Brazil Cruise Comparison
272 upcoming sailings from 17 cruise lines
Brazil cruise port photos
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise. Published · Last updated · About this page
At a glance: Brazil cruises on Waterways Cruise: 272 upcoming sailings from 17 cruise lines (17 ocean). Lowest starting fares run from $310 per person (MSC Cruises) to $30,598 (Regent Seven Seas Cruises). MSC Cruises lists the most sailings (138). 102 sailings start and 122 end in Brazil.
Which cruise lines sail to Brazil, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 17 lines with upcoming Brazil sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as a Brazil cruise?
A sailing counts as a Brazil cruise if it will call at least once at a Brazil ship port. That covers ocean and expedition sailings, whether Brazil is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 272 upcoming sailings, 102 start in Brazil, 122 end in Brazil and 36 begin and end there. The other 84 (31%) visit Brazil as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Spain, Argentina, Uruguay and other countries. Ocean and expedition sailings call at Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Santos, Maceió and Búzios.
- Brazil cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a Brazil ship port.
- Starts in Brazil
- The first stop is a Brazil ship port: 102 sailings.
- Ends in Brazil
- The last stop is a Brazil ship port: 122 sailings, 36 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Brazil is a port of call on a longer route: 84 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in Brazil (17)
17 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Brazil: 272 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Spain, Argentina and Uruguay. The busiest ship ports are Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Santos, Maceió and Búzios.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (3)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Three ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to Brazil, with 41 upcoming sailings between them. Seabourn Cruises has the most (24). Starting fares begin at $7,778 per person with Seabourn Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabourn Cruises | 24 | $7,778 | 21–88 nights (typically 25) | 2 · Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture |
| Silversea Cruises | 9 | $10,500 | 8–77 nights (typically 7) | 4 · Silver Endeavour, Silver Nova, Silver Ray and Silver Shadow |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 8 | $30,598 | 18–30 nights (typically 22) | 3 · Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (4)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Four luxury ocean lines sail to Brazil, with 34 upcoming sailings between them. Scenic Cruises has the most (12). Starting fares begin at $3,980 per person with Ponant Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruises | 12 | $28,960 | 11–27 nights (typically 11) | 2 · Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse 2 |
| Oceania Cruises | 11 | $4,499 | 16–54 nights (typically 21) | 2 · Oceania Insignia and Oceania Sirena |
| MSC Explora Journeys | 7 | $7,370 | 10–19 nights (typically 10) | 2 · MSC Explora 1 and MSC Explora 2 |
| Ponant Cruises | 4 | $3,980 | 10–21 nights (typically 10) | 2 · L'Austral and Le Boreal |
Premium ocean cruise lines (4)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Four premium ocean lines sail to Brazil, with 35 upcoming sailings between them. Azamara Cruises has the most (13). Starting fares begin at $2,539 per person with Azamara Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azamara Cruises | 13 | $2,539 | 10–74 nights (typically 13) | 2 · Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest |
| Crystal Cruises | 10 | $4,100 | 12–29 nights (typically 12) | 2 · Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 8 | $3,723 | 15–21 nights (typically 18) | 2 · Hanseatic Inspiration and ms Europa |
| Viking Cruises | 4 | $4,999 | 19–27 nights (typically 19) | 2 · Viking Jupiter and Viking Sea |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (6)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Six contemporary ocean lines sail to Brazil, with 162 upcoming sailings between them. MSC Cruises has the most (138). Starting fares begin at $310 per person with MSC Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Cruises | 138 | $310 | 4–22 nights (typically 7) | 6 · MSC Armonia, MSC Divina, MSC Musica, MSC Seaview, MSC Splendida and MSC Virtuosa |
| Princess Cruises | 9 | $1,861 | 21–47 nights (typically 21) | 1 · Majestic Princess |
| Cunard | 8 | $2,699 | 20–82 nights (typically 16) | 1 · Queen Anne |
| Holland America | 4 | $5,034 | 27–70 nights (typically 27) | 3 · ms Volendam, ms Zaandam and ms Zuiderdam |
| Celebrity Cruises | 2 | $1,419 | 16–17 nights (typically 16) | 1 · Celebrity Equinox |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 1 | $1,679 | 15 nights | 1 · Norwegian Star |
Brazil cruise ports
Every Brazil ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (24)
- Rio de Janeiro 218
- Salvador 130
- Santos 91
- Maceió 69
- Búzios 60
- Ilhabela 41
- Ilha Grande 33
- Manaus 33
- Fortaleza 32
- Paraty 32
- Santarem 32
- Balneário Camboriú 29
- Natal 29
- Parintins 28
- Boca da Valeria 26
- Belém 22
- Recife 22
- Paranagua 21
- Ilhéus 16
- Rio Grande 14
- Porto Belo 13
- Itajaí 12
- Santana Pt Macapa 12
- Sao Francisco do Sul 10
See them all in the Brazil cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Brazil cruises page.
How to choose a Brazil cruise line
- Most listed sailings: MSC Cruises lists the most upcoming Brazil sailings (138).
- Lowest starting fare: MSC Cruises, from $310 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 3 lines, 41 sailings, from $7,778. Luxury lines: 4 lines, 34 sailings, from $3,980. Premium lines: 4 lines, 35 sailings, from $2,539. Contemporary lines: 6 lines, 162 sailings, from $310.
- Kind of cruise: Brazil sailings here are ocean and expedition cruises.
- Where you start: if you want Brazil as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Brazil on the Brazil cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Brazil cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a Brazil ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Brazil when its first or last stop is a Brazil ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Brazil sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 272 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Brazil cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Brazil?
17 cruise lines have upcoming Brazil sailings on Waterways Cruise: 17 sail ocean or expedition itineraries. MSC Cruises lists the most sailings (138).
How much does a Brazil cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $310 per person, double occupancy, with MSC Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Brazil?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Seabourn Cruises, Silversea Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Luxury ocean lines: Scenic Cruises, Oceania Cruises, MSC Explora Journeys and Ponant Cruises.
Can you start or end a cruise in Brazil?
Yes. 102 of 272 upcoming sailings start in Brazil and 122 end there; 36 do both. The other 84 (31%) visit Brazil as a port of call on a longer route.
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Brazil cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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