Cruise itinerary
12-Night South America Cruise from Barcelona
12 nights · South America · 5 ports of call
12-night South America cruise aboard MSC Virtuosa, departing Barcelona and calling at Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Salvador de Bahia.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Virtuosa
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- South America · Transatlantic
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Salvador de Bahia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Depart 19:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day5
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, a volcanic Atlantic port off northwest Africa. Santa Cruz is known for its sail-shaped Auditorio concert hall, the palm-lined Plaza de España, and the road up to Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak.
- Auditorio de Tenerife
- Mount Teide
- Plaza de España
- Day6
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Salvador de Bahia
Arrive 08:00
Brazil's first colonial capital, set on a bluff above the Bay of All Saints. The cobbled Pelourinho district holds pastel baroque churches and the rhythms of Afro-Brazilian culture, with capoeira, candomblé and acarajé stalls woven into daily life.
- Pelourinho
- Elevador Lacerda
- Acarajé
Upcoming departures
- 16 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night South America Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night South America cruise calls at Barcelona, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Salvador de Bahia.
How many days are spent at sea?
8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Barcelona and ends in Salvador de Bahia.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard MSC Virtuosa.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 16 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.