21 Night Cruise from Santos

About this cruise

A 21-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Santos on April 1, 2027 and visits Rio de Janeiro, Maceio and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. You get off in Valencia, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Brazil, Spain, France and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Don't rush through Maceio, which is known as Emerald lagoons and coral-reef pools. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Musica takes the food seriously, with 4 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. All told, 10 ports across 21 nights covers a lot.