Sun-Drenched Samba – Salvador & Rio de Janeiro
About this cruise
If you don't need a long holiday but still want to get out on the water, this is a solid pick. 4 nights from Maceio on November 19, 2026, visiting Salvador, Rio de Janeiro and Santos. You finish in Santos. There's not much time at sea on this one; you're on and off the ship most days. Tango, rainforest, Patagonian ice. South America covers a lot of ground. Santos alone is worth the trip, Brazil's coffee port and Pelé's hometown. With about 8 hours at each port, you'll want a plan, or at least a shortlist. At 132,500 gross tons, Costa Diadema is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. Maceio itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Worth booking. That's the short version.
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We added Costa Cruises's mandatory service charge to the prices above, so they show the real total. Costa Cruises bills it on board rather than in the fare, so their own site will quote you less.
- Cruise fare on Costa Cruises's site
- $694.82
- Service charge, paid on board
- +$52
- What you actually pay, per person
- $746.82
$13 per guest per night × 4 nights.
We last checked this price 1d ago, so expect some drift.