Gaucho Beats – Santos, Itajai & Buenos Aires

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Montevideo on December 24, 2026 visits Itajai, Santos and Buenos Aires. With 3 sea days woven in between port calls, there's time to actually use the ship and recharge. Tango, rainforest, Patagonian ice. South America covers a lot of ground. Of the stops, Buenos Aires tends to be the one people talk about: Tango, steak, and endless boulevards. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 132,500 gross tons, Costa Diadema is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Montevideo before boarding. It's a good city to wander. A December sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.