--- title: "South Atlantic to Spain – Rio & Palma" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/south-atlantic-to-spain-rio-palma~MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19 description: "19-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Fantasia" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d917345a1d0546fa.jpg robots: noindex --- # South Atlantic to Spain – Rio & Palma ![Route map: 19 nights one way from Buenos Aires on MSC Fantasia](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d917345a1d0546fa.jpg) A 19-night cruise from Buenos Aires to Barcelona, sailing on the evening of 23 March. It calls at Balneario Camboriu, Ilhabela, Rio de Janeiro, Maceio, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tangier and Palma de Mallorca, with 11 days at sea along the way. The stops are in Brazil, Spain and Morocco, and calls last 7 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 18°C in Barcelona to 31°C in Rio de Janeiro (64 to 88°F). The cruise ends in Barcelona on the morning of 11 April. 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:** 19 nights - **Departure:** 2026-03-23 - **Return:** 2026-04-11 - **From:** [Buenos Aires, Argentina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md) - **To:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.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 | [Balneario Camboriu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/balneario-camboriu.md) | BR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 22–27°C | | 5 | [Ilhabela](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/ilhabela.md) | BR | 09:00 | 19:00 | 25–27°C | | 6 | [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) | BR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 23–31°C | | 9 | [Maceio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/maceio.md) | BR | 07:00 | 14:00 | 25–29°C | | 15 | [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) | ES | 10:00 | 20:00 | 18–21°C | | 17 | [Tangier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tangier.md) | MA | 10:00 | 21:00 | 13–20°C | | 19 | [Palma de Mallorca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palma-de-mallorca.md) | ES | 09:00 | 18:00 | 14–19°C | | 20 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 08:00 | | 10–18°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. ### EUR #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €2,768 | €1,384 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=e076c7aa-eeb5-4d36-8837-e8f4da46e876) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €3,020 | €1,510 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=29b29a4f-79a8-4780-a63e-79f8de943c9f) | | Balcony | Balcony | €3,796 | €1,898 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=3b5719ae-9e4d-41b3-bad3-729e3e1b0161) | | Suite | Suite | €6,474 | €3,237 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=e280aef5-5d3f-408a-b4a5-c8db2fa78e93) | 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 | €3,466 | €1,155 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=33b00a7f-fc2b-455c-928f-3a851f8b4e4f) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €3,760 | €1,253 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=f9eceb95-1c25-4504-a4d1-f8a98f6da4c4) | | Balcony | Balcony | €4,694 | €1,565 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=f51932fd-52d8-46c1-913a-f6b4a289fd8e) | | Suite | Suite | €9,972 | €3,324 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=634ab014-d5d9-4878-bd2e-acc4802c7301) | 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 | €4,164 | €1,041 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=aad91fb6-4115-48de-9c42-69c22b168477) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €4,500 | €1,125 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=a3782bed-37a3-410f-a871-0d7968849956) | | Balcony | Balcony | €5,592 | €1,398 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=bf99f659-8758-477d-bc97-df967ea79148) | | Suite | Suite | €11,770 | €2,943 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=39e4336c-18bf-4760-b45c-c015fd674b8f) | 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. ### USD #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $3,040 | $1,520 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=417c4ada-8ad2-4495-8d08-7c021723429a) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $3,326 | $1,663 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=59a03a88-0f86-4337-a399-a29b89dbe5a0) | | Balcony | Balcony | $4,164 | $2,082 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=e2cad076-d172-4963-b013-57c47238bdc8) | | Suite | Suite | $7,224 | $3,612 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=85cf55bf-10fc-4a9f-8154-df0a3a968c9d) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge. **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 | $3,891 | $1,297 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=5b721047-dae0-440a-a300-d1655c66d479) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $4,229 | $1,410 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=e87c42b0-570c-455d-af27-75661368f1e1) | | Balcony | Balcony | $5,216 | $1,739 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=8dfefd57-a28a-49bc-a15c-846bfc61e21b) | | Suite | Suite | $11,146 | $3,715 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=6198a94b-d178-4ed1-9a4f-4bfc60c8655a) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge. **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 | $4,742 | $1,186 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=af3b1bac-9ab5-437f-8743-308137c45e71) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $5,132 | $1,283 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=8ca52647-4391-4796-a509-5d168d712434) | | Balcony | Balcony | $6,268 | $1,567 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=87c6f648-1621-4b2b-88a9-3075b39aab91) | | Suite | Suite | $13,228 | $3,307 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260323-19.md?pid=9806b1d4-0840-4785-b926-4e30aa0becb6) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge. **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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-02-21 | €3,140 | – | €4,338 | €6,962 | | 2026-02-22 | €3,140 | – | €4,338 | €6,962 | | 2026-02-23 | €3,140 | – | €4,338 | €6,962 | | 2026-02-24 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-02-25 | €3,140 | – | €3,938 | €6,962 | | 2026-02-26 | €3,140 | – | €3,938 | €6,962 | | 2026-02-27 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-02-28 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-01 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-02 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-03 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-04 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-05 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-06 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-07 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-08 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-09 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-10 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-11 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-12 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-13 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-14 | €3,140 | – | €4,274 | €6,962 | | 2026-03-15 | €2,768 | €3,084 | €3,292 | €6,474 | | 2026-03-16 | €2,768 | €3,084 | €3,292 | €6,474 | | 2026-03-17 | €2,768 | €2,916 | €4,720 | €6,474 | | 2026-03-18 | €2,768 | €2,916 | €3,292 | €6,474 | | 2026-03-19 | €2,768 | €2,916 | €3,292 | €6,474 | | 2026-03-20 | €2,706 | €3,020 | €3,796 | €6,474 | | 2026-03-21 | €2,706 | €3,020 | €3,796 | €6,474 | | 2026-03-22 | €2,706 | €3,020 | €3,796 | €6,474 | | 2026-03-23 | €2,706 | €3,020 | €3,796 | €6,474 | ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-03-16 | $3,040 | $3,386 | $3,624 | $7,224 | | 2026-03-17 | $3,040 | $3,186 | $5,144 | $7,224 | | 2026-03-18 | $3,040 | $3,186 | $3,624 | $7,224 | | 2026-03-19 | $3,040 | $3,186 | $3,624 | $7,224 | | 2026-03-20 | $2,980 | $3,326 | $4,164 | $7,224 | | 2026-03-21 | $2,980 | $3,326 | $4,164 | $7,224 | | 2026-03-22 | $2,980 | $3,326 | $4,164 | $7,224 | | 2026-03-23 | $2,980 | $3,326 | $4,164 | $7,224 | ## 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 ### [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 ### [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 ### [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 ### [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 ### [Palma de Mallorca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palma-de-mallorca.md) *Spain* > A Gothic cathedral mirrored in the harbour Avg dock time: 11.6h · Weather: 14–19°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [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 ## 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) | [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 (sailed) | [Mediterranean Riviera – Marseille & Genoa](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-riviera-marseille-genoa~MSC-FANTASIA-20260411-5.md) | 2026-04-11 | 2026-04-16 | 5 | €519 / $629 | | 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 - 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