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Rio de Janeiro Small Ship Cruises

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Rudy Huhold
Experience carnaval during your Brazil tour
Brazil
Beto Garavello/LUME
View of Rio from Christ the Redeemer statue during rio city tour
Buenos Aires, Iguazu, and Rio de Janeiro
  • 9 Days
  • Land Tour
  • Argentina
Christian Knepper / Anima / Embratur
A tour of Rio de Janeiro includes Sugarloaf Mountain
Rio de Janeiro and Amazon Clipper Cruise
  • 8 Days
  • Land Tour
  • Brazil
Red scarlet macaw in flight
Manaus
The ship at sunset
Pantanal
The beautiful and remote region of Pantanal, Brazil
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Explore the top-rated Rio de Janeiro small ship cruises below.  Adventure Life works with all the top-rated small ship cruise lines visiting Rio de Janeiro, and we help match you with the perfect small ship and cruise itinerary for your specific tastes and needs. There are countless advantages to exploring on a small ship cruise versus a large cruise ship including avoiding crowds and being able to visit and explore smaller ports and scenic shorelines that large ships simply cannot access. The cost of Rio de Janeiro small ship cruises start at $13,080 for a trip of 19 to 34 days in 2023. Tell us about your dream Rio de Janeiro small ship cruise and our team of travel planners will help you make it a reality.  
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$13,080
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Napoleon Bonaparte : history and heritage

Dakar - Santos - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Transatlantic cruise
  • Experience gastronomic dinners
  • Explore Saint Helena
Starts / Ends:
Dakar / Paraty
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 21-day history and heritage cruise aboard Le Lyrial, follow in Napoleon Bonaparte's footsteps on his transatlantic expedition from Dakar to Santos. Start your journey in Dakar then explore the Ascension Island, averitable sanctuary for birds, marine mammals and green turtles. Next, …
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Explore for a stunning view of the sea
$17,390
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Grand Voyage of Discovery

Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Enjoy scenic São Filipe
  • Explore history in Porto Novo
  • Explore the Canary Islands
  • Taste delicious Madeira wines
Starts / Ends:
Rio de Janeiro / Lisbon
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Follow in the path of explorers as you cross the Atlantic Ocean between the Americas and Europe. Set sail from Brazil, where you can visit Rio de Janeiro and Salvador de Bahia, some of South America’s most colorful cities.Cruise across the Atlantic to the Cape Verde archipelago, where …
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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
$16,742
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South America Grand

34 Day Itinerary
  • Observe toucans and macaws
  • Snorkel among Galapagos marine life
  • Watch water flood over Iguazu Falls
  • Hike to the spires of El Paine
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Cooking Classes, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This epic 34-day South America tour begins in Ecuador and crosses the continent ending in Chile. Swim with sea lions on a Galapagos cruise, experience the wilds of the Amazon, and visit the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu. Explore the dynamic cities of Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires,and Santiago. …
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