Discover The Hidden Gems Of The Americas And Caribbean On Artania’s Grand Cruise

Published on February 16, 2026

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The Artania, a luxury cruise ship owned by Phoenix Reisen, set sail for an incredible journey of 125 days/ 4 months. It is the ship’s first trip to the Americas and the Caribbean. Passengers boarded the ship in the Italian port of Savona, and through the Atlantic, Caribbean, and South America, they will visit numerous and diverse destinations. Passengers will get to see and enjoy various cities and cruise through some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. They will sail along the coast of Brazil, through the Caribbean islands, and experience the tremendous beauty of South America.

Artania is departing for a journey like no other for the next four months. This will be an amazing experience for all 1,200 guests. They will cruise through some of the best destinations the world has to offer. Every cruise is unique and caters to people who enjoy different things. Some of the features of this cruise will be rich cultural experiences, untouched scenic landscapes of the world, and the discovery of hidden ‘gems’ around the world. They will visit some of the most popular cruise destinations along with some of the less popular/ touristy destinations.

Upcoming Destinations and Highlights of the Cruise

The first stops of this amazing journey will be in Spain and Morocco. Some of the first stops will be in Spain’s southern coast, in the cities of Málaga, as well as Arrecife and Tenerife. They will also stop at Morocco’s cities of Agadir and Arrecife. This experience will allow people to enjoy the history and culture of the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa (North of the Sahara Desert).

Spain and Morocco: Beginning the Journey

After leaving Italy, Artania headed to Málaga in southern Spain. Málaga is beautiful and has lots of culture, so it was just the first of many exciting stops. Then, the cruise went to Agadir in Morocco, with a taste of the exotic and a warm welcome. Further along, the ship docked in the islands of Arrecife, Lanzarote, and Tenerife in the Canary Islands. These islands are known for their beautiful, and sometimes volcanic, coastal and charming towns, which give a beautiful first taste of the adventure to come.

Before crossing the Atlantic, Artania went to the Cape Verde islands, visiting Sal, Mindelo, and Porto Novo. These islands, with their colonial architecture, gorgeous beaches, and a rich culture in music, gave the passengers the chance to experience a mix of European and African influences in the beautiful tropics.

The Caribbean Journey: An Area with Attractive Islands and a Rich History

The next part of the journey was crossing the Atlantic Ocean to enter the Caribbean. The ship had lots of options for stopping to explore several islands with diverse cultures, histories, and ecosystems. Guests had the opportunity to visit Antigua, St. Kitts, Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, and Tobago.

All of these islands were full of fascinating history and natural wonders. For example, St. Kitts and Antigua had colonial history and grand local cultures. St. Lucia and Barbados had gorgeous beaches, steep volcanic mountains, and rainforest. Grenada and Tobago were off the beaten path, with lovely little beaches and local cultures.

The travels to South America: Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

We just ended an exciting segment on the cruise with a series of stops in the Caribbean. Our first stop in South America will be the coast of Brazil. We will stop in the following cities: Fortaleza, Recife, Salvador, Ilheus, and then Buzios. Each of these major coastal cities has its own unique blend of rich colonial history, other cultures, and lively modern life.

After the coast of Brazil, we travel to French Guiana and then Argentina. French Guiana is home to the capital city of Cayenne, and then we travel to the sites of vibrant cultures in Guyana and Argentina. In Argentina, we will be stopping in Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, and Ushuaia, which just so happens to be the southernmost city of the entire world! We will also get to see the beautiful coastline of Argentina from the cruise.

Highlights of South America: Brazil and Beyond

A major highlight of the cruise is spending 3 days in Rio de Janeiro. As well as Christ the Redeemer and special Copacabana Beach, Rio is home to an incredibly vibrant and exciting culture. The cruise will continue to Punta del Este and Montevideo in Uruguay. Another highlight is South America, where the cruise’s visit to Buenos Aires, the tango and street performer capital, features elegant street architecture from Europe. Argentina’s southernmost city of Ushuaia is the gateway to Patagonia and the Beagle Channel, home to some of the world’s most stunning and least traveled areas.

Chile, Peru, and Ecuador: The Pacific and Beyond

The Artania will travel to South America and will now begin its journey towards Chile. The destinations include Puerto Montt, Puerto Williams, Castro, San Antonio, and Iquique. All of these ports have some of the best landscapes, mountains, and coastlines. After spending time in Chile, the boat will continue to Peru and Ecuador, where travelers will be able to see the beautiful heritage of the Andes and the Amazon basin.

Before crossing the Panama Canal, the ship will have a few more stops in the area so that the guests can see all of the wonders of South America.

North America: Final Leg of the Journey

With the end of the epic crossing quickly approaching, the Artania will dock at several North American tourist hotspots. These include Nassau (Bahamas), Fort Lauderdale and Miami (Florida), Charleston, Baltimore, and Norfolk. The crossing will culminate with a two-night stay in New York City, where travelers may take in the sights and sounds of the Big Apple. The Artania will start its return journey to Europe, with more than a week of sailing to the Azores and England, arriving in Bremerhaven, Germany, on May 12, 2026.

Final Thoughts: A Journey of a Lifetime

With Phoenix Reisen’s Artania, travelers are most certainly in for an exclusive experience as the 125-day journey will cross the most remote and seldom-visited regions of the planet. The diverse collection of ecosystems, along with the human history of the Caribbean Islands and the American Continent, provides a wealth of opportunities to experience spell-binding and beautiful sights, as well as access to the most remote and mesmerizing parts of the world with great comfort, and ample opportunities to visit and explore the most famous ports of the world.

Travelers on the Artania will get to see both the sunny islands of the Caribbean and the rough and beautiful South American coastline. Whether you are enjoying the Caribbean beaches or taking a walk on the streets of Buenos Aires, this experience will become a part of you, and the memories will last a lifetime.