Cruise itinerary
12-Night South America Cruise from Buenos Aires
12 nights · South America · 10 ports of call
12-night South America cruise aboard Azamara Quest, departing Buenos Aires and calling at Montevideo, Rio Grande, Porto Belo, São Francisco do Sul, Paranaguá and Santos and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Quest
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- South America
- Departs
- Buenos Aires
- Returns
- Rio de Janeiro
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2
Buenos Aires
Arrive 18:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day3
Montevideo
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day4
Rio Grande
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Porto Belo
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
São Francisco do Sul
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
Paranaguá
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day9
Santos
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day10
Ilhabela
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day11
Paraty, Rio De Janeiro
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:00
- Day12
Rio de Janeiro
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 08:00
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
- Day13
Rio de Janeiro
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
Upcoming departures
- 16 Feb 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night South America Cruise from Buenos Aires FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night South America cruise calls at Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Rio Grande, Porto Belo, São Francisco do Sul, Paranaguá, Santos, Ilhabela, Paraty, Rio De Janeiro and Rio de Janeiro.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Buenos Aires and ends in Rio de Janeiro.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Azamara Quest.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 16 Feb 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.