Cruise itinerary
18-Night World Cruise Cruise from Buenos Aires
18 nights · World Cruise · 7 ports of call
18-night World Cruise cruise aboard MSC Splendida, departing Buenos Aires and calling at Rio de Janeiro, Maceió, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Tarragona, Ajaccio, Corsica and Civitavecchia.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Splendida
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- World Cruise
- Departs
- Buenos Aires
- Returns
- Civitavecchia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Buenos Aires
Depart 18:00
Argentina's grand capital on the Río de la Plata, a city of wide boulevards and European-style architecture. The tango was born in its streets, with the colourful houses of La Boca and the cafés of San Telmo close to the waterfront.
- La Boca
- San Telmo
- Tango culture
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Rio de Janeiro
Arrive 10:00 · 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
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7
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
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14
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
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Tarragona
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day18
Ajaccio, Corsica
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 19:00
The capital of Corsica and Napoleon's birthplace, set on a sheltered gulf on the island's west coast. Ajaccio is known for its Bonaparte family house, the citadel and old town, and the rugged Sanguinaires islands off the harbour mouth.
- Maison Bonaparte
- Sanguinaires islands
- Ajaccio citadel
- Day19
Civitavecchia
Arrive 07:00
The deep-water port serving Rome, roughly 80 kilometres up the coast. Ships dock here for shore excursions to the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Roman Forum, while the town itself keeps a working harbour and a Michelangelo-designed fortress.
- Gateway to Rome
- Fort Michelangelo
- Vatican excursions
Upcoming departures
- 31 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night World Cruise Cruise from Buenos Aires FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night World Cruise cruise calls at Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Maceió, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Tarragona, Ajaccio, Corsica and Civitavecchia.
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 Buenos Aires and ends in Civitavecchia.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard MSC Splendida.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 31 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.