Brazil Cruise from Itajaí to Santos — 9 Days

8 nights · Brazil · Departs Itajai (Brazil) · Visiting Ilhabela, Rio de Janeiro, Buzios, Ilha Grande, Paranagua, Santos · Aboard MSC Cruises on the MSC Musica

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Cruise lineMSC Cruises
ShipMSC Musica
Duration8 nights
Port calls7
Departures1 sailings
From fare$739 per person
Year built2006
Guests3060
Cabins1275
Crew1014
Length294 m
Beam32 m
Cruising speed23.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Itajai, Brazil

    At the mouth of the Itajaí-Açu River, this working port offers a close look at southern Brazil’s maritime life. Itajaí’s riverside market, seafood restaurants and central streets make an easy first stop. A short drive south reaches Balneário Camboriú, where a long Atlantic beach sits beneath a striking skyline. Just north of town, Praia Brava draws surfers and beachgoers to its exposed stretch of coast.

  2. Day 2

    Ilhabela, Brazil

    Ilhabela sits off Brazil’s São Paulo coast, reached by ferry from São Sebastião. Much of the island lies within a protected state park, where Atlantic rainforest rises behind beaches and waterfalls. In the historic village of Vila, colonial-era buildings frame cafés, shops and a waterfront promenade. Beyond town, choose a swim in clear coves, a forest trail or a boat trip to quieter shores. Sailors prize Ilhabela’s breezes; divers explore nearby shipwrecks.

  3. Day 3

    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.

  4. Day 4

    Buzios, Brazil

    Búzios is a peninsula on Brazil’s Costa do Sol, about 170 kilometres east of Rio de Janeiro. Once a fishing village, it drew international attention after Brigitte Bardot visited in 1964. Today, more than 20 beaches offer calm coves, broad sands and Atlantic surf. Stroll Rua das Pedras for boutiques and seafood, then take a schooner or water taxi between shores. Each beach has its own character; distances make choosing a base worthwhile.

  5. Day 5

    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.

  6. Day 7

    Paranagua, Brazil

    Paranaguá pairs Brazil’s working waterfront with one of Paraná’s oldest colonial towns. Founded in 1648, its compact historic centre offers baroque churches, tiled façades and the Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia. Seek boat trips to Ilha do Mel, a protected island of rainforest, beaches and walking trails. On shore, sample barreado, Paraná’s slow-cooked beef stew, before exploring the old streets on foot.

  7. Day 8

    Itajai, Brazil

    At the mouth of the Itajaí-Açu River, this working port offers a close look at southern Brazil’s maritime life. Itajaí’s riverside market, seafood restaurants and central streets make an easy first stop. A short drive south reaches Balneário Camboriú, where a long Atlantic beach sits beneath a striking skyline. Just north of town, Praia Brava draws surfers and beachgoers to its exposed stretch of coast.

  8. Day 9

    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.

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Published August 13, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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