Brazil Cruise: Best Cruises to Brazil 2023 & 2024

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Award-Winning Brazil Cruises

On a cruise to Brazil, you’ll find warm, white-sand beaches, big-city excitement, incredible historic sites, and Amazon adventures, all with the style and comfort that Celebrity is known for. Be dazzled by the brilliantly colored costumes of traditional Samba dancers. Get up close to some of the most abundant, and awe-inspiring nature that Brazil is famous for. Sail to bustling, vibrant ports where you’ll be greeted with a welcoming embrace by the hospitable Brazilian people.

Brazil cruises will take you to famous landmarks like Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue, or the massive São Paulo Cathedral. Enjoy an afternoon on the unspoiled beaches of Ilhabela, or a windsurfing adventure on Armação Beach in Buzios. Learn the secrets of the Samba dance while exploring the cultural treasures of the world’s most famous Carnaval. Find your vacation rhythm and embrace the moment as you embark on a luxury cruise to South America with Celebrity.

Brazil Cruise Highlights

Beaches

On a cruise to Brazil, you’ll encounter famous beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema. You can also visit Jabaquara Beach in Ilhabela via a schooner, walk along the white sand beaches of Ferradura in Buzios, and lounge on urban Gonzaga Beach, São Paulo, against a backdrop of ultra-modern skyscrapers.

Scenic Lookout Points

Mountainous Brazil is all about jaw-droppingly beautiful views. Two of the most famous are Corcovado and Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro; head up either of these dramatic, conical peaks for vistas of the city and its necklace of golden beaches stretching away below. You can also find picture-perfect views of Santos and its coastline from the top of Monte Serrat Hill, accessed via funicular railway.

Cultural Experiences

Brazil has one of the most unique cultures on earth, and each port in these itineraries is full of opportunities to learn about it and embrace it. From Samba dancing to Afro-Brazilian capoeira shows, a robust cuisine, and big city glamor, you’ll find it all in every Brazil cruise with Celebrity.

Featured Brazil Cruise Ports

Rio de Janeiro

The city most commonly referred to as simply “Rio” has been a global destination for sun, fun, and exuberant Brazilian culture for years. Take an exhilarating ride on a cable car up to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, a monolithic granite peak with incredible views that cover the bay and bustling city below. See one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado and ride up in the antique train for the best and most scenic experience. Relax with a stroll along the promenade at Ipanema to take in the never-ending activity on one of the world’s most famous beaches.

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Ilhabela

If you’re looking for the ultimate Brazilian beach experience away from the buzz of the big cities, then the archipelago of Ilhabela may be the perfect fit. On the main island, visit the remote eastern beach of Castelhanos, only accessible by boat or trail. Head inland to discover the wild and wonderful rainforests areas of Ilhabela State Park, and hike the short trails to reach the beautiful Gato and Água Branca waterfalls. Take a break from nature with a short tour of the famous Nossa Senhora d’Ajuda church, painted in colorful blue and white and an attraction to visitors for over 200 years.

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Salvador de Bahia

Salvador de Bahia is the capital of Bahia, one of Brazil’s northern states, famous for its African influences, colonial architecture, and being Portugal’s first capital in the Americas. Take a walking tour through the pastel-colored buildings and streets of Pelourinho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site bursting with life, world-class dining, and fantastic boutique shopping. Visit the Farol de Barra fort and lighthouse for great views of the sea and 19th-century fortifications now protected as a national monument to Brazilian heritage and history.

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Brazil Cruise Itineraries

On Brazil cruises, you’ll either depart from Fort Lauderdale, Buenos Aires, or Rio de Janeiro. These cruise itineraries may focus on ports along the South American shoreline, or further afield in the Caribbean, or they could be part of a larger transatlantic cruise. Cruises last for nine, 13, or 14 nights, with either two or, on the longest voyages, eight days at sea.

Why Cruise to Brazil With Celebrity Cruises

With Celebrity’s award-winning service, luxury amenities, and meticulous attention to every detail of the guest experience, there’s no better choice for a Brazil cruise. Enjoy South American sunsets from the Rooftop Terrace. Spend the day in The Spa for a rejuvenating full body treatment before sampling caipirinhas and Samba dancing in the Constellation Lounge. Enjoy world-class dining created by skilled chefs, all while sailing in luxury and style on a Celebrity cruise.

Explore some of the best the southern Atlantic has to offer and beyond, all in one luxurious journey. Celebrity offers Brazil cruise itineraries that span the globe, with options for incredible transatlantic sailings, regional South American sailings, or adventures that will bring you to both the Caribbean and South America all in one trip.