Caribbean, Amazon & Brazil: Manaus and Rio de Janeiro
From Barbados to the samba carnival: a voyage of discovery
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Bridgetown to Rio de Janeiro
From Bridgetown in Barbados this twenty-night Atlantic passage follows the northern coast of South America into the Amazon and then south to Rio de Janeiro for carnival season. The Silver Nova, carrying 728 guests, belongs to the newest asymmetric class from 2024 and features the largest pool deck in the fleet as well as the S.A.L.T. culinary programme with regional focus. The route combines the sheer scale of the Amazon with the colonial harbours of Pernambuco and Bahia. Butler service in every suite, premium wine and complimentary WiFi are included throughout.
Route highlights
- Bridgetown: capital of Barbados, a UNESCO World Heritage site with Georgian harbour architecture, the starting point of the Atlantic passage.
- Macapá on the Amazon delta: a city straddling the equator, with the São José fortress and the Marco Zero monument.
- Parintins: an island on the middle Amazon, known for the Boi-Bumbá festival and its red-clay architecture.
- Manaus: a metropolis in the rainforest with the Teatro Amazonas opera house and the Meeting of the Waters where the Rio Negro and Solimões join.
- Boca da Valeria: a small village on the Amazon bank offering a glimpse of Caboclo life away from the cities.
- Recife and Salvador: Recife-Olinda with its colonial old town; Salvador with the UNESCO-listed Pelourinho district and Afro-Brazilian culture.
- Rio de Janeiro: the closing harbour beneath Sugarloaf and Corcovado, traditionally during the February carnival season.
Early booking advantage: Voyages in 2027 fill quickly - premium cabins are often reserved 18-24 months in advance. An early booking enquiry is non-binding and secures your preferred cabin category.
The Route
Bridgetown
20 nights
Rio de Janeiro
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MON · 18 Jan 2027Bridgetown · EmbarkationDeparture 23:00
Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados and boasts one of the best-preserved colonial city centres in the Caribbean, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. Barbados is regarded as the birthplace of Caribbean rum - a distillery tour is a must.
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TUE · 19 Jan 2027At sea
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WED · 20 Jan 2027At sea
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THU · 21 Jan 2027At sea
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FRI · 22 Jan 2027Amazon RiverArrival 06:10 Departure 06:20
The Amazon is the world's largest river by volume, threading through the greatest tropical rainforest on Earth. Its banks and side channels hold an extraordinary variety of birds, fish and river dolphins.
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SAT · 23 Jan 2027ParintinsArrival 13:00 Departure 18:00
Midway along the Amazon between Manaus and Santarém in Brazil's Amazonas state, this town hosts the spectacular Boi-Bumbá festival every June. Two rival folklore associations, Garantido and Caprichoso, turn the town into a vast open-air arena.
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SUN · 24 Jan 2027ManausArrival 13:00
At the confluence of the Rio Negro and Solimões, deep in the Amazon rainforest, Manaus rises as the capital of Brazil's Amazonas state. The Teatro Amazonas from the late 19th-century rubber boom is its emblem, and from the harbour visitors witness the famous spectacle of the Encontro das Águas.
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MON · 25 Jan 2027Manaus
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TUE · 26 Jan 2027ManausDeparture 13:00
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WED · 27 Jan 2027Boca da ValeriaArrival 08:00 Departure 13:00
Boca da Valeria is a tiny Caboclo settlement on the Brazilian Amazon, about 700 kilometres upriver from Manaus. The roughly 75 residents live in stilt houses in a natural harbour fully accessible only in the dry season and greet visitors with body paint and traditional dance.
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THU · 28 Jan 2027Amazon River
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FRI · 29 Jan 2027At sea
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SAT · 30 Jan 2027At sea
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SUN · 31 Jan 2027At sea
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MON · 01 Feb 2027RecifeArrival 08:00 Departure 18:00
In north-eastern Brazil on the Atlantic coast of Pernambuco state, this port metropolis is woven through with rivers, canals and bridges, earning it the nickname Brazilian Venice. The nearby historic old town of Olinda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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TUE · 02 Feb 2027At sea
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WED · 03 Feb 2027Salvador de BahiaArrival 08:00 Departure 19:00
On Brazil's Atlantic coast, Salvador da Bahia sits on the Bay of All Saints. The former colonial capital, with its Pelourinho quarter and Afro-Brazilian culture, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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THU · 04 Feb 2027At sea
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FRI · 05 Feb 2027At sea
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SAT · 06 Feb 2027Rio de JaneiroArrival 08:00
Rio de Janeiro's setting is unique in the world: Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado with Christ the Redeemer (UNESCO World Heritage) rise out of a sea of tropical Atlantic forest. Ipanema and Copacabana, the Botanical Garden and the Sambadromo during Carnival - Rio combines natural wonders with a Mediterranean way of life.
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SUN · 07 Feb 2027Rio de Janeiro · Disembarkation
Climate & best time to sail
Embarkation: Bridgetown
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Sea °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Rain mm | 65 | 50 | 50 | 70 | 110 | 110 | 120 | 140 | 150 | 165 | 140 | 90 |
| Season | dry | dry | dry | dry | wet | wet | wet | wet | wet | wet | wet | dry |
Long-term monthly normals · Reference: Lesser Antilles
Disembarkation: Rio de Janeiro
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Sea °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Rain mm | 110 | 120 | 130 | 110 | 70 | 50 | 40 | 40 | 60 | 90 | 100 | 140 |
Long-term monthly normals · Reference: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
Silver Nova
Silver Nova opened a new chapter in 2023: asymmetric design, 364 suites, LNG hybrid propulsion. The Otium wellness deck integrates spa, fitness and pool into a holistic concept. Silversea's future - with the service that defines the brand.
Along the South American coast, Silver Nova sails with her efficient LNG propulsion through tropical and subtropical waters - sustainability and luxury combined.
The Ship
Cabins
Owner's Suite
The Owner's Suite is the finest address on board: a separate bedroom, a generous living salon and a private veranda from which the horizon seems to belong to you alone. Your personal butler attends to every wish, from evening champagne to carefully prepared evening wear. A marble bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and the finest materials make the suite a home at sea.
Otium Suite
The Otium Suite embodies the Silversea promise in its purest form: a spacious retreat with a separate bedroom, a generous living salon and an expansive veranda from which the horizon seems to belong to you alone. The finest materials, an opulent marble bathroom and exquisite amenities turn every moment into a pleasure. Your personal butler anticipates every wish, often before it is spoken.
Grand Suite
The Grand Suite impresses with stately proportions, an elegant living salon and a sweeping veranda from which the world seems to lie at your feet. The finest materials and a generous marble bathroom meet the highest expectations. Your personal butler turns your stay into an experience of consummate hospitality.
Master Suite
The Master Suite combines the elegance of a private apartment with the expanse of the sea: a separate bedroom, a distinguished living area and a generous veranda invite you to linger. The finest fittings and a luxurious marble bathroom set the standard. Your personal butler attends to you throughout the entire voyage.
Signature Suite
The Signature Suite is an elegant retreat with a generous sense of space and a private veranda above the ocean. A living area, a comfortable bed and a fine marble bathroom combine openness with a feeling of shelter. Here, too, a personal butler makes the day as light as the sea air.
Silver Suite
The Silver Suite is a generous retreat with separate sleeping and living areas and an expansive veranda above the sea. Fine materials, an opulent marble bathroom and exquisite amenities turn every day on board into a pleasure. Your personal butler attends to you throughout the entire voyage.
Premium Medallion Suite
The Premium Medallion Suite offers more space, more light and a particularly wide view across the sea. An inviting living salon, a generous veranda and an elegant marble bathroom underline its exclusive character. Your personal butler ensures a stay entirely to your wishes.
Medallion Suite
More space, more light, more calm: the Medallion Suite extends the sense of living with an inviting salon and a generous veranda. Quality fabrics and an elegant marble bathroom underline its exclusive character. Your personal butler ensures a stay entirely to your wishes.
Premium Veranda Suite
The Premium Veranda Suite opens through floor-to-ceiling glass doors onto your private veranda, where sea and sky become daily companions. A living area, a comfortable bed and an elegant marble bathroom combine openness with a feeling of shelter. Your personal butler makes your stay complete.
Deluxe Veranda Suite
Set amidships on the living decks, the Deluxe Veranda Suite combines a quiet location with a private veranda and a generous sense of space. A marble bathroom, fine materials and considered details create an atmosphere of quiet elegance. A personal butler fulfils every wish, often before it is spoken.
Superior Veranda Suite
Located on one of the upper decks, this suite offers the same comfort as the Classic Veranda Suite, together with a particularly wide view across the sea. The private veranda quickly becomes a favourite spot for sunrises and sunsets. Your personal butler rounds off your stay to perfection.
Classic Veranda Suite
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto your private veranda, where sea and sky become daily companions. A living area, a comfortable bed and an elegant marble bathroom combine openness with a feeling of shelter. Here, too, a personal butler makes the day as light as the sea air.
Deck plan · Silver Nova
Cabin prices
Prices per person in double cabin (suites: based on double occupancy), all-inclusive. Subject to availability.
| Category | Price p.P. | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Veranda Suite | € 14.640 | Available | Enquire |
| Superior Veranda Suite | € 15.280 | Available | Enquire |
| Deluxe Veranda Suite | € 16.240 | Available | Enquire |
| Premium Veranda Suite | € 16.640 | Available | Enquire |
| Medaillon Suite | € 22.230 | Available | Enquire |
| Premium Medaillon Suite | € 24.480 | Available | Enquire |
| Junior Grand Suite | € 25.920 | Available | Enquire |
| Silver Suite | € 26.910 | Available | Enquire |
| Signature Suite | € 30.510 | Available | Enquire |
| Mastersuite | € 33.210 | Available | Enquire |
| Grand Suite | € 35.820 | Available | Enquire |
| Junior Grand Suite 2 Schlafzimmer | € 40.770 | Available | Enquire |
| Owner's Suite | € 46.800 | Available | Enquire |
| Otinum Suite | € 49.410 | Available | Enquire |
| Owner's Suite 2 Schlafzimmer | € 63.630 | Available | Enquire |
Prices as of: 14.08.2026
Standard inclusions of the ship voyage
On board
- Suite with butler service
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the ship
- Gourmet cuisine 24 hours a day
- Free-seating dining with À-la-carte menus
- 24-hour room service (complimentary)
- Premium beverages: champagne, fine wines, spirits, beers, water and soft drinks
- Personalised minibar, replenished daily
- Gratuities for all staff included
- All entertainment (shows, lectures, performances)
- Wellness facilities (fitness centre, sauna, steam bath in Otium Spa)
Not included
- Specialty restaurant La Dame (may have nominal charge)
- Flights and transfers (unless on All-Inclusive Plus fare)
- Additional paid activities and premium extras
Further options
Additionally included depending on voyage type (Classic / Expedition) and fare (Door-to-Door / All-Inclusive Plus):
- Shore excursions: at least one per port on Classic fares; all Zodiac cruises and guided landings on Expedition voyages
- Expedition extras: expert lectures, a parka to keep and rubber boots on loan
- Economy-class flights from and to your home airport (Door-to-Door and many All-Inclusive fares)
- Airport transfers between airport and ship (Door-to-Door and All-Inclusive Plus fares)
- Hotel night before and after the voyage (Door-to-Door and selected expeditions)
- Private chauffeur service from your door to the airport (Door-to-Door, within about 80 km)
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this voyage?
Send us a non-binding enquiry via the form on this page. Our team replies personally within 24 hours with availability, cabin options and a tailored offer. No enquiry fee, no upfront payment.
What is included in the price?
The base price per person (twin cabin) includes the cabin in your chosen category, full board, all port fees and the onboard programme. Flights and transfers are quoted separately. 20 nights from EUR 14.640 p.p. With Silversea, selected wines and beverages at meals are included.
How many guests sail on the Silver Nova?
A maximum of 728 guests - extraordinarily intimate compared to standard cruise ships. The high crew-to-guest ratio ensures personal attention throughout the voyage.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes - all itineraries are subject to weather, port availability and the captain's decisions. This is part of the charm of small-ship cruising: flexibility allows for unexpected discoveries.
Are there specials for early bookers or solo travellers?
Yes. Early bookers receive discounts for timely booking. Solo travellers often benefit from a reduced or waived single supplement. Simply mention your preferences in the enquiry.
Is my booking protected?
Yes. As a German tour operator, ivent-sailing provides a travel protection certificate (Reisesicherungsschein) under German law. Your payment is fully insured.
What about flights and transfers?
We arrange flights and transfers on request as part of your personal offer. This allows us to find the best connections for your specific departure date and home airport.
Are there shore excursions?
Yes. All cruise lines offer shore excursions - from guided cultural tours to nature experiences. The concepts vary by fleet. We are happy to provide details on available excursions for your chosen voyage.
What water sports and activities are available?
Depending on the ship and route: snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddling, diving, and Zodiac landings (on expedition voyages). Many ships have a marina platform for direct access to the water. We will be happy to tell you exactly what is available on your voyage.
When is the best time to sail this voyage?
For embarkation in Bridgetown the best time to sail is December to April (dry season); for disembarkation in Rio de Janeiro it is April to September (drier, mild).
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