Ocean Odyssey – Rio & Montevideo

About this cruise

By February 19, 2027 you'll be ready for this. 8 nights out of Buenos Aires, visiting Rio de Janeiro, Ilhabela, Balneario Camboriu and Montevideo, and nothing on the agenda except showing up. It starts gently with sea days, so by the time you reach the first port you'll have explored the ship and actually feel on holiday. Tango, rainforest, Patagonian ice. South America covers a lot of ground. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, MSC Splendida takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Buenos Aires has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. While everyone else deals with the February cold, you'll be somewhere warmer. And floating. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 8-night sailing is a strong place to start.