Transatlantic ports of call A to Z

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Alicante, Spain

Alicante is full of unspoilt Mediterranean charm with its beautiful boulevards, pleasant shopping streets and white, sandy beaches stretching for several kilometres.

Arrecife, Lanzarote

Positioned just off the West Coast of Africa, Lanzarote is an island of contrasts. With dramatic volcanic landscapes, golden sands and endless sunshine to rival any tropical shore, this is sun, sea and sand with a twist.

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Funchal, Madeira

Madeira is famed for its tropical gardens, terraced mountain sides and spectacular coastline, all of which are in easy reach of the capital, Funchal.

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Lisbon, Portugal

Get back to the old world and discover the sights of the Portuguese capital Lisbon.  It's a lovely city to explore with narrow cobbled streets, antique wooden street cars and picture-perfect cafes to enjoy a cool drink in.

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Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands

Mindeo is a charming mix of Portuguese and African culture, where the countryside remains unspoilt, with lush green landscapes meeting rugged volcanic peaks.

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Palma, Majorca

A great place to start or end your Transatlantic cruise. Spain's most exclusive island, you'll be able to wander around the beautiful marina and palm-lined promenade.  

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Recife, Brazil

Recife is known as the 'Venice of Brazil' as it sits on the coast dissected by waterways and connected by numerous bridges. The new and old harmoniously co-exists where Recife blends in to Olinda.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Few cities in the world can conjure the same anticipation as Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's most famous city.  From Sugar Loaf Mountain, the sun drenched sands of Copacabana and Ipanema to the legendary Maracana Stadium, Rio's reputation precedes her.

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Salvador, Brazil

More than anywhere else in Brazil, African roots define Salvador's character.  The food, dress, music and dance styles all proclaim their African influence.

Santa Cruz, Tenerife

The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife rises from the Atlantic coast up to the tip of Spain's highest mountain, volcanic Mount Teide. The north and south of the island are dramatically different in geography and atmosphere.

Santos, Brazil

The port of Santos is the start or end of your transatlantic voyage with transfers directly to or from Sau Paulo airport.

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Vitoria, Brazil

From the time you set foot in Vitoria you'll be struck by the beauty of the place. Its buildings, ancient forts and churches perfectly capture the colonial past of the region.

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Transatlantic Voyager cruise

Discover some Latin passion as you leave Europe for exotic Brazil on the Island Star with our Transatlantic Voyager cruise.