---
title: "Amazon Tide to Andalusian Sand – Rio & Cape Verde"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/amazon-tide-to-andalusian-sand-rio-cape-verde~MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17
description: "17-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Musica"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/24bbd0ddfbd01ec6.jpg
---

# Amazon Tide to Andalusian Sand – Rio & Cape Verde

![Route map: 17 nights one way from Rio de Janeiro on MSC Musica](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/24bbd0ddfbd01ec6.jpg)

A 17-night cruise from Rio de Janeiro to Valencia, sailing on the evening of 7 March. It calls at Buzios, Salvador, Maceio, Mindelo, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife and Málaga, with nine days at sea along the way. The stops are in Brazil, Cape Verde and Spain, and calls last 8 to 12 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 18°C in Málaga to 29°C in Maceio (64 to 84°F). The cruise ends in Valencia on the morning of 24 March. MSC Musica (2006) carries up to 3,223 guests on 16 decks and has 4 restaurants, 3 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [MSC Musica](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-musica.md)
- **Duration:** 17 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-03-07
- **Return:** 2028-03-24
- **From:** [Rio de Janeiro, Brazil](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md)
- **To:** [Valencia, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valencia.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) | BR |  | 18:00 | 23–31°C |
| 2 | [Buzios](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buzios.md) | BR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 24–28°C |
| 4 | [Salvador](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salvador.md) | BR | 09:00 | 17:00 | 25–29°C |
| 5 | [Maceio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/maceio.md) | BR | 10:00 | 19:00 | 25–29°C |
| 10 | [Mindelo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/mindelo.md) | CV | 08:00 | 18:00 | 20–23°C |
| 13 | [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) | ES | 07:00 | 19:00 | 16–20°C |
| 14 | [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md) | ES | 07:00 | 16:00 | 17–19°C |
| 16 | [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md) | ES | 08:00 | 18:00 | 12–18°C |
| 18 | [Valencia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valencia.md) | ES | 08:00 |  | 10–19°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 1 of this ship's 4 restaurants cost extra.

### EUR

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €2,125 | €2,125 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=5ebe5587-d934-4e43-a7bf-c141f8d07bff) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €2,665 | €2,665 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=35af2279-fe99-4311-a87f-58cd1852bde6) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €3,685 | €3,685 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=ea0bb1ac-5821-4f99-b140-6b2defb2a1c1) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €2,380 | €1,190 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=47540ece-457c-4a72-a527-4f0e9e8af422) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €2,920 | €1,460 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=c2478456-23b5-4a4d-8cba-98c6c4cff7dc) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €3,940 | €1,970 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=9589c826-e624-45bb-91a7-7da6cfdd6798) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,010 | €1,003 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=bc15d1a0-e030-40b5-93b2-12e956994d5a) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €3,660 | €1,220 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=d56f516b-6795-4b7e-9302-d153cbe117af) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €5,170 | €1,723 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=f3de5853-c149-4545-8e77-cf3af3f0195e) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,640 | €910 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=21ad8e8c-6650-4dc1-abf6-7ee395311354) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €4,400 | €1,100 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=d618ea5a-bf3a-4e84-8cd8-dc137ab6ed32) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

### USD

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $1,659 | $1,659 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=b476949b-9717-4200-947f-05ca7a5cacc0) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $2,279 | $2,279 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=06238e61-f517-44de-90d2-ea7e02701ebd) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $3,439 | $3,439 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=2788e467-d3b4-445e-8af0-9a48935f61e4) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $2,387 | $1,194 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=1f1b2317-9867-4a8f-af6d-c50b683a6f21) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $3,007 | $1,504 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=68303ca2-a7f9-47af-8514-7b58fd3e153f) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $4,167 | $2,084 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=99774112-2f5b-4497-9867-e4efe8b96e86) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $3,116 | $1,039 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=bb10d914-769a-4cfb-b17f-d19c47a0101c) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $3,825 | $1,275 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=b205860b-6d4f-4439-bba9-cfe5635889ad) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $5,555 | $1,852 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=000ea13a-3809-4a23-a5f8-72d3c45a114f) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $3,845 | $961 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=18bd811f-f43d-43a0-a57b-2ab640bb69ac) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $4,643 | $1,161 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MUSICA-20280307-17.md?pid=915a6bec-9a0d-41d0-9451-ade90dcdf6db) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony |
|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-09 | €2,340 | €2,920 | €3,940 |
| 2026-09-29 | €2,380 | – | – |
| 2026-09-30 | €2,380 | – | – |
| 2026-10-01 | €2,380 | – | – |
| 2026-10-02 | €2,380 | – | – |
| 2026-10-03 | €2,380 | – | – |
| 2026-10-04 | €2,380 | – | – |
| 2026-10-05 | €2,380 | – | – |
| 2026-10-06 | €2,380 | – | – |

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony |
|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-12 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-13 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-14 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-15 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-16 | $2,387 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-17 | $2,387 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-18 | $2,387 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-19 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-20 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-21 | $2,387 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-22 | $2,387 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-23 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-24 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-25 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-26 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-27 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-28 | $2,387 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-29 | $2,387 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-09-30 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-10-01 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-10-02 | $2,387 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-10-03 | $2,347 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-10-04 | $2,387 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-10-05 | $2,387 | $3,007 | $4,167 |
| 2026-10-06 | $2,387 | $3,007 | $4,167 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2006
- **Passengers:** 3,223
- **Crew:** 1,014
- **Gross Tonnage:** 92,409 GT
- **Decks:** 16
- **Length:** 293.8m
- **Beam:** 32.3m
- **Dining (total):** 4
- **Dining (included):** 3
- **Dining (surcharge):** 1

## Port Details

### [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md)

*Brazil*

> Samba, Sugarloaf, and Copacabana's curve

Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 23–31°C

- Currency: Brazilian Real
- Languages: pt
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo

### [Buzios](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buzios.md)

*Brazil*

> A former fishing village turned chic retreat

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 24–28°C

- Currency: Brazilian Real
- Languages: pt
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo

### [Salvador](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salvador.md)

*Brazil*

> Afro-Brazilian rhythm in a colonial setting

Avg dock time: 8.8h · Weather: 25–29°C

- Currency: Brazilian Real
- Languages: pt
- Timezone: America/Bahia

### [Maceio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/maceio.md)

*Brazil*

> Emerald lagoons and coral-reef pools

Avg dock time: 8.5h · Weather: 25–29°C

- Currency: Brazilian Real
- Languages: pt
- Timezone: America/Maceio

### [Mindelo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/mindelo.md)

*Cape Verde*

> Cape Verde's cultural capital of barefoot music

Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 20–23°C

- Currency: CVE
- Languages: pt
- Timezone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde

### [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md)

*Spain*

> Year-round sunshine on a volcanic island

Avg dock time: 13.5h · Weather: 16–20°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Atlantic/Canary

### [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md)

*Spain*

> Lanzarote's lunar landscapes meet the Atlantic

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 17–19°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Atlantic/Canary

### [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md)

*Spain*

> Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 12–18°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Valencia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valencia.md)

*Spain*

> Futuristic architecture and ancient orange groves

Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 10–19°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Carnaúba Whisper – Rio’s Hidden Coast](https://cruisello.com/cruises/carnauba-whisper-rio-s-hidden-coast~MSC-MUSICA-20280229-7.md) | 2028-02-29 | 2028-03-07 | 7 | €827 / $821 |
| Next | 9 Night Cruise from Marseille | 2028-04-05 | 2028-04-14 | 9 | itinerary not published yet |

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