Seabourn South America: 16 nights from Bridgetown with Seabourn Venture
Oct 13, 2026

Port Of Spain

Devil's Island

Fortaleza

Fortaleza, located on the Atlantic coast, is the capital of the state of Ceará in northeastern Brazil. It is a vibrant and bustling city known worldwide for its beautiful beaches, rich culture, and dynamic nightlife.

The city is a mix of natural beauty and cultural events, all these attractions make Fortaleza a unique and attractive destination for tourists. The city has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round. Thanks to this unique climate, it is possible to visit the city aboard cruise ships all year-round. Fortaleza is mainly renowned for its beautiful beaches which are its main attraction, like Praia do Futuro, Iracema, and Meireles. Thanks to the city's picturesque beaches and the climate, the city is the ideal destination for beach lovers.

The city has several historical sites, including the Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, a fortress built in the 17th century and the Dragão do Mar Center of Art and Culture is a major cultural hub, featuring museums, theaters, and art galleries. The city is also known for its lively festivals, including the Fortaleza Carnival and the Festival Junina, which features traditional dances and music. If you want to taste local cuisine, you should consider that local cuisine is a highlight, and you should try some dishes such as "moqueca" (a seafood stew), "baião de dois" (a rice and bean dish), and a variety of fresh seafood are.

Natal

Salvador

Salvador, the capital of the state Bahia in Brazil, is a lively city that vibrates to the rhythm of samba and candomblé, offering a rich and variegated cultural mosaic. This historic city, renowned for its breathtaking beaches, colonial architecture and vibrant nightlife, is a stop not to be missed on Salvador cruises. Its unique atmosphere, where tradition and modernity are linked together, offers visitors an unforgettable experience, immersed in Afro-Brazilian history and culture.

Explore the historic center: the Pelourinho
The heart of Salvador is the Pelourinho, its historic city center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking around the clobbed streets, you can admire colorful colonial houses, Baroque churches and lively squares. The Pelourinho is also the stage of recurring open-air musical performances and folkloric dances, offering visitor an authentic taste of local culture. Cruises that stop in Salvador allow you to immerse in this rich human cultural heritage, letting passengers living unique moments.
Immerse youself in Afro-Brazilian culture Salvador is considered Afro-Brazilian cultural capital of the country. Here, visitors can explore museums dedicated to African art, attending candomblé cerimonies or simply enoying the local cuisine, that fuses African, Indigenous and Portuguese flavors. Enjoying a cruise that includes Salvador offers the opportunity to discover these deep cultural roots, enriching the trip with meaningful and authentic
experiences.

Discover Paradise Beaches
In addition to its cultural richness, Salvador amazes with its enchanting beaches. From Praia do Forte to Itapuã, the coastlines around Salvador invite relaxation and recreation, with crystal-clear waters and fine sand. Cruises stopping in Salvador allow travellers to enjoy these natural wonders, offering a perfect balance of culture, adventure and relaxation. Opting for a cruise that stops in Salvador means choosing a journey rich in history, culture and natural beauty. The city offers a complete travel experience, capable of satisfying every type of traveller, from the passionate historian to the adventurer, from the bodybuilder to the seeker of relaxation on the beach. Salvador promises to leave indelible memories in the hearts of those who visit it, making it a must-see destination on cruises along the Brazilian coast.

Armacao Dos Buzios

Parati

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro (whose name means January River in Portoguese) is a city in Brazil and the capital of the homonymous confederate state. Its population is almost 6,186,710 inhabitants (according to 2009 IBGE census), and its surface is 1,256 km2 while the population in the metropolitan area is almost 12 million habitants. Rio is the Brazil's second largest city after São Paulo and it was the capital of the state from 1763 until 1960, after Salvador da Bahia and before Brasilia.
The city is famous for its tourist attractions including: the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, Art Nouveau statue of Jesus called Cristo Redentor located on Mount Corcovado, the Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf) with its cable car, and its annual carnival, the most famous in the world. In Rio de Janeiro there is the largest forest within an urban area, theTijuca forest.