World Cruises Cruise on Aurora from Southampton

Southampton

Southampton is the largest city in the ceremonial county of Hamshire on the south coast of England. The city is home to the longest surviving stretch of medieval walls in England, as well as a number of museums such as Tudor House Museum, Southampton Maritime Museum, God´s House Tower, an archaeology museum about the city´s heritage and located in one of the tower walls; the Medieval Merchant´s House, and Solent Sky, which focuses on aviation. The SeaCity Museum is located in the west wing of the civic centre, formerly occupied by Hampshire Constabulary and the Magistrates´ Court, and focuses on Southampton´s trading history and on the RMS Titanic.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of the largest cities in Spain, and is the largest city in the Canary Islands The Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria receives ships from all over the world. As a beach town, Las Palmas is specially popular for ocean-side activities. Catch a wave, grab your snorkel, or just soak up some sun. The south of the island is hot, dry, relatively arid and home to brash new resorts such as Playa del Inglés. The north and centre of the island is cooler, wetter, and retains more of a Spanish colonial atmosphere. The dramatic lush interior features spectacular volcanic peaks. The capital of Las Palmas functions as a bustling cosmopolitan city and a popular seaside. Those arriving by cruise ship can appreciate the island´s spectacular setting between two bays as they sail into the biggest port in Spanish territory. Most of the island´s top sights are in the north, situated within 30 minutes or so of Las Palmas. However, Las Palmas itself has a variety of first-class attractions plus an excellent golden beach, Playa de las Canteras, which is a 15-minute walk from the cruise terminal (as is the city centre).

St Vincent (Cape Verde)

Recife (Brazi)

The biggest country in Southamerica has many attractions, like Recife, that counts with a historical and architectonic patrimony due to portuguese and dutch colonizers. Recife is located on the northeast coast of the country, it is the capital of the province of Pernambuco in Brazil. The principal touristic points are Boa Viagem Beach, Olinda Beach and the carnival in the ancient Recife.

Salvador Bahia (Brazil)

Salvador is also known as Brazil's capital of happiness due to its countless popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival. The first colonial capital of Brazil, the city is one of the oldest in the Americas. The city of Salvador is notable in Brazil for its cuisine, music and architecture, and its metropolitan area is the wealthiest in Brazil's Northeast. The African influence in many cultural aspects of the city makes it the centre of Afro-Brazilian culture. The Salvador coastline is one of the longest for cities in Brazil. There are 80 km (50 mi) of beaches distributed between the High City and the Low City, from Inema, in the railroad suburb to the Praia do Flamengo, on the other side of town. While the Low City beaches are bordered by the waters of the All Saints Bay (the country's most extensive bay), the High City beaches, from Farol da Barra to Flamengo, are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The exception is Porto da Barra Beach, the only High City beach located in the All Saints Bay.

Buzios (Brazil)

In the old times Buzios was a fishing village, nowadays the village is famous for it's atmosphere, department stores and prestigious restaurants. It is located on a peninsula on the north of Rio de Janeiro. It has more than 20 beaches and undoubtedly the most beautiful beaches are in Ilheus and Ilhabela, surrounded of palm trees with rivers, lagoons and waterfalls nearby.

Rio de Janeiro

The city sports world-class hotels, approximately 49.70 miles of beachland, is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova, balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ("Cristo Redentor") atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world's largest football stadiums.

Rio de Janeiro

The city sports world-class hotels, approximately 49.70 miles of beachland, is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova, balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ("Cristo Redentor") atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world's largest football stadiums.

Santos (Sao Paulo)

Santos is a municipality in the Sao Paulo state of Brazil. It is partially located on the island of Sao Vicente, which harbors both the city of Santos and the city of Sao Vicente, and partially on the mainland. It is the main city in the metropolitan region of Baixada Santista. The city is also home to the Coffee Museum, where, once, coffee prices were negotiated. There is also a football memorial, dedicated to the citys greatest players, which includes Pele, who played for Santos Futebol Clube. Its beachfront garden, figures in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest beachfront garden in the world.

Montevideo (Uruguay)

Located on the Atlantic coast in the south of the country, Montevideo is the capital and largest city in Uruguay. Montevideo is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. Sunseekers are spoilt for choice with city boasting a wealth of stunning, golden beaches. The old town of Montevideo is home to many restaurants and bars and is the perfect place to find vibrant nightlife.

Montevideo (Uruguay)

Located on the Atlantic coast in the south of the country, Montevideo is the capital and largest city in Uruguay. Montevideo is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. Sunseekers are spoilt for choice with city boasting a wealth of stunning, golden beaches. The old town of Montevideo is home to many restaurants and bars and is the perfect place to find vibrant nightlife.

Port Stanley (Flakland Islands)

Stanley is the capital of the archipelago of the Falkland Islands. It is in the east part of the isles, on the east coast (East Falkland). It is a beautiful city with a British stronghold in the Atlantic ocean. There are many known things of England, for example the red telephone cabins, or the typical pubs. The city of Stanley is developed through the fishing and the tourism. The place you cannot miss to visit is the Flaklands Islands Museum.

Cape Horn (cruising)

Cape Horn is the most is the southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago of southern Chile, and is located on the small island of Hornos. Not the most southerly point of South America , Cape Horn marks the northern boundary of the Drake Passage.

Beagle Channel Passage

Beagle Channel is a strait in the archipelago island chain of Tierra del Fuego on the extreme southern tip of South America partly in Chile and partly in Argentina. The channel separates the larger main island of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego from various smaller islands including the islands of Picton, Lennox and Nueva; Navarino; Hoste; Londonderry; and Stewart. The channels eastern area forms part of the border between Chile and Argentina and the western area is entirely within Chile.The Beagle Channel, the Straits of Magellan to the north, and the open ocean Drake Passage to the south are the three navigable passages around South America between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The Beagle Channel and the Straits of Magellan are both very narrow passages which severely limit the size and types of ships that can safely use them, hence, most commercial shipping is done through the Drake Passage.

Strait of Magellan

The Strait of Magellan is a navigable sea route on the extreme south of South America, between Patagonia, Tierra de Fuego and the big amount of islands west towards the Pacific ocean. It is the most important natural sea route between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Punta Arenas (Chile)

Punta Arenas is a commune and the capital city of Chile's southernmost region, located on the north shore of the Strait of Magallanes. Punta Arenas has been one of only two free ports in Chile. Punta Arenas grew in size and importance due to the increasing maritime traffic and trade destined to the west coast of both South and North America. The geopolitical importance of Punta Arenas has remained high in the 20th and 21st centuries because of its logistic importance in accessing the Antarctic Peninsula. It is among the largest cities in the entire Patagonian Region.

Glaciar Amalia (Chile)

Glaciar Pio XI

San Antonio (Santiago de Chile)

Santiago is the capital of Chile and the biggest city, extension wise and population wise. It was founded in 1514 and it has been the capital since colonial times. It has a priviliged situation as you can either go to the snowey mountains travelling 31 miles, or have a bath visiting the sandy beaches in 62 miles. You can visit the winter sport resorts, or visit the beaches in Vina del Mars or valparaiso, the principal port in Chile. Wherever you are in the city you will be able to admire the Andes mountain chain. You will also find little villages surrounding Santiago. You can visit them and see the peace and tranquility of the country life. the tourists can also visit the vineyards and taste the delicious wines.

San Antonio (Santiago de Chile)

Santiago is the capital of Chile and the biggest city, extension wise and population wise. It was founded in 1514 and it has been the capital since colonial times. It has a priviliged situation as you can either go to the snowey mountains travelling 31 miles, or have a bath visiting the sandy beaches in 62 miles. You can visit the winter sport resorts, or visit the beaches in Vina del Mars or valparaiso, the principal port in Chile. Wherever you are in the city you will be able to admire the Andes mountain chain. You will also find little villages surrounding Santiago. You can visit them and see the peace and tranquility of the country life. the tourists can also visit the vineyards and taste the delicious wines.

La Serena (Chile)

Coquimbo, together with La Serena is the center of Chile's "little North". The city has about 170,000 inhabitants and is closely linked to the pirate Francis Drake. The port plays an important role as an export port, particularly for fruit.

Arica (Chile)

Arica is a commune and a port city in the Arica Province of northern Chile's Arica y Parinacota Region. It is Chile's northernmost city. The city is the capital of both the Arica Province and the Arica and Parinacota Region. Arica is located at the bend of South America's western coast known as the Arica Bend or Arica Elbow. At the location of the city two lush valleys that dissect the Atacama Desert converge: Azapa and Lluta. Arica is an important port for a large inland region of South America. Its mild weather have make Arica known as the "city of the eternal spring" in Chile while its beaches are frequented. Its beaches are attractive all year round, among them Bahía Chinchorro and Las Machas. Another attraction is the Morro de Arica, with its Museo de Armas, which is much frequented by tourists. It contains vivid reminders of the Pacific War, such as uniforms, bullets and other objects used by the soldiers.Different vestiges of the indian cultures can be appreciated here in the goods which are offered for sale, produced by primitive techniques, particularly those in the Pueblo Artesanal. Here you will find museums with displays of objects used by these pre-Hispanic cultures and others brought by the Spanish settlers.

Callao (Peru)

Callao is a city located in the midwest of Peru. On the banks of the Pacific Ocean at the west of Lima therefore it is linked with other areas of Lima.From the colonial era, el Callao has been the maritim port of the city of Lima, one of the most important in Peru. Nowadays it is the first port in the country.

Callao (Peru)

Callao is a city located in the midwest of Peru. On the banks of the Pacific Ocean at the west of Lima therefore it is linked with other areas of Lima.From the colonial era, el Callao has been the maritim port of the city of Lima, one of the most important in Peru. Nowadays it is the first port in the country.

Manta, Quito (Ecuador)

Manta is a mid-sized city in Manabi Province, Ecuador. It is the second most populous city in the province. Its main economic activity is tuna fishing. Other economic activities include tourism and a chemical industry with products from cleaning supplies to oils and margarine. Manta possesses the largest seaport in Ecuador. Places to visit: the refurbished Playa Murciélago, is in the Malecón area; it features a scenic boardwalk, restaurants serving excellent seafood fresh out of the ocean, recreational sports, craft markets, bars and other places for fun and relaxation. The small town of Montecristi, with its colonial architecture, and well known for shopping the local crafts such as ceramics, wickerwork and Panama hats in a variety of shapes and colors.

Fort Amador (Panama)

The primary touristic point of Fort Amador, is due to the privileged location in the entrance of the Canal through the Pacific Coast, where you can enjoy of the spectacular view of the capital.

Panama Canal

The interest of establishing a short route from the Atlantic to the Pacific seas started with the explorers of central america at the beginning od the XVI century. The conqueror of Mexico, Hernan Cortes, suggested the construction of a canal through the isthmus of Tehuantepec. During the years they made a few attempts and projects, but all were neglected or forgotten. Fernando de Lesseps, constructor of the Suez Canal started building it but for economical and political reasons the project failed. Finally the United States took over the company in charge. The construction of the Panama Canal was one of the biggest engineering projects of all times. It was calculated that it would be completed in ten years; although in the summer of 1914 before provisions, it started to work. The construction involved not only the excavation of approximately 143 million m3 of earth, but also the entire sanitation of the canal zone (that was infested of mosquitos that spreaded malaria and yellow fever). The sanitation was done by the medical department of the United States Army, which nearly completely eradicated the diseases. The final cost of the canal was 336 million dolars. Panama has the control of the canal and complete sovereignty of the calle Canal Zone, since the 31st of december 1999.

Cartagena de Indias (Colombia)

Cartagena or cartagena de Indias is a city surrounded by the Caribbean sea. The port has one of the strongest forts in South America. An area system divides the city in three neighbourhoods: San Pedro with the Cathedral and many andalusian style palaces, San Diego where the merchants and the petite-bourgeoisie lived and Gethsemani, the most popular neighborhood. Cartagena offers the tourists ancient forts, palaces and churches. It is a walled town filled with exquisite Spanish 16th and 17th century architecture. You can visit beaches, excellent restaurants, practise snorkeling and scuba diving in the reefs, or enjoy the day doing great shopping.

Oranjestad (Aruba)

The flourishing capital of Aruba, dream of any shopper, although it is not a port free of taxes, they charge the minimum. The habits of Aruba have been influenced to a mayor grade than any of the other near islands, for those from south america, for as the life in America is distinctly latin.

Grenada (Antilles)

Located on the southeast of the caribbean sea, to the north of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela and south of Saint Vincent.The island named Grenada is the biggest of the country. The smaller islands called Grenadines are Carriacou, Petit Martinique, Ronde Island, Caille Island, Diamond Island, Large Island, Saline Island, and Frigate Island.

Bridgetown (Barbados)

Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. The Bridgetown port, found along Carlisle Bay lies on the southwestern coast of the island. Bridgetown is a major West Indies tourist destination, and the city acts as an important financial, informatics, convention centre, and cruise ship port of call in the Caribbean region. Bridgetown´s centre was originally composed of a swamp, which was quickly drained and filled-in to make way for the city´s early development. At the heart of Bridgetown is the Careenage and Constitution River.This body of water provides the city with direct access from medium sized yachts or small craft boats. Although moderately shallow, the Careenage slices Bridgetown into two parts. During the rainy season the Constitution River flows into the Careenage area and acts as an outflow for water from the islands interior storm drainage network. Flowing into the Carlisle Bay on the southwest coast of the island, the Careenage can be observed as a marina for boaters entering or exiting the inner basin located directly in front of the Parliament buildings of Barbados. In the centre lies the main street of Bridgetown which is Broad Street which runs directly through the centre of the city. Broad Street passes the Parliament Buildings and serves as the centre of city´s shopping area.

Santa Lucia (Castries)

Volcanic island, located at the south east of the Caribbean. Surrounded by hills, its large, safe harbor at the head of a wide bay is a constant hive of activity. Castries is a major port of call for cruise ships, that dock at Pointe Seraphine. The islands population is around 140.000, the mayority are catholic africans. The oficial language is english although they also speak a french dialect (french patois). the capital and principal port is Castries. Its economy is based on agriculture, some industry and a growing tourism, and has good internal communications networks and airports. The island was discovered by the Spanish in 1500 and in 1660 a permanent French colonywas established, its control was contested between French and English until 1814 passed into British hands. The island gained independence within the Commonwealth in 1979.

Antigua (St. John's)

The Lesser Antilles (also known as the Caribbees) are a long, partly volcanic island arc in the Caribbean Sea. Most of its islands form the eastern boundary of the Caribbean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean, with the remainder located in the southern Caribbean just north of South America. The Lesser Antilles and the Greater Antilles compose the (or the Caribbean in its narrowest definition), which together with the Lucayan Archipielago comprise the West Indies.The islands of the Lesser Antilles are divided into three groups. The two main groups are the Windward Islands in the south and the Leeward Islands in the north. The third group is the Leeward Antilles in the west. These consist of the Dutch ABC islands just off the coast of Venezuela, plus a group of Venezuelan islands.

St. Martin (Philipsburg)

Philipsburg is the main town and capital of the country of Saint Martin or Sint Maarten. The town is situated on a narrow stretch of land between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond. The island is located around 240 kilometers east of Puerto Rico. It's great importance is that it an international commercial port. St. Maarten has suffered in recent years a strong population growth due to the strong development of tourism. The leading immigration of Haitian, French and Dominican descents.

Ponta Delgada (Azores)

Ponta Delgada is the capital of the Azores Islands, a portuguese archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. The historical neighbourhood of Ponta Delgada is located behind the Avenida do Infante dom Enrique, a large avenue with paved sidewalks in black and white that surrounds the port. The tangled streets are beautiful and inspired in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. A strong Portuguese influence pervades Ponta Delgada from the stylish colonial architecture to the food and wine rbrn although these remote Atlantic islands are 760 miles distant from their parent country. It has the most dramatic attraction; Sete citadades: a 15 square mile extinct volcanic crater in which two separate lakes have formed - one deep blue, the other emerald green.

Southampton

Southampton is the largest city in the ceremonial county of Hamshire on the south coast of England. The city is home to the longest surviving stretch of medieval walls in England, as well as a number of museums such as Tudor House Museum, Southampton Maritime Museum, God´s House Tower, an archaeology museum about the city´s heritage and located in one of the tower walls; the Medieval Merchant´s House, and Solent Sky, which focuses on aviation. The SeaCity Museum is located in the west wing of the civic centre, formerly occupied by Hampshire Constabulary and the Magistrates´ Court, and focuses on Southampton´s trading history and on the RMS Titanic.