Brazilian Coast Explorer – Rio & Salvador

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 7 nights from Santos on December 26, 2026, visiting Buzios, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro and Ilhabela. Every port day is followed by a sea day, so you get time to sleep in, use the ship, and look forward to the next stop. Colourful colonial towns, long coastlines, and steak that deserves its reputation. People come back from this cruise talking about Buzios: A former fishing village turned chic retreat. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Virtuosa takes the food seriously, with 7 restaurants to choose from. 1 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And a December cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. 4 ports, one suitcase. That's the appeal.