Samba & Estuary – Buenos Aires & Punta del Este

About this cruise

9 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Rio de Janeiro on February 13, 2027 visits Ilhabela, Ilha Grande, Balneario Camboriu, Punta del Este and Buenos Aires and doesn't try to cram in too much. You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. The route threads through 3 countries along the South America coast: Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. Don't rush through Ilha Grande, which is known as A car-free island draped in Atlantic rainforest. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Splendida has 6 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. Rio de Janeiro itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. A February sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. All told, 5 ports across 9 nights covers a lot.