Fuego Folk & Glinting Gulfs – Buenos Aires & Punta del Este

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 8-night round-trip sailing from Rio de Janeiro on December 6, 2026 visits Ilhabela, Balneario Camboriu, Punta del Este and Buenos Aires. Ports up front, sea days at the end. By the time you're back in Rio de Janeiro, you'll feel properly rested rather than rushed. Crossing 3 borders through the South America: Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Don't rush through Balneario Camboriu, which is known as Brazil's Copacabana of the south. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Splendida takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 2 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. All told, 4 ports across 8 nights covers a lot.