Pullmantur Cruises today confirmed it will deploy the Sovereign in the Brazilian market for the 2017-2018 cruise season.

The Spanish cruise line said it was still working on distribution, but it is believed R11 will be the main outlet for Pullmantur sales in Brazil.

The Sovereign will sail from both Santos and Rio, with most cruises offered at four nights.

Special sailings for Christmas, New Years and Carnival will be one-week cruises, according to a statement sent to press in South America.