Cruise itinerary
7-Night Americas Cruise from Santos
7 nights · Americas · 5 ports of call
7-night Americas cruise aboard MSC Virtuosa, departing Santos and calling at Buzios, Salvador de Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and Ilhabela.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Virtuosa
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Americas · South America
- Departs
- Santos
- Returns
- Santos
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Santos
Depart 17:00
Brazil's busiest port, on the coast of São Paulo state and the main gateway to that vast city. Its waterfront sits below green coastal hills, with historic coffee-trade buildings, an aquarium and long urban beaches backed by a seafront garden.
- Coffee Museum
- Santos beach gardens
- Pelé Museum
- Day2
Buzios
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A chic beach resort on a rocky peninsula east of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, once a fishing village made famous by Brigitte Bardot. Some two dozen beaches ring the headland, with a cobbled centre, a sailing harbour and the Orla Bardot promenade.
- Geribá Beach
- Rua das Pedras
- Orla Bardot
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Salvador de Bahia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Rio de Janeiro
Arrive 21:00 · Depart 23:59
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
- Day7
Rio de Janeiro
Arrive 00:01 · Depart 02:00
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
Ilhabela
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
Santos
Arrive 07:00
Brazil's busiest port, on the coast of São Paulo state and the main gateway to that vast city. Its waterfront sits below green coastal hills, with historic coffee-trade buildings, an aquarium and long urban beaches backed by a seafront garden.
- Coffee Museum
- Santos beach gardens
- Pelé Museum
Upcoming departures
- 26 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Americas Cruise from Santos FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Americas cruise calls at Santos, Buzios, Salvador de Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and Ilhabela.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Santos.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard MSC Virtuosa.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.