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Maart  2023



St. Helena - Jamestown
UK

Maart  3,  2023

Arrival 12:00   -  Departure 18:00 



You’ll never want to leave this island in the Atlantic Ocean, which emerged from a volcano and is surrounded by rocks towering above the sea.

Sint-Helena is een eiland in het zuiden van de Atlantische Oceaan, zo'n 2000 km ten westen van de Afrikaanse kust. Het is onderdeel van het Brits overzees gebiedsdeel Sint-Helena, Ascension en Tristan da Cunha en economisch volledig afhankelijk van het Verenigd Koninkrijk

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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Mar 8, 2023   -    Mar 9, 2023

Arrival 13:00 -    Departure 17:00


Stop dreaming of Brazil and actually live it in the famous Copacabana beach. One of the most beautiful bays in the world is, not surprisingly, found in one of the most magnificent cities.
Take advantage of this stop in the port of Rio de Janeiro to find out why this metropolis is known as the “wonderful city." You can relax on the famous Copacabana beach, nicknamed the “Princess of the Sea," enjoy the city views from the Sugar Loaf Mountain and visit the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer.

Not to be missed:

• Statue of Christ the Redeemer
• Sugar Loaf Mountain
• Copacabana beach

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One Day in Rio De Janeiro | Expedia

Rio de Janeiro Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia


9 maart

The programme :

We leave the port behind us and begin exploring the city. The route gives us the opportunity of admiring Flamengo Park and Botafogo beach before reaching Praia Vermelha in the Urca neighbourhood.
A funicular cable ride takes us up to the Sugarloaf Mountain, the most famous in Rio de Janeiro and maybe among the most famous in the world for its beauty and the spectacular view that can be enjoyed from the top.
Our climb is divided into two stages . After the first, we reach Urca hill with its gardens and panoramic terraces; after the second, we can enjoy a spectacular view over the city, its beaches, Guanabara bay and the Corcovado on the horizon.
After admiring the breathtaking views, there is yet more to see. We head back to the coach and continue towards Copacabana before returning to the ship.
8    maart

A sightseeing coach tour of Rio de Janeiro and the most iconic spots in the city, from the famous beaches at Ipanema and Copacabana to the buildings that epitomise the country's history and culture.

Main stops :

Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon
Leblón, Ipanema, Copacabana and Leme beaches
Imperial Palace
Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
Cinelândia
Municipal Theatre and National Library

The programme :

We will leave the port by coach and travel to Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, situated in the Lagoa district in the south of the city. The lagoon is linked to the Atlantic Ocean by a canal that crosses a small park and the district that lies around it, named Lagoa because of the lagoon. It is now one of the most affluent districts in the city and is often described as "the heart of Rio de Janeiro". Due to its considerable size, the lagoon also hosts countless sports clubs and rowing, canoeing and kayaking competitions, etc. From the lagoon we can see the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which sits at the top of Mount Corcovado.
Next, we will visit the famous Leblón, Ipanema, Copacabana and Leme beaches, where we will stop to soak up the vibrant atmosphere and take some photos.
After stopping at the beaches we will head towards the city centre.
Rio de Janeiro, which means "January River", was essentially a colonial capital until 1808 when the Portuguese royal family and much of the Lisbon nobility moved here to escape the Napoleonic invasion of Portugal. The capital of the kingdom was changed to Rio, which then became the only European capital outside Europe. Given that there was no space and no urban facilities to accommodate the hundreds of noblemen, many of the inhabitants were simply evicted from their homes.
When prince Pedro declared Brazil's independence in 1822, he chose Rio de Janeiro as the capital of his new empire. It remained the capital even after the military overthrew the monarchy and imposed the Republic in 1889. In 1960, president Juscelino Kubitschek moved the capital from Rio to Brasilia.
Points of interest that we will have the chance to see on the tour include: the Paço Imperial or Imperial Palace, built in a Colonial style between 1738 and 1743 as a residence for the Portuguese governors of Brazil; Rio de Janeiro Cathedral with its unique conical shape, known as the Metropolitan Cathedral; and Cinelândia (the popular name for Floriano Peixoto Square), which takes its name from the presence of numerous cinemas, theatres and hotels. We will also find some important buildings here such as the Municipal Theatre (built in the early 20th century and inspired by the Garnier opera house in Paris), the National Library**, the biggest in South America with a heritage of over 9 million works, and various museums.


Buenos Aires
Argentina

Mar 12, 2023  -  Mar 13, 2023

Arrival 08:00 -    Departure 19:00 

Argentina was the promised land for many European immigrants and today, the capital, Buenos Aires welcomes us warmly.
Take advantage of the stop in the port of Buenos Aires to discover the cultural and natural treasures of one of the largest cities in Latin America, the capital of Argentina and of tango. During this stop, you can admire the fairy tale landscape of the famous Parc 3 de Febrero, visit the extraordinary Congress Square and attend a great tango show at the Café de Los Angelitos.

Not to be missed:

• Congress Square
• Parc 3 de Febrero
• Café de los Angelitos

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One Day in Buenos Aires | Expedia

Buenos Aires Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

13 MAART

The programme :

We leave the port behind us and immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of Buenos Aires, the exuberant and cosmopolitan capital of Argentina where European charm and Latin-American nature blend in a charming mix that seduces travellers among bustling streets, elegant avenues, old cafés and classy restaurants.
The tour starts with an unmissable stop in Plaza de Mayo, one of the most ancient places and cultural, political and historical heart of the city. Here, we can admire the Casa Rosada, residence of the President of the Republic, the Cabildo, a fascinating colonial building which is now the National Museum of the May Revolution, the Pirámide de Mayo commemorating that same revolution and the Baroque Metropolitan cathedral.
We continue with the picturesque La Boca district, which has a long and significant history whose fame goes well beyond the borders of the city. La Boca was the first port of Buenos Aires: it was here that the Italian and Spanish immigrants settled towards the mid-19th century generating the typically European atmosphere that still characterises the barrio.
We have some time available to explore the district at our own leisure admiring the typical colourful houses decorated with flags, statues and manikins among which we find the oldest tango clubs in the city.
We then proceed along the Caminito, the district’s most famous road flanked by colourful houses and stalls selling the work of local artists and craftsmen as we blend in with the locals to enjoy an authentic experience.
We get back to our coach and reach barrio Recoleta, a prestigious elegant residential district known for its social scene
We cross the Palermo district with its elegant buildings, luxury boutiques and large green parks and make our way to the port with the feeling of having just seen a fantastic city full of life!


Montevideo
Uruguay

Mar 14, 2023

Arrival 08:00 AM    -   Departure 05:00 PM



Uruguay has an enormously important historical, cultural and natural heritage. We take advantage of our stop in Montevideo to discover it.
In Montevideo you can discover beaches and the charming colonial, cultural and historical heritage of Uruguay’s capital. Enjoy the colonial architecture of the famous palaces of the Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo’s famous old town, visit the magnificent Parco del Prado to enjoy its fairytale landscapes and see some magnificent works at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Not to be missed:

• Ciudad Vieja
• Prado Park
• The Museum of Contemporary Art

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https://www.whatsinport.com/Montevideo.htm

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Montevideo Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

14 MAART

DISCOVER MONTEVIDEO
(Excursion included )

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A large elegant city that still maintains intact the seductive charm of characteristic sea resort towns to be explored in an excursion featuring picturesque views and breathtaking sceneries: from the enchanting Old City with its colonial atmosphere, glistening seafront and green parks to exclusive districts.

Main stops
Sightseeing tour of charming Montevideo
Enchanting Old City
Plaza Independencia and Palacio Legislativo del Uruguay
Parque Batlle and Obelisk
Stadio del Centenario, location of the first football World Cup
Exclusive Carrasco residential district
The programme
We leave the port behind us while comfortably seated on our coach and venture into the charming city of Montevideo, where colonial and modern architecture coexist in perfect harmony among beautiful parks and dreamy beaches.
We cross the picturesque Old City where time seems to have stopped thanks to the cobbled roads, shops and the same lampposts used a century ago, and Plaza Independencia, dividing the Old City from the modern part .
Our tour continues to Palacio Legislativo del Uruguay, which is home to Uruguay's parliament and is considered one of the three most beautiful government buildings in the world thanks to its marble structure.
We then reach Parque Battle, considered Montevideo's largest green space. There are many monuments in the park, such as the Obelisk dedicated to those who drafted the first Constitution and the Estadio Centenario, built in 1930 for the first football world cup.
We end our day at the Carrasco residential neighbourhood, the most exclusive in Montevideo with amazing private homes and Hotel Casino Carrasco, a majestic early 20th-century building combining history and tradition.


Puerto Madryn
Argentina

Mar 16, 2023

Arrival 09:00  -   Departure 18:00



If you don’t know about the beauty and friendliness of panda dolphins, you must visit Golf Nuevo near Puerto Madry to admire them and inhale the scent of the sea. In Puerto Madryn, you will discover the wonders of the Argentine Patagonian paradise and its perfectly unspoiled nature. During your stay you visit Golf Nuevo to see the magnificent panda dolphins, visit the beautiful nature reserve of Punta Loma and discover the colony of sea lions. You can also explore the wonders of El Doradillo beach.

Not to be missed:

• El Doradillo
• Golf Nuevo
• Nature reserve of Punta Loma

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WIKIPEDIA


https://www.whatsinport.com/Puerto-Madryn-Patagonia.htm

https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/puerto-madryn-port-503


MAPS


Ushuaia
Argentina

Mar 19, 2023 - Mar 20, 2023

Arrival 08:00  -   Departure 16:00 


When we stop on Ushuaia, the large island off the tip of the Tierra del Fuego in Argentina, we are in the world's southernmost inhabited city which overlooks the Beagle Channel. Take advantage of this stop at the port of Ushuaia to discover the unusual charm and the spectacular nature of the southernmost city in the world. During the stop you can take a trip on a catamaran to the magnificent Tierra del Fuego National Park and visit the impressive Perito Moreno glacier, one of the most beautiful natural wonders of Patagonia.

Not to be missed:
• Torres del Paine National Park
• Tierra del Fuego National Park
• Perito Moreno

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WIKIPEDIA


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Patagonia Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
 
The programme :

We board a covered and uncovered catamaran and set off to discover the Beagle channel, the strait dividing the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and separating Isla Grande from the minor islands. We sail towards the centre of the canal, passing by various islets as far as Wolf Island (Isla Lobos) with its numerous sea lions.
Our ride continues along the channel towards Bird Island, home to many species of birds as well as a big cormorant colony. On one of the channel’s islet, we also have the chance to admire the famous Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, also known as the Lighthouse at the end of the world, whose red and white stripes are immortalised in all the photos of those who are lucky enough to visit this place.
We then disembark at Lapataia bay, a fjord in the northern part of the channel, on the south-western part of the Argentinian sector of Isla Grande. From there, we continue by coach through the Tierra del Fuego National Park. Created in 1960 with the objective of safeguarding and preserving the nature, flora and fauna of this subantarctic territory, the park covers 63,000 hectares, of which only 2,000 are accessible to the public. The Park embraces thick forests with dense undergrowth and is inhabited by many species of birds, including the Andean condor, upland goose and the great cormorant and mammals such as the Southern river otter, the Magellan red fox and species that were introduced here such as the North American beaver, aeuropean rabbit and the mink.


Punta Arenas
Chile

Mar 22, 2023

Arrival 08:00 AM      Departure 07:00 PM


Our Costa trip departs from Punta Arenas to take in the Magellanic penguins, amusing yet elegant. Enjoy a stop at the port of Punta Arenas to discover the historical and natural treasures of one of the most important port cities of Patagonia in the Brunswick peninsula in Chile. You can visit the Plaza de Armas, a historical area in the city, and discover the magnificent Magdalena island that hosts a Magellanic penguin reserve.

Not to be missed:
• Museum Maggiorino Borgatello
• Plaza de Armas
• Magdalena Island

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https://www.whatsinport.com/Punta-Arenas.htm

https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/punta-arenas-port-431


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Puerto Chacabuco
Chile

Mar 25, 2023

Arrival 08:00 -  Departure 16:00



Nature is the true protagonist of our port of call to Puerto Chacabuco during our Costa Cruise to Chile. Take advantage of this stop in Puerto Chacabuco to discover the wonders and riches of the Chilean Patagonia. During your stay you can climb aboard a catamaran to discover the spectacular exoticism of the flora and fauna of the region, admiring the charming views. Then you can explore the rich Río Simpson National Reserve after crossing the Carretera Austral.

Not to be missed:
• Aiken del Sur National Park
• Río Simpson National Reserve
• Carretera Austral

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https://www.whatsinport.com/Puerto-Chacabuco.htm

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Puerto Montt
Chile

Mar 26, 2023

Arrival 09:00  -  Departure 18:00


It’s well worth a stop in Puerto Montt, in the region of the Lakes of Chile. Patagonia is a mythical place for every self-respecting traveller. Take advantage of this stop in Puerto Montt to soak up the atmosphere of this seaside city in Chile, the capital of the region of the Lakes. You can visit the Ayaltue cultural Park, which reveals the true essence of Patagonia, then attend a fabulous spectacle of nature by admiring the waterfalls of Petrohué.

Not to be missed:

• Ayaltue Cultural Park
• The Waterfalls of Petrohué
• Osorno Volcano

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https://www.whatsinport.com/Puerto-Montt.htm

https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/puerto-montt-port-428


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San Antonio/Santiago de Chile

Mar 28, 2023   -    Mar 29, 2023

Arrival 08:00  -  Departure 18:00 


San Antonio is the cruise port of the Chilean capital, easily accessible and fascinating as a rapidly-expanding modern metropolis.
From the Presidential Palace of La Moneda, where Salvador Allende attempted to save the Republic of Chile by a military coup in 1973, to the houses of Pablo Neruda, la Chascona, and Isla Negra, where his poetry still resonates, Santiago is a melting pot of 20th-century history. Discover the new look of the Chilean capital in the barrio Bellavista or the barrio Italia, which are full of trendy bars, art galleries, art deco houses, and murals. When you're tired, sample some Chilean cuisine and the mandatory Pisco Sour: lemon, sugar, egg white, Amargo Chuncho Bitters, ice and Pisco, a South American brandy.

Not to be missed:

• La Moneda Palace
• Isla Negra
• Museo de la Memoria y de los Derechos Humanos

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https://www.whatsinport.com/San-Antonio.htm

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Santiago Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

29 MAART
02GL

VALPARAISO &  VIÑA DEL MAR

DURATION:   5.5 hours

We will visit the delightful coastal city of Valparaíso and the famous seaside resort of Viña del Mar, where we will fully immerse ourselves in Chilean archaeology on a visit to the Fonck Museum.

Main stops :
Inland sightseeing tour
Valparaíso: El Plan area
Plaza Sotomayor and Monument to the heroes of Iquique
Los Cerros area
Viña del Mar
Passing by Flower clock
Palace of Cerro Castillo and casino
Visit to the Fonck Museum

The programme :

We will leave San Antonio by coach and embark on an inland sightseeing tour, treating us to incredible views of the Andes and the lush vineyards of Casablanca Valley, the heart of Chile's wine producing tradition.
We will head to beautiful Valparaíso, the administrative capital of the country, divided into two very different areas: the lower part of the city called "El Plan", adjacent to the port, and the higher part of the city in the hills, historically called "Los Cerros".
We will admire Plaza Sotomayor. Once the seat of the first Chilean Stock Exchange, the square is now home to the Monument to the Heroes of Iquique, a sort of underground mausoleum commemorating the martyrs of Chile's naval wars.
Crossing the business district with its elegant buildings overlooking the narrow streets along the bay, we will head up to the hills towards the other half of the city, the area known as "Los Cerros". It lies on a series of slopes, some of them steep, and is famous for its cable cars that run from the port up to the top and for its brightly coloured houses perched up high where elegant homes alternate with decrepit buildings in a kaleidoscope of colours.
Then we will leave Valparaíso and head north along the coast to the charming coastal resort of Viña del Mar, also known as the Garden City thanks to its immaculate roads and lovely parks.
As we enter the city, we can admire the famous flower clock, a working clock made of authentic corollas always in bloom and the symbol of Viña del Mar.
We will pass the Palace of Cerro Castillo, where the president of the Republic spends the summer, and we will stop briefly at the historic casino, built in the thirties and surrounded by lush gardens.
Finally, we will visit the Fonck Museum, where we can admire interesting archaeological findings from all over Chile and Easter Island, such as the authentic moai statue in front of the entrance, and a wonderful collection of silver Mapuche artefacts.