Swan Hellenic has announced a series of four cultural expedition voyages for travelers to explore Brazil’s landscape and history in 2027.

The first sailing departs in April 2027 and the remaining three from October to November, the company said in a statement.

“We’re incredibly proud of these expertly-curated itineraries. Travelling in exceptional comfort and a refined atmosphere of quiet luxury, guests will be treated to immersive journeys at a relaxed pace through the heart of Brazil,” commented Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito.

“Each voyage benefits to the full from SH Vega’s boutique expedition ship dimensions and our deep commitment to sustainability, taking our guests to discover places beyond the reach of almost all other ships, so they can see what others don’t.”

The discovery opportunities in this region range from Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, to Salvador de Bahia, cradle of Afro-Brazilian heritage and Brazil’s first capital.

Then there’s the historic city of Paramaribo, capital of Suriname, Île du Salut in the Salvation Islands, and the UNESCO-listed Pelourinho historic center.

Travelers looking for adventure can experience the Amazonian biodiversity in reserves like the Rio Cajari Extractive Reserve.

Explorations can also be taken offshore in the Abrolhos Marine National Park, a breeding ground for humpback whales.

Swan Hellenic notes that the real highlight is the option to venture upriver to explore the mouth of the Amazon and heart of the rainforest, navigating the secluded Breves Narrows which are only accessible to a few select ships.

Rare pink dolphins can be spotted here, and additional opportunities for exploration can be found in dunes and lagoons of the UNESCO heritage site Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.

Going further south, travelers can explore Búzios, Arraial do Cabo and Rio de Janeiro – home to the Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.