11 nights · Brazil · Departs Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) · Visiting Buzios, Ilha Grande, Ilhabela, Sao Francisco do Sul, Porto Belo, Rio Grande, Montevideo, Buenos Aires · Aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises on the Seven Seas Mariner
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| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Seven Seas Mariner |
| Duration | 11 nights |
| Port calls | 9 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $30,598 per person |
| Year built | 2001 |
| Guests | 779 |
| Cabins | 354 |
| Crew | 445 |
| Length | 216 m |
| Beam | 28 m |
| Cruising speed | 21.0 kn |
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.
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.
Ilha Grande is Brazil at its most unhurried: a car-free island of rainforest, clear coves and steep green hills. It lies off the Costa Verde, near Angra dos Reis. Arrive in Vila do Abraão, where waterfront cafés and shaded paths set the pace. Follow a trail through Atlantic Forest to a quiet beach, or take a boat to Lopes Mendes. That long sweep of pale sand is famed for surf and scenery. Let the sea set your schedule.
Ilhabela sits off Brazil’s São Paulo coast, reached by ferry from São Sebastião. Much of the island lies within a protected state park, where Atlantic rainforest rises behind beaches and waterfalls. In the historic village of Vila, colonial-era buildings frame cafés, shops and a waterfront promenade. Beyond town, choose a swim in clear coves, a forest trail or a boat trip to quieter shores. Sailors prize Ilhabela’s breezes; divers explore nearby shipwrecks.
São Francisco do Sul sits on Babitonga Bay in Santa Catarina, among Brazil’s oldest towns. Its compact historic centre preserves colonial façades, church towers and streets shaped by maritime trade. At the National Museum of the Sea, traditional boats reveal the country’s varied coastal cultures. Beyond town, calm bay waters and Atlantic beaches offer a quieter counterpoint to the port’s history.
Porto Belo sits on Santa Catarina’s coast, where a sheltered bay and clear water set the pace. Boats cross to Ilha de Porto Belo for swimming, coastal trails and views back toward town. Onshore, explore the compact center, sample fresh seafood or head to nearby Bombinhas for more beaches and snorkeling. Choose a boat trip, then leave time to enjoy the sand.
Rio Grande, founded in 1737, stands between the Atlantic and Lagoa dos Patos in Brazil’s far south. Its working port gives the city a distinctly maritime character, while its historic streets reward a slower look. Explore São Pedro Cathedral, an eighteenth-century landmark, then visit the Oceanographic Museum for its marine collections. Nearby Cassino Beach brings a broad Atlantic shore, fresh air, and a glimpse of local seaside life.
Uruguay’s capital faces the broad Río de la Plata, where a working port and long waterfront set the city’s pace. Walk the cobbled lanes of Ciudad Vieja to find colonial façades, galleries, and the lively stalls of Mercado del Puerto. Beyond the historic center, the Rambla traces roughly 22 kilometers of shoreline, drawing locals to cafés, beaches, and sunset views. Come for grilled beef, Tannat wine, and a capital whose relaxed rhythm rewards a day spent on foot.
Buenos Aires is a city of broad boulevards, grand theatres and late dinners, with a distinctly Argentine pulse. From the port, explore La Boca’s vivid lanes or San Telmo’s antique market. Recoleta adds belle époque architecture; Palermo brings leafy parks, galleries and restaurants. Make time for a steakhouse and a tango performance, two traditions that give the capital its lasting character.
Published August 24, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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