Cruise itinerary
20-Night South America Cruise from Rio de Janeiro
20 nights · South America · 10 ports of call
20-night South America cruise aboard Silver Ray, departing Rio de Janeiro and calling at Salvador de Bahia, Fortaleza, Macapa, Santarém, Boca da Valeria and Manaus and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Ray
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 20 nights
- Region
- South America
- Departs
- Rio de Janeiro
- Returns
- Bridgetown
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Rio de Janeiro
Depart 23:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Salvador de Bahia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Fortaleza
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Macapa
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 10:00
- Day11
Santarém
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day12
Boca da Valeria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 13:00
- Day13
Manaus
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
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
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Parintins
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day17
Macapa
Arrive 19:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day18At sea
- Day19
Iles du Salut
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day20At sea
- Day21
Bridgetown
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
Upcoming departures
- 29 Feb 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
20-Night South America Cruise from Rio de Janeiro FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 20-night South America cruise calls at Rio de Janeiro, Salvador de Bahia, Fortaleza, Macapa, Santarém, Boca da Valeria, Manaus, Parintins, Iles du Salut and Bridgetown.
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 Bridgetown.
How long is this cruise?
20 nights aboard Silver Ray.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 29 Feb 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.