South America is huge, with scenic wonders that would impress even the most jaded traveler, cosmopolitan cities and native villages, snow-capped mountains, deserts and lush rain forests, miles of sandy beaches and areas so isolated a visitor feels swept back in time. There are many options to cruising South America, and there is no better way to explore this vast continent than on a cruise vacation.
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Recent price found was as low as: $4,414 per person. Taxes and fees of $1,115 USD included. Port charges of $750 USD included.
Itinerary Overview
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Day 1 · New York, New York
New York, New York
Depart 5:00 pm
This vibrant city is actually a rich mosaic of many "neighborhoods." Feel the excitement of Broadway with its great plays and musicals. Explore the financial district-Wall Street and there''s Soho with its galleries, famed Greenwich Village, Midtown, with its glamorous department stores and soaring architecture, and museums everywhere. It truly is a wonderful town!
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Day 2 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 3 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 4 · Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Arrive 7:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm
Originally a fort built by the U.S. Army in 1838 during the Second Seminole War, Fort Lauderdale welcomes visitors with broad, palm-fringed beaches and an easy pace of life. Stroll along fashionable Las Olas Boulevard with its stylish shops or enjoy a sightseeing cruise through the city''s canals, boasting more waterways than Venice. Or, venture out and explore the cosmopolitan city of Palm Beach, or the wildlife sanctuary of the Everglades.
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Day 5 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 6 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 7 · Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 4:00 pm
Dutch St. Maarten is a great place to stop just to shop. Its capital is Philipsburg and fills a narrow stretch of land between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond. It is a bustling center of international trade with lively shopping streets, cafes, and hotels. Strangely enough it has two main streets called Front Street and Back Street. On Front Street, which is the main thoroughfare, duty-free shops line the road as far as the eye can see. These duty-free shops offer everything from Italian leather goods and Japanese cameras to native crafts. Don't be afraid to venture the alleyways that will lead you to arcades and courtyards filled with flowers. The Courthouse is the most prominent landmark on Front Street. It is a grand white wooden structure topped with a cupola built in 1793. Front Street also includes the Simartin Museum so that visitors can get and excellent introduction to local St. Maartin history. There are also historical forts that are monuments to Philipsburg's strategic importance in St. Maarten's history. Philipsburg has not been left behind in the time, however. It has combined its historical legacy with 20th century excitement. Since its waterfront has become a popular stop for cruise ships, the shore of this town is covered with restaurants, cafes and nightclubs that offer entertainment well into the night.
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Day 8 · Fort-de-France, Martinique
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm
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Day 9 · Bridgetown, Barbados
Bridgetown, Barbados
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm
The Bajan British accent is very distinctive, reflecting both the Scepter'd Isle and the lovely one they live on. Barbados still has lovely parish churches, great manor houses and a proper Trafalgar Square along with white-sugar beaches and waving fields of cane.
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Day 10 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 11 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 12 · CROSSING THE AMAZON RIVER BAR, BRAZ (CRUISING ONLY)
CROSSING THE AMAZON RIVER BAR, BRAZ (CRUISING ONLY)
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Day 12 · CRUISING THE AMAZON RIVER (CRUISING ONLY)
CRUISING THE AMAZON RIVER (CRUISING ONLY)
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Day 13 · Macapa, Brazil
Macapa, Brazil
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 11:00 am
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Day 13 · CRUISING THE AMAZON RIVER (CRUISING ONLY)
CRUISING THE AMAZON RIVER (CRUISING ONLY)
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Day 13 · CROSSING THE EQUATOR (CRUISING ONLY)
CROSSING THE EQUATOR (CRUISING ONLY)
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Day 14 · CRUISING THE AMAZON RIVER (CRUISING ONLY)
CRUISING THE AMAZON RIVER (CRUISING ONLY)
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Day 15 · Santarem, Brazil
Santarem, Brazil
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm
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Day 16 · Boca da Valeria, Brazil
Boca da Valeria, Brazil
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 3:00 pm
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Day 17 · Manaus, Brazil
Manaus, Brazil
Arrive 8:00 am
A cultural outpost in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Manaus was famous for the extravagant lifestyle and architecture of the 19th century rubber barons who made their fortunes here. The renovated opera house stands as an opulent testament to their vast wealth.
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Day 18 · Manaus, Brazil
Manaus, Brazil
Depart 4:00 pm
A cultural outpost in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Manaus was famous for the extravagant lifestyle and architecture of the 19th century rubber barons who made their fortunes here. The renovated opera house stands as an opulent testament to their vast wealth.
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Day 19 · Parintins, Brazil
Parintins, Brazil
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm
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Day 20 · Alter do Chao, Brazil
Alter do Chao, Brazil
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 4:00 pm
Turning out of the muddy Amazon, you will cruise into the blue Rio Tapajos, to anchor off the village of Alter do Chao. Here you can tour the Center for Preservation of Indigenous Arts, with displays on the lifestyles of local tribes. Or cross to a white sand beach for a refreshing swim in the clear river waters.
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Day 21 · CROSSING THE EQUATOR (CRUISING ONLY)
CROSSING THE EQUATOR (CRUISING ONLY)
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Day 21 · CRUISING THE AMAZON RIVER (CRUISING ONLY)
CRUISING THE AMAZON RIVER (CRUISING ONLY)
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Day 21 · CROSSING THE AMAZON RIVER BAR, BRAZ (CRUISING ONLY)
CROSSING THE AMAZON RIVER BAR, BRAZ (CRUISING ONLY)
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Day 22 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 23 · Devils Island, French Guiana
Devils Island, French Guiana
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm
The most notorious of the three Salvation Islands, Devil's Island functioned for generations as a French penal colony. Once known as the "Dry Guillotine" because so many prisoners died there, the island today seems haunted by the spirits of former prisoners. Henri Charriere, better known as "Papillon," claimed to be the only prisoner ever to escape the Island.
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Day 24 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 25 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 26 · Port of Spain, Trinidad
Port of Spain, Trinidad
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 6:00 pm
Steel drums and calypso were born here. Nature lovers will delight in the Asa Wright Nature Center and the Caroni Bird Sanctuary, two of the Caribbean's best known conservation centers.
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Day 27 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 28 · Willemstad, Curacao
Willemstad, Curacao
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm
The ship passes through a channel in the reef, into a broad, perfectly protected natural harbor. This is Willemstad, where Dutch gingerbread houses, superb shopping, excellent restaurants and bustling casinos abound. Nature buffs will love the exotic plants and tropical birdlife of Christoffel National Park. And don''t forget to sample the famous Cura�ao liqueur, still made here.
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Day 29 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 30 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 31 · Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Arrive 7:00 am
Originally a fort built by the U.S. Army in 1838 during the Second Seminole War, Fort Lauderdale welcomes visitors with broad, palm-fringed beaches and an easy pace of life. Stroll along fashionable Las Olas Boulevard with its stylish shops or enjoy a sightseeing cruise through the city''s canals, boasting more waterways than Venice. Or, venture out and explore the cosmopolitan city of Palm Beach, or the wildlife sanctuary of the Everglades.
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Highlights
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Sail aboard Volendam.
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Travel from 2026-11-22 through 2026-12-22.
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Visit New York, New York, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Fort-de-France, Martinique, Bridgetown, Barbados, Macapa, Brazil, Santarem, Brazil, Boca da Valeria, Brazil, Manaus, Brazil, Parintins, Brazil, Alter do Chao, Brazil, Devils Island, French Guiana, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Willemstad, Curacao.
Recently found pricing
Cabin pricing snapshot
Recent cabin prices we found for this sailing. Pricing is shown per person and may change at any time.
Cabin Types
InsideRecently found from $4,414 per person
Taxes and fees of $1,115 USD included. Port charges of $750 USD included.
OceanviewRecently found from $4,514 per person
Taxes and fees of $1,115 USD included. Port charges of $750 USD included.
Balcony
Not currently available — cabin inventory may change.
SuiteRecently found from $11,614 per person
Taxes and fees of $1,115 USD included. Port charges of $750 USD included.
Final taxes, fees, promotions, or availability can change.
Additional Information
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