30-Day Legendary Amazon Explorer
Date
2026-11-22
Duration
30 nights
Departure Port
New York
United States
Arrival Port
Fort Lauderdale
United States
Rating
Premium
Theme
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Date
2026-11-22
Duration
30 nights
Departure Port
New York
United States
Arrival Port
Fort Lauderdale
United States
Rating
Premium
Theme
—
Holland America Line
1999
2019
61,214 GT
1,432
716
615
781 m
32 m
23 knots
No
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.
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is a captivating blend of history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, making it a unique port of call in Argentina. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like centolla and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of nearby Los Glaciares National Park. The best time to visit is during the summer months of December to March, when the weather is mild, and the scenery is at its most stunning.
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.
The Antarctic Experience encompasses expedition cruising along the Antarctic Peninsula, where towering icebergs, glacier-carved channels, and vast penguin colonies create one of Earth's most profound travel encounters. Must-dos include zodiac landings at penguin rookeries, cruising the mirror-calm Lemaire Channel, and watching humpback whales feed in krill-rich waters. December and January offer near-continuous daylight, the warmest conditions, and peak wildlife activity during the austral summer.
The Antarctic Experience encompasses expedition cruising along the Antarctic Peninsula, where towering icebergs, glacier-carved channels, and vast penguin colonies create one of Earth's most profound travel encounters. Must-dos include zodiac landings at penguin rookeries, cruising the mirror-calm Lemaire Channel, and watching humpback whales feed in krill-rich waters. December and January offer near-continuous daylight, the warmest conditions, and peak wildlife activity during the austral summer.
The Antarctic Experience encompasses expedition cruising along the Antarctic Peninsula, where towering icebergs, glacier-carved channels, and vast penguin colonies create one of Earth's most profound travel encounters. Must-dos include zodiac landings at penguin rookeries, cruising the mirror-calm Lemaire Channel, and watching humpback whales feed in krill-rich waters. December and January offer near-continuous daylight, the warmest conditions, and peak wildlife activity during the austral summer.
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is a captivating blend of history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, making it a unique port of call in Argentina. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like centolla and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of nearby Los Glaciares National Park. The best time to visit is during the summer months of December to March, when the weather is mild, and the scenery is at its most stunning.
Macapá straddles the equator at the mouth of the Amazon River in northern Brazil, home to an eighteenth-century Portuguese fortress and the world's only equator-bisected football stadium. Must-dos include visiting the Marco Zero equator monument and taking boat excursions into the Amazon delta's flooded forests. September through December offers the most comfortable weather for exploration.
Santarem, Portugal is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Celebrity Cruises. Must-do experiences include walking the historic center to experience the layered architectural heritage, and seeking out the regional culinary traditions at a locally favored establishment away from the port area. The optimal time to visit is May through September, when mild temperatures and long days favor unhurried exploration.
Surrounded by the Amazonian rain forest, Boca da Valeria, a small Brazilian settlement of fewer than 100 people, boasts no tourism infrastructure. Yet the destination lures travelers by offering an authentic glimpse of the simple river life that the Amerindians have followed for centuries. Meaning "Mouth of the Valeria River," the remote fishing and trading village sits at the convergence of the Amazon and the Rio da Valeria. The local children guide visitors along a dirt footpath and pose for pictures in their native costumes, often with exotic animals in tow. Boca da Valeria, which is located between the towns of Parintins and Santarém, stands in stark contrast to nearby urban centers such as Manaus, where residents live with all the comforts, and complications, of contemporary life—but therein lies the appeal to the world adventurer.
Manaus is the Amazon's improbable metropolis, a thousand miles inland where the rubber boom's Teatro Amazonas opera house rises above the world's largest rainforest. Must-dos include witnessing the Meeting of the Waters where two rivers flow side by side without mixing, tasting Amazonian cuisine at the Adolpho Lisboa Market, and spotting pink dolphins in the Anavilhanas Archipelago. The wet season (December-May) enables deep forest navigation, while the dry season concentrates wildlife.
Parintins is an Amazonian river city between Manaus and Santarém, famous for the Boi-Bumbá Festival — a three-night folk competition in late June featuring towering set pieces, indigenous mythology, and passionate rivalry that rivals Rio's Carnival in artistry. Must-do experiences include the festival itself, pink river dolphin spotting, and exploring the vibrant waterfront market. Late June brings the festival, while August through November offers the best dry-season wildlife viewing.
Alter do Chão, the "Caribbean of the Amazon," is a village on Brazil’s crystal-clear Tapajós River where white-sand freshwater beaches emerge during the dry season—a thousand kilometers from the nearest ocean. Must-dos include swimming at the Ilha do Amor sandbar, exploring primary rainforest in the Tapajós National Forest, and tasting pirarucu fish with tucupi sauce. Visit September through December when receding waters reveal the most expansive beaches.
Devil's Island, part of a three-island chain called Îles du Salut, in French Guiana, was home to one of the most infamous—and impregnable—prisons of the 19th and 20th centuries. Opened in 1852, it received worldwide renown in the mid-1890s when French military captain Alfred Dreyfus was sentenced to life imprisonment after being wrongly convicted of selling military secrets to Germany. Although Dreyfus's sentence was commuted after five years, more than 80,000 political prisoners and hardened criminals endured years of mistreatment and abuse among disease-ridden conditions. Few were able to escape, though Henri Charrière, author of the book Papillon, allegedly succeeded by filling sacks with coconuts in order to float to the mainland. The prison was officially closed in 1953. In 1965, the French government transferred responsibility of the island to the Guiana Space Centre, and in recent years, tourism facilities have been added. Devil's Island and its two smaller neighboring islands receive more than 50,000 visitors each year.
Port of Spain is Trinidad's pulsating capital, where African, Indian, and European cultures converge in a city celebrated for Carnival, steel pan music, and one of the Caribbean's most diverse culinary scenes. Must-dos include eating doubles at dawn, watching scarlet ibis at Caroni Bird Sanctuary, and exploring the Queen's Park Savannah. January through May's dry season offers the best weather, with Carnival providing the ultimate cultural immersion.
Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, is a vibrant port city celebrated for its colorful architecture and rich history. Must-do experiences include trying local delicacies like "keshi yena" and exploring the stunning beaches of Playa Kenepa. The best season to visit is during the dry months from December to April, when the weather is ideal for exploring both the city and its beautiful surroundings.
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.
Day 1
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.
Day 2
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is a captivating blend of history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, making it a unique port of call in Argentina. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like centolla and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of nearby Los Glaciares National Park. The best time to visit is during the summer months of December to March, when the weather is mild, and the scenery is at its most stunning.
Day 3
Day 4
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.
Day 5
The Antarctic Experience encompasses expedition cruising along the Antarctic Peninsula, where towering icebergs, glacier-carved channels, and vast penguin colonies create one of Earth's most profound travel encounters. Must-dos include zodiac landings at penguin rookeries, cruising the mirror-calm Lemaire Channel, and watching humpback whales feed in krill-rich waters. December and January offer near-continuous daylight, the warmest conditions, and peak wildlife activity during the austral summer.
Day 7
The Antarctic Experience encompasses expedition cruising along the Antarctic Peninsula, where towering icebergs, glacier-carved channels, and vast penguin colonies create one of Earth's most profound travel encounters. Must-dos include zodiac landings at penguin rookeries, cruising the mirror-calm Lemaire Channel, and watching humpback whales feed in krill-rich waters. December and January offer near-continuous daylight, the warmest conditions, and peak wildlife activity during the austral summer.
Day 9
The Antarctic Experience encompasses expedition cruising along the Antarctic Peninsula, where towering icebergs, glacier-carved channels, and vast penguin colonies create one of Earth's most profound travel encounters. Must-dos include zodiac landings at penguin rookeries, cruising the mirror-calm Lemaire Channel, and watching humpback whales feed in krill-rich waters. December and January offer near-continuous daylight, the warmest conditions, and peak wildlife activity during the austral summer.
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Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is a captivating blend of history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, making it a unique port of call in Argentina. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like centolla and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of nearby Los Glaciares National Park. The best time to visit is during the summer months of December to March, when the weather is mild, and the scenery is at its most stunning.
Day 13
Macapá straddles the equator at the mouth of the Amazon River in northern Brazil, home to an eighteenth-century Portuguese fortress and the world's only equator-bisected football stadium. Must-dos include visiting the Marco Zero equator monument and taking boat excursions into the Amazon delta's flooded forests. September through December offers the most comfortable weather for exploration.
Day 15
Santarem, Portugal is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Celebrity Cruises. Must-do experiences include walking the historic center to experience the layered architectural heritage, and seeking out the regional culinary traditions at a locally favored establishment away from the port area. The optimal time to visit is May through September, when mild temperatures and long days favor unhurried exploration.
Day 16
Surrounded by the Amazonian rain forest, Boca da Valeria, a small Brazilian settlement of fewer than 100 people, boasts no tourism infrastructure. Yet the destination lures travelers by offering an authentic glimpse of the simple river life that the Amerindians have followed for centuries. Meaning "Mouth of the Valeria River," the remote fishing and trading village sits at the convergence of the Amazon and the Rio da Valeria. The local children guide visitors along a dirt footpath and pose for pictures in their native costumes, often with exotic animals in tow. Boca da Valeria, which is located between the towns of Parintins and Santarém, stands in stark contrast to nearby urban centers such as Manaus, where residents live with all the comforts, and complications, of contemporary life—but therein lies the appeal to the world adventurer.
Day 17
Manaus is the Amazon's improbable metropolis, a thousand miles inland where the rubber boom's Teatro Amazonas opera house rises above the world's largest rainforest. Must-dos include witnessing the Meeting of the Waters where two rivers flow side by side without mixing, tasting Amazonian cuisine at the Adolpho Lisboa Market, and spotting pink dolphins in the Anavilhanas Archipelago. The wet season (December-May) enables deep forest navigation, while the dry season concentrates wildlife.
Day 19
Parintins is an Amazonian river city between Manaus and Santarém, famous for the Boi-Bumbá Festival — a three-night folk competition in late June featuring towering set pieces, indigenous mythology, and passionate rivalry that rivals Rio's Carnival in artistry. Must-do experiences include the festival itself, pink river dolphin spotting, and exploring the vibrant waterfront market. Late June brings the festival, while August through November offers the best dry-season wildlife viewing.
Day 20
Alter do Chão, the "Caribbean of the Amazon," is a village on Brazil’s crystal-clear Tapajós River where white-sand freshwater beaches emerge during the dry season—a thousand kilometers from the nearest ocean. Must-dos include swimming at the Ilha do Amor sandbar, exploring primary rainforest in the Tapajós National Forest, and tasting pirarucu fish with tucupi sauce. Visit September through December when receding waters reveal the most expansive beaches.
Day 21
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Devil's Island, part of a three-island chain called Îles du Salut, in French Guiana, was home to one of the most infamous—and impregnable—prisons of the 19th and 20th centuries. Opened in 1852, it received worldwide renown in the mid-1890s when French military captain Alfred Dreyfus was sentenced to life imprisonment after being wrongly convicted of selling military secrets to Germany. Although Dreyfus's sentence was commuted after five years, more than 80,000 political prisoners and hardened criminals endured years of mistreatment and abuse among disease-ridden conditions. Few were able to escape, though Henri Charrière, author of the book Papillon, allegedly succeeded by filling sacks with coconuts in order to float to the mainland. The prison was officially closed in 1953. In 1965, the French government transferred responsibility of the island to the Guiana Space Centre, and in recent years, tourism facilities have been added. Devil's Island and its two smaller neighboring islands receive more than 50,000 visitors each year.
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Port of Spain is Trinidad's pulsating capital, where African, Indian, and European cultures converge in a city celebrated for Carnival, steel pan music, and one of the Caribbean's most diverse culinary scenes. Must-dos include eating doubles at dawn, watching scarlet ibis at Caroni Bird Sanctuary, and exploring the Queen's Park Savannah. January through May's dry season offers the best weather, with Carnival providing the ultimate cultural immersion.
Day 27
Day 28
Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, is a vibrant port city celebrated for its colorful architecture and rich history. Must-do experiences include trying local delicacies like "keshi yena" and exploring the stunning beaches of Playa Kenepa. The best season to visit is during the dry months from December to April, when the weather is ideal for exploring both the city and its beautiful surroundings.
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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.
Approximately 558-566 sq. ft. including verandah
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.
Approximately 1,296 sq. ft. including verandah
Generously proportioned and filled with light, these elegant suites include a living room, dining room, pantry with microwave and refrigerator, 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 as well as an additional shower stall. 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.
Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. including verandah
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.
Approximately 196-240 sq. ft.
Sliding glass doors (mirrored for privacy) open onto our Promenade deck from this comfortable stateroom, which includes 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 other amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
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.
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.
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.
Approximately 140-319 sq. ft.
These spacious 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, an array of modern amenities and a porthole. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Approximately 151–233 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.
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