Maceio Brazil
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Carnival Cruise Line (1 Cruises)
Costa Cruises (26 Cruises)
Costa Diadema
26 Cruises
Crystal Cruises (11 Cruises)
Crystal Serenity
8 Cruises
MSC Cruises (110 Cruises)
MSC Divina
9 Cruises
MSC Musica
11 Cruises
MSC Seaview
13 Cruises
MSC Splendida
11 Cruises
MSC Virtuosa
66 Cruises
Oceania Cruises (3 Cruises)
Frequently Asked Questions
At the commercial pier on the edge of downtown. The city beaches that built the region's reputation start immediately to the south and are a few minutes away by taxi.
The natural pools trip at Pajuçara runs about an hour and a half and remains the signature activity. Alongside it, the coastal promenade toward Ponta Verde and Jatiúca works on foot or by bike, with a swim along the way.
Coral basins about two kilometres offshore, where clear warm water comes up to your waist at low tide. You can watch colourful fish and coral formations without even putting your head under. The outing lasts about an hour and a half.
By jangada, the traditional sailing raft of Nordeste fishermen, from Pajuçara beach. Mask and snorkel are usually provided on board. Note that the trip depends entirely on tides, so confirm the day's timing with the ship or the seafront kiosks.
On the city beaches of Pajuçara, Ponta Verde and Jatiúca, which run in sequence south of downtown. Waves stay modest behind the reefs and the water is warm year-round: this is nine degrees below the equator.
Yes, particularly so. The reefs break the swell and make swimming reassuring, the coastal promenade is flat and shaded by palms, and kiosks serve chilled coconut water and tapiocas the whole way along.
The municipal market downtown, piled with Nordeste fruit, dried shrimp, lace and clay figurines. The cathedral and neoclassical administrative buildings round out the visit; a well-stocked craft market for hammocks also runs along Pajuçara.
Sururu, the small lagoon mussel cooked in a creamy coconut-milk broth, the signature dish of Alagoas. Beach kiosks also serve grilled shrimp and whole fish with rice and farofa.
Brazilian reais, and cards work almost everywhere. Still, keep cash for the jangadas, beach kiosks and market stalls.
A hat and high-factor sunscreen, without exception. The Nordeste sun is fierce even under cloud, and the natural-pool trips leave you fully exposed for over an hour.
