---
title: "Equatorial Passage – Rio & Salvador"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/equatorial-passage-rio-salvador~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271112-22
description: "22-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Virtuosa"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/14ab9a2fb131416d.jpg
---

# Equatorial Passage – Rio & Salvador

![Route map: 22 nights one way from Palermo on MSC Virtuosa](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/14ab9a2fb131416d.jpg)

A 22-night cruise from Palermo to Santos, sailing on the evening of 12 November. It makes 10 port calls, starting with Naples, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) and Marseille. The stops are in Italy, France, Spain and Brazil, and calls last 8 to 12 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 16°C in Livorno (Florence/Pisa) to 30°C in Rio de Janeiro (61 to 86°F). The cruise ends in Santos at 6:00 AM on 4 December. 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:** 22 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-11-12
- **Return:** 2027-12-04
- **From:** [Palermo, Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md)
- **To:** [Santos, Brazil](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md)
- **Status:** Sold out

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) | IT |  | 18:00 | 15–20°C |
| 2 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 06:00 | 17:00 | 12–17°C |
| 3 | [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) | IT | 09:00 | 20:00 | 11–16°C |
| 4 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR | 10:00 | 18:00 | 10–16°C |
| 5 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 07:00 | 19:00 | 11–17°C |
| 7 | [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md) | ES | 07:00 | 17:00 | 14–19°C |
| 9 | [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) | ES | 09:00 | 19:00 | 20–23°C |
| 16 | [Maceio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/maceio.md) | BR | 08:00 | 19:00 | 24–29°C |
| 18 | [Salvador](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salvador.md) | BR | 07:00 | 19:00 | 24–28°C |
| 21 | [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) | BR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 23–30°C |
| 22 | [Ilhabela](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/ilhabela.md) | BR | 08:00 | 19:00 | 24–26°C |
| 23 | [Santos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md) | BR | 06:00 |  | 23–28°C |

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Suite | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|
| 2026-03-05 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-06 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-07 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-08 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-09 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-10 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-11 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-12 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-13 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-14 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-15 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-16 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-17 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-18 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-19 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-20 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-21 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-22 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-23 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-24 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-25 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-26 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-27 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-28 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-29 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-30 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-03-31 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-01 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-02 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-03 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-04 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-05 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-06 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-07 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-08 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-09 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-10 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-11 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-12 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-13 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-14 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-15 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-16 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-17 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-18 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-19 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-20 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-21 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-22 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-23 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-24 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-25 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-26 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-27 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-28 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-29 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-04-30 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-01 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-02 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-03 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-04 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-05 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-06 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-07 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-08 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-09 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-10 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-11 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-12 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-13 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-14 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-15 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-16 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-17 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-18 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-19 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-20 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-21 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-22 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-23 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-24 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-25 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-26 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-27 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-28 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-29 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-30 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-05-31 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-01 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-02 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-03 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-04 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-05 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-06 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-07 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-08 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-09 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-10 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-11 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-12 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-13 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-14 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-15 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-16 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-17 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-18 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-19 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-20 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-21 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-22 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-23 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-24 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-25 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-26 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-27 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-28 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-29 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-06-30 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-01 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-02 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-03 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-04 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-05 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-06 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-07 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-08 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-09 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-10 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-11 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-12 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-13 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-14 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-15 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-16 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-17 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-18 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-19 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-20 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-21 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-22 | €15,354 | – |
| 2026-07-23 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-07-24 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-07-25 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-07-26 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-07-27 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-07-28 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-07-29 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-07-30 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-07-31 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-01 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-02 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-03 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-04 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-05 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-06 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-07 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-08 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-09 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-10 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-11 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-12 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-13 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-14 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-15 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-16 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-17 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-18 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-19 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-20 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-21 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-22 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-23 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-24 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-25 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-26 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-27 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-28 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-29 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-30 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-08-31 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-01 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-02 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-03 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-04 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-05 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-06 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-07 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-08 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-09 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-10 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-11 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-12 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-13 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-14 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-15 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-16 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-17 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-18 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-19 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-20 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-21 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-22 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-23 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-24 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-25 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-26 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-27 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-28 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-29 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-09-30 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-01 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-02 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-03 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-04 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-05 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-06 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-07 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-08 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-09 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-10 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-11 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-12 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-13 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-14 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-15 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-16 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-17 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-18 | €15,354 | €15,354 |
| 2026-10-19 | €15,354 | €15,354 |

## 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

### [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md)

*Italy*

> Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital

Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 15–20°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Italian
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md)

*Italy*

> Chaos, pizza, and passion beneath Vesuvius

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 12–17°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Italian
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md)

*Italy*

> Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await

Avg dock time: 11.6h · Weather: 11–16°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Italian
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md)

*France*

> France's oldest city, salty and soulful

Avg dock time: 8.8h · Weather: 10–16°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: French
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)

*Spain*

> Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius

Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 11–17°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md)

*Spain*

> Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 14–19°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md)

*Spain*

> Where Teide watches over the harbour

Avg dock time: 12.4h · Weather: 20–23°C

Short call: 10h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 12h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=santa_cruz_de_tenerife).

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: Atlantic/Canary

### [Maceio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/maceio.md)

*Brazil*

> Emerald lagoons and coral-reef pools

Avg dock time: 8.5h · Weather: 24–29°C

- Currency: Brazilian Real
- Languages: Portuguese
- Timezone: America/Maceio

### [Salvador](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salvador.md)

*Brazil*

> Afro-Brazilian rhythm in a colonial setting

Avg dock time: 8.8h · Weather: 24–28°C

- Currency: Brazilian Real
- Languages: Portuguese
- 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: 9.9h · Weather: 23–30°C

- Currency: Brazilian Real
- Languages: Portuguese
- 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: 24–26°C

- Currency: Brazilian Real
- Languages: Portuguese
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo

### [Santos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md)

*Brazil*

> Brazil's coffee port and Pelé's hometown

Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 23–28°C

- Currency: Brazilian Real
- Languages: Portuguese
- 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 | [Mediterranean Gems – Naples & Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-gems-naples-barcelona~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271105-7.md) | 2027-11-05 | 2027-11-12 | 7 | €939 / $1,048 |
| Next | [Capoeira Tide – Salvador & Búzios](https://cruisello.com/cruises/capoeira-tide-salvador-buzios~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20271204-7.md) | 2027-12-04 | 2027-12-11 | 7 | €837 / $829 |

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