Cruise itinerary
13-Night World Cruise Cruise from Rio de Janeiro
13 nights · World Cruise · 4 ports of call
13-night World Cruise cruise aboard MSC Splendida, departing Rio de Janeiro and calling at Maceió, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Tarragona.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Splendida
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- World Cruise
- Departs
- Rio de Janeiro
- Returns
- Tarragona
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact MSC Splendida sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Rio de Janeiro
Depart 20:00
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 17:00
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
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The largest city of the Canary Islands, on Gran Canaria off the African coast. A long city beach curves beside the port, and the historic Vegueta quarter holds the cathedral and the house where Columbus is said to have stayed.
- Las Canteras Beach
- Vegueta quarter
- Columbus House
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Tarragona
Arrive 08:00
A coastal city in Catalonia, northeast Spain, built on the site of a major Roman provincial capital. Its amphitheatre, forum and aqueduct survive among the old town's medieval lanes, with a long Mediterranean beach below the upper town.
- Roman amphitheatre
- Tarragona Cathedral
- Les Ferreres Aqueduct
Upcoming departures
- 3 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night World Cruise Cruise from Rio de Janeiro FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night World Cruise cruise calls at Rio de Janeiro, Maceió, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Tarragona.
How many days are spent at sea?
10 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 Tarragona.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard MSC Splendida.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.