Brazilian Coast to Madeira – Rio & Salvador

About this cruise

Block out 12 nights from April 2, 2026 and let this sailing from Santos do its thing. The route covers Rio de Janeiro, Ilheus, Salvador, Maceio and Funchal and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. The trip wraps in Funchal, so you won't retrace your steps. Ports up front, sea days at the end. By the time you're back in Santos, you'll feel properly rested rather than rushed. Tango, rainforest, Patagonian ice. South America covers a lot of ground. Keep an eye out for Funchal: An island garden floating in the Atlantic. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC Preziosa has 7 dining spots on board, most of them included. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. And April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. That's 12 nights well spent.