DATES / RATES
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Rates are listed per person
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Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
ITINERARY
Oct 14 Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Canary Islands, Spain Depart: 6:00 pm
One of Spain’s Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa, Gran Canaria is best known for its black lava and white sand beaches. Its capital, Las Palmas, offers some of the best beaches on the island with shorelines bordered by coral barriers that shelter swimmers. Make the trek up to the neighborhoods of San Nicolas and San Juan for remarkable views of the homes below. Within the capital’s heart you can find the Pueblo Canario, a replica of a traditional Canarian village where you can learn about the island’s culture and how it has evolved.
Oct 15-16 At Sea
Spend the day on the high seas pampering yourself at the spa or enjoying some time on deck. Mingle with your fellow explorers and swap stories of your exploits, making plans for new ones together once you get to shore
Oct 17 Mindelo (Sao Vicente), Cape Verde
Lying on the southern end of Santiago Island, Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, invites you to explore its lush environment with mild weather year-round. The verdant valleys of the largest island in this West African archipelago converge with rugged mountains creating a landscape ready for exploration. The old capital of Cidade Velha now resides as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and provides insight into Cape Verde’s story, connecting European and African history. Music lovers can rejoice in the many cultural influences of Cape Verde’s sounds, with inspiring rhythms that include Brazilian samba, African drumbeats and Caribbean merengue.
Oct 18 Praia, Santiago, Cape Verde
Lying on the southern end of Santiago Island, Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, invites you to explore its lush environment with mild weather year-round. The verdant valleys of the largest island in this West African archipelago converge with rugged mountains creating a landscape ready for exploration. The old capital of Cidade Velha now resides as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and provides insight into Cape Verde’s story, connecting European and African history. Music lovers can rejoice in the many cultural influences of Cape Verde’s sounds, with inspiring rhythms that include Brazilian samba, African drumbeats and Caribbean merengue.
Oct 19-26 At Sea
At Sea
Spend the day on the high seas pampering yourself at the spa or enjoying some time on deck. Mingle with your fellow explorers and swap stories of your exploits, making plans for new ones together once you get to shore
Oct 27 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Arrive: 8:00 am
Rio de Janeiro invokes images of a never-ending festival as one of the most celebrated cities in the world. From dancing samba on the beach of Ipanema to exploring the art deco influences of Copacabana, it comes alive. The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, seen for miles in any direction, encapsulates the city’s grand feel. On the mouth of Guanabara Bay lies the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain, where you can take a cable car ride to the top for exhilarating, bird’s-eye views of city structures expanding to the edges of lush green cliffs into blue waters. Just on the outskirts of the city, a new UNESCO World Heritage Site awaits to be explored - Sítio Roberto Burle Marx - a garden designed by the landscape architect it’s named after.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- FREE cultural immersion on every voyage
- FREE dining venues with ever-changing menus
- FREE unlimited beverages, including fine wines, spirits and craft beers
- FREE open bars and lounges, including 24-hour bar service with specialty canapés
- FREE in-room minibar with your preferences
- FREE specialty coffees, teas and fresh-pressed juices
- FREE afternoon and high tea
- FREE champagne and gourmet canapés during meet and greet
- FREE 24-hour room service, including spirits, wine and beer
- FREE L'OCCITANE bath amenities
- FREE pre-paid gratuities
- FREE use of walking sticks and binoculars
- FREE reusable water bottle
- FREE butler service and expanded room service menu in suites