Cruise itinerary
19-Night Americas Cruise from Rio de Janeiro
19 nights · Americas · 7 ports of call
19-night Americas cruise aboard Silver Shadow, departing Rio de Janeiro and calling at At Sea, Salvador de Bahia, Saint Helena, Walvis Bay, Lüderitz and Cape Town.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Shadow
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 19 nights
- Region
- Americas · South America
- Departs
- Rio de Janeiro
- Returns
- Cape Town
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Rio de Janeiro
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
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
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
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
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Saint Helena
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
At Sea
- Day15
Walvis Bay
Arrive 08:00
A deep-water port on Namibia's Atlantic coast, set between the dunes of the Namib Desert and a lagoon rich in flamingos and pelicans. A former German colonial town, it is the gateway to Sandwich Harbour and the towering dunes around Swakopmund.
- lagoon flamingos
- Dune 7
- Sandwich Harbour
- Day16
Walvis Bay
Depart 13:00
A deep-water port on Namibia's Atlantic coast, set between the dunes of the Namib Desert and a lagoon rich in flamingos and pelicans. A former German colonial town, it is the gateway to Sandwich Harbour and the towering dunes around Swakopmund.
- lagoon flamingos
- Dune 7
- Sandwich Harbour
- Day17
Lüderitz
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day18
At Sea
- Day19
Cape Town
Arrive 08:00
South Africa's coastal city beneath the flat summit of Table Mountain, where the Atlantic meets the approaches to the Cape of Good Hope. The harbourfront, Robben Island and the Cape winelands lie within easy reach of the cruise terminal.
- Table Mountain
- Robben Island
- Cape winelands
- Day20
Cape Town
South Africa's coastal city beneath the flat summit of Table Mountain, where the Atlantic meets the approaches to the Cape of Good Hope. The harbourfront, Robben Island and the Cape winelands lie within easy reach of the cruise terminal.
- Table Mountain
- Robben Island
- Cape winelands
Upcoming departures
- 27 Feb 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
19-Night Americas Cruise from Rio de Janeiro FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 19-night Americas cruise calls at Rio de Janeiro, At Sea, Salvador de Bahia, Saint Helena, Walvis Bay, Lüderitz and Cape Town.
How many days are spent at sea?
11 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 Cape Town.
How long is this cruise?
19 nights aboard Silver Shadow.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 27 Feb 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.