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

About this cruise

There's a reason 9-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Rio de Janeiro on February 5, 2027 and visits Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Punta del Este, Balneario Camboriu and Ilha Grande. It starts gently with sea days, so by the time you reach the first port you'll have explored the ship and actually feel on holiday. The South America route takes in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Costa Serena holds 3,014 guests across 13 decks. It's a big ship, with plenty to keep you busy. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. While everyone else deals with the February cold, you'll be somewhere warmer. And floating. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.