Italy Cruise from Naples to Santos — 20 Days

19 nights · Italy · Departs Naples (Italy) · Visiting Civitavecchia-Rome, Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Salvador de Bahia, Ilheus, Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Santos · Aboard MSC Cruises on the MSC Divina

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Cruise lineMSC Cruises
ShipMSC Divina
Duration19 nights
Port calls11
Departures1 sailings
From fare$1,599 per person
Year built2012
Guests4202
Cabins1751
Crew1388
Length333 m
Beam38 m
Cruising speed24.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Naples, Italy

    Naples puts its history within reach: the port opens onto a compact city framed by Mount Vesuvius and the bay. UNESCO-listed streets lead to churches, palaces and the everyday theatre of southern Italian life. At the National Archaeological Museum, mosaics and objects from Pompeii and Herculaneum bring the Roman world sharply into focus. Stay close for Neapolitan pizza, or use Naples as a springboard to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Capri.

  2. Day 2

    Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy

    Your ship docks at Civitavecchia, Rome’s seaport, about 50 miles northwest of the capital. Rome’s great monuments are within reach, but the port town rewards a closer look. Walk the waterfront to Forte Michelangelo, a 16th-century fortress begun under Pope Julius II; explore the old streets and market. Prefer a quieter day? The town’s seafront and nearby beaches offer an easy change of pace. Choose Rome for art and antiquity, or Civitavecchia for coastal life beyond the terminal.

  3. Day 3

    Genoa, Italy

    Genoa is a city shaped by the sea, with a busy port framed by hills and centuries of trade. In the old town, narrow caruggi lead to grand squares and Romanesque churches. The Palazzi dei Rolli, a UNESCO-listed group of aristocratic residences, reveal the city’s former wealth. Walk the restored Porto Antico, then sit down to basil-scented pesto or freshly caught seafood. Genoa rewards those who explore on foot.

  4. Day 4

    Marseille, France

    Marseille is France’s oldest city, founded by Greek settlers around 600 BC, and it still faces the Mediterranean with confidence. Begin at the Vieux-Port, where fishing boats share the waterfront with cafés and ferries bound for nearby islands. Climb to Notre-Dame de la Garde for sweeping views, or explore Le Panier’s narrow lanes and lively squares. The Calanques’ limestone coves lie beyond the city; local markets bring Provençal flavors closer.

  5. Day 5

    Barcelona, Spain

    Barcelona is a Mediterranean port city built on Roman foundations, with Gothic lanes and striking modernist architecture. La Rambla runs from Plaça de Catalunya towards the waterfront and the old town. Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and Park Güell show the city at its most distinctive. Set aside time for a market lunch and a walk through El Born, where medieval streets meet lively cafés. Barcelona’s beaches offer a welcome pause between visits.

  6. Day 8

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria pairs a working Atlantic port with one of Spain’s finest urban beaches. Explore Vegueta’s cobbled lanes, cathedral and Casa de Colón, a museum linked to Columbus’s voyages. The seafront promenade invites an easy stroll beside Las Canteras’ broad sands and sheltered waters. Local seafood and Canarian wines reward a longer pause before you return to the ship.

  7. Day 15

    Salvador de Bahia, Brazil

    Salvador rewards curious travellers with Brazil’s strongest blend of African heritage, Portuguese architecture and Atlantic spirit. In Pelourinho, within the city’s UNESCO-listed historic centre, pastel façades and baroque churches line steep cobbled streets. Ride the Elevador Lacerda from the upper city to the waterfront, where views open across Baía de Todos-os-Santos. Try acarajé, crisp black-eyed-pea fritters sold by baianas in traditional dress. Music carries traditions shaped by Candomblé and samba.

  8. Day 16

    Ilheus, Brazil

    Ilhéus is Bahia’s historic cacao port, where fortunes rose from plantations inland. Jorge Amado set his novels here, and the old centre still carries traces of that boom. Visit the Bataclan, once a celebrated cabaret, admire São Sebastião Cathedral, then follow the coast to broad Atlantic beaches. Allow time for local chocolate: cacao remains part of the region’s identity, not merely its history.

  9. Day 18

    Ilha Grande, Brazil

    Ilha Grande is Brazil at its most unhurried: a car-free island of rainforest, clear coves and steep green hills. It lies off the Costa Verde, near Angra dos Reis. Arrive in Vila do Abraão, where waterfront cafés and shaded paths set the pace. Follow a trail through Atlantic Forest to a quiet beach, or take a boat to Lopes Mendes. That long sweep of pale sand is famed for surf and scenery. Let the sea set your schedule.

  10. Day 19

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Granite peaks rise above Guanabara Bay; the city reaches toward the Atlantic. From the port, the landmarks are unmistakable: Sugarloaf Mountain guards the bay, and Christ the Redeemer watches from Corcovado. Balance the grand views with street-level pleasures: Copacabana, Ipanema, and the leafy avenues of the South Zone. Choose one or two sights, then leave room for a long lunch and the city’s beach culture.

  11. Day 20

    Santos, Brazil

    Often the gateway to São Paulo, Santos rewards a closer look before you head inland. Brazil’s busiest port has shaped national trade for generations, especially through coffee. Its story unfolds at the grand former Bolsa do Café. Along the waterfront, a long garden-lined promenade frames broad beaches and everyday city life. The historic center offers churches and old commercial streets, while nearby São Vicente recalls Brazil’s earliest colonial years.

MSC Divina Cruises

Published September 18, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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