Cruise itinerary
15-Night Repositioning Cruise from Buenos Aires
15 nights · Repositioning · 6 ports of call
15-night Repositioning cruise aboard Norwegian Star, departing Buenos Aires and calling at Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Porto Grande, Funchal, Madeira and Lisbon.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Star
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 15 nights
- Region
- Repositioning
- Departs
- Buenos Aires
- Returns
- Lisbon
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Buenos Aires
Depart 18:45
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Rio de Janeiro
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Recife
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Porto Grande
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 20:30
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 21:00
The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
- Monte cable car
- Toboggan ride
- Madeira wine
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Lisbon
Arrive 07:00
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
Upcoming departures
- 17 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
15-Night Repositioning Cruise from Buenos Aires FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 15-night Repositioning cruise calls at Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Porto Grande, Funchal, Madeira and Lisbon.
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 Buenos Aires and ends in Lisbon.
How long is this cruise?
15 nights aboard Norwegian Star.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 17 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.