Cruise Description

21 days | Rio de Janeiro • Buzios • Vitória • Ilheus • Salvador de Bahia • Recife • Natal • Fortaleza • Cape Verde • Tenerife

On this cruise, the VASCO DA GAMA will take you from Rio de Janeiro up the east coast of Brazil to Fortaleza. Brazil, as it lives and breathes - you are right in the middle of it! Then you turn your back on the South American continent and set course for Africa across the open Atlantic. The next stop is in the island nation of Cape Verde, 570 kilometers off the west coast of the African continent. On two of the ten islands, you will follow in the footsteps of the discoverer Vasco da Gama, among others, before returning to European soil after two relaxing days at sea. Because in the Spanish Tenerife you deboard - with infinitely many unforgettable memories in the head and in the heart.

Highlights:
- Marvel at the large coral reef off the coast of Recife and take an exciting river boat trip.
- Get to know the white beaches, desert landscapes, lagoons and small lakes of Natal - swimming, snorkeling and riding in a buggy.
- Those who cross the equator for the first time at sea are baptized. On this voyage you will have the opportunity for this seafaring ritual, which is common all over the world.
- Explore the Cape Verde Islands by the only sensible means of transportation here: the ship.