Tango-Blazed Pampas – Buenos Aires & Punta del Este

About this cruise

There's a reason 9-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Rio de Janeiro on January 26, 2027 and visits Buzios, Ilhabela, Balneario Camboriu, Punta del Este and Buenos Aires. The final stretch is open ocean, which gives you time to process everything you've seen and use the ship one last time. Crossing 3 borders through the South America: Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, MSC Splendida takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Rio de Janeiro has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. While everyone else deals with the January cold, you'll be somewhere warmer. And floating. 9 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.