9 nights · Brazil · Departs Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) · Visiting Ilhabela, Balneario Camboriu, Punta del Este, Buenos Aires · Aboard MSC Cruises on the MSC Splendida
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| Cruise line | MSC Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | MSC Splendida |
| Duration | 9 nights |
| Port calls | 5 |
| Departures | 6 sailings |
| From fare | $1,448 per person |
| Year built | 2009 |
| Guests | 4363 |
| Cabins | 1637 |
| Crew | 1370 |
| Length | 333 m |
| Beam | 37 m |
| Cruising speed | 23.0 kn |
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.
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.
Balneário Camboriú sets a striking skyline against Brazil’s Santa Catarina coast, with Atlantic beaches and green hills close at hand. Along Avenida Atlântica, cafés, seafood restaurants and a broad promenade face the central beach. The Unipraias cable car crosses forested slopes to Laranjeiras, a sheltered bay with calm water and beachside dining. At Cristo Luz, the hilltop monument offers wide views over the city and coastline. This is a polished, energetic resort, not a quiet fishing town.
Punta del Este makes a polished first impression, yet its appeal reaches beyond its famous beaches. Set on a narrow peninsula between the Atlantic and the Río de la Plata, Uruguay’s resort town invites exploration. At Playa Brava, La Mano’s giant fingers emerge from the sand. West of town, Carlos Páez Vilaró’s Casapueblo combines sculptural architecture with a museum and sea views. Come for the light, stay for seafood and Uruguay’s easygoing pace.
Buenos Aires is a city of broad boulevards, grand theatres and late dinners, with a distinctly Argentine pulse. From the port, explore La Boca’s vivid lanes or San Telmo’s antique market. Recoleta adds belle époque architecture; Palermo brings leafy parks, galleries and restaurants. Make time for a steakhouse and a tango performance, two traditions that give the capital its lasting character.
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.
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.
Published September 2, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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