Located approximately 45 miles away from São Paulo is the city of Santos, Brazil. Cruise passengers will be able to take a lot from the coastal town. Visitors can soak up the sun or hang ten at pristine beaches like Enseada Beach and Astúrias Beach. Museum-lovers also have some entertainment options. The Museu do Mar is a fascinating maritime museum, and the Museum of Modern Art has plenty of thought-provoking exhibitions. Considering that Santos is a coffee port, visitors should definitely take some time to enjoy some of the best brewed coffee in the world.

The name comes from the Portuguese Ilha Grande and means "Big Island". Ilha Grande is one of the most famous Brazilian islands and is part of the State of Rio de Janeiro. The Ilha Grande offers 86 spectacular beaches and a national park with an Atlantic rain forest, home to numerous rare species.

Rio de Janeiro is a metropolis in southeastern Brazil, where samba music can be heard year round. A seaside city, Rio is world-famous for its beaches, such as Copacabana. Atop Mount Corcovado, stands a major icon of the city and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World: the 125-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer statue. The city's lively Carnaval festival is one of the largest in the world with flashy costumes and parade floats.

Armação dos Búzios is a resort town east of Rio de Janeiro, situated on a peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. The town boasts a surplus of beaches and is known as an upscale vacation spot. Head to Ferradura Beach for calm waters in a horseshoe bay, but if you’re looking to surf, try Geribá Beach. After spending a day under the sun, stroll through the cobbled streets until you get to Rua das Pedras, Armação dos Búzios’ center for dining and nightlife.

Located approximately 45 miles away from São Paulo is the city of Santos, Brazil. Cruise passengers will be able to take a lot from the coastal town. Visitors can soak up the sun or hang ten at pristine beaches like Enseada Beach and Astúrias Beach. Museum-lovers also have some entertainment options. The Museu do Mar is a fascinating maritime museum, and the Museum of Modern Art has plenty of thought-provoking exhibitions. Considering that Santos is a coffee port, visitors should definitely take some time to enjoy some of the best brewed coffee in the world.