

Cruise itinerary
13-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Rio de Janeiro
13 nights · Transatlantic · 5 ports of call
13-night Transatlantic cruise aboard L'Austral, departing Rio de Janeiro and calling at At Sea, Praia, Santiago Island, Santa Cruz de La Palma and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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At a glance
- Ship
- L'Austral
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Transatlantic
- Departs
- Rio de Janeiro
- Returns
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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 L'Austral sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Rio de Janeiro
Depart 15:00
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10

Praia, Santiago Island
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 14:00
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13

Santa Cruz de La Palma
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 17:00
The capital of the Canary island of La Palma, built around a sheltered harbour on the Atlantic. Its old town keeps colourful balconied houses and cobbled streets, while the island beyond rises to volcanic ridges and the observatories of the Roque de los Muchachos.
- Old town balconies
- Plaza de España
- Volcanic ridges
- Day14

Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The capital of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, a volcanic Atlantic port off northwest Africa. Santa Cruz is known for its sail-shaped Auditorio concert hall, the palm-lined Plaza de España, and the road up to Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak.
- Auditorio de Tenerife
- Mount Teide
- Plaza de España
Upcoming departures
- 26 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Rio de Janeiro FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Transatlantic cruise calls at Rio de Janeiro, At Sea, Praia, Santiago Island, Santa Cruz de La Palma and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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 Rio de Janeiro and ends in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard L'Austral.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.