27-Night South America Cruise on Volendam

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

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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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.

Fort-de-France, Martinique

Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm

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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CROSSING THE AMAZON RIVER BAR, BRAZ (CRUISING ONLY)

CRUISING THE AMAZON RIVER (CRUISING ONLY)

Macapa, Brazil

Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 11:00 am

CRUISING THE AMAZON RIVER (CRUISING ONLY)

CROSSING THE EQUATOR (CRUISING ONLY)

CRUISING THE AMAZON RIVER (CRUISING ONLY)

Santarem, Brazil

Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm

Boca da Valeria, Brazil

Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 3:00 pm

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.

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.

Parintins, Brazil

Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm

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.

CROSSING THE EQUATOR (CRUISING ONLY)

CRUISING THE AMAZON RIVER (CRUISING ONLY)

CROSSING THE AMAZON RIVER BAR, BRAZ (CRUISING ONLY)

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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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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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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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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.