Sun-Drenched Samba – Salvador & Rio de Janeiro

About this cruise

A lot can happen in 4 nights. This sailing from Maceio on November 19, 2026 visits Salvador, Rio de Janeiro and Santos and makes every day count. You get off in Santos, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. Hardly any sea days here. It's basically port-hopping the whole way. Big cities one day, Tierra del Fuego the next. The variety is hard to match. Don't rush through Santos, which is known as Brazil's coffee port and Pelé's hometown. 8 hours ashore per call. Enough for the highlights, not enough for a nap. At 132,500 gross tons, Costa Diadema is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All told, 3 ports across 4 nights covers a lot.