The bucket-list things to do — and who runs each one.
Here’s the bucket list for your day ashore: the most extraordinary thing to do at each stop, who runs it, and how to book it direct — so you can weigh it against your ship’s excursion and pick what suits you.
In port at Fortaleza, the bucket-list move is Private Half-Day Fortaleza Shore Excursion (4–6 hrs). Below: 1 bucket-list things to do on a Fortaleza port day — worth weighing against whatever your ship offers.
A bespoke private tour hitting Fortaleza's crown jewels — the Teatro José de Alencar, the Dragão do Mar cultural complex, and the old city centre — at your own pace, with a dedicated English-speaking guide.
We have not yet verified a bookable operator and price for
this one, so we are not quoting either.
Race across towering sand dunes by buggy, glide over freshwater lagoons, and watch world-class kitesurfers carve the wind at Cumbuco — one of Brazil's most spectacular beaches, just 35 km from the port.
Book itDay trip to Cumbuco BeachBRL 50 per person (about $10)
Immerse yourself in the Dragão do Mar Center of Art and Culture — Fortaleza's dazzling cultural heart — with its contemporary art museum, Indigenous history pavilion, and rooftop terraces overlooking the old city.
We have not yet verified a bookable operator and price for
this one, so we are not quoting either.
Step inside one of Brazil's most breathtaking theatres — a fusion of Scottish cast iron and Amazonian hardwood — and discover the stories behind Fortaleza's most beloved architectural treasure.
We have not yet verified a bookable operator and price for
this one, so we are not quoting either.
Plunge into Fortaleza's spectacular five-storey Central Market — 600 stalls of spices, lace, leather, and cachacinha — then discover the art of Brazil's national spirit at the fascinating Museu da Cachaça.
We have not yet verified a bookable operator and price for
this one, so we are not quoting either.
Your day in FortalezaNothing picked yet — tick what you fancy
$0for two, booked direct
Now plan the rest of it
You know what to do on the day. Here is the trip it belongs to —
each one opens as a whole plan, not a list: where to fly in, every port, what it runs.