Itinerary

Day 1 Mar 30, 2027 Salvador Departs 17:00 High above the enormous bay of Todos os Santos (All Saints), where your MSC cruise ship awaits your return, Salvador de Bahia has an electric feel from the moment you arrive. This is the great cultural and historical centre of Brazil, where Afro-Brazilian heritage is strongest and where capoeira, candomblé and samba de roda were created. MSC South America cruises offer excursions to the centro histórico of this magical place, a melange of narrow cobbled streets, peeling purple walls, grand Baroque churches, kids kicking footballs, rastas, locals sipping bottled beer on plastic chairs, the wafting aroma of herbs and the almost constant beating of drums, especially as the sun sets. Beyond the old town Salvador is a vast, sprawling city, with a vibrant beach life, modern skyscrapers and plenty of favelas. The centro histórico is the traditional heart of Salvador; it’s built around the craggy, 70m-high bluff that dominates the eastern side of the bay, and is split into upper and lower sections. Cidade Alta (or simply “Centro”) is strung along its top, linked to the less interesting Cidade Baixa (the old commercial centre, aka “Comércio”) by precipitous streets and the towering Art Deco lift-shaft of the Elevador Lacerda. Cidade Alta is the cultural centre of the city, and the section known as the Pelourinho is the groovy old district with colourful and hilly winding streets, its most vibrant and beguiling neighbourhood. The best spot to begin a walking tour of the city is at the Praça Municipal, the square dominated by the impressive Palácio do Rio Branco, the old governor’s palace which was in use until 1979. The fine interior is a blend of Rococo plasterwork, polished wooden floors and painted walls and ceilings. Salvador port guide Search cruises visiting Salvador

Salvador photo — Day 1 Mar 30, 2027 Salvador Departs 17:00 High above the enormous bay of Todos os Santos (All Saints), where your MSC cruise ship awaits your return, Salvador de Bahia has an electric feel from the moment you arrive. This is the great cultural and historical centre of Brazil, where Afro-Brazilian heritage is strongest and where capoeira, candomblé and samba de roda were created. MSC South America cruises offer excursions to the centro histórico of this magical place, a melange of narrow cobbled streets, peeling purple walls, grand Baroque churches, kids kicking footballs, rastas, locals sipping bottled beer on plastic chairs, the wafting aroma of herbs and the almost constant beating of drums, especially as the sun sets. Beyond the old town Salvador is a vast, sprawling city, with a vibrant beach life, modern skyscrapers and plenty of favelas. The centro histórico is the traditional heart of Salvador; it’s built around the craggy, 70m-high bluff that dominates the eastern side of the bay, and is split into upper and lower sections. Cidade Alta (or simply “Centro”) is strung along its top, linked to the less interesting Cidade Baixa (the old commercial centre, aka “Comércio”) by precipitous streets and the towering Art Deco lift-shaft of the Elevador Lacerda. Cidade Alta is the cultural centre of the city, and the section known as the Pelourinho is the groovy old district with colourful and hilly winding streets, its most vibrant and beguiling neighbourhood. The best spot to begin a walking tour of the city is at the Praça Municipal, the square dominated by the impressive Palácio do Rio Branco, the old governor’s palace which was in use until 1979. The fine interior is a blend of Rococo plasterwork, polished wooden floors and painted walls and ceilings. Salvador port guide Search cruises visiting Salvador

Day 2 Mar 31, 2027 Maceio 09:00 – 17:00 8.0 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 port guide Search cruises visiting Maceio

Maceio photo — Day 2 Mar 31, 2027 Maceio 09:00 – 17:00 8.0 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 port guide Search cruises visiting Maceio

Day 5 Apr 3, 2027 Sao Paulo Arrives 07:00 São Paulo, Brazil’s vibrant financial center, is among the world's most populous cities, with numerous cultural institutions and a rich architectural tradition. Its iconic buildings range from its neo-Gothic cathedral and the 1929 Martinelli skyscraper to modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer’s curvy Edifício Copan. The colonial-style Pátio do Colégio church marks where Jesuit priests founded the city in 1554. Sao Paulo port guide Search cruises visiting Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo photo — Day 5 Apr 3, 2027 Sao Paulo Arrives 07:00 São Paulo, Brazil’s vibrant financial center, is among the world's most populous cities, with numerous cultural institutions and a rich architectural tradition. Its iconic buildings range from its neo-Gothic cathedral and the 1929 Martinelli skyscraper to modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer’s curvy Edifício Copan. The colonial-style Pátio do Colégio church marks where Jesuit priests founded the city in 1554. Sao Paulo port guide Search cruises visiting Sao Paulo

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 100-day span: $535 · range $535–$615

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $615

$153 / night

Fare rows

Ocean View Bella

Cabin grade

Available

from $615

$153 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Ocean View with obstructed view FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $627

$156 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Ocean View FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $650

$162 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Ocean View FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $684

$171 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Premium Ocean View FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $707

$176 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Bella

Cabin grade

Available

from $839

$209 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Ocean View with obstructed view FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $851

$212 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Ocean View FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $874

$218 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Ocean View FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $908

$227 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Premium Ocean View FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $931

$232 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $730

$182 / night

Fare rows

Balcony Bella

Cabin grade

Available

from $730

$182 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Balcony With Partial View FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $742

$185 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Balcony FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $788

$197 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Balcony FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $799

$199 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Balcony FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $811

$202 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Aurea

Cabin grade

Available

from $937

$234 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Bella

Cabin grade

Available

from $954

$238 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Balcony With Partial View FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $966

$241 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Balcony FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,012

$253 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Balcony FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,023

$255 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Balcony FANTASTICA

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,035

$258 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Aurea

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,161

$290 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $1,236

$309 / night

Fare rows

Premium Suite Aurea

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,236

$309 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Premium Suite Aurea

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,460

$365 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,466

$366 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,690

$422 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,696

$424 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,920

$480 / night

per person · incl. taxes

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,225

$556 / night

per person · incl. taxes

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,225

$556 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jul 3, 2026

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Show all 23 cabin grades

Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Balcony Aurea	BA	Balcony
Balcony Bella	BB	Balcony
Deluxe Balcony With Partial View FANTASTICA	BP	Balcony
Deluxe Balcony FANTASTICA	BR1	Balcony
Deluxe Balcony FANTASTICA	BR2	Balcony
Deluxe Balcony FANTASTICA	BR3	Balcony
Studio Balcony FANTASTICA	BS	Balcony
Interior Bella	IB	Inside
Deluxe Interior FANTASTICA	IR1	Inside
Deluxe Interior FANTASTICA	IR2	Inside
Studio Interior FANTASTICA	IS	Inside
Ocean View Bella	OB	Oceanview
Premium Ocean View FANTASTICA	OL2	Oceanview
Junior Ocean View FANTASTICA	OM2	Oceanview
Junior Ocean View with obstructed view FANTASTICA	OO	Oceanview
Deluxe Ocean View FANTASTICA	OR1	Oceanview
Premium Suite Aurea	SL1	Suite
Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool	SLJ	Suite
Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool	SXJ	Suite
MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite	YC1	Suite
MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite with Whirlpool Bath	YC3	Suite
Yacht Club Interior Suite	YIN	Suite
MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi	YJD	Suite