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

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 9 nights from Rio de Janeiro on January 27, 2027, visiting Ilha Grande, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Balneario Camboriu and Ilhabela. With 5 port days and 3 at sea, there's room for each stop to breathe. It's a proper South America tour: 3 countries, from Brazil to Uruguay. Most ports give you about 9 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. The timing adds to it: swapping cold weather for sunshine and sea air is the whole pitch for a winter cruise. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.