--- title: "Rio’s Last Light – Atlantic to Provence" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/rio-s-last-light-atlantic-to-provence~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22 description: "22-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Virtuosa" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/6f2e0af7578e4d63.jpg --- # Rio’s Last Light – Atlantic to Provence ![Route map: 22 nights one way from Rio de Janeiro on MSC Virtuosa](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/6f2e0af7578e4d63.jpg) A 22-night cruise from Rio de Janeiro to Marseille, sailing on the evening of 26 March. It makes 10 port calls, starting with Buzios, Salvador and Maceio. The stops are in six countries, and calls last 10 to 12 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 17°C in Livorno (Florence/Pisa) to 29°C in Maceio (63 to 84°F). The cruise ends in Marseille on the morning of 17 April. 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:** 2028-03-26 - **Return:** 2028-04-17 - **From:** [Rio de Janeiro, Brazil](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) - **To:** [Marseille, France](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) | BR | | 19:00 | 23–31°C | | 2 | [Buzios](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buzios.md) | BR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 24–28°C | | 4 | [Salvador](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salvador.md) | BR | 09:00 | 19:00 | 25–29°C | | 6 | [Maceio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/maceio.md) | BR | 07:00 | 17:00 | 25–29°C | | 13 | [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) | ES | 07:00 | 17:00 | 18–21°C | | 15 | [Tangier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tangier.md) | MA | 08:00 | 19:00 | 13–20°C | | 17 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 07:00 | 19:00 | 10–18°C | | 19 | [La Goulette (Tunis)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-goulette-tunis.md) | TN | 08:00 | 18:00 | 13–21°C | | 20 | [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) | IT | 08:00 | 18:00 | 13–20°C | | 21 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 06:00 | 17:00 | 10–18°C | | 22 | [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) | IT | 09:00 | 20:00 | 11–17°C | | 23 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR | 10:00 | | 11–18°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Studio Inside | €2,785 | €2,785 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=1f67b592-709c-459d-959b-7e6fef2fa4ff) | | Inside | Inside | €3,608 | €3,608 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=98fe2c6f-2d0a-428d-afa7-9d413e697d46) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €4,540 | €4,540 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=c25ec9df-9b7b-485c-83f2-d599a4f45402) | | Balcony | Balcony | €5,460 | €5,460 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=b71d705f-f0c0-4afb-ac5f-3bdea228f95e) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | €10,066 | €10,066 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=7719ce39-806c-4e2f-85f5-a21ced4e3d8e) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €3,938 | €1,969 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=2cc2e07e-3328-46da-8122-e61d4c49abc4) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €4,870 | €2,435 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=d8ce9c7e-7ce6-47a5-843d-f5ac1bf0697c) | | Balcony | Balcony | €5,790 | €2,895 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=d928eee9-28fd-46d7-b686-33facaeeb165) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | €10,462 | €5,231 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=304ae8cf-04ae-4a2b-9fee-7a8a864878fe) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €5,365 | €1,788 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=8a18b89c-f2e5-43ad-8a33-826b2f1d41c7) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €6,715 | €2,238 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=93ddafeb-0f1b-47a2-a829-ad6338e00dfb) | | Balcony | Balcony | €7,285 | €2,428 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=b324d7f9-3e0e-461f-afa4-9d63e0c888d0) | | Deluxe | Yacht Club | €20,323 | €6,774 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=01d98b7d-b331-4cc6-8b1e-ebe1caebf599) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €6,420 | €1,605 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=d907af46-9812-47e6-a6ff-24effce22a3c) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €8,000 | €2,000 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=ffb72934-eb43-4854-b4c9-af2fb4cce2eb) | | Balcony | Balcony | €8,660 | €2,165 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280326-22.md?pid=70c93c1e-90a3-44e6-a11b-c8f7ba90337c) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Deluxe | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-24 | €3,938 | €4,870 | €5,790 | €10,462 | | 2026-09-25 | €3,938 | €4,870 | €5,790 | €10,462 | | 2026-09-26 | €3,938 | €4,870 | €5,790 | €10,462 | | 2026-09-27 | €3,938 | €4,870 | €5,790 | €10,462 | | 2026-09-28 | €3,938 | €4,870 | €5,790 | €10,462 | | 2026-09-29 | €3,938 | €4,870 | €5,790 | €10,462 | | 2026-09-30 | €3,938 | €4,870 | €5,790 | €10,462 | | 2026-10-01 | €3,938 | €4,870 | €5,790 | €10,462 | | 2026-10-02 | €3,938 | €4,870 | €5,790 | €10,462 | | 2026-10-03 | €3,938 | €4,870 | €5,790 | €10,462 | | 2026-10-04 | €3,938 | €4,870 | €5,790 | €10,462 | | 2026-10-05 | €3,938 | €4,870 | €5,790 | €10,462 | ## 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 ### [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) *Brazil* > Samba, Sugarloaf, and Copacabana's curve Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 23–31°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo ### [Buzios](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buzios.md) *Brazil* > A former fishing village turned chic retreat Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 24–28°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo ### [Salvador](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salvador.md) *Brazil* > Afro-Brazilian rhythm in a colonial setting Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Bahia ### [Maceio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/maceio.md) *Brazil* > Emerald lagoons and coral-reef pools Avg dock time: 8.3h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Maceio ### [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: 12.2h · Weather: 18–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Tangier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tangier.md) *Morocco* > Where Africa and Europe lock eyes across the strait Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 13–20°C - Currency: Moroccan Dirham - Languages: ar - Timezone: Africa/Casablanca ### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) *Spain* > Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 10–18°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [La Goulette (Tunis)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-goulette-tunis.md) *Tunisia* > Gateway to Carthage and the Tunis medina Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 13–21°C - Currency: Tunisian Dinar - Languages: ar - Timezone: Africa/Tunis ### [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) *Italy* > Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 13–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - 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: 10–18°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - 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: 11.7h · Weather: 11–17°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) *France* > France's oldest city, salty and soulful Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 11–18°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr - Timezone: Europe/Paris ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Samba Swells – Brazil’s Golden Coast](https://cruisello.com/cruises/samba-swells-brazil-s-golden-coast~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280318-7.md) | 2028-03-18 | 2028-03-25 | 7 | €867 / $869 | | Next | [Mosaic Passage – Marseille & Carthage](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mosaic-passage-marseille-carthage~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280417-7.md) | 2028-04-17 | 2028-04-24 | 7 | €929 / $1,178 | ## Browse - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [MSC Virtuosa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-virtuosa.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)