Cruise itinerary
23-Night South America Cruise from Bridgetown
23 nights · South America · 13 ports of call
23-night South America cruise aboard Azamara Journey, departing Bridgetown and calling at Scarborough, Iles du Salut, Belem, Recife, Salvador de Bahia and Buzios and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Journey
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 23 nights
- Region
- South America
- Departs
- Bridgetown
- Returns
- Buenos Aires
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Azamara Journey sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Bridgetown
Depart 18:00
The capital of Barbados on the island's southwest coast, a long-standing Caribbean cruise port. Its colonial centre and Garrison Savannah are UNESCO-listed, with the white sand of Carlisle Bay and turtle-filled waters close to the harbour.
- Carlisle Bay
- Garrison Savannah
- Rum distilleries
- Day2
Scarborough
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Iles du Salut
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Belem
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Recife
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Salvador de Bahia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Brazil's first colonial capital, set on a bluff above the Bay of All Saints. The cobbled Pelourinho district holds pastel baroque churches and the rhythms of Afro-Brazilian culture, with capoeira, candomblé and acarajé stalls woven into daily life.
- Pelourinho
- Elevador Lacerda
- Acarajé
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Buzios
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 20:00
A chic beach resort on a rocky peninsula east of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, once a fishing village made famous by Brigitte Bardot. Some two dozen beaches ring the headland, with a cobbled centre, a sailing harbour and the Orla Bardot promenade.
- Geribá Beach
- Rua das Pedras
- Orla Bardot
- Day14
Rio de Janeiro
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Brazil's great coastal city, set between forested mountains and the Atlantic. The Christ the Redeemer statue looks down from Corcovado, Sugarloaf rises over the harbour mouth, and the sands of Copacabana and Ipanema run along the city's southern edge.
- Christ the Redeemer
- Sugarloaf Mountain
- Copacabana Beach
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Paraty, Rio De Janeiro
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day18
Ilhabela
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day19
Santos
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Brazil's busiest port, on the coast of São Paulo state and the main gateway to that vast city. Its waterfront sits below green coastal hills, with historic coffee-trade buildings, an aquarium and long urban beaches backed by a seafront garden.
- Coffee Museum
- Santos beach gardens
- Pelé Museum
- Day20At sea
- Day21At sea
- Day22
Montevideo
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Uruguay, set on the north bank of the broad Río de la Plata. Its old town keeps colonial plazas and a long riverside promenade, the Rambla, in a relaxed South American port city known for grilled meat and mate.
- Ciudad Vieja
- The Rambla
- Plaza Independencia
- Day23
Buenos Aires
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 08:00
Argentina's grand capital on the Río de la Plata, a city of wide boulevards and European-style architecture. The tango was born in its streets, with the colourful houses of La Boca and the cafés of San Telmo close to the waterfront.
- La Boca
- San Telmo
- Tango culture
- Day24
Buenos Aires
Argentina's grand capital on the Río de la Plata, a city of wide boulevards and European-style architecture. The tango was born in its streets, with the colourful houses of La Boca and the cafés of San Telmo close to the waterfront.
- La Boca
- San Telmo
- Tango culture
Upcoming departures
- 25 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
23-Night South America Cruise from Bridgetown FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 23-night South America cruise calls at Bridgetown, Scarborough, Iles du Salut, Belem, Recife, Salvador de Bahia, Buzios, Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Rio De Janeiro, Ilhabela, Santos, Montevideo and Buenos Aires.
How many days are spent at sea?
10 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Bridgetown and ends in Buenos Aires.
How long is this cruise?
23 nights aboard Azamara Journey.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 25 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.