A Grand Journey of Atlantic Rhythms & Cultures

Overview

A 17-night voyage aboard EXPLORA I, departing Rio de Janeiro on 18 Feb 2028 and arriving in Lisbon, calling at 10 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Rio de Janeiro, BrazilEmbark

   18 Feb 2028

   Depart 22:00

   ‘Cidade Maravilhosa’, the Marvellous City, Rio constantly finds ways to surprise – whether it’s the tropical rainforest within, Tijuca National Park, the soul-stirring views from towering Christ the Redeemer or Sugarloaf Mountain. Marvel at the unique “favela” neighbourhoods that are precariously stacked up-and-down hillsides or the spectacular, modernist Niemeyer-designed architecture. Home to legendary Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and the mind-blowing spectacle of Rio Carnival in February, the entire city seems to sway to the infectious rhythms of samba. An astonishing depth of discovery few cities in the world offer.
   
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   Day 2 ·Buzios, Brazil

   19 Feb 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Breeze into Buzios like French starlet Brigitte Bardot did in 1964 and discover a honeypot of cinematic beaches and a sea of sensual overload. Snorkel in a dreamy dance amongst coral coves. Reel-and-release mighty game fish or board a speedboat for off-shore sunning with Brazilian cocktails. Shop with the well-heeled along Rua das Pedras avenue; saunter with the locals down Orla Bardot boardwalk; or sauté a bounty of Buzios delicacies with a convivial Master Chef. God bless, indeed.
   
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   Day 3 ·At Sea

   20 Feb 2028
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   Day 4 ·Salvador de Bahia, Brazil

   21 Feb 2028

   Arrive 09:00Depart 17:00

   Colours explode around you, the sun sparkles and the people — all sexy. Set on a pretty peninsula, stunning beaches surround Brazil's first capital. African slaves were brought here to build it into one of the most opulent cities in the New World. Colonial Pelourinho, a UNESCO heritage site, commemorates this history. Its cobblestone streets wind past brightly coloured buildings, squares filled with musicians and dancers. One of the world’s biggest carnivals raves in February. Indulge in fantastic food, Moqueca and caipirinha cocktails, samba and capoeira in the pulsing epicentre of Afro-Brazilian culture.
   
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   Day 6 ·Maceio

   22 Feb 2028

   Arrive 12:00Depart 20:00
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   Day 6 ·At Sea

   23 Feb 2028
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   Day 7 ·At Sea

   24 Feb 2028
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   Day 8 ·At Sea

   25 Feb 2028
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   Day 9 ·At Sea

   26 Feb 2028
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    Day 10 ·At Sea

    27 Feb 2028
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    Day 11 ·At Sea

    28 Feb 2028
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    Day 12 ·Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    29 Feb 2028

    Arrive 09:00Depart 21:00

    Drop a sun-kissed Spanish city onto an island off the coast of North Africa, add a sprinkle of tropical charm and place an active volcano on the doorstep and you have Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Feast on tantalising tapas before exploring neighbouring San Cristóbal de la Laguna’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, whose ancient doorways conceal exquisitely tiled courtyards and hand-carved balconies overlooking resplendent churches. Beyond, Tenerife is dotted with half-moon bays, immaculate golf courses, vineyard-covered hillsides, labyrinthine lava tunnels and sheer basalt cliffs: a primordial landscape sculpted by the fury of mighty Mount Teide.
    
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    Day 13 ·Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura

    1 Mar 2028

    Arrive 09:00Depart 19:00
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    Day 14 ·Arrecife (Lanzarote)

    2 Mar 2028

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Artist César Manrique put little Arrecife on the map. Explore his eclectic works in underground caverns, fabulous murals and his former home in nearby Tahíche, or sate your artistic appetite in contemporary gallery MIAC and the surreal underwater world of sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor. The spectral landscape of Timanfaya, once a seething sea of lava shattered by volcanic eruptions, is ripe for 4x4 exploration, while the year-round waves of Playa de Famara invite beginners and pros alike to grab a surfboard and take the plunge.
    
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    Day 15 ·Agadir

    3 Mar 2028

    Arrive 08:00Depart 14:00
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    Day 16 ·Casablanca

    4 Mar 2028

    Arrive 08:00Depart 23:00
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    Day 17 ·At Sea

    5 Mar 2028
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    Day 18 ·Lisbon, PortugalDisembark

    6 Mar 2028

    Arrive 08:00

    Enjoy the rich buzz of Lisbon. Dip into the city’s strong architectural, cultural and historical connections. Wander charming-cobbled streets, colourful buildings, the river Sado and endless nature. Pilgrimage to Fatima, tour hilly villages, learn Portuguese cooking techniques and listen to the Lisbon blues. Slip to charming Cascais for quieter energy and golden beaches. And as you bathe in the captivating light, enjoy plates of petiscos which - like fado - you’ll soon discover is vibrant, warm and most appealing.
    

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