19 Night Cruise from Rio de Janeiro

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 19 nights from Rio de Janeiro on April 3, 2027, visiting Maceio, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Tarragona, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. Last stop: Trieste. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. Crossing 5 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Brazil, Spain, France, Italy and Greece. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Of the stops, Maceio tends to be the one people talk about: Emerald lagoons and coral-reef pools. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Splendida takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.