Emerald Forest Dash – Ilhabela & Itajai

About this cruise

4 nights, 2 ports, one very easy decision. This one heads out of Santos on November 29, 2026 and visits Ilhabela and Itajai. That gives you 2 days in port and 1 at sea, enough of each to find a rhythm. Colourful colonial towns, long coastlines, and steak that deserves its reputation. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Costa Diadema: 3,724 guests, 14 decks. Entertainment, dining, and enough space that it never feels cramped. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Hard to ask for much more than that, honestly.