South America Discovery From Fort Lauderdale

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Itinerary

Departs Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States · 56 nights · round-trip · Patagonia

1. 

   Fri 22 Jan · Day 1

   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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2. Sat 23 Jan Day 2

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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3. 

   Sun 24 Jan · Day 3

   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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4. Mon 25 Jan Day 4

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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5. Tue 26 Jan Day 5

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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6. 

   Wed 27 Jan · Day 6

   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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7. Thu 28 Jan Day 7

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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8. Fri 29 Jan Day 8

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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9. Sat 30 Jan Day 9

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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10. Sun 31 Jan Day 10

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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11. 

    Mon 1 Feb · Day 11

    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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12. Tue 2 Feb Day 12

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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13. Wed 3 Feb Day 13

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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14. 

    Thu 4 Feb · Day 14

    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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15. Fri 5 Feb Day 15

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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16. 

    Sat 6 Feb · Day 16

    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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17. 

    Sun 7 Feb · Day 17

    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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18. 

    Mon 8 Feb · Day 18

    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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19. 

    Tue 9 Feb · Day 19

    Santos Brazil

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20. Wed 10 Feb Day 20

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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21. Thu 11 Feb Day 21

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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22. 

    Fri 12 Feb · Day 22

    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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23. 

    Sat 13 Feb · Day 23

    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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24. 

    Sun 14 Feb · Day 24

    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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25. 

    Mon 15 Feb · Day 25

    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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26. Tue 16 Feb Day 26

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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27. 

    Wed 17 Feb · Day 27

    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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28. Thu 18 Feb Day 28

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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29. Fri 19 Feb Day 29

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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30. 

    Sat 20 Feb · Day 30

    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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31. 

    Sun 21 Feb · Day 31

    Cape Horn Chile

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32. 

    Mon 22 Feb · Day 32

    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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33. Tue 23 Feb · Day 33

    Amalia Glacier

34. 

    Wed 24 Feb · Day 34

    PIO X Glacier Chile

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35. Thu 25 Feb Day 35

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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36. 

    Fri 26 Feb · Day 36

    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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37. Sat 27 Feb Day 37

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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38. 

    Sun 28 Feb · Day 38

    San Antonio Chile

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39. 

    Mon 1 Mar · Day 39

    San Antonio Chile

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40. 

    Tue 2 Mar · Day 40

    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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41. Wed 3 Mar Day 41

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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42. Thu 4 Mar Day 42

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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43. 

    Fri 5 Mar · Day 43

    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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44. Sat 6 Mar Day 44

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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45. 

    Sun 7 Mar · Day 45

    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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46. 

    Mon 8 Mar · Day 46

    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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47. Tue 9 Mar Day 47

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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48. Wed 10 Mar Day 48

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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49. 

    Thu 11 Mar · Day 49

    Manta Ecuador

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50. Fri 12 Mar Day 50

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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51. 

    Sat 13 Mar · Day 51

    Fuerte Amador Panama

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52. Sun 14 Mar · Day 52

    Panama Canal Full Transit

53. Mon 15 Mar Day 53

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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54. 

    Tue 16 Mar · Day 54

    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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55. Wed 17 Mar Day 55

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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56. Thu 18 Mar Day 56

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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57. 

    Fri 19 Mar · Day 57

    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 →

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