South American Cruise

11-Night South America and Carnival

Featuring a 3 Day stop at Rio Carnival!

Round trip: Buenes Aires, Argentina | Wed, Feb 27 2019 - Sun, Mar 10 2019

Important: To participate in the poker room, all reservations must be made through Card Player Cruises

Spend three days in Rio de Janeiro during the world famous Carnival! An incredible once in a lifetime experience, this carnival is an event celebrated all over Brazil with the biggest celebration happening in Rio. The streets are filled with colorful costumes, masks and parades. It's considered to be one of the most magnificent artistic events on the planet. You have to see it to believe it. The Rio de Janeiro Carnival of 2019 officially begins March 1st and ends March 6th. This cruise arrives in Rio March 3rd with the festivities in full swing.

Ship Name:

Celebrity Eclipse

Poker Room:

Deck 14 (Lido Deck) Forward

Dining Begins:

6:15 p.m.

Passport: For US passengers a valid passport (6 months) or original birth certificate is required to board the ship. For Non US, please click here.

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Itinerary

Day 1

All Aboard: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Wed, Feb 27 2019: Departs: 5:00 p.m.

Poker Room Opens: 7:45 p.m.

Meet us in Buenos Aires! This stately capital city is located on the western shore of Rio de la Plata, where the river meets the South Atlantic Ocean. At the center of the city, is the Plaza de Mayo. The plaza is surrounded by 19th-century architecture including the famous presidential palace and it's iconic balcony.

Day 2

Cruising: Montevideo Uruguay

Thu Feb 28, 2019 : Arrives: 8:00 a.m. Departs: 5:00 p.m

Poker Room Opens: 7:45 p.m.

Montevideo is a thoroughly modern city with a rich artistic tradition, the reach of the rural estancias is all around you. If ever there were a time you were inclined to indulge, delicious steaks are the specialty of the house in virtually every restaurant.

Day 3

Cruising: At Sea

Fri, Mar 1 2019: Cruising

Poker Room Opens: 9:00 a.m. See Schedule

Come join us in the poker room! The poker room is open during the day while not in port and open most evenings after leaving port. Check our poker schedule for details and updates.(Poker room will be closed when we are docked in Rio)

Day 4

Cruising: At Sea

Sat, Mar 2 2019: Cruising

Poker Room Opens: 9 a.m. See Schedule

Spend a day at the spa or dive into the pool. This ship will give you plenty of ways to relax and enjoy yourself before the upcoming festivities. Poker action all day and again after first seating dining.

Day 5

Port: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Sun, Mar 3 2019: Arrives: 8:00 a.m.

Poker Room Closed

Samba on down to Rio and experience Carnival! Thee days of parades, costumes, masks and non-stop dancing, Carnival will create new memories you will never forget. No poker while in port on this day.

Day 6

Port: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Mon, Mar 4: In port all day

Poker Room Closed

If you feel the need to do a little outdoor exploring, there is plenty to see. From the summits of Sugarloaf and Corcovado, take in breathtaking views of a magnificent bay set against a mountain backdrop.

Day 7

Port: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Tue Mar 5: Departs: 5:00 p.m.

Poker Room Opens: 7:45 p.m.

If Carnival has worn you out and you need to recharge, pull up a chair at a Churrascaria, and dine on the delicious grilled meat of your choice, washed down with a Caipirinha, the national cocktail. Poker oom opens up after first seating dinner.

Day 8

Port: Buzios, Brazil

Wed, Mar 6 2019: Arrives: 8:00 a.m. Departs: 4:00 p.m.

Poker Room Opens: 7:45 p.m.

This peninsula beach resort, made popular in the 1960's by Brigitte Bardot, boasts more than 20 beaches. Boating, scuba diving and surfing are the most popular activities here. Enjoy delicious, fresh seafood at one of the popular pay-by-the-kilo restaurants before drinking and dancing the afternoon away at one of the town’s popular bars or restaurants.

Day 9

Port: Sao Paulo (Santos) Brazil

Thu, Mar 7 2019: Arrives: 9:00 a.m. Departs: 7:00 p.m.

Poker Room Opens: 7:45 p.m.

Home to 17 million people and spanning over 580 square miles, São Paulo is the third-largest city in the world. The warm climate and red clay soil surrounding the city are perfect for growing coffee.

Day 10

Cruising: At Sea

Fri, Mar 8 2019: Cruising

Poker Room Opens: 9:00 a.m. See Schedule

It wouldn't be a luxury cruise if the food didn't take your breath away. Celebrity Cruises delivers with cuisine both beautiful and delicious. Poker room open all day and evening.

Day 11

Cruising: At Sea

Sat, Mar 9 2019: Cruising

Poker Room Opens: 9:00 a.m. See Schedule

Explore all the options this ship has to offer or simply hang out playing poker all day with the Card Player Cruises family.

Day 12

Docking: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Sun, Mar 10 2019: Arrival: 5:00 a.m.

Poker Room Closed

Known for it's Spanish/European architecture and cultural life, this city is the most visited in South America. Be sure to get the most out of your stay.

Poker Room

Card Player Cruises proudly features a professional, fully staffed, non-smoking poker room. The poker room is usually open for play immediately after the first-seating dinner on your departure day. The poker room remains open throughout most of the cruise except when the ship is in port. Free beginner lessons for novices are offered, followed by a low limit hold’em game for beginners only.

The Card Player Cruises staff will be happy to spread any game and limit that enough players want to play. A general guideline regarding the games and limits on most cruises is as follows:

Limit hold’em: $2/$4 – $4-$8 and higher upon request No–limit hold’em: $1/3, $2/5, and higher upon request Omaha/8: $4/8 and often higher ($10/20 on up). Mixed games: Mixed games upon request Tournaments will be announced.

Please contact our office for further details.

All poker games are open to anyone 18 years and older.

All stateroom images are representative samples and actual staterooms may differ in appearance. Stateroom availability is subject to change without notice. Square footage is not specific, but is an average of category type. Please contact us for more details.

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* Taxes and gratuities are not included.

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Cruise

Departing: Wed, Feb 27 2019
From: Buenes Aires, Argentina

Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
27-Feb	Buenos Aires, Argentina		5:00 pm
28-Feb	Montevideo, Uruguay	8:00 am	5:00 pm	Docked
01-Mar	At Sea
02-Mar	At Sea
03-Mar	Rio De Janeiro, Brazil	8:00 am		Docked
04-Mar	Rio De Janeiro, Brazil			Docked
05-Mar	Rio De Janeiro, Brazil		5:00 pm	Docked
06-Mar	Buzios, Brazil	8:00 am	4:00 pm	Tendered
07-Mar	Sao Paulo (santos), Brazil	9:00 am	7:00 pm	Docked
08-Mar	At Sea
09-Mar	At Sea
10-Mar	Buenos Aires, Argentina	5:00 am

Ship

Celebrity Cruises's
Celebrity Eclipse

This luxurious, upscale ship is just what you need to relax and enjoy yourself. It sets the standard in contemporary luxury vacations. From delicious cuisine to a variety of enjoyable ways to pass the time, this is the perfect retreat at sea.

Staterooms

All staterooms include: two twin beds that are convertible to queen-size (unless stated otherwise) and sitting area, private mini-bar*, interactive Samsung flat-screen television system to view and select shore excursions, order room service, and watch movies*, private safe, and dual voltage 110/220AC outlets.