Holland America Line

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Buenos Aires

   Argentina

   

   Twice-founded and once the wealthiest city in Latin America, Buenos Aires seduces with the world-class acoustics of the Teatro Colón, the ritual theatre of a wood-fire asado at a San Telmo parrilla, and the cobblestoned milongas where tango was born and where it burns still. Cross the estuary to UNESCO-listed Colonia del Sacramento or head south toward the glaciers of Patagonia. As South America's premier cruise hub for Antarctic expeditions and round-the-continent voyages, the city is most inviting from November through March.

2. Day 2

   Buenos Aires

   Argentina

   

   Twice-founded and once the wealthiest city in Latin America, Buenos Aires seduces with the world-class acoustics of the Teatro Colón, the ritual theatre of a wood-fire asado at a San Telmo parrilla, and the cobblestoned milongas where tango was born and where it burns still. Cross the estuary to UNESCO-listed Colonia del Sacramento or head south toward the glaciers of Patagonia. As South America's premier cruise hub for Antarctic expeditions and round-the-continent voyages, the city is most inviting from November through March.

3. Day 3

   Buenos Aires

   Depart 15:00

   Argentina

   

   Twice-founded and once the wealthiest city in Latin America, Buenos Aires seduces with the world-class acoustics of the Teatro Colón, the ritual theatre of a wood-fire asado at a San Telmo parrilla, and the cobblestoned milongas where tango was born and where it burns still. Cross the estuary to UNESCO-listed Colonia del Sacramento or head south toward the glaciers of Patagonia. As South America's premier cruise hub for Antarctic expeditions and round-the-continent voyages, the city is most inviting from November through March.

4. Day 4

   At Sea

   

5. Day 5

   At Sea

   

6. Day 6

   Santos

   Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00

   Brazil

   

   Santos is Brazil's largest port and a historical gem, offering a blend of colonial architecture and vibrant local culture. Must-do experiences include sampling local specialties like “pastel de camarão” at the Mercado Municipal and exploring the nearby beaches of Búzios. The best season to visit is during the southern hemisphere's summer from December to February, when the weather is warm and the beaches are bustling.

7. Day 7

   Ilha Grande

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Brazil

   

   Ilha Grande is a car-free island paradise off Rio de Janeiro's coast, where Atlantic rainforest descends to over a hundred pristine beaches and the waters teem with sea turtles and tropical fish. Visitors hike to the legendary Lopes Mendes beach, snorkel in the crystalline Lagoa Azul, and dine on fresh moqueca at waterfront restaurants in the barefoot village of Abraão. MSC Cruises and Oceania Cruises anchor here on South American itineraries, with March through November offering the best conditions.

8. Day 8

   Rio de Janeiro

   Arrive 06:00

   Brazil

   

   Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's spectacular coastal metropolis, where granite peaks plunge into Atlantic beaches and imperial history meets vibrant Afro-Brazilian culture. Visitors should not miss the panoramic ascent of Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car and a traditional Saturday feijoada feast at a local boteco. The best season for cruise visits is October through March, when southern hemisphere summer brings warm temperatures and the city pulses with pre-Carnival energy, though the shoulder months of September and April offer pleasant weather with thinner crowds.

9. Day 9

   Rio de Janeiro

   Depart 17:00

   Brazil

   

   Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's spectacular coastal metropolis, where granite peaks plunge into Atlantic beaches and imperial history meets vibrant Afro-Brazilian culture. Visitors should not miss the panoramic ascent of Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car and a traditional Saturday feijoada feast at a local boteco. The best season for cruise visits is October through March, when southern hemisphere summer brings warm temperatures and the city pulses with pre-Carnival energy, though the shoulder months of September and April offer pleasant weather with thinner crowds.

10. Day 10

    At Sea

    

11. Day 11

    At Sea

    

12. Day 12

    Salvador

    Arrive 08:00Depart 23:00

    Brazil

    

    Salvador de Bahia, Brazil's first capital, is a cultural hub known for its Afro-Brazilian heritage and stunning colonial architecture. Must-do experiences include savoring traditional dishes such as acarajé and quindim, and exploring the lively Pelourinho district. The best season to visit is during the dry months from September to March, when the city's vibrant festivals and street life are in full swing.

13. Day 13

    At Sea

    

14. Day 14

    Recife

    Arrive 08:00Depart 23:00

    Brazil

    

    Recife is Brazil's "Venice," a river-laced northeastern capital built across islands and bridges, where Dutch colonial history, Afro-Brazilian culture, and extraordinary street food converge. Must-dos include the Marco Zero square and Brennand sculptures, exploring UNESCO-listed Olinda's colonial churches, and tasting tapioca crepes and bolo de rolo cake. Visit September through March for dry, sunny weather.

15. Day 15

    At Sea

    

16. Day 16

    Fortaleza

    Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00

    Brazil

    

    Fortaleza is Brazil's sun-drenched northeastern capital, known as the "City of Light" for its 2,800 hours of annual sunshine, where traditional jangada fishing boats still launch at dawn along endless golden beaches. Must-dos include sampling carne de sol at beachfront barracas, dune buggy excursions to Canoa Quebrada's terracotta cliffs, and exploring the lace-filled Mercado Central. Visit July through December for optimal weather with cooling trade winds.

17. Day 17

    At Sea

    

18. Day 18

    At Sea

    

19. Day 19

    Icoaraci

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Brazil

    

    Icoaraci, a riverside district of Belém at the Amazon’s mouth, is celebrated for its pre-Columbian Marajoara pottery workshops where artisans continue thousand-year-old ceramic traditions. Must-dos include visiting the ceramic studios, exploring Belém’s legendary Ver-o-Peso market, and tasting Amazonian specialties like duck in tucupi sauce. Visit June through November for drier weather in this equatorial gateway to the Amazon.

20. Day 20

    Crossing the Equator

    

21. Day 21

    Devil's Island, French Guiana

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    French Guiana

    

    Devil's Island is the most notorious of French Guiana's Îles du Salut, where France imprisoned 80,000 convicts over a century in one of history's most brutal penal colonies. Must-dos include exploring the haunting ruins of Île Royale and the solitary confinement cells of Île Saint-Joseph, and reflecting on the contrast between tropical beauty and human suffering. July through November offers the driest weather for visiting these profoundly moving Atlantic islands.

22. Day 22

    At Sea

    

23. Day 23

    At Sea

    

24. Day 24

    Bridgetown, Barbados

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    Barbados

    

    Bridgetown, Barbados's compact and convivial capital, carries three centuries of uninterrupted British colonial heritage — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgian townhouses, coral-stone churches, and the Garrison Savannah, whose racecourse is the oldest in the Western Hemisphere — all infused with the irresistible rhythms of a proud Caribbean nation. The island's culinary scene has matured into one of the Caribbean's most sophisticated, with flying fish cutter sandwiches from roadside stalls competing for devotion with the elegant seafood preparations of the Platinum Coast's celebrated restaurants. Visit December through May for the driest season; the island's sheltered west coast offers superlative year-round sailing conditions.

25. Day 25

    Castries, St. Lucia

    Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00

    Saint Lucia

    

    Castries, the capital of St. Lucia, is a vibrant port steeped in history and culture, offering stunning architecture and a lively market atmosphere. Must-do experiences include savoring the national dish, green fig and saltfish, and exploring the picturesque Marigot Bay. The best time to visit is during the dry season from December to April, when the weather is perfect for exploring this Caribbean gem.

26. Day 26

    Basseterre

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Saint Kitts and Nevis

    

    Basseterre, capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis — the smallest sovereign nation in the Americas — is the gateway to an island whose volcanic drama and layered colonial history distinguish it from every other Caribbean port. Mount Liamuiga's cloud-capped summit and its rainforest-filled crater lake await hikers, while the UNESCO-listed Brimstone Hill Fortress, one of the finest surviving examples of British colonial military architecture, commands sweeping views across neighboring islands. The surrounding plantation inns — sugar estates converted into intimate boutique hotels — offer the most atmospheric accommodation in the Eastern Caribbean. Visit November through April for the driest, sunniest weather.

27. Day 27

    San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    Puerto Rico

    

    San Juan, Puerto Rico's radiant colonial capital, is one of the Americas' most compellingly layered cities — a place where the sixteenth-century fortresses of El Morro and San Cristóbal stand sentinel over streets of painted townhouses and flowering balconies. The cobblestoned lanes of Old San Juan pulse with world-class rum bars, ceviche stands, and rooftop restaurants serving the island's vibrant cocina criolla. La Fortaleza, the oldest executive mansion in the Western Hemisphere still in use, anchors the historic district. Florecer, the district's famed bioluminescent bay, glows emerald after dark. January through April offers the most idyllic conditions.

28. Day 28

    At Sea

    

29. Day 29

    At Sea

    

30. Day 30

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Port Everglades)

    Arrive 07:00

    United States

    

    Fort Lauderdale is South Florida's reinvented waterfront city, where three hundred miles of inland waterways, the NSU Art Museum's contemporary collection, and the tree-lined Las Olas Boulevard create a cruise departure point of genuine sophistication at Port Everglades. Arrive a day early between November and April to explore the 'Venice of America' by water taxi and discover the dining scene that has replaced Spring Break with year-round culinary ambition.

Cabin Categories

Large Interior Stateroom

Inside

182–293 sq ftMax 2L

Approximately 182-293 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Interior Stateroom

Inside

182–293 sq ftMax 2I

Approximately 182-293 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Interior Stateroom

Inside

182–293 sq ftMax 2K

Approximately 182-293 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Interior Stateroom

Inside

182–293 sq ftMax 2J

Approximately 182-293 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Interior Stateroom

Inside

182–293 sq ftMax 2M

Approximately 182-293 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Interior Stateroom

Inside

182–293 sq ftMax 2N

Approximately 182-293 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Interior Stateroom

Inside

182–293 sq ftMax 2MM

Approximately 182-293 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

174–180 sq ftMax 2FF

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

174–180 sq ftMax 2DD

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

174–180 sq ftMax 2D

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

174–180 sq ftMax 2EE

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

174–180 sq ftMax 2DA

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

174–180 sq ftMax 2F

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

174–180 sq ftMax 2C

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

174–180 sq ftMax 2E

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+5

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Large Ocean view Stateroom (Fully Obstructed View)

Outside

140–319 sq ftMax 2HH

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These large staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The view is fully obstructed. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+5

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Large Ocean view Stateroom (Partial Sea View)

Outside

140–319 sq ftMax 2H

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These staterooms feature a partial sea view and include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus premium massage shower heads and a variety of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Ocean view Stateroom (Porthole View)

Outside

140–319 sq ftMax 2G

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+5

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Neptune Suite

Suite

558–566 sq ftMax 4SA

With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area with a mini-bar and refrigerator, and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses plus a separate dressing room. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people. The bathroom comes with a full-size whirlpool bath and shower. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerWhirlpool BathTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)+11

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Neptune Suite

Suite

558–566 sq ftMax 4SB

With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area with a mini-bar and refrigerator, and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses plus a separate dressing room. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people. The bathroom comes with a full-size whirlpool bath and shower. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerWhirlpool BathTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)+11

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Pinnacle Suite

Suite

1,296 sq ftMax 4PS

Generously proportioned and filled with light, these elegant suites include a living room, dining room, pantry with microwave, refrigerator and mini-bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah. The bedroom features a king-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a separate dressing room and the bath includes an oversize whirlpool bath and shower. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people, and a guest toilet. Amenities include a private stereo system, use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Sofa BedLounge AreaShowerWhirlpool BathTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)+12

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Vista Suite

Suite

297–379 sq ftMax 2AA

With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a whirlpool bath and shower, mini-bar and refrigerator. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+10

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Vista Suite

Suite

297–379 sq ftMax 2B

With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a whirlpool bath and shower, mini-bar and refrigerator. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+10

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Vista Suite

Suite

297–379 sq ftMax 2A

With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a whirlpool bath and shower, mini-bar and refrigerator. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+10

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Vista Suite

Suite

297–379 sq ftMax 2BB

With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a whirlpool bath and shower, mini-bar and refrigerator. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+10

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Vista Suite

Suite

297–379 sq ftMax 2BC

With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a whirlpool bath and shower, mini-bar and refrigerator. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+10

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