Itinerary

Day 1 Apr 1, 2027 Santos, Brazil Departs 18:00 Santos, one of Portugal’s first New World settlements, was founded in 1535. Today your MSC ship will be docking in Latin America’s largest port, through which passes a large proportion of the world’s coffee, sugar and oranges. The city stands partly on São Vicente island, its docking facilities and old town facing landwards, with ships approaching by a narrow, but deep, channel. Its compact centre retains a certain charm that’s massively popular with local tourists, and there is a good deal of historical and maritime interest around the city. On an MSC South America cruise excursion to the city centre you’ll find the ruins of some of Santos’s most distinguished buildings along Rua do Comércio. Although sometimes only the facades remain, some of the nineteenth-century former merchants’ houses that line the street are gradually being restored, the elaborate tiling and wrought-iron balconies offering a hint of the old town’s lost grandeur. MSC South America cruises also offer excursions to the local Santos Futebol Clube. It’s best known as the club for which the great Pelé played for most of his professional life (from 1956 to 1974); their stadium, the Vila Belmiro, is open to the public when there’s no game on. In addition to honouring Pelé at the club’s small museum, you can take an hour-long guided tour including the players’ bar and dressing rooms. Santos’s beaches are across town from Centro on the south side of the island. The beaches are huge, stretching around the Atlantic-facing Baía de Santos, and popular in summer. Santos, Brazil Santos, Brazil port guide Search cruises visiting Santos, Brazil

Santos, Brazil photo — Day 1 Apr 1, 2027 Santos, Brazil Departs 18:00 Santos, one of Portugal’s first New World settlements, was founded in 1535. Today your MSC ship will be docking in Latin America’s largest port, through which passes a large proportion of the world’s coffee, sugar and oranges. The city stands partly on São Vicente island, its docking facilities and old town facing landwards, with ships approaching by a narrow, but deep, channel. Its compact centre retains a certain charm that’s massively popular with local tourists, and there is a good deal of historical and maritime interest around the city. On an MSC South America cruise excursion to the city centre you’ll find the ruins of some of Santos’s most distinguished buildings along Rua do Comércio. Although sometimes only the facades remain, some of the nineteenth-century former merchants’ houses that line the street are gradually being restored, the elaborate tiling and wrought-iron balconies offering a hint of the old town’s lost grandeur. MSC South America cruises also offer excursions to the local Santos Futebol Clube. It’s best known as the club for which the great Pelé played for most of his professional life (from 1956 to 1974); their stadium, the Vila Belmiro, is open to the public when there’s no game on. In addition to honouring Pelé at the club’s small museum, you can take an hour-long guided tour including the players’ bar and dressing rooms. Santos’s beaches are across town from Centro on the south side of the island. The beaches are huge, stretching around the Atlantic-facing Baía de Santos, and popular in summer. Santos, Brazil Santos, Brazil port guide Search cruises visiting Santos, Brazil

Day 2 Apr 2, 2027 Rio de Janeiro 07:00 – 18:00 11.0 hrs ashore As you’ll be able to appreciate when you cruise the Atlantic Ocean with MSC Cruises, in its position on the southern shore of the magnificent Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro has, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most stunning settings in the world. Extending for 20km along an alluvial strip, between an azure sea and forest-clad mountains, the city’s streets and buildings have been moulded around the foothills of the mountain range that provides its backdrop, while out in the bay there are many rocky islands fringed with white sand. The aerial views over Rio are breathtaking, and even the concrete skyscrapers that dominate the city’s skyline add to the attraction. As the former capital of Brazil and now its second-largest city, Rio has a remarkable architectural heritage, some of the country’s best museums and galleries, superb restaurants and a vibrant nightlife – in addition to its legendary beaches. A shore excursion on your MSC South America cruise can be the opportunity to visit the Pão de Açúcar. The Sugar Loaf Mountain rises where Guanabara Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. Its name may simply reflect a resemblance to the moulded loaves in which sugar was once commonly sold. Alternatively, it may be a corruption of the indigenous Tamoya word Pau-nh-Açuquá, meaning “high, pointed or isolated hill”. On the top of Corcoavado Mountain instead the Art Deco statue of Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer), arms outstretched in welcome, stands 30m high and weighs over 1000 tonnes. It was supposed to be completed for Brazil’s centenary independence celebrations in 1922, but wasn’t actually finished until 1931. In clear weather, fear no anticlimax: climbing to the statue is a stunning experience, with the whole of Rio and Guanabara Bay laid out before you. Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro port guide Search cruises visiting Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro photo — Day 2 Apr 2, 2027 Rio de Janeiro 07:00 – 18:00 11.0 hrs ashore As you’ll be able to appreciate when you cruise the Atlantic Ocean with MSC Cruises, in its position on the southern shore of the magnificent Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro has, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most stunning settings in the world. Extending for 20km along an alluvial strip, between an azure sea and forest-clad mountains, the city’s streets and buildings have been moulded around the foothills of the mountain range that provides its backdrop, while out in the bay there are many rocky islands fringed with white sand. The aerial views over Rio are breathtaking, and even the concrete skyscrapers that dominate the city’s skyline add to the attraction. As the former capital of Brazil and now its second-largest city, Rio has a remarkable architectural heritage, some of the country’s best museums and galleries, superb restaurants and a vibrant nightlife – in addition to its legendary beaches. A shore excursion on your MSC South America cruise can be the opportunity to visit the Pão de Açúcar. The Sugar Loaf Mountain rises where Guanabara Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. Its name may simply reflect a resemblance to the moulded loaves in which sugar was once commonly sold. Alternatively, it may be a corruption of the indigenous Tamoya word Pau-nh-Açuquá, meaning “high, pointed or isolated hill”. On the top of Corcoavado Mountain instead the Art Deco statue of Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer), arms outstretched in welcome, stands 30m high and weighs over 1000 tonnes. It was supposed to be completed for Brazil’s centenary independence celebrations in 1922, but wasn’t actually finished until 1931. In clear weather, fear no anticlimax: climbing to the statue is a stunning experience, with the whole of Rio and Guanabara Bay laid out before you. Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro port guide Search cruises visiting Rio de Janeiro

Day 5 Apr 5, 2027 Maceio 07:00 – 16:00 9.0 hrs ashore On your South America cruise to Brazil, you’ll come across the big and burgeoning beach resort of Maceió, its striking beaches and clear, turquoise waters attracting cruisers from all over the world. It’s also smack in the middle of a far longer strip of some of the best beaches in the country, all easily accessible on day trips. When you arrive with your MSC cruise in Maceió, you’ll start off in the affluent and lively resort area that starts at Pajuçara, a few kilometres to the east of downtown, built along a spectacular beach. While the city centre itself, the commercial and administrative heart of the city just inland from a more polluted (and generally deserted) stretch of sand and the grubby port district, is somewhat down-at-heel it does have a smattering of belle époque buildings and enticing museums. However, what you’ll want to discover on your MSC South America cruise excursion is the amazing beaches. Sixteen kilometres south of Maceió, the coast road loops around Praia do Francês, which even by Alagoan standards is something special. An enormous expanse of white sand, surf and thick palm forest, it even boasts several pousadas or inns, and a burgeoning restaurant scene. Most folks end up at the northern end, a protected lagoon formed by a large reef offshore; surfers take in the pounding waves at the less busy and unsheltered end. Beach bars line the northern section, while Avenida Dos Corais and Rua da Algas run parallel to the sand and are lined with shops and restaurants. Given its proximity to Maceió, it’s no surprise Francês has effectively become a city beach – so expect a lively atmosphere. Maceio Maceio port guide Search cruises visiting Maceio

Maceio photo — Day 5 Apr 5, 2027 Maceio 07:00 – 16:00 9.0 hrs ashore On your South America cruise to Brazil, you’ll come across the big and burgeoning beach resort of Maceió, its striking beaches and clear, turquoise waters attracting cruisers from all over the world. It’s also smack in the middle of a far longer strip of some of the best beaches in the country, all easily accessible on day trips. When you arrive with your MSC cruise in Maceió, you’ll start off in the affluent and lively resort area that starts at Pajuçara, a few kilometres to the east of downtown, built along a spectacular beach. While the city centre itself, the commercial and administrative heart of the city just inland from a more polluted (and generally deserted) stretch of sand and the grubby port district, is somewhat down-at-heel it does have a smattering of belle époque buildings and enticing museums. However, what you’ll want to discover on your MSC South America cruise excursion is the amazing beaches. Sixteen kilometres south of Maceió, the coast road loops around Praia do Francês, which even by Alagoan standards is something special. An enormous expanse of white sand, surf and thick palm forest, it even boasts several pousadas or inns, and a burgeoning restaurant scene. Most folks end up at the northern end, a protected lagoon formed by a large reef offshore; surfers take in the pounding waves at the less busy and unsheltered end. Beach bars line the northern section, while Avenida Dos Corais and Rua da Algas run parallel to the sand and are lined with shops and restaurants. Given its proximity to Maceió, it’s no surprise Francês has effectively become a city beach – so expect a lively atmosphere. Maceio Maceio port guide Search cruises visiting Maceio

Day 12 Apr 12, 2027 Las Palmas,Gran Canaria 07:00 – 17:00 10.0 hrs ashore With its feel of mainland-Spain, spiced up with an eclectic mix of Asian and African cultures, Las Palmas is one of the Canary Island's most popular destinations, attracting sun-seekers who come to relax on its golden-sand beaches and soak up the gorgeous, year-round climate of Gran Canaria. Founded over 500 years ago, Las Palmas is the largest city in the Canary Islands, and has three gorgeous beaches, including Playa de las Canteras, regarded as one of the world's best beaches, to enjoy. Vegueta, the oldest quarter, is both atmospheric and fashionable, with extensive historical architecture plus a fine selection of boutiques and smart bars. At its centre stand the twin towers of Santa Ana Cathedral; started in 1500 but still unfinished, the cathedral has a unique mix of Renaissance, Gothic and Neoclassical styles in its construction. In Plaza Santa Ana, bronze statues of dogs – the Romans named the islands after legendary canines – stand guard over the 17th-century Palacio Regental, the Town Hall and the Bishop's Palace. The sweet arc of Playa de las Canteras at the town’s other end offers the tantalising possibility of taking a dip between sightseeing and shopping. The bewildering maze of streets behind the beach hides many fine restaurants serving an array of wonderful Canarian cuisine. Las Palmas,Gran Canaria Las Palmas,Gran Canaria port guide Search cruises visiting Las Palmas,Gran Canaria

Las Palmas,Gran Canaria photo — Day 12 Apr 12, 2027 Las Palmas,Gran Canaria 07:00 – 17:00 10.0 hrs ashore With its feel of mainland-Spain, spiced up with an eclectic mix of Asian and African cultures, Las Palmas is one of the Canary Island's most popular destinations, attracting sun-seekers who come to relax on its golden-sand beaches and soak up the gorgeous, year-round climate of Gran Canaria. Founded over 500 years ago, Las Palmas is the largest city in the Canary Islands, and has three gorgeous beaches, including Playa de las Canteras, regarded as one of the world's best beaches, to enjoy. Vegueta, the oldest quarter, is both atmospheric and fashionable, with extensive historical architecture plus a fine selection of boutiques and smart bars. At its centre stand the twin towers of Santa Ana Cathedral; started in 1500 but still unfinished, the cathedral has a unique mix of Renaissance, Gothic and Neoclassical styles in its construction. In Plaza Santa Ana, bronze statues of dogs – the Romans named the islands after legendary canines – stand guard over the 17th-century Palacio Regental, the Town Hall and the Bishop's Palace. The sweet arc of Playa de las Canteras at the town’s other end offers the tantalising possibility of taking a dip between sightseeing and shopping. The bewildering maze of streets behind the beach hides many fine restaurants serving an array of wonderful Canarian cuisine. Las Palmas,Gran Canaria Las Palmas,Gran Canaria port guide Search cruises visiting Las Palmas,Gran Canaria

Day 15 Apr 15, 2027 Tarragona Arrives 09:00 Tarragona, port city of Spain, is located less than 100 km from Barcelona from the top of its walls, here you can admire one of the most important Gothic cathedrals in Catalonia and the immense amphitheatre, stage for gladiatorial combat in Roman times. During your Mediterranean cruise, you will visit the Port of Tarragona; a true gem, with Roman ruins that are the pride of its residents and historical traditions that are part of the local folklore. The Roman heritage is still part of the urban context in Tarragona. Here, you can watch the reenactments of the centurion parades and gladiatorial combat. During the stop in the port of Tarragona, proceed to the Praetorian Tower. On the first floor there is a model of the medieval town and its glory that was lost during a war that is still commemorated with solemn candles on the steps of the cathedral. If you have the time, watch the races of human pyramids that are organised in various districts of the city. Tarragona Tarragona port guide Search cruises visiting Tarragona

Tarragona photo — Day 15 Apr 15, 2027 Tarragona Arrives 09:00 Tarragona, port city of Spain, is located less than 100 km from Barcelona from the top of its walls, here you can admire one of the most important Gothic cathedrals in Catalonia and the immense amphitheatre, stage for gladiatorial combat in Roman times. During your Mediterranean cruise, you will visit the Port of Tarragona; a true gem, with Roman ruins that are the pride of its residents and historical traditions that are part of the local folklore. The Roman heritage is still part of the urban context in Tarragona. Here, you can watch the reenactments of the centurion parades and gladiatorial combat. During the stop in the port of Tarragona, proceed to the Praetorian Tower. On the first floor there is a model of the medieval town and its glory that was lost during a war that is still commemorated with solemn candles on the steps of the cathedral. If you have the time, watch the races of human pyramids that are organised in various districts of the city. Tarragona Tarragona port guide Search cruises visiting Tarragona

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 152-day span: $821 · range $821–$1,088

Lower than 93% of peers This longer-duration sailing's from-price per night is lower than 93% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line and duration · from-price per night · as of Aug 25, 2026 · Broader cohort: same cruise line and duration, compared by from-price per night.

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $1,088

$77 / night

Fare rows

OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,088

$77 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,088

$77 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE OCEAN VIEW WITH OBSTRUCTED VIEW FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,108

$79 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE OCEAN VIEW WITH OBSTRUCTED VIEW FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,108

$79 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,178

$84 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,178

$84 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

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Available

from $1,208

$86 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,208

$86 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,844

$131 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE OCEAN VIEW WITH OBSTRUCTED VIEW FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,864

$133 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,934

$138 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,964

$140 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,030

$145 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE OCEAN VIEW WITH OBSTRUCTED VIEW FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,070

$147 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,210

$157 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,270

$162 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

from $1,348

$96 / night

Fare rows

BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED

Cabin grade

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from $1,348

$96 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,348

$96 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,488

$106 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,488

$106 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,508

$107 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,508

$107 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA

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Available

from $1,558

$111 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

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from $1,558

$111 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,578

$112 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,578

$112 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

BALCONY AUREA

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Available

from $1,848

$132 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

BALCONY AUREA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,848

$132 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED

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Available

from $2,104

$150 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,244

$160 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,264

$161 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,314

$165 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,334

$166 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,510

$179 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

BALCONY AUREA

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,604

$186 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,790

$199 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,830

$202 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,930

$209 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,970

$212 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

BALCONY AUREA

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,510

$250 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

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Prices verified Aug 24, 2026

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Price history

Cheaper than 86%

30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 153 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost — today's fare is cheaper than 86% of days we've recorded.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin	Current	Lowest	Highest
Inside	$868	$821 · Jun 17	$921 · Apr 11
Oceanview	$1,088	$1,041 · Mar 26	$1,088 · Jul 8
Balcony	$1,348	$1,281 · Jun 17	$1,488 · Aug 1

Lowest and highest fares we've recorded for each cabin type · verified 23 hours ago.

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Cabin grades

Lines step when the price changed; a gap means sold out or no public fare that day. Plot up to 6 at once.

Show all 16 cabin grades

Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
BALCONY AUREA	BA	Balcony
BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED	BB	Balcony
PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA	BL1	Balcony
PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA	BL2	Balcony
DELUXE BALCONY WITH PARTIAL VIEW FANTASTICA	BP	Balcony
DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA	BR1	Balcony
DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA	BR2	Balcony
INTERIOR BELLA GUARANTEED	IB	Inside
DELUXE INTERIOR FANTASTICA	IR1	Inside
DELUXE INTERIOR FANTASTICA	IR2	Inside
Inside Cabin	SPL	Inside
OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED	OB	Oceanview
DELUXE OCEAN VIEW WITH OBSTRUCTED VIEW FANTASTICA	OO	Oceanview
DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA	OR1	Oceanview
DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA	OR2	Oceanview
PREMIUM SUITE AUREA	SL1	Suite