South America Discovery

Route map

Approximate route shown as straight lines between ports. Actual sailing path may vary. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Itinerary

Departs Southampton, England · 82 nights · round-trip · Grand Voyage

1. 

   Sun 10 Jan · Day 1

   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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2. Mon 11 Jan Day 2

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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3. Tue 12 Jan Day 3

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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4. Wed 13 Jan Day 4

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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5. Thu 14 Jan Day 5

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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6. Fri 15 Jan Day 6

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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7. Sat 16 Jan Day 7

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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8. Sun 17 Jan Day 8

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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9. 

   Mon 18 Jan · Day 9

   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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10. Tue 19 Jan Day 10

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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11. Wed 20 Jan Day 11

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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12. 

    Thu 21 Jan · Day 12

    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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13. 

    Fri 22 Jan · Day 13

    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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14. Sat 23 Jan Day 14

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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15. 

    Sun 24 Jan · Day 15

    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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16. Mon 25 Jan Day 16

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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17. Tue 26 Jan Day 17

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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18. 

    Wed 27 Jan · Day 18

    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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19. Thu 28 Jan Day 19

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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20. Fri 29 Jan Day 20

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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21. Sat 30 Jan Day 21

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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22. Sun 31 Jan Day 22

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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23. 

    Mon 1 Feb · Day 23

    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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24. Tue 2 Feb Day 24

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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25. Wed 3 Feb Day 25

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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26. 

    Thu 4 Feb · Day 26

    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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27. Fri 5 Feb Day 27

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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28. 

    Sat 6 Feb · Day 28

    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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29. 

    Sun 7 Feb · Day 29

    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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30. 

    Mon 8 Feb · Day 30

    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 →
31. 

    Tue 9 Feb · Day 31

    Santos Brazil

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32. Wed 10 Feb Day 32

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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33. Thu 11 Feb Day 33

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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34. 

    Fri 12 Feb · Day 34

    Montevideo Uruguay

    Uruguay’s capital city hugs the eastern bank of the Río de la Plata. A massive coastal promenade (malecón) that passes fine beaches, restaurants, and numerous parks recalls the sunny sophistications of the Mediterranean and is always dotted…

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35. 

    Sat 13 Feb · Day 35

    Buenos Aires Argentina

    Glamorous and gritty, Buenos Aires is two cities in one. What makes Argentina's capital so fascinating is its dual heritage—part European, part Latin American. Plaza de Mayo resembles a grand square in Madrid, and the ornate Teatro Colón…

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36. 

    Sun 14 Feb · Day 36

    Buenos Aires Argentina

    Glamorous and gritty, Buenos Aires is two cities in one. What makes Argentina's capital so fascinating is its dual heritage—part European, part Latin American. Plaza de Mayo resembles a grand square in Madrid, and the ornate Teatro Colón…

    Port guide →
37. 

    Mon 15 Feb · Day 37

    Buenos Aires Argentina

    Glamorous and gritty, Buenos Aires is two cities in one. What makes Argentina's capital so fascinating is its dual heritage—part European, part Latin American. Plaza de Mayo resembles a grand square in Madrid, and the ornate Teatro Colón…

    Port guide →
38. Tue 16 Feb Day 38

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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39. 

    Wed 17 Feb · Day 39

    Puerto Madryn Argentina

    Approaching from Ruta 3, it's hard to believe that the horizon line of buildings perched just beyond the windswept dunes and badlands is the most successful of all coastal Patagonia settlements. But once you get past the outskirts of town…

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40. Thu 18 Feb Day 40

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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41. Fri 19 Feb Day 41

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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42. 

    Sat 20 Feb · Day 42

    Ushuaia Argentina

    At 55 degrees latitude south, Ushuaia (pronounced oo-swy-ah) is closer to the South Pole than to Argentina's northern border with Bolivia. It is the capital and tourism base for Tierra del Fuego, the island at the southernmost tip of…

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43. 

    Sun 21 Feb · Day 43

    Cape Horn Chile

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44. 

    Mon 22 Feb · Day 44

    Punta Arenas Chile

    Impenetrable forests, impassable mountains, and endless fields of ice define Chilean Patagonia, and meant that the region went largely unexplored until the beginning of the 20th century. Located in the southernmost part of the country, this…

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45. Tue 23 Feb · Day 45

    Amalia Glacier

46. 

    Wed 24 Feb · Day 46

    PIO X Glacier Chile

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47. Thu 25 Feb Day 47

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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48. 

    Fri 26 Feb · Day 48

    Puerto Montt Chile

    For most of its history, windy Puerto Montt was the end of the line for just about everyone traveling in the Lake District. Now the Carretera Austral carries on southward, but for all intents and purposes Puerto Montt remains the region's…

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49. Sat 27 Feb Day 49

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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50. 

    Sun 28 Feb · Day 50

    San Antonio Chile

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51. 

    Mon 1 Mar · Day 51

    San Antonio Chile

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52. 

    Tue 2 Mar · Day 52

    Coquimbo Chile

    The name Coquimbo is derived from a native Diaguita word meaning 'place of calm waters'. In fact, Charles Darwin had noted that the town was 'remarkable for nothing but its extreme quietness'. Since then, Coquimbo has developed into a…

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53. Wed 3 Mar Day 53

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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54. Thu 4 Mar Day 54

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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55. 

    Fri 5 Mar · Day 55

    Arica Chile

    Arica boasts that it is "the land of the eternal spring," but its temperate climate and beaches are not the only reason to visit this small city. Relax for an hour or two on the Plaza 21 de Mayo. Walk to the pier and watch the pelicans and…

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56. Sat 6 Mar Day 56

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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57. 

    Sun 7 Mar · Day 57

    Callao Peru

    When people discuss great South American cities, Lima is often overlooked. But Peru's capital can hold its own against its neighbors. It has an oceanfront setting, colonial-era splendor, sophisticated dining, and nonstop nightlife.It's true…

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58. 

    Mon 8 Mar · Day 58

    Callao Peru

    When people discuss great South American cities, Lima is often overlooked. But Peru's capital can hold its own against its neighbors. It has an oceanfront setting, colonial-era splendor, sophisticated dining, and nonstop nightlife.It's true…

    Port guide →
59. Tue 9 Mar Day 59

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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60. Wed 10 Mar Day 60

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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61. 

    Thu 11 Mar · Day 61

    Manta Ecuador

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62. Fri 12 Mar Day 62

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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63. 

    Sat 13 Mar · Day 63

    Fuerte Amador Panama

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64. Sun 14 Mar · Day 64

    Panama Canal Full Transit

65. Mon 15 Mar Day 65

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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66. 

    Tue 16 Mar · Day 66

    Aruba Aruba

    Aruba, known as “One Happy Island,” is a sun-soaked paradise in the southern Caribbean, famous for its pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Visitors flock to Palm Beach and Eagle Beach for swimming, sunbathing,…

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67. Wed 17 Mar Day 67

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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68. Thu 18 Mar Day 68

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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69. 

    Fri 19 Mar · Day 69

    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…

    Port guide →
70. 

    Sat 20 Mar · Day 70

    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.

    Port guide →
71. Sun 21 Mar Day 71

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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72. Mon 22 Mar Day 72

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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73. Tue 23 Mar Day 73

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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74. Wed 24 Mar Day 74

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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75. Thu 25 Mar Day 75

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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76. Fri 26 Mar Day 76

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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77. Sat 27 Mar Day 77

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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78. Sun 28 Mar Day 78

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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79. 

    Mon 29 Mar · Day 79

    Ponta Delgada, Azores Portugal

    Offering solace on the long journey across the Atlantic, Ponta Delgada is the Azores Islands' largest city, and a welcome relief for any weary sailor. Located on an archipelago of Portuguese islands, some 1,100 miles from the mainland, you…

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80. Tue 30 Mar Day 80

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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81. Wed 31 Mar Day 81

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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82. Thu 1 Apr Day 82

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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83. 

    Fri 2 Apr · Day 83

    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…

    Port guide →

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Shore excursions on this cruise

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