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? Chapters: 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 Is a South America cruise the right choice for your retirement? We review our experience from Brazil to Argentina. In this episode, we wrap up our journey from Brazil to Argentina to determine if sailing is the best way to see the region. We visit five distinct ports, including Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo, to see how a small ship cruise fits into iconic coastal cities. We focus on the logistics of the trip, specifically for retired travel, to help you decide if this pace and style match your vacation preferences. Beyond the ports, we take an honest look at the onboard life during our Azamara cruise. We share our experience with the Chef’s Table and conduct a test of the included wine selection to see what you really get without paying extra. By the end, we break down the pros and cons of this itinerary so you can decide if it is the right match for your next big trip. Subscribe for weekly travel preparation breakdowns, and let us know in the comments if you would choose a cruise or a land trip for your next South American adventure. #brazilcruise #azamara #southamericacruise #retiredcruisers #smallshipcruise #azamaraquest #azamarapursuit #azamaraonward #azamarajourney