8 days, round-trip South America from Rio de Janeiro

About this cruise

This one leaves Rio de Janeiro on January 19, 2027 and spends 8 nights visiting Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Balneario Camboriu and Ilhabela at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. Crossing 3 borders through the South America: Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Costa Serena: 3,014 guests, 13 decks. Entertainment, dining, and enough space that it never feels cramped. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Rio de Janeiro has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. The timing adds to it: swapping cold weather for sunshine and sea air is the whole pitch for a winter cruise. 8 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.