47 nightsFrom Rio de Janeiro29 ports of call
Rio de Janeiro to Portsmouth
Crystal Cruises · Crystal Symphony
Overview
A 47-night voyage aboard Crystal Symphony, departing Rio de Janeiro on 10 Apr 2029 and arriving in Portsmouth, UK, calling at 29 destinations along the way.
Rio de JaneiroBrazilSalvadore de BahiaMaceioRecifeSantaremBoca De ValeiraManausParintinsAlter Do Chao, BrazilDevil's Island, French GuianaBridgetown, BarbadosRoseauSt. KittsSan Juan, Puerto RicoSamana (Dominican Republic)Grand TurkFort LauderdaleRoyal Naval Dockyard, BermudaNew YorkNewport, Rhode IslandBoston, USAHalifaxSydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaSaint Pierre and Miquelon, Newfoundland, CanadaSt John, CanadaCobh, IrelandPlymouth, UKPortsmouth, UK
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Itinerary
47 nights · 48 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Rio de Janeiro, BrazilEmbark
10 Apr 2029Depart 19:00Vibrant Rio lies cradled in the outstretched arms of the Christ the Redeemer Statue, which stands atop Corcovado Mountain. At the feet of this magnificent landmark lies one of the world's most magnificent bays. Golden beaches with such alluring names as Copacabana and Ipanema stretch as far as the eye can see. There are close to two dozen such bays, which serve as a playground for some of the world's most beautiful people. All along this waterfront, which swirls with mosaic art, are five-star hotels, elegant shops, popular restaurants and a lifestyle to match. Winding its way along this magnificent mile or so is a constant parade of handsome Cariocas, as the local people are known. - 2
Day 2 ·Buzios, Brazil
11 Apr 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Home to more than 20 magnificent beaches, this charming fishing village invites you to come drink up the sun, explore the lush landscape, shop world-class boutiques, and snap a photograph with Bridget Bardot. Not the real one, of course. The French superstar put Buzios on the map when she visited the town at the height of her fame, and now locals and travelers alike come to sit on the statue’s lap, situated on the Orla Bardot. - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
12 Apr 2029 - 4
Day 4 ·Sao Salvador Da Bahia
13 Apr 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00 - 5
Day 5 ·Maceio, Brazil
14 Apr 2029Arrive 11:00Depart 19:00Maceió is the capital city of the state of Alagoas, on the east coast of Brazil. Its historic center is home to pastel-colored colonial houses, a 19th-century cathedral and the Théo Brandão Museum of Anthropology and Folklore, located in a renovated seafront mansion. Protected by an offshore reef, the coast is lined with white-sand beaches. Ponta Verde beach has a palm-lined promenade, beach kiosks and water sports. - 6
Day 6 ·Recife, Brazil
15 Apr 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Named for the great coral reef that lies off its shorts, Recife has been dubbed the “Venice of Brazil” by visitors and locals alike. - 7
Day 7 ·At Sea
16 Apr 2029 - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
17 Apr 2029 - 9
Day 9 ·At Sea
18 Apr 2029 - 10
Day 10 ·At Sea
19 Apr 2029 - 11
Day 11 ·Santarém, Brazil
20 Apr 2029Arrive 10:00Depart 19:00First settled by Jesuits in 1661, Santarem quickly became a focus of American interest during the rubber boom of the early twentieth century. Today, Santarem remains one of Brazil’s most important trading centers, and is imbued with the energy of a growing city. Be sure to view the “Wedding of the Waters,— the unique merging of the Tapajos clear water with the Amazon’s muddy water. - 12
Day 12 ·Boca de Valeria, Brazil
21 Apr 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 15:00The “mouth of the Valeria River, the colorful Caboclo village contains a few wooden houses and an abundance of local wildlife, including monkeys, birds and several varieties of flora. As Crystal remains anchored off-shore, canoes bearing the local inhabitants will glide through the river’s waters, providing a fascinating display of the colorful culture of the Amazon region. - 13
Day 13 ·Manaus, Brazil
22 Apr 2029Arrive 10:00Depart 23:59The capital of the State of Amazonas, the belle époque splendor of Manaus is still evident in the graceful mansions and the Teatro Amazonas opera house. This city, resting on the Rio Negro, was created by the rubber boom of the mid-19th-century, when steam navigation opened up the Amazon to entrepreneurs and the social elite. Today, stroll down the Parisian-styled boulevards and Italian piazzas, or watch the fisherman at Municipal Market unload their catch of the day on the river’s edge. - 14
Day 14 ·Manaus, Brazil
23 Apr 2029Depart 16:00The capital of the State of Amazonas, the belle époque splendor of Manaus is still evident in the graceful mansions and the Teatro Amazonas opera house. This city, resting on the Rio Negro, was created by the rubber boom of the mid-19th-century, when steam navigation opened up the Amazon to entrepreneurs and the social elite. Today, stroll down the Parisian-styled boulevards and Italian piazzas, or watch the fisherman at Municipal Market unload their catch of the day on the river’s edge. - 15
Day 15 ·Parintins, Brazil
24 Apr 2029Arrive 10:00Depart 18:00This small village located on Tupinambarana Island is situated in the largest river archipelago of the mid-Amazon. This two-century old village is rich in Indian culture, as celebrated with an annual “Boi Bumba” festival, an event that has been taking place in the Parintins for over 80 years – a ritual of magic, mystery, passion and faith. Enjoy the exotic appeal of the Amazon via this fascinating area. - 16
Day 16 ·Alter do Chão, Brazil
25 Apr 2029Arrive 09:00Depart 17:00Situated on a beautiful bay, this beach resort on the Amazon River is flanked by two hills, one of which resembles the shape of a church altar, which gives the place its name. Hike through thick forest up the other cone-shaped hill for a spectacular view of the meeting of the Amazon and Tapajós rivers. Alter do Chão is home to the Center for the Preservation of Indian Art, a spectacular collection of Amazon Indian artifacts. - 17
Day 17 ·At Sea
26 Apr 2029 - 18
Day 18 ·At Sea
27 Apr 2029 - 19
Day 19 ·Devil's Island, French Guiana
28 Apr 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00Devil’s Island (Ile du Diable) is one of the three infamous penal colonies of the Iles du Salut archipelago (Islands of Salvation). The penitentiary was first opened by Emperor Napoleon III's government in 1852, and became one of the most infamous prisons in history before closing in 1946. Very few convicts ever managed to escape the island. One prisoner who became world famous was Henri Charriére, immortalized in the movie Papillon, for supposedly being the only convict ever to have escaped. - 20
Day 20 ·At Sea
29 Apr 2029 - 21
Day 21 ·Bridgetown
30 Apr 2029Arrive 06:00Depart 18:00Barbados is sun-drenched beaches, clear blue-green waters and cool trade winds. Its capital is a UNESCO treasure and inland you’ll see lovingly preserved plantation houses, lush sugar cane fields and fragrant gardens. Reminders of former British rule abound, from cricket fields to Lord Nelson's statue and the original Trafalgar Square. Don't miss Bridgetown's bustling Careenage and the shops on Broad Street, which offer deals on luxury imports from Britain. - 22
Day 22 ·Roseau
1 May 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Roseau is the capital of the Caribbean island nation of Dominica. It's on the southwest coast and known for its 18th-century Creole architecture. Its cobblestone Old Market, formerly a slave auction site, sells crafts and fruit. It’s next to the Dominica Museum, with exhibits on the country’s natural and cultural history. The Dominica Botanic Gardens showcase tropical flora and native Sisserou parrots. - 23
Day 23 ·St. Kitts (Basseterre)
2 May 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00British influences abound in Basse-Terre, the capital of St. Kitts. Here you’ll find the domed Treasury Building, the Circus, which was modeled after Piccadilly in London, and the St. George's Anglican Church. Explore the traditional white-sand beaches or admire breathtaking views of verdant mountains. - 24
Day 24 ·San Juan, Puerto Rico
3 May 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Rich in history, La Fortaleza is the oldest governor’s mansion in the western hemisphere; be sure to see the mahogany clock which stopped in time when the last Spanish governor of Puerto Rico struck it with his sword on his way out, heralding the last moment of Spanish rule in the New World. - 25
Day 25 ·Samaná, Dominican Republic
4 May 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Samaná (Santa Bárbara de Samaná) is a town on the Samaná Peninsula, in the Dominican Republic. It overlooks Samaná Bay, which plays host to thousands of humpback whales during winter’s mating season. Nearby, the Whale Museum's prime attraction is a huge whale skeleton. The town's waterfront promenade, the Malecón, has restaurants and bars. In the bay, Cayo Levantado is a tiny island known for its palm-lined beaches - 26
Day 26 ·Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos
5 May 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Dive into the waters with one of the largest networks of coral reef in the world. Turks & Caicos has plenty of on-shore activities and places to relax, but the water is where you want to be to get enjoy some of the best diving and snorkeling around. - 27
Day 27 ·At Sea
6 May 2029 - 28
Day 28 ·Fort Lauderdale
7 May 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00Originally a fort built by the U.S. Army in 1838, during the Second Seminole War, Ft. Lauderdale has little left of its warlike past. Instead the city welcomes visitors with broad beaches and an easy pace of life, plus convenient air and water connections that make the city a perfect place to begin or end a cruise. - 29
Day 29 ·At Sea
8 May 2029 - 30
Day 30 ·At Sea
9 May 2029 - 31
Day 31 ·Royal Naval Dockyard,Bermuda
10 May 2029Arrive 09:00Depart 23:59HMD Bermuda was the principal base of the Royal Navy in the Western Atlantic between American independence and the Cold War. The Imperial fortress colony of Bermuda had occupied a useful position astride the homeward leg taken by many European vessels from the New World since before its settlement by England in 1609. - 32
Day 32 ·Royal Naval Dockyard,Bermuda
11 May 2029Depart 14:00HMD Bermuda was the principal base of the Royal Navy in the Western Atlantic between American independence and the Cold War. The Imperial fortress colony of Bermuda had occupied a useful position astride the homeward leg taken by many European vessels from the New World since before its settlement by England in 1609. - 33
Day 33 ·At Sea
12 May 2029 - 34
Day 34 ·New York City United States Of America
13 May 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00New York City. Global nexus of art and architecture, fashion and finance, cuisine and culture. Each of its five boroughs has a distinct personality, with family-friendly Brooklyn renowned for its trend-setting artisan shops, hipster vibe, museums and micro-breweries. The Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is located in the borough’s Red Hook area – an up-and-coming hotspot with a recent influx of restaurants, retailers and art houses - putting guests within easy rich of the city’s legendary attractions. - 35
Day 35 ·Newport, Rhode Island, USA
14 May 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00Astylish, world-famous yachting center with a long tradition of elegance, the colonial sections of Newport boast many authentic historic buildings, some dating back to the 1600s. Most impressive are the opulent summer "cottages" built by industrial-age tycoons. Fashioned after palaces of Europe, their interiors boast lavish use of marble, alabaster, gilt, mosaics and stained glass complemented by magnificent furnishings and fine tapestries. - 36
Day 36 ·Boston, Massachusetts, USA
15 May 2029Arrive 09:00Depart 19:00Relive nearly four hundred years of history as you explore the Freedom Trail, the Old North Church and the Boston Common. A few miles away lie Lexington and Concord where the momentous events that began in 1775 come alive. Boston has not been content to rest on the laurels of its glorious past. Progress is everywhere. Glazed high-rises soar skyward and the colorful waterfront area has been artfully renovated. - 37
Day 37 ·At Sea
16 May 2029 - 38
Day 38 ·Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
17 May 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00Bagpipers bid a warm welcome to Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia and the most Scottish of all Canada’s great cities. The Citadel Fortress, which dates to the city’s founding in 1749, stands over the thriving downtown area, where modern buildings nestle alongside the exquisitely restored Historic Properties waterfront. Here you can shop for authentic Scottish tartans and superb hand-knit woolens. Nova Scotians claim they have the freshest air and warmest smiles in Canada. - 39
Day 39 ·Sydney (Nova Scotia)
18 May 2029Arrive 10:00Depart 19:00Sydney is a former city and current community located in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Situated on Cape Breton Island's east coast, it belongs administratively to the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. - 40
Day 40 ·St Pierre, Canada
19 May 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Just south of Newfoundland, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are not Canadian, but instead belong to the French Republic. In fact, they are the last vestiges of France's colonization of the continent. As such, they are true French towns, making them a unique destination unlike anyplace else in North America. The more urban of the two is Saint-Pierre, with its landmark Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse greeting visitors who enter the harbor. Miquelon, on the other hand, is smaller, with just 600 inhabitants. Every year, the island hosts a Basque Festival, reflecting the Basque ancestry of many of the residents. - 41
Day 41 ·St John`S (Newfoundland)
20 May 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland and the largest city in the province. Surrounded by a narrow landlocked harbor on the east coast of the Avalon Peninsula it is the most easterly city in North America. This remarkable port city has experienced a long and colorful history. Europeans arrived in the 16th century to exploit nearby fishing grounds and have left an indelible print on the city. As such, St. John's is known as the oldest city founded by Europeans in North America and much of its history is steeped in legend. Although the most popular theory regarding the origin of the city's name dates back to John Cabot's 1497 arrival, the most likely source stems from Portuguese explorer Gaspar Corte-Real, who first visited the harbor in 1500 and named the distant Waterford River St. John's River. St. John's retains an Old World charm with its narrow winding streets similar to those in London and much of its architecture resembles that found in small Irish towns. The city boasts an impressive array of churches and parkland while spectacular vistas abound from Signal Hill and Cape Spear. - 42
Day 42 ·At Sea
21 May 2029 - 43
Day 43 ·At Sea
22 May 2029 - 44
Day 44 ·At Sea
23 May 2029 - 45
Day 45 ·At Sea
24 May 2029 - 46
Day 46 ·Cobh, Ireland
25 May 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Cobh is a town in Ireland, on an island in Cork city’s harbour. It’s known as the Titanic’s last port of call in 1912. Titanic Experience Cobh is a themed attraction in the former White Star Line ticket office. More displays on the liner are in the Cobh Heritage Centre, which also explores how Cobh became an embarkation point during Ireland’s mass emigrations. North of town, huge Fota Wildlife Park is on Fota Island. - 47
Day 47 ·Plymouth, England
26 May 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Perhaps most famous as the last port that the Mayflower touched before setting sail to America in 1620, this busy seaside city in Devon on the Plymouth Sound is now home to major manufacturing of machinery and precision tools, and is home to both the British Navy and the Devonport naval dockyard.
Chartered in 1439, Plymouth is also the port from which the English fleet sailed against the Spanish Armada in 1588. The historically rich seaport was badly damaged during German airraids in World War II, but has been completely rebuilt and is now one of England's most prosperous and active port cities. - 48
Day 48 ·Portsmouth, United KingdomDisembark
27 May 2029Arrive 07:00Portsmouth is a port city and naval base on England’s south coast, mostly spread across Portsea Island. It’s known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, where Nelson died in the Battle of Trafalgar, and HMS Warrior 1860. The Tudor ship Mary Rose is also conserved in a dockyard museum.
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