DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Oct 12, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | 9,013 |
9,580 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Oct 12, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | 9,013 |
9,580 |
ITINERARY
Bridgetown
Day 1
Bridgetown, the vibrant capital of Barbados, is a dynamic Caribbean
city that merges historical charm with modern energy and a warm island
welcome. Its UNESCO-listed historic district showcases colonial-era
architecture, including the 1870s’-built Parliament
Buildings. The bustling city offers colourful markets, duty-free
shopping and Bajan restaurants. Bridgetown also has pristine beaches
with crystal clear waters, such as Carlisle Bay.
Port of Spain
Day 2
Port of Spain, Trinidad's capital, is famed for its carnival with a
Caribbean vibe and the Royal Botanic Gardens featuring a world of
plants. The Magnificent Seven mansions, dating back to 1900, showcase
the city's architectural heritage. As the world's greenest destination,
Trinidad's Caroni Wetlands comprise mangroves and winding rivers, while
the Northern Range mountains harbour birds, reptiles and 620 butterfly
types amid ancient rainforests.
Day at sea
Day 3
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
Georgetown, Guyana
Day 4-5
Georgetown, the 'Garden City of the Caribbean,' lies on the Atlantic
Coast where the Demerara river meets the sea. Stabroek Market, St.
George's Cathedral, the National Museum and Walter Roth Museum of
Anthropology all make up Georgetown's rich culture. With a diverse
population of European, Indian, African, Chinese and Amerindian
descent, the city thrives as a multicultural melting pot. Despite its
location, Guyana is an English-speaking nation.
Paramaribo
Day 6
At the heart of Paramaribo, Suriname's capital, is the UNESCO World
Heritage historical centre blending Dutch architecture with local
craftsmanship. Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral-Basilica is one of the
Western Hemisphere's largest wooden structures. Notable sites include
Fort Zeelandia, a 17th-century fortress, the Garden of Palms and broad
streets. The central square is encircled by impressive buildings
including the Presidential Palace (1730).
Iles du Salut
Day 7
The Iles du Salut (Salvation Islands) are a tiny archipelago off French
Guiana's coast, with three main islands: Royale, St-Joseph and Diable -
or Devil's Island, a penal colony. Serious offenders and political
prisoners, such as Captain Alfred Dreyfus, were held here and dead
prisoners were fed to the sharks. The prison buildings are now
overgrown, and the islands are now home to green-winged macaws,
capuchin monkeys, iguanas and sea turtles.
Day at sea
Day 8
Today as you sail, you’ll bask in the endless comforts of
your ship. From the deck, marvel at the dramatic sea views. Relax with
a nurturing facial treatment or massage in the spa or delve into the
ship’s learning resources. Or, simply take refuge in your
cabin and enjoy the opportunity to rest.
Macapa
Day 9
The most remote of Brazil’s 26 state capitals,
Macapá, the capital of and the largest city in the
Amapá State, sits on the north bank of the Amazon Delta.
Founded by the Portuguese as an outpost, this city's foremost
attraction is the Marco Zero monument, a 113-centimetre concrete
sundial which symbolises the centre of the metropolis. Other sights
include the Fortaleza de São José and the Museu
Sacaca.
Aquiqui, Amazon River
Day 10
Aquiqui is a town along the Iquiqui River's unspoiled banks on a
tributary of the Amazon in Brazil. Surrounded by rainforest, it
provides access to traditional Caboclo communities living in harmony
with nature, where visitors can learn ancient wisdom and observe their
customs, beliefs and way of life in tune with the ecosystem. The area
is home to diverse wildlife like aquatic birds, monkey squirrels and
iguanas.
Gurupa, Amazon River
Day 10
Gurupa is a fishing town on the Amazon River delta in Brazil. Located
on Ilha Grande do Gurupá island, it lies near the Amazon's
convergence with the Xingu River. Adapted to seasonal floods, Gurupa
offers access to the biodiversity of the vast Amazon Basin and an
ecosystem which includes várzea forest and savanna. The area
provides habitat for endemic birds like the scaled spinetail, fish,
monkeys and bats drawn to the várzea's fruiting trees.
Cruising Breves Narrows
Day 11
Navigating Brazil's Breves Narrows, upriver from Belem in the Thousand
Islands region, is a mesmerising Amazonian journey. This natural
passage, surrounded by towering walls of lush vegetation, creates a
secluded green canyon in the heart of the jungle. Enigmatic wildlife
such as scarlet macaws, and equatorial flora such as giant Victoria
water lilies flourish. The welcoming locals, known as ribeirinhos,
offer warm hospitality.
Belem
Day 12
Once one of South America's most prosperous cities, known as
‘tropical Paris’, today Belém remains a
thriving port and is the gateway to the Amazon. The opulence of
Belém’s golden era is showcased at the
neoclassical-style 1874 Theatro da Paz on the Praça de
República. Pretty green spaces are shaded by mango trees and
the historical centre has plenty of wonderful museums. The bustling
Ver-o-Peso market is Latin America's largest open-air market.
Day at sea
Day 13
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
Lençois Maranhenses National Park
Day 14
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is renowned for
its stunning white sand dunes sculpted by the wind and filled with
rain-fed, crystal clear blue lagoons, like Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Bonita.
Exploring this unique landscape is made possible through 4x4 safaris,
hikes, sandboarding and kayaking. Beyond the dunes, the ecosystem
includes mangroves and restinga, a forest type where rare wildlife like
monkeys, foxes and vibrant birds thrive.
Day at sea
Day 15
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
Fortaleza
Day 16
Fortaleza is Brazil's fifth-largest city, located on the northeastern
coastline in the state of Ceará. Its history includes a
Dutch outpost in 1654, later retaken by the Portuguese and renamed
Fortaleza (fortress). Among the highlights are the Praia do Futuro
beach, forró, traditional music and dance at the ornate, Art
Nouveau-styled Theatro José de Alencar, or shopping for
hammocks and handmade lace and embroideries at the Central Market.
Day at sea
Day 17
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
Recife
Day 18
Brazil's fourth-largest city, Recife sprawls over islands at the mouth
of the Beberibe and Capibaribe rivers, earning it the nickname the
"Venice of Brazil." Recife Antigo, the colonial old town on its own
island, has colourful architecture. North of Recife is the UNESCO World
Heritage town of Olinda, an 18th-century Portuguese sugarcane hub, now
an artists' colony with Baroque churches amid bright houses built on
steep hillsides.
Day at sea
Day 19
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
Salvador de Bahia
Day 20
With a rich Afro-Brazilian heritage, Salvador, the capital of Bahia, is
a vibrant city where African and South American cultures blend.
Salvador served as Brazil's first capital from 1549 to 1763, and its
UNESCO-listed historic centre, Pelourinho, bursts with cobblestone
streets and colourful colonial buildings. Jorge Amado, a beloved
literary figure, is celebrated at his former home, now the museum A
Casa do Rio Vermelho.
Please request optional and included excursions from us!
SH Vega (Luxury Expedition, 152-guests)
Making her maiden voyage in April 2022, our 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship offers you an intimate setting from which you will be fully immersed in all the sights and scenery of your voyage.
Our brand new ship has been designed to journey to off the beaten path destinations and remote polar regions in style and comfort. The ship incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilisers to make your journey as smooth as possible.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port
- All meals onboard
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and selected alcoholic beverages
available 24 hours per day
- Lecture programs by our experienced expedition team and
guest speakers
- Standard WiFi
- Onboard gratuities and port taxes
- One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port
of call