Cruise itinerary
13-Night South America Cruise from San Juan
13 nights · South America · 9 ports of call
13-night South America cruise aboard Crystal Serenity, departing San Juan and calling at Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Castries, Scarborough, Iles du Salut, Fortaleza and Maceió and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Serenity
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- South America
- Departs
- San Juan
- Returns
- Rio de Janeiro
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
San Juan
Depart 19:00
The capital of Puerto Rico and a major Caribbean cruise homeport. The walled colonial quarter of Old San Juan keeps blue-cobbled streets, pastel facades and two Spanish fortresses, El Morro and San Cristóbal, guarding the harbour mouth.
- Old San Juan
- El Morro
- Castillo San Cristóbal
- Day2
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
The capital of St. Kitts, set below the green slopes of a volcanic Caribbean island. Its colonial centre circles The Circus and Independence Square, while the hilltop fortress of Brimstone Hill and a scenic railway lie out along the coast.
- Brimstone Hill Fortress
- The Circus
- Scenic railway
- Day3
Castries
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of St. Lucia, tucked into a sheltered harbour on the island's northwest coast. Beyond the market town rise the rainforested interior and the iconic twin Piton peaks further south along the volcanic coastline.
- The Pitons
- Central market
- Pigeon Island
- Day4
Scarborough
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Iles du Salut
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Fortaleza
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Maceió
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The capital of Alagoas on Brazil's north-east coast, fringed by white sand and warm reef-protected lagoons. Pajuçara and Ponta Verde beaches draw swimmers, and jangada rafts carry visitors out to the natural tidal pools offshore.
- Pajuçara beach
- Natural pools
- Jangada rafts
- Day12
Salvador de Bahia
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Rio de Janeiro
Arrive 13:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 21 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night South America Cruise from San Juan FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night South America cruise calls at San Juan, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Castries, Scarborough, Iles du Salut, Fortaleza, Maceió, Salvador de Bahia and Rio de Janeiro.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from San Juan and ends in Rio de Janeiro.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard Crystal Serenity.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.