Long winter break in the Caribbean with the Amazon

Ihre Reise beginnt mit einem Direktflug von Zürich nach Hamburg. Anschliessend werden Sie von unserer lokalen Vertretung am Flughafen empfangen und zum Hafen gebracht.

Willkommen in der „Kristallstadt“! Wenn Sie mit eigenen Augen sehen wollen, wie A Coruña zu diesem wunderschönen Beinamen gekommen ist, begleiten Sie uns doch in die Innenstadt. Hier werden Sie in der Nähe des Hafens durch das Funkeln der galicischen Sonne begrüßt – sie spiegelt sich überall in den verglasten Fassaden und Balkonen der prachtvollen Galeriehäuser. Nicht weit von A Coruña entfernt, wartet ein weiteres Juwel auf Sie: Santiago de Compostela. Die gesamte Altstadt des berühmten Wallfahrtsorts zählt zum Weltkulturerbe, und die reich geschmückte Kathedrale birgt die Reliquien des Apostels Jakobus.

Las Palmas is a capital of Gran Canaria, one of Spain’s Canary Islands off northwestern Africa. A major cruise-ship port, the city is known for duty-free shopping and for its sandy beaches. At Playa de Las Canteras, a coral barrier lines the beach and shelters swimmers. The annual Las Palmas de Gran Canaria carnival brings together flamboyantly costumed performers, music and dancing.

Mindelo is a port city on São Vicente, an island in the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde. It’s known for its music, nightlife and lively, Brazilian-influenced Carnival celebrations. Colorful colonial houses line the shores of Porto Grande harbor, which is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. The Torre de Belém, by the harbor, is a scaled-down replica of a centuries-old tower in Lisbon.

A cruise to Santarém is a unique opportunity to explore northern Brazil. Where the blue-green Rio Tapajós flows into the Amazon in order to connect with it on its journey, you will admire impressive natural spectacles. Fine sandy river beaches with crystal clear water, thundering rapids and imposing waterfalls in picturesque lagoons leave lasting impressions. Green islands in the middle of the river are fascinating on tours along the Amazon. You will experience the fascination of the tropical rainforest and its breathtaking flora and fauna. An unforgettable experience awaits you when you meet the pink river dolphins. On trips to Belém, in the state of Pará, and to Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazonas, you will visit the most important cities on the Amazon.

A cruise to Santarém is a unique opportunity to explore northern Brazil. Where the blue-green Rio Tapajós flows into the Amazon in order to connect with it on its journey, you will admire impressive natural spectacles. Fine sandy river beaches with crystal clear water, thundering rapids and imposing waterfalls in picturesque lagoons leave lasting impressions. Green islands in the middle of the river are fascinating on tours along the Amazon. You will experience the fascination of the tropical rainforest and its breathtaking flora and fauna. An unforgettable experience awaits you when you meet the pink river dolphins. On trips to Belém, in the state of Pará, and to Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazonas, you will visit the most important cities on the Amazon.

Discover Barbados, the colorful pearl of the Caribbean with its diverse attractions! The picturesque Caribbean island has been a popular destination for sunbathers, divers, and couples on their honeymoon for many years. What attracts them all: snow-white palm beaches in front of a turquoise blue sea, a colorful underwater world, tranquil villages surrounded by sugar cane plantations in the interior of the island and the legacy of the British colonial era. The famous rum distilleries and the rhythms of Rihanna, the island’s most famous daughter, are also convincing. Take advantage of your stay in the capital Bridgetown on your cruise in the Caribbean to explore the diverse island and its sights.

Fort-de-France – that sounds like France. But around the capital of the island of Martinique, the turquoise waters of the Caribbean spread out. Lush green tropical forests cover the slopes of the Montagne Pelée volcano. Caribbean beaches with powdered sugar sand stretch along the coasts and lush gardens enchant with tropical vegetation. In fact, Martinique is a French overseas department and also part of the Lesser Antilles. It is one of the Leeward Islands. With the ship you are here in the middle of the Caribbean and at the same time in Europe – or in the European Union.

Deep blue sea, the finest white sandy beaches and bright sunshine – this is the classic picture of the Caribbean. These dreams will come true on the beautiful island of St. Lucia in the Caribbean. A stay in the port of the island’s capital Castries is the ideal opportunity for relaxing hours on the picturesque beach or, alternatively, an excursion to explore the idyllic island paradise. Discover the botanical garden with its lush tropical vegetation and its waterfalls, climb the volcanic pitons or dive into the dazzling underwater world of St. Lucia. Whatever you plan to do with this stopover on your cruise, the Castries will cast its spell over you too!

If you are allowed to enter the Caribbean without passport control, then you are probably in Guadeloupe: The beautiful Antilles island is a French overseas territory and therefore part of the EU. You can pay here very conveniently with the euro. But that’s where the similarities stop, because the island and its capital Pointe-à-Pitre stand for pure Caribbean joie de vivre and the colorful nature of the tropics. Go on a voyage of discovery on your cruise.

Dominica is still the Sleeping Beauty among the Caribbean islands. Sleepily, the island presents an almost unparalleled unspoilt nature, which is accompanied by grandiose landscapes, rocky coasts and traditional locations. To date, only a few beach holidaymakers have come here, most of them on a cruise. Roseau is considered to be the gateway to Dominica. The capital inspires with cosiness, charm and an inviting port that welcomes every ship.

Green, white and blue: these colors dominate on St. Kitts and Nevis, the sister islands in the Lesser Antilles. The green rainforest, the white beaches and the turquoise blue sea will inspire you! The island of St. Kitts consists of three no longer active volcanoes, between which impressive gorges promise wonderful nature experiences. The fascinating landscape is crowned by the hospitality of the people that you will encounter everywhere on the islands.

Typically Dutch and yet somehow French: St. Maarten in the Caribbean is where a piece of Europe meets that cannot be found anywhere else in this constellation. The popular and just 14 km long Caribbean island, which is one of the most famous destinations on your cruise, is divided into two parts. Part of the island is Dutch, the other part of France. Enjoy the resulting diversity and experience a shore leave where you can quickly switch between nations with one leg.

In a sheltered bay on the south coast of Antigua, the English found in the 18th century. Century an ideal anchorage for your Caribbean fleet. As a defense, they built the mighty docks of English Harbor. As their commander, Admiral Horatio Nelson went down in history. The Admiral’s Inn named after him in the restored shipyard buildings of Nelson’s Dockyard is the meeting place for a drink among sailors and crusaders. Would you like to set sail yourself? At a regatta in Falmouth Bay you are part of the crew and can even take the helm once. Or do you prefer to drive under a pirate flag? Then sign up for the “Black Swan” and prove that you have what it takes to be the greatest pirate in the Caribbean by running planks and swinging rope.

Tenerife is the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, off West Africa. It’s dominated by Mt. Teide, a dormant volcano that is Spain’s tallest peak. Tenerife may be best known for its Carnaval de Santa Cruz, a huge pre-Lent festival with parades, music, dancing and colorful costumes. The island has many beaches (with sands from yellow to black) and resort areas, including Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas.

La Palma is the unknown beauty among the Canary Islands. It is the greenest and most densely forested and – apart from the Teide towering over Tenerife – La Palma is also the island with the highest elevations in the archipelago. It is a world of its own that has many surprises to offer. A cruise to La Palma is a journey into a breathtaking nature with dense forests, high mountains and volcanic ash fields, to a cultural landscape with outstanding wine and traditional cigars as well as to a city with a centuries-old history.

Die portugiesische Insel Madeira liegt innerhalb der gleichnamigen Inselgruppe im Atlantischen Ozean. Wie die Kanaren und die Azoren ist die Inselgruppe Madeira vulkanischen Ursprungs. Sie liegt auf der Höhe von Marokko zwischen Portugal und den Kanarischen Inseln. Mit den Azoren und den Kapverden bildet Madeira die „glückseligen Inseln“. Rund 630 km vor der afrikanischen Westküste gelegen, brilliert die gebirgige Insel mit einer vielfältigen Flora und Fauna. Ihr tropisches Klima begünstigt das Wachstum einer Vielzahl exotischer Pflanzen und Früchte. Eine Kreuzfahrt nach Madeira hält viele eindrucksvolle Erlebnisse bereit.

Lisbon is considered the most beautiful city in Portugal, and certainly one of the most beautiful in Europe. The city on the Tejo plays out its very special charm in an unpretentious way and immediately wraps every visitor around the finger. A bunch of sights makes the city a popular cruise destination. Visitors to the metropolis also appreciate good flight connections and the year-round mild climate.

Nach der Ausschiffung erfolgt der Transfer zum Flughafen. Danach fliegen Sie bequem mit einem Direktflug von Hamburg zurück nach Zürich.