--- title: "Bossa Nova Tide – Rio, Salvador & Búzios" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/bossa-nova-tide-rio-salvador-buzios~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7 description: "7-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Virtuosa" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c99dc44587477390.jpg --- # Bossa Nova Tide – Rio, Salvador & Búzios ![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Santos on MSC Virtuosa](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c99dc44587477390.jpg) A 7-night round trip from Santos, sailing on the evening of 26 December. It calls at Buzios, Salvador and Rio de Janeiro (overnight), with two days at sea along the way. Calls last 9 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 27°C in Buzios to 30°C in Rio de Janeiro (81 to 86°F). You're back in Santos at 06:00 on 2 January. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Rio de Janeiro. On New Year's Day the ship is at Rio de Janeiro. 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:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-12-26 - **Return:** 2028-01-02 - **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 | | 6 | [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) | BR | 21:00 | 23:59 | 23–30°C | | 7 | [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) | BR | 00:01 | 02:00 | 23–30°C | | 7 | [Ilhabela](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/ilhabela.md) | BR | 10:00 | 18:00 | 25–28°C | | 8 | [Santos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md) | BR | 06:00 | | 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 | €2,147 | €2,147 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=e978fdf8-6e09-4564-8860-9e344725ae16) | | Inside | Inside | €2,822 | €2,822 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=15b6d9d3-9ea7-4580-b299-eb3f876a37eb) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €3,262 | €3,262 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=9b5a6219-a554-44db-b122-deb03581aaf7) | | Balcony | Balcony | €3,802 | €3,802 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=8a4d1d00-7adb-4cd9-8c0e-5f7515e34129) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | €5,990 | €5,990 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=140ee77e-4a95-4dcc-a76b-fdbc84f858dc) | 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 | €2,934 | €1,467 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=19018922-0e3a-4cf7-840c-12366625ff0e) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €3,374 | €1,687 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=73ecf67e-0d64-42d0-b2e1-171aa5e970e0) | | Balcony | Balcony | €3,914 | €1,957 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=0e521ec6-e3d0-4387-8ab8-16b37f642e37) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | €6,130 | €3,065 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=522a814a-c6c8-434f-b616-c6c0c29e34ff) | 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 | €3,991 | €1,330 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=31850aee-e267-441a-b338-c173005e6835) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €4,611 | €1,537 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=a0cd6daf-20a5-4f91-b7c9-615408a0cbe1) | | Balcony | Balcony | €5,131 | €1,710 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=7618f89d-87eb-4b8b-a404-74dbbc857e96) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | €10,615 | €3,538 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=47581594-00ac-49a5-af11-a0c052630325) | 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 | €4,948 | €1,237 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=85a4667d-19f4-4aca-bdd9-5c795b294f9a) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €5,708 | €1,427 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=43381e37-700a-4ce8-936c-0862061dda62) | | Balcony | Balcony | €6,388 | €1,597 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=111ca531-bd02-4de5-8b31-ac9a031168c3) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | €13,400 | €3,350 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=ff037746-2080-4a17-b8eb-1187403851d7) | 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 | $2,309 | $2,309 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=301f5321-d22a-4828-9859-4a630ae7572b) | | Inside | Inside | $2,886 | $2,886 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=46a39580-d400-47a5-b8ae-7b84a539e417) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $3,386 | $3,386 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=9ab47446-ab98-45bd-a720-a73108644426) | | Balcony | Balcony | $4,006 | $4,006 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=261fb80e-3a30-45d1-9ac7-52a9c8f9aa86) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | $6,466 | $6,466 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=4ba0bc91-a16c-4aab-9fc7-5df9566ba129) | 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 | $3,098 | $1,549 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=870aeca3-edee-48a2-acca-530931ec8a1c) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $3,598 | $1,799 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=8706ae24-04ad-421f-8cda-cf230ce5fc49) | | Balcony | Balcony | $4,218 | $2,109 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=1a14d9d2-edbd-4d62-9407-e6dfb4cfdd08) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | $6,678 | $3,339 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=9b8a49d6-362e-4126-bee2-c8465ef82459) | 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 | $4,199 | $1,400 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=f84e7c35-017e-49e7-929a-4adf88947bae) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $4,899 | $1,633 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=6581ad0f-6c3d-4250-9dfa-32410fec1efa) | | Balcony | Balcony | $5,499 | $1,833 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=795f1634-f81a-4ec0-8a50-f749843fa78f) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | $11,649 | $3,883 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=997e5519-07df-49ff-8dce-c838920e6f0e) | 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 | $5,180 | $1,295 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=452117ed-4663-4892-a6a1-669057b88b35) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $6,040 | $1,510 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=0d0f9621-cbed-400e-ab2d-a5c823a6d014) | | Balcony | Balcony | $6,820 | $1,705 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=c5b415ec-60c2-4b2e-b9db-8e5a9840d435) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | $14,680 | $3,670 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271226-7.md?pid=624a058a-72a1-46af-928e-3a51047b4350) | 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) ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Deluxe | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-06 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $8,618 | | 2026-09-07 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $8,618 | | 2026-09-08 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $8,618 | | 2026-09-09 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $8,618 | | 2026-09-10 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $8,618 | | 2026-09-11 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $8,618 | | 2026-09-12 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $8,618 | | 2026-09-13 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $8,618 | | 2026-09-14 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-15 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-16 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-17 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-18 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-19 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-20 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-21 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-22 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-23 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-24 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-25 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-26 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-27 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-28 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-29 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-09-30 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-10-01 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-10-02 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-10-03 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-10-04 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | | 2026-10-05 | $3,098 | $3,598 | $4,218 | $6,678 | ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Deluxe | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-07 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €7,830 | | 2026-09-08 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €7,830 | | 2026-09-09 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €7,830 | | 2026-09-10 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €7,830 | | 2026-09-11 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €7,830 | | 2026-09-12 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €7,830 | | 2026-09-13 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €7,830 | | 2026-09-14 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €7,830 | | 2026-09-15 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-16 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-17 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-18 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-19 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-20 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-21 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-22 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-23 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-24 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-25 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-26 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-27 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-28 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-29 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-09-30 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-10-01 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-10-02 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-10-03 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-10-04 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | | 2026-10-05 | €2,934 | €3,374 | €3,914 | €6,130 | ## 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 ### [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) *Brazil* > Samba, Sugarloaf, and Copacabana's curve Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 23–30°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo ### [Ilhabela](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/ilhabela.md) *Brazil* > São Paulo's island escape of waterfalls and trails Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 25–28°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-20271218-8.md) | 2027-12-18 | 2027-12-26 | 8 | €1,191 / $1,219 | | Next | [Bahian Pulse – Salvador & Búzios](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahian-pulse-salvador-buzios~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280102-6.md) | 2028-01-02 | 2028-01-08 | 6 | €863 / $889 | ## Browse - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [MSC Virtuosa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-virtuosa.md) - 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