Plan Your Azamazing Holidays

EXOTIC DESTINATIONS MAKE EXCITING HOLIDAYS

DISCOVER HOLIDAY CHEER IN ASIA OR SOUTH AMERICA Explore the globe this holiday season with unique voyages from Azamara Club Cruises®. New Year's Eve celebrations in Rio de Janeiro or Bali highlight the incredible events Azamara offers as part of their destination immersive holiday voyages.

With 2-for-1 fares, gratuities included and Extended Voyage savings on Azamara Journey^®, these voyages have unwavering value to match incredible destinations.

AZAMARA JOURNEY®

9-Night Rio de Janeiro Christmas Voyage | December 18 Buenos Aires, Argentina to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Fares from $2,249 | Brochure Rate $6,498 | You Save $4,249

Bask in the enveloping warmth of the austral summer sun on the picturesque beaches of Brazil and Uruguay. A funicular ride up the Corcovado to see the Cristo Redentor statue in Rio de Janeiro offers the perfect prelude to the white sand awaiting on the immaculate beaches of Punta del Este, Uruguay. Gorgeous Brazilian coastal towns like Buzios, the famous playground of Brigitte Bardot, and Porto Belo round out this amazing nine-night voyage.

8-Night Rio de Janeiro New Year's Voyage | December 27 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Buenos Aires, Argentina Fares from $2,149 | Brochure Rate $6,298 | You Save $4,149
Explore South America for eight nights and discover the electricity of the world-famous New Year's celebration from the deck of Azamara Journey, toasting champagne under the firework and star speckled sky. Look over Copacabana Beach as live music and dancing entertain upward of 2.5 million people, adorned in bright white clothing, counting down to midnight by the lapping tide of the Atlantic. As the crowd on the beach shares a good luck tradition by spraying champagne at the stroke of midnight, guests will enjoy a midnight toast on deck!

Combine the December 18 and 27 voyages for an Extended Voyage and save $700 on this custom itinerary of 17 nights exploring the idyllic and historical coast of Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina!

AZAMARA QUEST®

12-Night Indonesia Holiday Voyage | December 23 Singapore Roundtrip Fares from $3,999 | Brochure Rate $9,998 | You Save $5,999

Guests will discover the exotic cultures of Southeast Asia with 12 nights aboard Azamara Quest. Diversity abounds on this voyage, from the culture of Singapore to the wildlife of Komodo Island. Visits to five Indonesian islands will prepare guests for a colorful New Year's Eve of indigenous dance and gamelan music in Bali. This voyage truly offers a wildly unique holiday experience!

Rates shown are for Club Interior Stateroom

Princess Cruises 2013 Carnival in Rio

What a spectacle: The Vila Isabel samba school performs during the carnival parade
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, earlier today Read more

Rio de Janeiro

Carnival

Mardis Gras concludes tonight at midnight as Fat Tuesday draws to a close and the Christian season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.  The AP photo above captures Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.  It is the largest celebration in the world with over 800,000 tourists attending the extravaganza.

Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro

Christ, the Redeemer watches over Rio de Janeiro and is one of the seven wonders of the world.   One of the best ways to get there is via a cruise ship.

2012-2013 Cruise Season

Princess Cruises has announced a new 19-day Brazilian Adventure with overnight in Rio during Carnival, sailing from Ft. Lauderdale to  Buenos Aires for the 2012-2013 season.  

Itinerary:  Ft. Lauderdale, St. Thomas, Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados, Trinidad, Fortaleza, 

Salvador, 2-day Rio de Janeiro Experience (includes 2 full days & overnight), Buenos Aires.  This cruise, on the Grand Princess, begins on January 26, 2013.  The itinerary will be among the voyages that will go on sale later this month.

South American cruises have a short season with limited availability, so you'll want to plan early if Carnival in Rio is on your bucket list.

New Star Princess 2011 Itineraries

Rio de Janeiro - Courtesy Princess Cruises

 Exotics 2010-2011

Princess Cruises announced some additional sailings for Star Princess.   The added sailings are in the Exotics and Caribbean markets.

New exciting itineraries to radiant South America

• 29-day Cape Horn & Brazilian Grand Adventure (February 23) sailing from Santiago, around the southernmost tip of South America to Ft. Lauderdale
• 15-day Brazilian Adventure (March 9) staying overnight in Rio de Janeiro before sailing to Ft. Lauderdale

Closer look at 29-day Brazilian Grand Adventure

Sail onboard Star Princess® for a 29-day adventure around the southernmost tip of stunning South America before traversing the sun-swept Caribbean en route to Ft. Lauderdale. From Buenos Aires, you’ll sail around historic Cape Horn before setting sail for points north, including Salvador and Recife in Brazil and the sunny splendors of Barbados and Antigua.

Time permitting, I'd suggest arriving in Buenos Aires early so you can explore the capital and largest city in Argentina.   We looked at this city in a past post: Where is Chris - Featured Destination Sept 09

Once the cruise adventure begins, you'll have the opportunity to sail where explorers have gone before - around the tip of Cape Horn and the Strait of Magellan.  Your voyage includes an overnight stay in Rio, ideal for experiencing the nightlife of one of the world’s most exciting cities. 

Departing Rio, your voyage begins the journey north towards Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.   This will be a cruise adventure you'll remember for many years to come. 

Additional voyages in the Caribbean

• 10-day Southern Caribbean Medley (March 24, April 13)
• 10-day Eastern Caribbean Voyager (April 3 & 23)

 Learn more about these and other Princess Cruises.