Cruise itinerary
12-Night Americas Cruise from Manaus
12 nights · Americas · 12 ports of call
12-night Americas cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Manaus and calling at Parintins, Alter do Chão, Macapa, At Sea, Devil's Island and Port Elizabeth, Bequia and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA I
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Americas · South America
- Departs
- Manaus
- Returns
- San Juan (Puerto Rico)
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Manaus
Depart 16:00
The largest city of the Brazilian Amazon, rising deep in the rainforest where the dark Rio Negro meets the sandy Solimões. Grown rich on the rubber boom, it is known for its opulent opera house and as the gateway to jungle lodges and the Meeting of the Waters.
- Amazonas Opera House
- Meeting of the Waters
- Adolpho Lisboa Market
- Day2
Parintins
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day3
Alter do Chão
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day4
Macapa
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Devil's Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Port Elizabeth, Bequia
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The main town of Bequia, a small island in the Grenadines reached only by sea. It sits on Admiralty Bay, a yacht-favoured harbour, and keeps a quiet seafaring tradition of boatbuilding and a beach walk along the shore to Princess Margaret Beach.
- Admiralty Bay
- Princess Margaret Beach
- Model-boat building
- Day9
Bridgetown
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day10
Castries
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day11
Gustavia
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 23:30
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
- Day12
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day13
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Arrive 08:00
The capital of Puerto Rico and a major Caribbean homeport. Old San Juan's pastel colonial streets sit behind the massive El Morro and San Cristóbal forts, with rum distilleries and the beaches of Condado close to the cruise piers.
- Old San Juan
- El Morro fort
- Condado beaches
Upcoming departures
- 17 Feb 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Americas Cruise from Manaus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Americas cruise calls at Manaus, Parintins, Alter do Chão, Macapa, At Sea, Devil's Island, Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Bridgetown, Castries, Gustavia, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and San Juan (Puerto Rico).
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Manaus and ends in San Juan (Puerto Rico).
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 17 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.