Discover the green coast of Brazil

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Let yourself go to samba rhythms and get the best of Brazil´s more than 7,000 miles of coastline. This is a journey under the tropical sun that lets you combine excursions into the Amazon rainforest with visits to tropical beaches and the mythical Rio de Janeiro. We embark in Fortaleza, where a day in the old town is recommended before we set course for Rec...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • On board lectures by our Expedition team on destinations and wildlife along the route
    • Excursions to cities, cultural and historical places, and the South American wilderness
    • Prolong you stay in Montevideo after disembarkation

What's this trip about?

    Let yourself go to samba rhythms and get the best of Brazil´s more than 7,000 miles of coastline. This is a journey under the tropical sun that lets you combine excursions into the Amazon rainforest with visits to tropical beaches and the mythical Rio de Janeiro. We embark in Fortaleza, where a day in the old town is recommended before we set course for Recife, a gutsy and gritty coastal town with bustling market areas. Choose from various excursions or walk around on your own. Back on board, you can enjoy a full day on the sundeck until our next stop, Salvador.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityFortaleza
End CityMontevideo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • South America
  • Brazil

Attractions

  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Salvador

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife viewing

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Fortaleza, Brazil

This expedition starts in Fortaleza, and before leaving your should experience Centro, the oldest part of town. This is a lively area to explore by day, with busy streets full of small stores. Try the typical Brazilian food in one of the barracas (rustic restaurants) ...

Day 2: At sea

Enjoy the tropical temperatures on deck or lectures from the expedition team.

Day 3: Recife, Brazil

If you like your cities gutsy, gritty and proud, this is the place for you. Several rivers divide the town into smaller islands that are connected by more than 50 bridges. This is why Recife is known as the “Brazilian Venice”. In he old centre you find several histori...

Day 4: At sea

Today is perfect for bird watching from deck, lectures or simply relaxing with a good book.

Day 5: Salvador, Brazil

Salvador is said to assault the senses with sights of the gold-encrusted panels on churches, inviting scent and exotic taste of the African-influenced food, sounds of the street vendors’, the roar of traffic and the distinctive sounds and rhythm of Bahian music. The c...

Day 6: Ilhéus, Brazil

As a contrast to yesterday we arrive in the relaxed town of Ilhéus. The city offers several attractions like a botanical garden, several museums and churches, a sloth recovery centre, old sugar mills, several cocoa plantations and 15 superb beaches. Join a bird-watchi...

Day 7: At sea

Join the expedition team for more fascinating lectures or chill on deck.

Day 8: At sea

Spend another relaxing and interesting day at sea.

Day 9: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is the home of the Carnival, the samba and Copacabana Beach. We recommend spending the morning on deck to get a first view and perhaps see the sunrise over the city as we sail into the Guanabara Bay. You will never forget your first sight of the 38m sta...

Day 10: At sea

Relax as we spend yet a day at sea.

Day 11: Paranagua, Brazil

Day 12: At sea

Join the expedition team for more lectures or spend the day on deck.

Day 13: Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

With jaw-dropping forest-covered canyons of the national parks and cascading river valleys, Rio Grande do Sul is a paradise for all nature enthusiasts and bird lovers in particular. Brazil’s southernmost state is its most culturally distinct, with Gaúchos, the cattle herders and their cowboy culture.

Day 14: Montevideo, Uruguay

Urugua's capital Montevideo is situated at the river mouth of the Rio de la Plata. The city’s harbour is located very close to the city centre. Why not explore the town on your own after the farewell dinner on board and enjoy nightlife in Montevideo?

Day 15: Montevideo, Uruguay

The morning after, this truly special expedition is over. If you've had too much sun and warmth, we recommend staying on the ship for its next expedition as we go even deeper south – to Antarctica.

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Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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MS Midnatsol
The name Midnatsol (Midnight Sun) is something to live up to, and this ship is dedicated to the Norwegian summer. MS Midnatsol has a strong environmental profile and a modern design. The interior’s bright, colourful décor is inspired by the warm sunny climate, a motif also reflected in the many pieces of Norwegian modern art on display. She is also a TV star, being featured in the award winning documentary "Hurtigruten 365", made by Norwegian TV. On deck 9 you find the sun deck and a Jacuzzi. Key qualities of the MS Midnatsol include the large, two-story panorama lounge above the bow, and the large glass expanses that allow natural light to enter, while providing extraordinary views. MS Midnatsol is an ice class 1X ship and equipped with advanced technology, making her very well suited for expedition voyages in Antarctica. In 2016 she will begin to take explorers on adventures to Patagonia and Antarctica.
Year built 2003 Shipyard Fosen Mek. Verk. (N) Passenger capacity 500 Beds 638 Car capacity 35 Gross tonnage 16151 Length 135.75 m Beam 21.5 m Speed 15 knots
Deck 3 Expedition Suite Cabin Our Expeditions Suites are the most exquisite cabins on the ship. Situated on upper deck, you can enjoy the most comfortable suites on board. Inside you will find seating areas with TV, bathrooms with shower/wc and most of them have double beds. All of the suites offer cabin kits, which contains bathrobe, slippers and other beauty articles.  Some of the suites do have more facilities than others. Owners Suite on upper deck Enjoy exclusive suites situated on upper decks. These suites have two rooms, seating area and dining table, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access mini-bar and private balcony. Travel in the best way possible! Grand Suite on upper deck Enjoy these exclusive suites with one or two rooms, seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access and mini-bar. Some of them also have bathtub. Most of these suites have a private balcony or bay window. Suite on upper deck These elegant suites are situated on upper deck with one or two rooms, seating area, TV and mini-bar. Some of them have private balcony.
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You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the person who made the booking or your travel agent must be received at our offices. We recommend ‘Recorded Delivery’. Cancellation takes effect the day we receive your letter or email. Since we incur costs in relation to your arrangements from the time we confirm your booking you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges as shown in the table below (which also applies if we cancel because you have failed to make payments on time - see ‘Payment’ section) together with the cost of any air fare for which we have had to pay at the time of the booking and will be payable immediately on cancellation.

When the cancellation letter is received by us before departure

Charges as a % of the total holiday cost (excl. insurance premiums)

60 or more days Retention of deposit

42–59 days is 30%

28–41 days will be 60%

14–27 days is 90%

Less than 14 days is 100%

If you have to cancel for a reason covered by your travel insurance you may be able to reclaim the cancellation charges, less applicable excess. Insurance premiums are not refundable.

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