--- title: "Sizzling South American Sojourn – Rio & Buenos Aires" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sizzling-south-american-sojourn-rio-buenos-aires~MSC-FANTASIA-20260306-9 description: "9-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Fantasia" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/362220fb7fd80576.jpg robots: noindex --- # Sizzling South American Sojourn – Rio & Buenos Aires ![Route map: 9 nights round trip from Buenos Aires on MSC Fantasia](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/362220fb7fd80576.jpg) A 9-night round trip from Buenos Aires, sailing on the evening of 6 March. After two days at sea it calls at Rio de Janeiro, Buzios, Ilhabela and Balneario Camboriu on four consecutive port days. After another day at sea it calls at Montevideo. The stops are in Brazil and Uruguay, and calls last 9 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 24°C in Montevideo to 31°C in Rio de Janeiro (75 to 88°F). You're back in Buenos Aires on the morning of 15 March. MSC Fantasia (2008) carries up to 4,363 guests on 17 decks and has 5 restaurants, 2 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Fantasia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-fantasia.md) - **Duration:** 9 nights - **Departure:** 2026-03-06 - **Return:** 2026-03-15 - **From:** [Buenos Aires, Argentina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md) - **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Buenos Aires](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md) | AR | | 18:00 | 19–25°C | | 4 | [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) | BR | 09:00 | 19:00 | 23–31°C | | 5 | [Buzios](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buzios.md) | BR | 08:00 | 19:00 | 24–28°C | | 6 | [Ilhabela](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/ilhabela.md) | BR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 25–27°C | | 7 | [Balneario Camboriu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/balneario-camboriu.md) | BR | 09:00 | 18:00 | 22–27°C | | 9 | [Montevideo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/montevideo.md) | UY | 08:00 | 18:00 | 19–24°C | | 10 | [Buenos Aires](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md) | AR | 08:00 | | 19–25°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 3 of this ship's 5 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €3,033 | €3,033 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260306-9.md?pid=67077517-169f-4778-840c-231b6d745528) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €3,702 | €3,702 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260306-9.md?pid=a2ea067a-c5eb-41a9-a62e-47b85c1cb3af) | | Balcony | Balcony | €3,982 | €3,982 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260306-9.md?pid=39702005-f882-46a8-bf9c-70a0c1086129) | | Suite | Suite | €8,083 | €8,083 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260306-9.md?pid=40e55101-9ef8-4427-b378-643b864342ca) | 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 | €3,168 | €1,584 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260306-9.md?pid=46aa8b64-a13d-412b-aa41-69f842d51560) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €3,846 | €1,923 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260306-9.md?pid=f9d4ccd5-4b35-4b8e-81cd-0ed66e4375be) | | Balcony | Balcony | €4,126 | €2,063 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260306-9.md?pid=483032db-814f-40c3-bbd3-962838e2cbf1) | | Suite | Suite | €8,438 | €4,219 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260306-9.md?pid=0fe12cbd-780c-4a06-9da1-81ddf4eb9a14) | 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 | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-02-18 | €3,168 | €3,608 | €4,028 | €5,368 | | 2026-02-19 | €3,328 | €3,608 | €4,028 | €5,368 | | 2026-02-20 | €3,328 | €3,608 | €4,028 | €5,368 | | 2026-02-21 | €3,168 | €3,608 | €4,028 | €5,368 | | 2026-02-22 | €3,168 | €3,608 | €4,028 | €5,368 | | 2026-02-23 | €3,168 | €3,608 | €4,768 | €5,368 | | 2026-02-24 | €3,168 | €3,608 | €4,108 | €5,368 | | 2026-02-25 | €3,168 | €3,608 | €4,108 | €5,368 | | 2026-02-26 | €3,168 | €3,608 | €4,288 | €5,368 | | 2026-02-27 | €3,168 | €3,608 | €4,768 | €5,368 | | 2026-02-28 | €3,168 | €3,608 | €4,768 | €5,368 | | 2026-03-01 | €3,168 | €3,608 | €4,768 | €5,368 | | 2026-03-02 | €3,168 | €3,608 | €4,768 | €5,368 | | 2026-03-03 | €3,168 | €3,846 | €4,768 | €5,686 | | 2026-03-04 | €3,168 | €3,846 | €4,768 | €8,438 | | 2026-03-05 | €3,168 | €3,846 | €4,126 | €8,438 | | 2026-03-06 | €3,168 | €3,846 | €4,126 | €8,438 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2008 - **Passengers:** 4,363 - **Crew:** 1,370 - **Gross Tonnage:** 137,936 GT - **Decks:** 17 - **Length:** 330.1m - **Beam:** 37.8m - **Dining (total):** 5 - **Dining (included):** 2 - **Dining (surcharge):** 3 ## Port Details ### [Buenos Aires](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md) *Argentina* > Tango, steak, and endless boulevards Avg dock time: 12.8h · Weather: 19–25°C - Currency: Argentine Peso - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires ### [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 ### [Ilhabela](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/ilhabela.md) *Brazil* > São Paulo's island escape of waterfalls and trails Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 25–27°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo ### [Balneario Camboriu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/balneario-camboriu.md) *Brazil* > Brazil's Copacabana of the south Avg dock time: 8.3h · Weather: 22–27°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo ### [Montevideo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/montevideo.md) *Uruguay* > Mate-sipping elegance on the Río de la Plata Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 19–24°C - Currency: Uruguayan Peso - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Montevideo ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous (sailed) | [Tropical Trail – Rio & Montevideo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-trail-rio-montevideo~MSC-FANTASIA-20260226-8.md) | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-06 | 8 | – | | Next (sailed) | [Azure Adventure – Rio & Montevideo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/azure-adventure-rio-montevideo~MSC-FANTASIA-20260315-8.md) | 2026-03-15 | 2026-03-23 | 8 | €1,507 | | Next bookable | [Unforgettable Mediterranean – Athens & Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/cruises/unforgettable-mediterranean-athens-istanbul~MSC-FANTASIA-20261011-9.md) | 2026-10-11 | 2026-10-20 | 9 | €1,569 / $1,841 | ## Browse - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [MSC Fantasia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-fantasia.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)