Name: Crossing the Equator: Rio to the Spanish Riviera Cruise
Brand: Scenic Ocean Cruises
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Day 1 - Rio de Janeiro

Arrive: Thu 03 April 2025 / Depart: Thu 03 April 2025

Rio de Janeiro or simply Rio, is the second-most populous city in Brazil and the sixth-most populous in the Americas. Rio de Janeiro is the capital of the state of brazil.

Day 2 - Buzios

Arrive: Fri 04 April 2025 / Depart: Fri 04 April 2025

Armação dos Búzios (or Búzios) is a Brazilian resort set on an ocean peninsula east of Rio de Janeiro. It's known as an upscale vacation destination with numerous beaches. These include Ferradura, on a calm horseshoe bay with water sports, and Geribá, a popular surfing site. Among its village streets, cobbled Rua das Pedras is a center of dining and nightlife.

Day 3 - At sea

Day 4 - At sea

Day 5 - Salvador

Arrive: Mon 07 April 2025 / Depart: Mon 07 April 2025

Salvador, the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia, is known for its Portuguese colonial architecture, Afro-Brazilian culture and a tropical coastline. The Pelourinho neighborhood is its historic heart, with cobblestone alleys opening onto large squares, colorful buildings and baroque churches such as São Francisco, featuring gilt woodwork.

Day 6 - At sea

Day 7 - At sea

Day 8 - Fernando de Noranah

Arrive: Thu 10 April 2025 / Depart: Thu 10 April 2025

Day 9 - At sea

Day 10 - At sea

Day 11 - At sea

Day 12 - Praia, Cape Verde

Arrive: Mon 14 April 2025 / Depart: Mon 14 April 2025

Praia is the capital city of Cape Verde, which is off the coast of West Africa. The city is on the southern coast of Santiago Island. The old town center, called the “Plateau” by locals, is on a raised area overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Around the bay, beaches include Quebra Canela and Praínha, both near the Praínha neighborhood. Shops and restaurants cluster in the Achada de Santo António quarter.

Day 13 - Porto Novo, Cape Verde Isles

Arrive: Tue 15 April 2025 / Depart: Tue 15 April 2025

Porto-Novo is a port city and the capital of Benin, in West Africa. It’s known for colonial buildings like the Brazilian-style Great Mosque, formerly a church. The Ethnographic Museum displays ceremonial masks, musical instruments and costumes. The Musée da Silva recounts Benin’s history and celebrates Afro-Brazilian culture. Just east, the Honmé Museum was King Toffa’s 19th-century royal palace.

Day 14 - At sea

Day 15 - At sea

Day 16 - Tenerife

Arrive: Fri 18 April 2025 / Depart: Fri 18 April 2025

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port city on the island of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands. Well-preserved buildings in its old town include the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception. The 1700s Palacio de Carta has baroque and neoclassical features. In the Old Civil Hospital, the Museum of Nature and Man has interactive displays on the islands. The city’s squares include the central Plaza de España.

Day 17 - At sea

Day 18 - At sea

Day 19 - Tangier

Arrive: Mon 21 April 2025 / Depart: Mon 21 April 2025

Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents early diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco in an 1821 Moorish-style former consulate

Day 20 - Malaga

Arrive: Tue 22 April 2025 / Depart: Tue 22 April 2025

Málaga is a port city on southern Spain’s Costa del Sol, known for its high-rise hotels and resorts jutting up from yellow-sand beaches. Looming over that modern skyline are the city’s 2 massive hilltop citadels, the Alcazaba and ruined Gibralfaro, remnants of Moorish rule. The city's soaring Renaissance cathedral is nicknamed La Manquita ("one-armed lady") because one of its towers was curiously left unbuilt.

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Ship Cabins

2-Bedroom Penthouse Suite

Our oversized Owner’s Penthouse Suites are the ultimate indulgence. Located on Deck 9 and elegantly appointed with spacious curved terraces featuring a private Jacuzzi and the best views on board, you will never want to leave. Combine our Owner’s Penthouse Suite with a Spa Suite to create a magnificent Two-bedroom Penthouse Suite.

Deluxe Verandah Suite

Private Verandah Luxury king size Slumber Bed Separate sleep zone Separate lounge area En-suite bathroom with shower and vanity Luxury bathroom amenities Hypoallergenic air purification system Butler service Shoeshine service Early morning tea/coffee service In-suite beverage service In-suite dining service Full mini bar re-stocked daily Personalised butler bar featuring Illy coffee and specialty teas (replenished daily) HDTV and Bose sound system

Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite

Choose from our Deluxe Verandah Suites to larger Grand Deluxe Verandah Suites, which provide even more room to relax.

Grand Panorama Suite

Located at the front of the yacht on Deck 6 these opulent suites feature curved terraces and spacious interiors with additional services and more.

Owners Penthouse Suite

Panorama Suite

Located at the front of the yacht on Deck 8 these opulent suites feature spacious curved terraces, additional features, services, and much more.

Spa Suite

Located on the higher decks, our luxurious Spa Suites include additional features and services that will enhance the luxury of your time on board.

Spa Suite

Located on the higher decks, our luxurious Spa Suites include additional features and services that will enhance the luxury of your time on board.

Verandah Suite

Our Verandah Suites provide a spacious and comfortable introduction to ocean cruising with the finest appointments and amenities. Private Verandah Luxury king size Slumber Bed Separate sleep zone Separate lounge area En-suite bathroom with shower and vanity Luxury bathroom amenities Hypoallergenic air purification system Butler service Shoeshine service Early morning tea/coffee service In-suite beverage service In-suite dining service Full mini bar re-stocked daily Personalised butler bar featuring Illy coffee and specialty teas (replenished daily) HDTV and Bose sound system