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Cruising South America on Azamara: Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo to Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires PortArgentina CountryBrazil CountryAzamara Cruise LineMontevideo PortRio de Janeiro PortSantos PortAzamara Journey Cruise ShipAzamara Onward Cruise ShipAzamara Pursuit Cruise ShipAzamara Quest Cruise Ship
Is cruising really the best way to see Brazil & South America… especially for retired travelers? We think so! In Episode 3 of our Azamara Quest series, we put that question to the test as we sail our final stretch from Brazil to Argentina. On this leg of the journey, we visit five ports plus our arrival into Buenos Aires: • Rio de Janeiro – how a small ship fits into a big, iconic city • Paraty – colonial streets, churches, and what it’s like to visit from a cruise • Ilhabela – beach time, scenery, and how “easy” it feels for travelers • Santos – using the port as a gateway, and what we actually chose to do • Montevideo – Independence Square, Artigas’s tomb, and a very walkable old town On board, we show more of the small-ship experience with Azamara: another AzAmazing Evening, Chef’s Table- Signature event and even a casual “wine test” of the included wines to see what you really get without paying extra. As always, we’re looking at this from a retiree’s point of view: safety, logistics, and how we chose to spend our day. At the end of the video, we share our honest Pros and Cons of this Azamara cruise — what we loved, what surprised us, and what we’d do differently next time. If you’re: • Planning your first trip to Brazil or South America • Wondering whether a small-ship cruise is the right choice vs. a land trip • Curious how Azamara feels for older travelers …this episode should help you decide if this kind of itinerary and ship match the way you like to travel. This is Episode 3 in our “Is Cruising the Best Way to See Brazil?” series on Azamara Quest. If you missed the earlier episodes, you may want to start there to see how the whole 22-day journey fits together. Let us know in the comments: based on what you see, would you choose a cruise, a land trip, or a mix of both for Brazil? 00:00 Intro 00:30 Rio de Janeiro – big city by small ship, two days! 05:40 Paraty – Walking Tour of this Coastal town 08:26 Ilhabela – Photography class! 10:12 Chef's Table- Signature 10:56 Santos – what we actually did from this port 13:10 Wine Tasting of INCLUDED Azamara wines 18:23 Montevideo – Independence Square & Artigas 21:41 Honest Feedback: Pros and Cons of our first Azamara cruise #brazilcruise #azamara #southamericacruise #retiredcruisers #smallshipcruise #azamaraquest #azamarapursuit #azamaraonward #azamarajourney Is a Brazil cruise the right choice for your retirement? We review our experience, from the ports to the onboard food. Planning a trip to South America can be overwhelming, especially when deciding between cruise lines. This video covers our journey through five different ports during a recent Brazil cruise. We break down the realities of the ship experience, including an honest look at the Azamara Chef's Table and the included wine selection, to help you decide if this itinerary fits your travel style. Whether you are a seasoned cruiser or planning your first major retirement travel adventure, we share the pros and cons of the ship and the route. By the end, you will have a clear idea of whether we would recommend this specific cruise itinerary again. We provide practical insights into the daily life on board so you can make an informed decision for your next vacation. Subscribe for weekly cruise and travel breakdowns, and let us know in the comments if you have any questions about cruising in South America.