Natal Brazil
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Azamara Club Cruises (14 Cruises)
Azamara Quest
14 Cruises
Seabourn Cruise Line (39 Cruises)
Seabourn Venture
37 Cruises
| 21 September | 59 days | One-way from Kangerlussuaq to Ushuaia |
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| 21 September | 38 days | One-way from Kangerlussuaq to Rio de Janeiro |
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| 17 September | 39 days | One-way from Kangerlussuaq to Rio de Janeiro |
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| 17 September | 64 days | One-way from Kangerlussuaq to Ushuaia |
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| 18 September | 64 days | One-way from Kangerlussuaq to Ushuaia |
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| 18 September | 39 days | One-way from Kangerlussuaq to Rio de Janeiro |
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Silversea Cruises (1 Cruises)
Frequently Asked Questions
At the maritime terminal in Ribeira, the founding district, on the bank of the Potengi river. It is a central berth: the historic upper town is walkable by climbing toward Cidade Alta.
Yes, for the historic section. Ribeira and Cidade Alta together take an hour or two on foot, best done in the morning. For the beaches and dunes you need a taxi or an excursion.
The Forte dos Reis Magos and the historic centre fit comfortably into half a day on foot. The dune buggy excursion fills a solid half day on its own: the two do not combine comfortably.
A white star-shaped fortress guarding the mouth of the Potengi since 1598. You reach it by a sand spit and a walkway; inside, casemates, a chapel and cannon watch the ships go by. It is the closest attraction to the pier and the most steeped in history.
Because Natal means Christmas in Portuguese. The fortress was founded on Epiphany 1598, hence its Three Kings name, and the city itself on 25 December 1599. The whole local place-naming follows from that calendar.
Allow around twenty minutes by taxi, longer at peak hours. Ponta Negra draws a crescent of warm water closed by Morro do Careca, a giant dune now off-limits to climbers for its protection.
A run through the Genipabu dunes to the north, in an open buggy driven by an accredited driver. The bold version strings together steep drops and sand-swept turns; the gentle version sticks to viewpoints and swimming lagoons. The round trip fills a good half day, so book through a supervised excursion.
Brazilian reais and Portuguese. Cards work in most Ponta Negra restaurants and reais can be withdrawn at shopping-centre ATMs. A few words of Spanish often help.
Yes. The fortress appeals to children, Ponta Negra beach is lined with coconut-water and roasted-cashew kiosks, and the gentle buggy version suits younger passengers. Choose the no-thrills option if anyone is prone to motion sickness.
Sunscreen, a hat and water at all times: Natal sits on Brazil's northeastern tip where the coast turns toward the equator, and the sun bites even under cloud. Bring a scarf for the dunes, where sand blows freely.
