13 nights · Barbados · Departs Bridgetown (Barbados) · Visiting Scarborough, Iles du Salut, Belem, Recife, Salvador de Bahia, Buzios, Rio de Janeiro · Aboard Azamara Cruises on the Azamara Journey
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| Cruise line | Azamara Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Azamara Journey |
| Duration | 13 nights |
| Port calls | 8 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $2,959 per person |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Guests | 781 |
| Cabins | 355 |
| Crew | 408 |
| Length | 181 m |
| Beam | 25 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 kn |
Bridgetown rewards travelers who leave the ship and walk into Barbados’ compact capital. Its UNESCO-listed Historic Bridgetown and Garrison trace the island’s colonial history; Broad Street offers a lively glimpse of daily life. Pause beside the Careenage, where boats thread the old harbour, then browse shops for local rum and Bajan crafts. Carlisle Bay’s pale sand and clear water lie just beyond the city.
Scarborough is Tobago’s capital, a busy port town with a market, local shops and views across the water. Begin at Fort King George, high above town, for broad sea views and a small museum tracing Tobago’s layered past. Then browse the central market or take a short drive to Store Bay, known for calm water and local food. Scarborough rewards travelers who want history and everyday Tobago before heading for the island’s beaches.
Twenty kilometres off French Guiana, the Îles du Salut rise from the Atlantic, edged with palms and shadowed by history. France sent prisoners here from 1852 until 1953. Île du Diable held Captain Alfred Dreyfus; Île Royale preserves the penal colony’s administrative ruins. Most visits land on Île Royale and Île Saint-Joseph; Devil’s Island is viewed from the water. Come for history, sea air and a strikingly remote shore.
Belém stands near the mouth of the Amazon, where river life and city life meet. Begin at Ver-o-Peso, a vast waterfront market alive with Amazonian fish, fruit, herbs and local cooking. Explore the old quarter’s tiled façades and the 17th-century Forte do Presépio, overlooking Guajará Bay. Order tacacá or fresh açaí, and discover a city whose flavors are as distinctive as its setting.
Recife brings Atlantic surf, historic waterways and a distinctive northeastern Brazilian character into sharp focus. In Recife Antigo, restored warehouses and Praça do Marco Zero trace the city’s maritime past. Nearby Olinda, a UNESCO-listed historic centre, offers baroque churches, tiled façades and broad coastal views. Return to Recife for Pernambuco specialties, including bolo de rolo, or browse Casa da Cultura’s lively stalls. Its beaches and layered history make Recife a compelling introduction to Brazil’s northeast.
Salvador rewards curious travellers with Brazil’s strongest blend of African heritage, Portuguese architecture and Atlantic spirit. In Pelourinho, within the city’s UNESCO-listed historic centre, pastel façades and baroque churches line steep cobbled streets. Ride the Elevador Lacerda from the upper city to the waterfront, where views open across Baía de Todos-os-Santos. Try acarajé, crisp black-eyed-pea fritters sold by baianas in traditional dress. Music carries traditions shaped by Candomblé and samba.
Búzios is a peninsula on Brazil’s Costa do Sol, about 170 kilometres east of Rio de Janeiro. Once a fishing village, it drew international attention after Brigitte Bardot visited in 1964. Today, more than 20 beaches offer calm coves, broad sands and Atlantic surf. Stroll Rua das Pedras for boutiques and seafood, then take a schooner or water taxi between shores. Each beach has its own character; distances make choosing a base worthwhile.
Granite peaks rise above Guanabara Bay; the city reaches toward the Atlantic. From the port, the landmarks are unmistakable: Sugarloaf Mountain guards the bay, and Christ the Redeemer watches from Corcovado. Balance the grand views with street-level pleasures: Copacabana, Ipanema, and the leafy avenues of the South Zone. Choose one or two sights, then leave room for a long lunch and the city’s beach culture.
Published September 3, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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