahogany. In the little capital of Kingstown, the animated markets, dramatic coastal views from historic Fort Charlotte, and luxuriant Botanical Gardens (oldest in the Americas) will detain you - while beyond await Soufriere's towering volcano and the lovely 60 ft waterfall of Baleine.
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    Day 27 ·St George's Island, Bermuda

    31 Jan 2028

    The popular destination of St. George’s is the capital of Grenada, a tiny Caribbean island with a long history of British and French rule. The town is a gateway to a volcanic island, with a jaw-dropping landscape of crater lakes, rainforests, coral reefs and white-sand beaches.
    
    Granted independence in 1974, it is famous for its cinnamon, mace, nutmeg and vanilla plantations, and Grenada is affectionately known as the ‘Spice Island’. The aromas literally fill the air and make for a most remarkable experience when visiting the island.
    
    The town is located on a stunning horseshoe-shaped harbour. At its centre, the 18th century Fort George offers panoramic views of the island and nearby Fort Matthew, formerly a battleground and an asylum, boasts a network of underground tunnels. The Grenada National Museum hosts exhibits about the region’s history, including the plantation economy and the whaling industry.
    
    Mount Qua Qua – one of Grenada’s central mountains – provides impressive views from its 2370ft peak. Its hiking trails pass Grand Etang Lake and the cooling temperatures at altitude provide a soothing respite from the island's heat.
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    Day 28 ·Roseau, Domimica

    1 Feb 2028

    Discovered by Columbus on a Sunday (hence its name), Dominica was once inhabited by fierce Carib Indians and is still home to 3,000 of their descendants. Arriving at Roseau you'll definitely find the welcome friendlier today! And to travel from the capital into the island's exotic tropical interior - which soars to 4,700 feet - is to discover a wonderful environment of dense (and now protected) rainforest, deep lakes, glittering waterfalls and fast-flowing rivers quite unlike any of its neighbours.
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    Day 29 ·Bridgetown, Barbados

    2 Feb 2028

    An island that blends the exotic mood of the Caribbean with a hint of home (it was British for over 350 years). Here rum punch and calypso meet afternoon tea and cricket in perfect harmony, and Bridgetown's Trafalgar Square is older than our own. With over 30 miles of beaches, 3, 000 hours of sunshine a year, welcoming ‘Bajan' smiles, excellent shopping in the port and flying fish for lunch, Barbados is for many British visitors the quintessential Caribbean island!
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    Day 30 ·At Sea

    3 Feb 2028
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    Day 31 ·At Sea

    4 Feb 2028
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    Day 32 ·Cruise Pass Barra Norte

    5 Feb 2028
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    Day 33 ·At Sea

    6 Feb 2028
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    Day 34 ·Santarem, Brazil

    7 Feb 2028

    Located at the point in which the creamy-brown Rio Amazonas and the much darker Rio Tapajós meet. Following the American Civil War, a group of Confederates settled here and the American traditions they passed down are still evident in many of the local customs.
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    Day 35 ·Cruising Amazon River

    8 Feb 2028
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    Day 36 ·Manaus, Amazon

    9 Feb 2028

    At the height of the rubber boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries Manaus was among the world's wealthiest cities. It is still a major port, despite being 1,000 miles from the sea - and retains a certain style today, though its former glory lingers only in some of the grand buildings dotted about the city, including the opulent 1896 Opera House. Nearby is the famed 'wedding of the Waters' where the dark Rio Negro and light Rio Solimoes join to form the Amazon, at first flowing side-by-side without merging.
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    Day 37 ·Manaus, Amazon

    10 Feb 2028

    At the height of the rubber boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries Manaus was among the world's wealthiest cities. It is still a major port, despite being 1,000 miles from the sea - and retains a certain style today, though its former glory lingers only in some of the grand buildings dotted about the city, including the opulent 1896 Opera House. Nearby is the famed 'wedding of the Waters' where the dark Rio Negro and light Rio Solimoes join to form the Amazon, at first flowing side-by-side without merging.
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    Day 38 ·Parintins, Amazon

    11 Feb 2028

    The little Indian village of Parantins lies beside the river on Tupinambarana Island, amid the largest archipelago of the mid-Amazon. The community can trace its history back through two centuries and still proudly celebrates its traditional Indian culture. On a shore visit you will be entertained at a special recreation of the villagers' annual 'Boi Bumba' festival, featuring some truly spectacular costumes and unique traditional music.
    
    
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    Day 39 ·Alter do Chao, Amazon

    12 Feb 2028

    40 kilometres (25 miles) from the city of Santarem is the beach community of Alter do Chao. It was named after the flat-topped hill that provides a backdrop for the island. This stop on your Amazon cruise is a small island located on the clear-running Tapajós River, offering quaint cottages along the white-sand beaches lined with leafy palm trees.
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    Day 40 ·At Sea

    13 Feb 2028
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    Day 41 ·Cruise Pass Barra Norte

    14 Feb 2028
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    Day 42 ·At Sea

    15 Feb 2028
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    Day 43 ·Fortaleza

    16 Feb 2028

    The sun-kissed Brazilian city of Fortaleza is a lot more than just a top beach resort on the country’s north-eastern coast. The capital of the state of Ceará sits in the middle of an unbroken stretch of beaches – including Praia do Futuro and the world-renowned Jericoacoara – punctuated by red cliffs, rolling dunes, lagoons and tiny fishing villages.
    
    The busy streets of Centro, the oldest part town, is packed with small stores and is a lively area to explore by day. Fortaleza’s nightlife is a lot of fun, and the city’s folklore traditions can be experienced in dance performances at the century-old, art nouveau theatre, José de Alencar. The excellent Centro Dragão do Mar de Arte e Cultura includes museums, cinemas, theatres, galleries, a planetarium and cafés in an extensive complex linked by elevated walkways.
    
    Another architectural treasure is the neo-Gothic Catedral Metropolitana, and the Memorial da Cultura Cearense is one of several excellent museums in the town. Away from the centre, the Parque Ecológico do Côco was created to protect the mangrove forest alongside the Rio Côco.
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    Day 44 ·At Sea

    17 Feb 2028
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    Day 45 ·At Sea

    18 Feb 2028
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    Day 46 ·At Sea

    19 Feb 2028
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    Day 47 ·Buzios

    20 Feb 2028
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    Day 48 ·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    21 Feb 2028

    Surely the world's most evocative place-name! The city of Carnival and Samba, Copacabana and Ipanema, more than fulfills its romantic promise.
    Beneath the protective arms of the Corcovado - the great statue of Christ the Redeemer that soars above the Tijuca jungle - and the majestic silhouette of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the sweeping boulevards and confusion of skyscrapers and old colonial buildings that are Rio de Janeiro wind themselves around the beach-lined shores of Guanabara Bay.
    
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    Day 49 ·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    22 Feb 2028

    Surely the world's most evocative place-name! The city of Carnival and Samba, Copacabana and Ipanema, more than fulfills its romantic promise.
    Beneath the protective arms of the Corcovado - the great statue of Christ the Redeemer that soars above the Tijuca jungle - and the majestic silhouette of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the sweeping boulevards and confusion of skyscrapers and old colonial buildings that are Rio de Janeiro wind themselves around the beach-lined shores of Guanabara Bay.
    
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    Day 50 ·At Sea

    23 Feb 2028
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    Day 51 ·At Sea

    24 Feb 2028
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    Day 52 ·At Sea

    25 Feb 2028
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    Day 53 ·At Sea

    26 Feb 2028
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    Day 54 ·Puerto Madryn, Argentina

    27 Feb 2028

    Here you can watch the whales which visit every year to breed and get so closethat you can almost touch these gentle giants of the sea. The city has many Welsh roots, as it was founded in 1865 by Welsh immigrants, and grew in size with the arrival of Spanish and Italian immigrants.
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    Day 55 ·At Sea

    28 Feb 2028
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    Day 56 ·At Sea

    29 Feb 2028
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    Day 57 ·Punta Arenas, Chile

    1 Mar 2028

    Strategically positioned almost midway between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, on a peninsular at the southern end of mainland Chile, Punta Arenas commands panoramic views over the Magellan Straits.
    A port that evolved from what was originally a penal colony and whose heyday was eclipsed by the opening of the Panama Canal, Punta Arenas is today a peaceful place with some attractive turn-of-the-century architecture - and the nearest brewery to the South Pole!
    
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    Day 58 ·Cruising by Cape Horn, Chile

    2 Mar 2028
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    Day 59 ·Cruise Drake Passage

    3 Mar 2028
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    Day 60 ·Cruising Antarctica Peninsula

    4 Mar 2028
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    Day 61 ·Cruising Antarctica Peninsula

    5 Mar 2028
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    Day 62 ·Cruising Antarctica Peninsula

    6 Mar 2028
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    Day 63 ·Cruise Drake Passage

    7 Mar 2028
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    Day 64 ·Port Stanley, Falkland Isl.

    8 Mar 2028

    Clustered 300 miles out in the South Atlantic, the 200 little Falkland Islands - their unspoilt shores, rolling moorland and low hills oddly reminiscent of the Hebrides - are home to over half a million sheep and much fascinating wildlife, inlcuding seals, penguins and shorebirds.
    Port Stanley, the waterfront capital on East Falkland, is the only sizeable community, and comes complete with welcoming 'pubs' and innumerable other delightfully incongruous reminders of home!
    
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    Day 65 ·At Sea

    9 Mar 2028
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    Day 66 ·At Sea

    10 Mar 2028
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    Day 67 ·Montevideo, Uraguay

    11 Mar 2028

    Founded by the Spaniards in 1726, Uruguay's attractive capital overlooks the River Plate, jsut 60 miles from Argentina across the estuary, setting of the famous naval battle in 1939. Successive waves of Spanish and Italian immigration has given the city a fascinatingly European feeling - which, with its Mediterranean climate, shady squares, parks and gardens, broad boulevards and stately 19th century buildings all give Montevido a uniquely appealing character. A local landmark is the Cerro (hill) from which the city's name (meaning 'I see a hill') derives!
    
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    Day 68 ·Buenos Aires, Argentina

    12 Mar 2028

    The Argentine capital - called 'Santa Maria del Buen Ayre' by early sailors thanks to its favourable winds - is more simply 'B.A.' to today's visitors. Its warm, cosmopolitan vitality, more European than South American, carries appealing echoes of Spain and Italy; and our leisurely stay offers ample opportunity to stroll and shop in fashionable Calle Florida and Avenida Santa Fe, to test the famous tea-rooms and nightspots, and to explore further afield amid this intriguing scenario of 'Evita', the hypnotic tango and the gauchos of the Pampas.
    
    
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    Day 69 ·Buenos Aires, Argentina

    13 Mar 2028

    The Argentine capital - called 'Santa Maria del Buen Ayre' by early sailors thanks to its favourable winds - is more simply 'B.A.' to today's visitors. Its warm, cosmopolitan vitality, more European than South American, carries appealing echoes of Spain and Italy; and our leisurely stay offers ample opportunity to stroll and shop in fashionable Calle Florida and Avenida Santa Fe, to test the famous tea-rooms and nightspots, and to explore further afield amid this intriguing scenario of 'Evita', the hypnotic tango and the gauchos of the Pampas.
    
    
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    Day 70 ·At Sea

    14 Mar 2028
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    Day 71 ·At Sea

    15 Mar 2028
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    Day 72 ·At Sea

    16 Mar 2028
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    Day 73 ·At Sea

    17 Mar 2028
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    Day 74 ·Salvador

    18 Mar 2028

    Ornate churches and imposing public buildings in the clifftop Cidade Alta (Upper City) are monuments to the wealth once generated by sugar-cane and tobacco. The city's vibrant culture is an exotic cocktail of past Portuguese influences and pulsating African traditions. There are some superb ocean beaches nearby too.
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    Day 75 ·At Sea

    19 Mar 2028
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    Day 76 ·At Sea

    20 Mar 2028
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    Day 77 ·At Sea

    21 Mar 2028
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    Day 78 ·At Sea

    22 Mar 2028
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    Day 79 ·At Sea

    23 Mar 2028
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    Day 80 ·Mindelo, Cape Verde Is.

    24 Mar 2028

    This mountainous volcanic archipelago of ten islands and five islets - a Portuguese territory until independence in 1975 - is as unique and unspoilt as its remote location, 400 miles off the west coast of Senegal, would suggest. Once a staging post on the old sailing route to South Africa, Mindelo, on Sao Vicente, is the largest port, with attractive old Portuguese colonial buildings that betray the island's intriguing pedigree.
    
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    Day 81 ·At Sea

    25 Mar 2028
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    Day 82 ·At Sea

    26 Mar 2028
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    Day 83 ·Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

    27 Mar 2028

    With its feel of mainland-Spain, spiced up with an eclectic mix of Asian and African cultures, Las Palmas is one of the Canary Island's most popular destinations, attracting sun-seekers who come to relax on its golden-sand beaches and soak up the gorgeous, year-round climate of Gran Canaria.
    
    Founded over 500 years ago, Las Palmas is the largest city in the Canary Islands, and has three gorgeous beaches, including Playa de las Canteras, regarded as one of the world's best beaches, to enjoy.
    
    Vegueta, the oldest quarter, is both atmospheric and fashionable, with extensive historical architecture plus a fine selection of boutiques and smart bars. At its centre stand the twin towers of Santa Ana Cathedral; started in 1500 but still unfinished, the cathedral has a unique mix of Renaissance, Gothic and Neoclassical styles in its construction. In Plaza Santa Ana, bronze statues of dogs – the Romans named the islands after legendary canines – stand guard over the 17th-century Palacio Regental, the Town Hall and the Bishop's Palace.
    
    The sweet arc of Playa de las Canteras at the town’s other end offers the tantalising possibility of taking a dip between sightseeing and shopping. The bewildering maze of streets behind the beach hides many fine restaurants serving an array of wonderful Canarian cuisine.
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    Day 84 ·At Sea

    28 Mar 2028
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    Day 85 ·At Sea

    29 Mar 2028
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    Day 86 ·La Coruna, Spain

    30 Mar 2028

    At the north western tip of Spain, La Coruna is Galicia's largest city - from where in 1588 the Spanish Armada sailed to its fate. It's the port of call for nearby Santiago de Compostela, in whose ornate 11th century cathedral rests the body of St James. With Jerusalem and Rome, it remains one of Christendom's most holy places - to which in the middle ages up to two million pilgrims came each year.
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    Day 87 ·At Sea

    31 Mar 2028
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    Day 88 ·Southampton, UKDisembark

    1 Apr 2028

    Southampton offers fast and efficient check-in areas, spacious departure lounges with seating areas, café-bars and smart washrooms. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, you can pay for and reserve parking in advance directly with the relevant company. Alternatively, if being dropped off or collected by taxi or private car, they can drive right up alongside the terminal building.

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