

Cruise itinerary
18-Night South America Cruise from Miami, Florida
18 nights · South America · 12 ports of call
18-night South America cruise aboard Seven Seas Mariner, departing Miami, Florida and calling at Saint Thomas, Antigua, Castries, Bridgetown, Iles du Salut and Belem and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- South America
- Departs
- Miami, Florida
- Returns
- Rio de Janeiro
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Miami, Florida
Depart 17:00
The cruise capital of the world — Miami sends more ships to sea than any port on earth. Most sailings board mid-afternoon, leaving the morning for South Beach, Little Havana or the Wynwood murals before you cast off.
- South Beach
- Little Havana
- Wynwood murals
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4

Saint Thomas
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
An island in the U.S. Virgin Islands known for its deep harbour at Charlotte Amalie and its red-roofed hillsides. It offers duty-free shopping along the waterfront, the beach at Magens Bay, and a short ferry hop to quieter St. John.
- Magens Bay
- Charlotte Amalie
- Ferry to St. John
- Day5

Antigua
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6

Castries
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day7

Bridgetown
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Iles du Salut
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day10At sea
- Day11

Belem
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14

Recife
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day15

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
- Day16

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
- Day17At sea
- Day18

Buzios
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
A chic beach resort on a rocky peninsula east of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, once a fishing village made famous by Brigitte Bardot. Some two dozen beaches ring the headland, with a cobbled centre, a sailing harbour and the Orla Bardot promenade.
- Geribá Beach
- Rua das Pedras
- Orla Bardot
- Day19

Rio de Janeiro
Arrive 07:00
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
- 4 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night South America Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night South America cruise calls at Miami, Florida, Saint Thomas, Antigua, Castries, Bridgetown, Iles du Salut, Belem, Recife, Maceió, Salvador de Bahia, Buzios and Rio de Janeiro.
How many days are spent at sea?
7 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Miami, Florida and ends in Rio de Janeiro.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Seven Seas Mariner.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.