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Saturday, November 27, 2021 |
Lisbon, Portugal |
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Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, lies in the western Iberian Peninsula aside the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River. As one of the oldest cities in the world, it is rich in Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Modern and Post-Modern constructions. The city is also crossed by historical boulevards and monuments along the main thoroughfares. The Lisbon Coast hosts some fine sandy beaches at Cascais and Estoril and fishing villages like Sesimbra. Read more about Lisbon, Portugal
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Sunday, November 28, 2021 |
Cadiz, Spain |
11:00 AM |
9:00 PM |
Cadiz is a city and port in SW Spain. It is the capital of Cadiz Province, an autonomous community of Andalusia. Due to its small size one is never more than a few blocks from the sea, and this engenders a safe, relaxed, and easy-going atmosphere. The oldest continuously inhabited settlement in Western Europe, it has a history of around 3,000 years, and the old central quarter is famous for its picturesque fascination and spectacular buildings. Read more about Cadiz, Spain
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Monday, November 29, 2021 |
At Sea |
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021 |
Lanzarote, Spain |
9:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, lies about 125 km off the African coast. Due to its mild, dry climate it is regarded as a perfect year-round destination. Lack of erosion means that the volcanic landscape appears much as it did just after past eruptions. Amongst the many stunning volcanic features of Lanzarote is the longest Volcanic Tunnel in the world, the Atlantida Tunnel, which is over 7 km in length. Read more about Lanzarote, Spain
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021 |
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
8:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (commonly known as Santa Cruz) is the capital the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands. The port is of great importance and is the communications hub between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, with cruise ships arriving from many nations. Not surprisingly, the city has a real cosmopolitan mix due to immigrants from Latin America, Africa and Western Europe. Santa Cruz is the second largest city of the European Union outside of Europe, and is also the capital of the island of Tenerife. Read more about Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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Thursday, December 2, 2021 |
At Sea |
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Friday, December 3, 2021 |
At Sea |
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Saturday, December 4, 2021 |
Porto Grande, Cabo Verde |
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5:00 PM |
The almost lunar volcanic islands that form the Cape Verde archipelago lie about 500 km off the Senegal coast. Although the isles may be African geographically speaking, they have retained a strong Latin flavour. Porto Grande, the port for the capital Mindelo, is on the windward isle of Sao Vicente and is home to over 90% of the island’s inhabitants. The port itself boasts a delightful waterfront area where the pace is pleasantly slow and the people friendly. Read more about Porto Grande, Cabo Verde
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Sunday, December 5, 2021 |
At Sea |
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Monday, December 6, 2021 |
At Sea |
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021 |
Recife, Brazil |
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5:00 PM |
Recife is one of the largest and most important cities on the NE coast of Brazil. This lively capital, originally founded by the Dutch, is brimming with a vibrant culture. The many rivers, small islands and over fifty bridges found in the city centre gives it the title of ‘Brazilian Venice’. This is an interesting historical town, which includes the oldest synagogue in the Americas, and some fine beaches. Read more about Recife, Brazil
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Thursday, December 9, 2021 |
At Sea |
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Friday, December 10, 2021 |
At Sea |
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Saturday, December 11, 2021 |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
8:00 AM |
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Rio de Janeiro is a large Brazilian city situated on the South Atlantic Coast of South America. It is perhaps best known for its carnivals and the largest art deco statue in existence, the giant Christ the Redeemer Statue that is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. While there absorb the magnificent views and you will feel as though you are taking a walk in the clouds. If possible, just before sunset, take the cable car (made famous in the James Bond film Moonraker) to its top and see Rio’s breathtaking landscape light up before you. Read more about Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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