---
title: "Tropic to Tiber – Rio & Tangier"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropic-to-tiber-rio-tangier~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22
description: "22-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Virtuosa"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/e6ede947d1a97531.jpg
---

# Tropic to Tiber – Rio & Tangier

![Route map: 22 nights one way from Santos on MSC Virtuosa](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/e6ede947d1a97531.jpg)

A 22-night cruise from Santos to Livorno (Florence/Pisa), sailing on the evening of 25 March. It makes 10 port calls, starting with Rio de Janeiro, Buzios and Salvador. The stops are in Brazil, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia and Italy, and calls last 10 to 12 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 17°C in Livorno (Florence/Pisa) to 31°C in Rio de Janeiro (63 to 88°F). The cruise ends in Livorno (Florence/Pisa) on the morning of 16 April. MSC Virtuosa (2020) carries up to 6,334 guests on 22 decks and has 7 restaurants, 1 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [MSC Virtuosa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-virtuosa.md)
- **Duration:** 22 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-03-25
- **Return:** 2028-04-16
- **From:** [Santos, Brazil](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md)
- **To:** [Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Santos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md) | BR |  | 18:00 | 23–28°C |
| 2 | [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) | BR | 09:00 | 19:00 | 23–31°C |
| 3 | [Buzios](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buzios.md) | BR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 24–28°C |
| 5 | [Salvador](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salvador.md) | BR | 09:00 | 19:00 | 25–29°C |
| 7 | [Maceio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/maceio.md) | BR | 07:00 | 17:00 | 25–29°C |
| 14 | [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) | ES | 07:00 | 17:00 | 18–21°C |
| 16 | [Tangier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tangier.md) | MA | 08:00 | 19:00 | 13–20°C |
| 18 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 07:00 | 19:00 | 10–18°C |
| 20 | [La Goulette (Tunis)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-goulette-tunis.md) | TN | 08:00 | 18:00 | 13–21°C |
| 21 | [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) | IT | 08:00 | 18:00 | 13–20°C |
| 22 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 06:00 | 17:00 | 10–18°C |
| 23 | [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) | IT | 09:00 |  | 11–17°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra.

### EUR

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,960 | €3,960 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=56a9dbea-15fb-45e0-b864-f566778b3a50) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €4,700 | €4,700 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=a5a3157c-ea9a-428b-8873-ff9d7c78edb8) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €5,620 | €5,620 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=deded81c-2a00-4025-883f-95eab0955c33) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | €10,066 | €10,066 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=6fc56bcf-64e8-4ac2-b9f8-4c7739085d5e) |

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.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €4,290 | €2,145 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=b4fe70d7-2629-4108-8435-f86156f7bc00) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €5,030 | €2,515 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=c617e7e6-eda5-4d48-8250-364c008b8520) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €5,950 | €2,975 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=ad48ca0e-a359-47ab-b40c-f2ff5b021644) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | €10,462 | €5,231 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=8f9d1bd4-07e2-43c4-85a2-2ad7f5779599) |

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 | €5,345 | €1,782 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=5980817b-9004-4325-9293-18e9b4b51701) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €6,765 | €2,255 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=7e42909e-71a7-4964-9c5c-8e4680dee16b) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €7,335 | €2,445 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=4a45f7cb-a24d-444d-8015-27e8db7793cc) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | €20,323 | €6,774 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=23914be9-5e7c-499c-bbd5-34208c54405e) |

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 | €6,400 | €1,600 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=a4a337ef-e846-4942-b975-9881d6bc3243) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €8,060 | €2,015 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=43241c63-9bec-48b4-b00a-e939c1b24c6e) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €8,720 | €2,180 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=7e1d631c-78d7-47e1-a3a8-385b51944629) |

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

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $3,438 | $3,438 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=feb531c9-d891-4d74-ae37-44d7cb01bb1f) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $4,278 | $4,278 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=54d43a35-149e-4800-acf4-edd63c764899) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $5,318 | $5,318 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=b80f970a-7153-4a4b-97ca-049aac2d178f) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | $9,546 | $9,546 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=58f64381-89a7-498a-b589-801bb7851243) |

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.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $4,446 | $2,223 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=8c153fcf-1895-4004-a871-d33262e5fa28) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $5,286 | $2,643 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=81c206ba-23f2-4a59-8459-3ded1dd9a1aa) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $6,326 | $3,163 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=8b6875a5-24b6-4a83-91dd-618ffba0187f) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | $10,642 | $5,321 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=23cbf017-6994-4a47-bcbd-4612b045f876) |

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 | $5,653 | $1,884 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=c882f384-65b9-4102-bf83-8a7ce29dc730) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $7,263 | $2,421 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=5ff12523-b9d9-434b-9d63-0999129f1ec8) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $7,913 | $2,638 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=580ec4db-f6f0-4f52-a098-1a409ff28626) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | $21,637 | $7,212 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=0d03e4f3-e542-42f5-a705-581cce71591b) |

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 | $6,860 | $1,715 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=ece05bb3-7e2f-4908-bc23-bd02aa9fdef1) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $8,740 | $2,185 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=3d9fc735-1320-4757-8543-d705afc14dd3) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $9,500 | $2,375 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280325-22.md?pid=e805ebe7-479f-4bcc-bb7d-e2391114194d) |

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 (1 guest)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-24 | €3,960 | €4,700 | €5,620 | €10,066 |
| 2026-09-25 | €3,960 | €4,700 | €5,620 | €10,066 |
| 2026-09-26 | €3,960 | €4,700 | €5,620 | €10,066 |
| 2026-09-27 | €3,960 | €4,700 | €5,620 | €10,066 |
| 2026-09-28 | €3,960 | €4,700 | €5,620 | €10,066 |
| 2026-09-29 | €3,960 | €4,700 | €5,620 | €10,066 |
| 2026-09-30 | €3,960 | €4,700 | €5,620 | €10,066 |
| 2026-10-01 | €3,960 | €4,700 | €5,620 | €10,066 |
| 2026-10-02 | €3,960 | €4,700 | €5,620 | €10,066 |
| 2026-10-03 | €3,960 | €4,700 | €5,620 | €10,066 |
| 2026-10-04 | €3,960 | €4,700 | €5,620 | €10,066 |
| 2026-10-05 | €3,960 | €4,700 | €5,620 | €10,066 |

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-24 | $3,064 | $3,904 | $4,944 | $9,084 |
| 2026-09-25 | $3,064 | $3,904 | $4,944 | $9,084 |
| 2026-09-26 | $3,064 | $3,904 | $4,944 | $9,084 |
| 2026-09-27 | $3,064 | $3,904 | $4,944 | $9,084 |
| 2026-09-28 | $3,064 | $3,904 | $4,944 | $9,084 |
| 2026-09-29 | $3,064 | $3,904 | $4,944 | $9,084 |
| 2026-09-30 | $3,064 | $3,904 | $4,944 | $9,084 |
| 2026-10-01 | $3,064 | $3,904 | $4,944 | $9,084 |
| 2026-10-02 | $3,064 | $3,904 | $4,944 | $9,084 |
| 2026-10-03 | $3,064 | $3,904 | $4,944 | $9,084 |
| 2026-10-04 | $3,064 | $3,904 | $4,944 | $9,084 |
| 2026-10-05 | $3,064 | $3,904 | $4,944 | $9,084 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2020
- **Passengers:** 6,334
- **Crew:** 1,704
- **Gross Tonnage:** 181,500 GT
- **Decks:** 22
- **Length:** 331m
- **Beam:** 43m
- **Dining (total):** 7
- **Dining (included):** 1
- **Dining (surcharge):** 6

## Port Details

### [Santos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md)

*Brazil*

> Brazil's coffee port and Pelé's hometown

Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 23–28°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

### [Buzios](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buzios.md)

*Brazil*

> A former fishing village turned chic retreat

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 24–28°C

- Currency: Brazilian Real
- Languages: pt
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo

### [Salvador](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salvador.md)

*Brazil*

> Afro-Brazilian rhythm in a colonial setting

Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 25–29°C

- Currency: Brazilian Real
- Languages: pt
- Timezone: America/Bahia

### [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

### [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

### [La Goulette (Tunis)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-goulette-tunis.md)

*Tunisia*

> Gateway to Carthage and the Tunis medina

Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 13–21°C

- Currency: Tunisian Dinar
- Languages: ar
- Timezone: Africa/Tunis

### [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md)

*Italy*

> Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital

Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 13–20°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md)

*Italy*

> Chaos, pizza, and passion beneath Vesuvius

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 10–18°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md)

*Italy*

> Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await

Avg dock time: 11.7h · Weather: 11–17°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 1 guest, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Samba Swells – Brazil’s Golden Coast](https://cruisello.com/cruises/samba-swells-brazil-s-golden-coast~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280318-7.md) | 2028-03-18 | 2028-03-25 | 7 | €1,247 / $1,289 |
| Next | [Tuscan Tides & Pharaoh’s Port – Mediterranean](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tuscan-tides-pharaoh-s-port-mediterranean~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280416-7.md) | 2028-04-16 | 2028-04-23 | 7 | €1,774 / $2,083 |

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