From the Shores of Morocco to Patagonia: Grand Voyage to W. Africa, Atlantic Islands and S. America
« All Corinthian II cruise options
- Day 1 CASABLANCA, MOROCCO | EMBARK
- Day 2 AT SEA
- Day 3 LAAYOUNE, WESTERN SAHARA
- Days 4-5 AT SEA
- Day 6 SANTO ANTÃO, Cape Verde Islands
- Day 7 SÃO VICENTE
- Days 8-11 AT SEA
- Day 12 RECIFE | OLINDA | RECIFE, Brazil
- Day 13 AT SEA
- Day 14 SALVADOR
- Days 15-16 AT SEA
- Days 17-18 RIO DE JANEIRO
- Day 19 SANTOS | SÃO PAULO or GUARUJA | SANTOS
- Day 20 PARANAGUA | CURITIBA | PARANAGUA
- Days 21-22 AT SEA
- Day 23 MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
- Day 24 MAR DEL PLATA, ARGENTINA
- Day 25 AT SEA
- Day 26 PUERTO MADRYN & the VALDÉS PENINSULA
- Days 27-28 AT SEA
- Days 29-30 WESTPOINT ISLAND | SAUNDERS ISLAND | STANLEY, Falkland Islands
- Day 31 AT SEA
- Day 32 USHUAIA, Argentina | DISEMBARK
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||||
| Cat E | Cat D | Cat C | Cat B | Cat A | Cat AA | Cat VS | Cat PHS | |
Single travelers can opt to pay a single supplement for a private cabin or opt for a willing to share on select departures
Please note: Cruise fare does not include fuel surcharges.
Deposit & Payment Please note: Cruise fare does not include fuel surcharges.
Day 1 CASABLANCA, MOROCCO | EMBARK
Arrive in Casablanca and transfer to the pier to embark Corinthian II. (D)
Day 2 AT SEA
(B, L, D)
Day 3 LAAYOUNE, WESTERN SAHARA
From the port of El Marsa, drive inland across Saharan dunes to reach Laayoune, the main city in Morocco’s Western Sahara. Explore the Spanish-Saharan architecture of the city’s old district; the Museum of Traditional Arts; and the Artisans Center’s craft workshops. After visiting a nearby oasis, where you will enjoy an elaborate Saharan tea show, end the day with a drive in the dunes. (B, L, D)
Days 4-5 AT SEA
(B, L, D)
Day 6 SANTO ANTÃO, Cape Verde Islands
Arrive in the rugged Cape Verde Islands, an isolated archipelago in the Atlantic, discovered by European mariners and explorers in the 15th century. Strategically positioned in the old Atlantic sailing route, the islands were of major importance in the slave trade between Europe and the New World. Land at Santo Antão island, whose piercing volcanic peaks and canyons are one of the world’s great landscape panoramas. Travel from Porto Novo to Ribeira Grande, a drive that will reveal the island’s unforgettable landscape, to visit its capital. (B, L, D)
Day 7 SÃO VICENTE
Call at São Vicente. Spend the day enjoying the island’s striking mountain scenery and relaxing on its beautiful beaches. (B, L, D)
Days 8-11 AT SEA
(B, L, D)
Day 12 RECIFE | OLINDA | RECIFE, Brazil
Call at the port of Recife, founded by the Dutch in 1637. Tour the town’s principal monuments, including the Convent of St. Francis, with beautiful Portuguese tiles, and the adjoining Golden Chapel. Continue to historic Olinda, the old capital of Pernambuco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B, L, D)
Day 13 AT SEA
(B, L, D)
Day 14 SALVADOR
Founded by the Portuguese in 1549 on the magnificent Bahia de Todos Los Santos—and Brazil’s former capital—Salvador remains one of the country’s highlights. The city’s historic district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains some of the most important colonial architecture in the Americas. Spend the morning on a walking tour of the old Pelourinho district, a maze of streets and elegant squares lined with pastel mansions, imposing churches, artists’ workshops, and antique shops. This afternoon, visit the Museum of Bahian Art, housed in a mansion formerly owned by the Goes Calmon family, and see its exhibits of colonial arts and works of modern Bahian artists. (B, L, D)
Days 15-16 AT SEA
(B, L, D)
Days 17-18 RIO DE JANEIRO
Beautifully situated between lush mountains and the sea, Rio—the Cidade Maravilhosa (“Marvelous City”)—is undoubtedly one of the world’s most impressive metropolises. Take the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Peak, where breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding bay await you at the summit. Then board the funicular for a ride up Corcovado Peak, crowned by the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer, which overlooks Rio and the sea. The ride leads through the beautiful Parque Nacional de Tijuca, a lush tropical forest with numerous species of flowers, trees, and birds. (B, L, D)
Day 19 SANTOS | SÃO PAULO or GUARUJA | SANTOS
From Santos, travel to dynamic São Paulo. Discover the city’s historic buildings, contemporary architecture, and its Museu de Arte. Enjoy free time on the famous Avenida Paulista, perhaps exploring its elegant cafes and boutiques. Alternatively, spend the day in Guaruja and Santos. In Guaruja, visit the most famous beaches on the coast of the São Paulo State and take a walk along the water. In Santos, Brazil’s most important port and the center of the country’s coffee exports, visit the Orchid Garden, coffee exchange, and a 200-year-old historical church. (B, L, D)
Day 20 PARANAGUA | CURITIBA | PARANAGUA
From Paranagua, take the train to the inland town of Curitiba, via Brazil’s most spectacular rail journey, glimpsing high peaks, deep gorges and waterfalls en route. Curitiba is one of Brazil’s loveliest towns, with shaded squares and distinctive architecture.(B, L, D)
Days 21-22 AT SEA
(B, L, D)
Day 23 MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
Call at Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital, a city of surprising diversity considering its small population. A tour of the city concentrates on the historic port town, a rich combination of Art Deco, Italian, and colonial Spanish architecture. (B, L, D)
Day 24 MAR DEL PLATA, ARGENTINA
One of Argentina’s oldest and most famous resorts, Mar del Plata is now a thriving city. From Rambla, a promenade facing Playa Bristol, explore the city, including the Cathedral; the Villa Ortiz Basualdo, housing the Municipal Museum of Art; the Victoria Ocampo Cultural Center, an early 1900s house in lovely gardens; and the Sea Museum. (B, L, D)
Day 25 AT SEA
(B, L, D)
Day 26 PUERTO MADRYN & the VALDÉS PENINSULA
Call at the Patagonian town of Puerto Madryn for an excursion to the Valdés Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. The Gulfs of San Jose and Nuevo lie on either side of the peninsula, which allow for ideal observation of its unique marine wildlife such as the southern right whale, the sea lion, and the southern elephant seal. (B, L, D)
Days 27-28 AT SEA
(B, L, D)
Days 29-30 WESTPOINT ISLAND | SAUNDERS ISLAND | STANLEY, Falkland Islands
Spend two days exploring the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands, including Westpoint Island, where we’ll walk across the moors to a rookery of Black-Browed Albatross and Rockhopper Penguins. On Saunders Island, explore the dramatic beaches, teeming with Gentoo and Magellanic Penguins, as well as Cormorant and Black-Browed Albatross colonies. Also explore Stanley, the quaint capital of the Falkland Islands. (B, L, D)
Day 31 AT SEA
(B, L, D)
Day 32 USHUAIA, Argentina | DISEMBARK
Arrive in Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost town, situated on the Beagle Channel, with the mountains of Tierra del Fuego as a backdrop. Disembark and transfer to the airport for the flight to the United States via Buenos Aires. (B)
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $1500, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure.
Final payment by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 91 days or more | $400 per person |
| 90-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-0 days | 100% trip cost |
| For Itineraries with 19+ days | . |
| 91 days or more | $850 per person |
| 90-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-0 days | 100% trip cost |
Corinthian II
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 114
- Luxury Expedition Ship
The distinguished 114-guest Corinthian II offers a classic yacht-like atmosphere and fine accommodations. Corinthian II is ice-strengthened for voyages into Antarctic waters, and is equipped with a fleet of Zodiac inflatable craft for forays ashore. Originally built in 1992 and refurbished in 2005, Corinthian II accommodates all guests in 57 outside suites, each affording sea views and elegantly appointed with a sitting area, TV, mini-refrigerator, safe, and other amenities as well as a marble bathroom. Several suites include private balconies accessed via sliding glass doors. Spacious and finely decorated public areas include a library stocked with books related to the itinerary and other volumes, and four computer terminals for e-mail access; an elegant lounge; and The Club, a space for convivial relaxation, with picture windows for panoramic views. The restaurant, serving fine cuisine prepared by European chefs, accommodates all guests at a single unassigned seating. The ship also includes a gym, beauty salon, a sun deck with Jacuzzi, and an outdoor café and bar, where meals may be served al fresco. Corinthian II is served by 70 experienced European officers and crew. There is also an elevator offering access to all decks.
Cabin Categories & Descriptions
All accommodations aboard Corinthian II are suites. They face outside, affording sea views, and several have balconies with sliding doors. All suites include a bedroom with twin or queen-size beds, sitting area, ample closet space, mini-refrigerator, TV, marble-appointed bathroom with shower, and other amenities.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Cat E Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 250 - 252 |
| Cat D Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 329-332 |
 | Cat C Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 254 - 262 |
 | Cat B Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 333 - 348 |
 | Cat A Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 416 - 428 |
 | Cat AA Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and side windows and sitting area. 265 sq. ft. Suites 414 - 415 |
 | Cat VS Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. (including balcony) Suites 505 - 512 |
 | Cat PHS Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. (including balcony) Suites 601 - 604 |
