Cruise itinerary
20-Night World Cruise Cruise from Rio de Janeiro
20 nights · World Cruise · 9 ports of call
20-night World Cruise cruise aboard MSC Seaview, departing Rio de Janeiro and calling at Maceió, Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Funchal, Madeira, Lisbon, Tangier and Málaga and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Seaview
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 20 nights
- Region
- World Cruise
- Departs
- Rio de Janeiro
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Rio de Janeiro
Depart 19:00
Brazil's great coastal city, set between forested mountains and the Atlantic. The Christ the Redeemer statue looks down from Corcovado, Sugarloaf rises over the harbour mouth, and the sands of Copacabana and Ipanema run along the city's southern edge.
- Christ the Redeemer
- Sugarloaf Mountain
- Copacabana Beach
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Maceió
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Alagoas on Brazil's north-east coast, fringed by white sand and warm reef-protected lagoons. Pajuçara and Ponta Verde beaches draw swimmers, and jangada rafts carry visitors out to the natural tidal pools offshore.
- Pajuçara beach
- Natural pools
- Jangada rafts
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
The cultural heart of Cape Verde, a port town on São Vicente shaped by Portuguese and African roots. Its colourful colonial centre and music halls gave rise to morna, the islands' soulful song, and Praia da Laginha curves right beside the harbour.
- Praia da Laginha
- Morna music
- Colonial centre
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
- Monte cable car
- Toboggan ride
- Madeira wine
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Lisbon
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 21:00
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Tangier
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 19:00
A Moroccan port at the mouth of the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean and Europe lies in view across the water. Its walled medina and kasbah climb above the harbour, long a meeting point of African, Arab and European worlds.
- The Medina
- Kasbah
- Strait of Gibraltar
- Day18
Málaga
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A port city on Spain's Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Picasso. Cruise ships berth near the centre, where a hilltop Moorish fortress, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum sit close to broad city beaches and fried-fish chiringuitos.
- Alcazaba fortress
- Picasso Museum
- Costa del Sol beaches
- Day19At sea
- Day20
Palma de Mallorca
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
The capital of Mallorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, set around a wide bay. Its enormous seafront cathedral, La Seu, rises above the old town's narrow lanes, with a hilltop castle, marina and nearby coves a short way from the cruise terminal.
- La Seu cathedral
- Bellver Castle
- Old town
- Day21
Barcelona
Arrive 07:00
Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
- Sagrada Família
- La Rambla
- Gothic Quarter
Upcoming departures
- 8 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
20-Night World Cruise Cruise from Rio de Janeiro FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 20-night World Cruise cruise calls at Rio de Janeiro, Maceió, Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Funchal, Madeira, Lisbon, Tangier, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona.
How many days are spent at sea?
12 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Rio de Janeiro and ends in Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
20 nights aboard MSC Seaview.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.