Cruise itinerary
22-Night South America Cruise from New York, New York
22 nights · South America · 14 ports of call
22-night South America cruise aboard Crystal Serenity, departing New York, New York and calling at Kings Wharf, Antigua, Pointe-à-Pitre, Gustavia, San Juan and Basseterre, Saint Kitts and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Serenity
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 22 nights
- Region
- South America
- Departs
- New York, New York
- Returns
- Rio de Janeiro
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
New York, New York
Depart 19:00
Cruise ships berth on Manhattan's West Side or across the harbour in Brooklyn and Bayonne, putting the full sweep of New York within reach. The Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square and the museums of Fifth Avenue are all part of a day ashore.
- Statue of Liberty
- Central Park
- Times Square
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Kings Wharf
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 17:00
The cruise port at the western tip of Bermuda, set within the historic Royal Naval Dockyard. Kings Wharf is known for the old fortress turned shopping arcade, the National Museum of Bermuda, and ferries across the sound to Hamilton and the pink beaches.
- Royal Naval Dockyard
- National Museum
- Horseshoe Bay
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Antigua
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day8
Pointe-à-Pitre
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The main town of Guadeloupe, a French overseas region in the eastern Caribbean shaped like a butterfly. It sits between the two wings of the island, with a covered spice market, Creole cooking and the volcano of La Soufrière to the south.
- Spice market
- La Soufrière
- Memorial ACTe
- Day9
Gustavia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The harbour capital of St. Barthélemy, a chic French island in the Caribbean. Yachts crowd the small port below red-roofed hills, with designer boutiques along the quay and quiet coves and beaches scattered around the rugged coast.
- Shell Beach
- Designer boutiques
- Gustavia harbour
- Day10
San Juan
Arrive 19:00 · 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
- Day11
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
- Day12
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
- Day13
Scarborough
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Iles du Salut
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18
Fortaleza
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day19At sea
- Day20
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
- Day21
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
- Day22At sea
- Day23
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
- 12 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
22-Night South America Cruise from New York, New York FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 22-night South America cruise calls at New York, New York, Kings Wharf, Antigua, Pointe-à-Pitre, Gustavia, 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?
9 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from New York, New York and ends in Rio de Janeiro.
How long is this cruise?
22 nights aboard Crystal Serenity.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 12 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.