Cruises to Salvador De Bahia, Brazil

Aerial view of Salvador in Bahia - Brazil - Northeast

Carnival Festivities. Historic Churches.

Salvador is one of the Americas’ oldest colonial cities, having been founded in 1549 by the Portuguese as Brazil’s first capital. Today the city still showcases Portuguese colonial architecture, and you can discover interesting historic sites and monuments while exploring. Salvador has a deep Afro-Brazilian heritage that’s reflected in the local music, cuisine and other traditions you can experience. And with more than 50 miles of beaches in the area, there’s no shortage of scenic spots where you can recline into relaxation.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Salvador De Bahia, Brazil

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

View of the beautiful Terreiro de Jesus Plaza (Largo Terreiro de Jesus) - Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Stroll through the historical Largo Terreiro de Jesus Plaza.

Take a ride on The Lacerda Elevator to see more of the city.

Colorful colonial houses at the historic district of Pelourinho in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

Experience the rich culture & art inside Pelourinho District.

Get in tune with the locals at the vibrant Pelourinho District.

Rinbbons of the Lord of Bonfim, Salvador - Bahia - Brazil

Tie your ribbon & make a wish outside the Bonfim Church.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

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Farol da Barra - Salvador - Bahia Brazil

Famous For

Salvador is known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine and unique architecture.

Acaraje - Traditional Brazilian fritters made with black-eyed peas filled with vatapa, caruru, tomato salad and sauteed shrimp. Typical food from Bahia.

Exquisite Flavors

Acarajé is a spicy street food delight made from black-eyed peas and shrimp, and moqueca, a fragrant fish stew with coconut milk and palm oil. Both are dishes native to the region.

Typical house at the Hippie Village, famous place in Arembepe - Bahia, Brazil

Fun Facts

In the nearby beach town of Arembepe there’s a hippie village where people live without electricity in mud and straw houses, and Janis Joplin, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards visited it in the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Port Name & Location

Port of Salvador de Bahia.
Ship will DOCK at this port.

Language

The local language spoken is Portuguese. To ask how someone is doing, say "Como vai você?". "Olá" is hello whilst "adeus" is goodbye and "por favour" means please.

Time Zone

Brasilia Standard Time UTC/GMT-3

Currency & Shopping

The Brazilian Real is the local currency used to make purchases. Mercado Modelo includes more than 250 independent stalls offering a wide range of goods, from Bahian artisanal crafts to leatherwork and food and drinks.

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