South Atlantic Discovery – Rio & Montevideo

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 8-night round-trip sailing from Buenos Aires on December 19, 2026 visits Rio de Janeiro, Ilhabela, Balneario Camboriu and Montevideo. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. Big cities one day, Tierra del Fuego the next. The variety is hard to match. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Balneario Camboriu, Brazil's Copacabana of the south. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC Splendida has 6 dining spots on board, most of them included. And a December cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.