Hamburg to Rio de Janeiro

Route map

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Itinerary

Departs Hamburg, Germany · 34 nights · ends Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Caribbean

1. 

   Tue 5 Jan · Day 1

   Hamburg Germany

   Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with a history dating back to Charlemagne. A major port, this vibrant city is home to art and culture, extensive shopping facilities, Baroque buildings and waterfront vistas. With its well-known fish…

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2. Wed 6 Jan Day 2

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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3. 

   Thu 7 Jan · Day 3

   Rotterdam Netherlands

   Rotterdam is a city that's a long way removed from most people's stereotypical notion of the Netherlands. There are few, if any, canals to be found here nor are there any quaint windmills. There is, however, a thriving modern city which is…

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4. 

   Fri 8 Jan · Day 4

   Zeebrugge Belgium

   In 1895 work began to construct a new seaport and harbour next to the tiny village of Zeebrugge, situated on the North Sea coast. Today the fast-expanding port of Zeebrugge is one of the busiest in Europe and its marina is Belgium’s most…

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   Sat 9 Jan · Day 5

   Zeebrugge Belgium

   In 1895 work began to construct a new seaport and harbour next to the tiny village of Zeebrugge, situated on the North Sea coast. Today the fast-expanding port of Zeebrugge is one of the busiest in Europe and its marina is Belgium’s most…

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6. 

   Sun 10 Jan · Day 6

   Southampton England

   Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool…

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7. Mon 11 Jan Day 7

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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8. Tue 12 Jan Day 8

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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9. Wed 13 Jan Day 9

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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10. Thu 14 Jan Day 10

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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11. Fri 15 Jan Day 11

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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12. Sat 16 Jan Day 12

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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13. Sun 17 Jan Day 13

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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14. 

    Mon 18 Jan · Day 14

    Hamilton Bermuda

    With a permanent resident population of 1,500 households, Hamilton doesn't qualify as a major metropolis. Yet it has enough stores, restaurants, and offices to amp up the island’s energy level. Moreover, it has a thriving international…

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15. Tue 19 Jan Day 15

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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16. Wed 20 Jan Day 16

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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17. 

    Thu 21 Jan · Day 17

    Port Canaveral, Florida United States

    Widely known for the Kennedy Space Center, Port Canaveral is located in the city of Cape Canaveral, home to beautiful beaches and Brevard Zoo.

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18. 

    Fri 22 Jan · Day 18

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States

    Like many southeast Florida neighbors, Fort Lauderdale has long been revitalizing. In a state where gaudy tourist zones often stand aloof from workaday downtowns, Fort Lauderdale exhibits consistency at both ends of the 2-mile Las Olas…

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19. Sat 23 Jan Day 19

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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    Sun 24 Jan · Day 20

    Grand Turk Island Turks and Caicos Islands

    Just 7 miles (11 km) long and a little more than 1 mile (1½ km) wide, this island, the capital and seat of the Turks and Caicos government, has been a longtime favorite destination for divers eager to explore the 7,000-foot-deep pristine…

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21. Mon 25 Jan Day 21

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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22. Tue 26 Jan Day 22

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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23. 

    Wed 27 Jan · Day 23

    Bridgetown Barbados

    Located beside the island’s only natural harbour, the capital of Barbados combines modern and colonial architecture with glorious palm tree-lined beaches and a number of historical attractions. Experience the relaxed culture of the city…

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24. Thu 28 Jan Day 24

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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25. Fri 29 Jan Day 25

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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26. Sat 30 Jan Day 26

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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27. Sun 31 Jan Day 27

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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28. 

    Mon 1 Feb · Day 28

    Fortaleza Brazil

    Called the "City of Light," Fortaleza claims that the sun shines on it 2,800 hours a year. And it's a good thing, too, as the coastline stretches far beyond the city. To the east, along the Litoral Leste or the Costa Sol Nascente (Sunrise…

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29. Tue 2 Feb Day 29

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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30. Wed 3 Feb Day 30

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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31. 

    Thu 4 Feb · Day 31

    Salvador de Bahia Brazil

    According to Salvador's adopted son Jorge Amado, "In Salvador, magic becomes part of the every-day." From the shimmering golden light of sunset over the Baía do Todos os Santos, to the rhythmic beats that race along the streets, Salvador,…

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32. Fri 5 Feb Day 32

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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33. 

    Sat 6 Feb · Day 33

    Buzios Brazil

    Around two hours from Rio de Janeiro, Búzios is a string of beautiful beaches on an 8-km-long (5-mile-long) peninsula. It was the quintessential sleepy fishing village until the 1960s, when the French actress Brigitte Bardot holidayed here…

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34. 

    Sun 7 Feb · Day 34

    Rio de Janeiro Brazil

    Welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa, or the Marvelous City, as Rio is known in Brazil. Synonymous with the girl from Ipanema, the dramatic views from Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain, and fabulously flamboyant Carnival…

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35. 

    Mon 8 Feb · Day 35

    Rio de Janeiro Brazil

    Welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa, or the Marvelous City, as Rio is known in Brazil. Synonymous with the girl from Ipanema, the dramatic views from Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain, and fabulously flamboyant Carnival…

    Port guide →

Cabin grades & pricing

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Shore excursions on this cruise

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About this cruise

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