--- title: "Bossa Nova Drift – Salvador & Búzios" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/bossa-nova-drift-salvador-buzios~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8 description: "8-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Virtuosa" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c95de412f1c178a1.jpg --- # Bossa Nova Drift – Salvador & Búzios ![Route map: 8 nights round trip from Santos on MSC Virtuosa](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c95de412f1c178a1.jpg) An 8-night round trip from Santos, sailing on the evening of 18 December. It calls at Buzios, Salvador, Maceio and Ilha Grande, with three days at sea along the way. Calls last 8 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 26°C in Ilha Grande to 29°C in Maceio (79 to 84°F). You're back in Santos on the morning of 26 December. On Christmas Day the ship is at Ilha Grande. MSC Virtuosa (2020) carries up to 6,334 guests on 22 decks and has 7 restaurants, 1 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Virtuosa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-virtuosa.md) - **Duration:** 8 nights - **Departure:** 2027-12-18 - **Return:** 2027-12-26 - **From:** [Santos, Brazil](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Santos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md) | BR | | 17:00 | 23–28°C | | 2 | [Buzios](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buzios.md) | BR | 09:00 | 19:00 | 23–27°C | | 4 | [Salvador](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salvador.md) | BR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–29°C | | 5 | [Maceio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/maceio.md) | BR | 09:00 | 17:00 | 25–29°C | | 8 | [Ilha Grande](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/ilha-grande.md) | BR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 23–26°C | | 9 | [Santos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md) | BR | 07:00 | | 23–28°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra. ### EUR #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Studio Inside | €1,721 | €1,721 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=70cc8186-07ea-4b02-8b36-b5db1e9024ed) | | Inside | Inside | €2,254 | €2,254 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=70e14471-d462-4f77-9d51-286bdbfa037c) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €2,734 | €2,734 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=57848916-ad4d-47a9-8308-b5d38e59df72) | | Balcony | Balcony | €3,314 | €3,314 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=780c78db-c14d-41d5-a784-ff262c03d0e4) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | €5,766 | €5,766 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=621c568a-12ca-4b57-bcc2-d0a70801c27c) | 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 | €2,382 | €1,191 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=cd8ee9a2-c2c7-40b8-8100-8d247d881d93) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €2,862 | €1,431 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=e2aa73b8-c196-4850-bf16-54d8b1e73789) | | Balcony | Balcony | €3,442 | €1,721 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=4480df79-fba8-4e6f-80fb-a8b284f9ef2f) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | €5,926 | €2,963 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=7f1351dc-b626-415b-b910-9a4172e8d31d) | 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 | €3,303 | €1,101 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=00eb8f06-6649-407a-b8e7-4f40d2888349) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €3,973 | €1,324 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=b8200c32-f9fc-4faa-80cc-4513f753568c) | | Balcony | Balcony | €4,523 | €1,508 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=9ba6d1f8-3243-4862-ab49-4df796b91b89) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | €10,749 | €3,583 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=50a0c615-3e57-473a-9f56-21192e200040) | 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 | €4,104 | €1,026 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=536b7096-3a55-4345-85c9-71d7d5137a96) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €4,924 | €1,231 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=b7ab2f19-7b4e-48a0-8a65-789f8ecb76aa) | | Balcony | Balcony | €5,644 | €1,411 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=6f6d854b-801b-4bd8-9c88-ca5842363fa6) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | €13,572 | €3,393 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=e7421bba-3591-443f-bece-794ac783d663) | 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 | Studio Inside | $1,819 | $1,819 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=91636334-9bd6-4e88-bec5-4de378fc0f69) | | Inside | Inside | $2,224 | $2,224 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=c67b6bf4-5b34-4843-a7b5-03044aef2db1) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $2,784 | $2,784 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=2cacd915-94ce-461e-9846-e5938da737d1) | | Balcony | Balcony | $3,444 | $3,444 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=e7fa7ad8-2c51-4dbe-9a89-349f02f1bc98) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | $6,204 | $6,204 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=56061d82-4eaf-49c2-b7f3-8b6cd3315e4f) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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. **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. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $2,438 | $1,219 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=b42bbaec-0df6-479a-b900-e5f8bdc6bd15) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $2,998 | $1,499 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=11ebfc9c-c06d-4651-bee1-991c75e47c8c) | | Balcony | Balcony | $3,658 | $1,829 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=5aa0fd8b-0da2-45bb-ac5e-a4fc56951332) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | $6,418 | $3,209 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=206c5cc6-27dc-451a-a839-37d03401a955) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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. **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. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $3,371 | $1,124 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=218d90cc-4cdb-4b7d-854c-f0c9c8c40be6) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $4,151 | $1,384 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=eed436ad-46a5-4f75-b070-8d163f8f2457) | | Balcony | Balcony | $4,771 | $1,590 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=01b547a5-53f6-4a1f-b2d8-8c0150033191) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | $11,751 | $3,917 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=a98b9dd5-7254-4eed-8730-a869edcad4c6) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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. **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. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $4,164 | $1,041 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=05e7d8bc-0c5d-4402-86ad-006c93a02f6c) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $5,124 | $1,281 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=e2b91e99-a8b2-48f9-954d-acb391f3dde0) | | Balcony | Balcony | $5,924 | $1,481 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=8e332dcf-e183-43ce-b819-ec112d001f94) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | $14,804 | $3,701 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271218-8.md?pid=53129570-9775-485e-aa10-d894eef7c17f) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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. **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. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Deluxe | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-24 | €2,382 | €2,862 | €3,442 | €5,926 | | 2026-09-25 | €2,382 | €2,862 | €3,442 | €5,926 | | 2026-09-26 | €2,382 | €2,862 | €3,442 | €5,926 | | 2026-09-27 | €2,382 | €2,862 | €3,442 | €5,926 | | 2026-09-28 | €2,382 | €2,862 | €3,442 | €5,926 | | 2026-09-29 | €2,382 | €2,862 | €3,442 | €5,926 | | 2026-09-30 | €2,382 | €2,862 | €3,442 | €5,926 | | 2026-10-01 | €2,382 | €2,862 | €3,442 | €5,926 | | 2026-10-02 | €2,382 | €2,862 | €3,442 | €5,926 | | 2026-10-03 | €2,382 | €2,862 | €3,442 | €5,926 | | 2026-10-04 | €2,382 | €2,862 | €3,442 | €5,926 | | 2026-10-05 | €2,382 | €2,862 | €3,442 | €5,926 | ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Deluxe | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-24 | $2,438 | $2,998 | $3,658 | $6,418 | | 2026-09-25 | $2,438 | $2,998 | $3,658 | $6,418 | | 2026-09-26 | $2,438 | $2,998 | $3,658 | $6,418 | | 2026-09-27 | $2,438 | $2,998 | $3,658 | $6,418 | | 2026-09-28 | $2,438 | $2,998 | $3,658 | $6,418 | | 2026-09-29 | $2,438 | $2,998 | $3,658 | $6,418 | | 2026-09-30 | $2,438 | $2,998 | $3,658 | $6,418 | | 2026-10-01 | $2,438 | $2,998 | $3,658 | $6,418 | | 2026-10-02 | $2,438 | $2,998 | $3,658 | $6,418 | | 2026-10-03 | $2,438 | $2,998 | $3,658 | $6,418 | | 2026-10-04 | $2,438 | $2,998 | $3,658 | $6,418 | | 2026-10-05 | $2,438 | $2,998 | $3,658 | $6,418 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2020 - **Passengers:** 6,334 - **Crew:** 1,704 - **Gross Tonnage:** 181,500 GT - **Decks:** 22 - **Length:** 331m - **Beam:** 43m - **Dining (total):** 7 - **Dining (included):** 1 - **Dining (surcharge):** 6 ## Port Details ### [Santos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md) *Brazil* > Brazil's coffee port and Pelé's hometown Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 23–28°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: 23–27°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: 8.7h · 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: 8.3h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Maceio ### [Ilha Grande](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/ilha-grande.md) *Brazil* > A car-free island draped in Atlantic rainforest Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 23–26°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Bossa Nova Drift – Salvador & Búzios](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bossa-nova-drift-salvador-buzios~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271211-7.md) | 2027-12-11 | 2027-12-18 | 7 | €837 / $829 | | Next | [Bossa Nova Tide – Rio, Salvador & Búzios](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bossa-nova-tide-rio-salvador-buzios~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md) | 2027-12-26 | 2028-01-02 | 7 | €1,467 / $1,549 | ## Browse - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [MSC Virtuosa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-virtuosa.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)