7 nights Northeast Brazil from Salvador

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Salvador
Maceio
Sao Paulo
Buzios
Salvador

Day 1

9th Mar '27

Salvador

High above the enormous bay of Todos os Santos (All Saints), where your MSC cruise ship awaits your return, Salvador de Bahia has an electric feel from the moment you arrive. This is the great cultural and historical centre of Brazil, where Afro-Brazilian heritage is strongest and where capoeira, candomblé and samba de roda were created. MSC South America cruises offer excursions to the centro histórico of this magical place, a melange of narrow cobbled streets, peeling purple walls, grand Baroque churches, kids kicking footballs, rastas, locals sipping bottled beer on plastic chairs, the wafting aroma of herbs and the almost constant beating of drums, especially as the sun sets. Beyond the old town Salvador is a vast, sprawling city, with a vibrant beach life, modern skyscrapers and plenty of favelas. The centro histórico is the traditional heart of Salvador; it’s built around the craggy, 70m-high bluff that dominates the eastern side of the bay, and is split into upper and lower sections. Cidade Alta (or simply “Centro”) is strung along its top, linked to the less interesting Cidade Baixa (the old commercial centre, aka “Comércio”) by precipitous streets and the towering Art Deco lift-shaft of the Elevador Lacerda. Cidade Alta is the cultural centre of the city, and the section known as the Pelourinho is the groovy old district with colourful and hilly winding streets, its most vibrant and beguiling neighbourhood. The best spot to begin a walking tour of the city is at the Praça Municipal, the square dominated by the impressive Palácio do Rio Branco, the old governor’s palace which was in use until 1979. The fine interior is a blend of Rococo plasterwork, polished wooden floors and painted walls and ceilings. More

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Day 2

10th Mar '27

Maceio

On your South America cruise to Brazil, you’ll come across the big and burgeoning beach resort of Maceió, its striking beaches and clear, turquoise waters attracting cruisers from all over the world. It’s also smack in the middle of a far longer strip of some of the best beaches in the country, all easily accessible on day trips. When you arrive with your MSC cruise in Maceió, you’ll start off in the affluent and lively resort area that starts at Pajuçara, a few kilometres to the east of downtown, built along a spectacular beach. While the city centre itself, the commercial and administrative heart of the city just inland from a more polluted (and generally deserted) stretch of sand and the grubby port district, is somewhat down-at-heel it does have a smattering of belle époque buildings and enticing museums. However, what you’ll want to discover on your MSC South America cruise excursion is the amazing beaches. Sixteen kilometres south of Maceió, the coast road loops around Praia do Francês, which even by Alagoan standards is something special. An enormous expanse of white sand, surf and thick palm forest, it even boasts several pousadas or inns, and a burgeoning restaurant scene. Most folks end up at the northern end, a protected lagoon formed by a large reef offshore; surfers take in the pounding waves at the less busy and unsheltered end. Beach bars line the northern section, while Avenida Dos Corais and Rua da Algas run parallel to the sand and are lined with shops and restaurants. Given its proximity to Maceió, it’s no surprise Francês has effectively become a city beach – so expect a lively atmosphere. More

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Day 3

11th Mar '27

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Day 4

12th Mar '27

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Day 5

13th Mar '27

Sao Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil’s vibrant financial center, is among the world’s most populous cities, with numerous cultural institutions and a rich architectural tradition. Its iconic buildings range from its neo-Gothic cathedral and the 1929 Martinelli skyscraper to modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer’s curvy Edifício Copan. The colonial-style Pátio do Colégio church marks where Jesuit priests founded the city in 1554. More

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Day 6

14th Mar '27

Buzios

On a peninsula north of Cabo Frio, Armação dos Búzios, or just Búzios, is an immensely scenic resort full of high-spending beautiful people, and a very popular port of call on holidays to Brazil with MSC Cruises. Armação, the main settlement, is built in a vaguely colonial style, its streets lined with restaurants, bars and chic boutiques, and has been nicknamed “Brazil’s St Tropez”. It comes then as little surprise to find that it was “discovered” by none other than Brigitte Bardot, who stumbled upon it while touring the area in 1964. Búzios consists of three main settlements, Manguinos, Armação and Ossos, each with its own distinct character. Manguinos, on the isthmus, is the main service centre, with a tourist office, a medical centre and banks. Midway along the peninsula, linked to Manguinos by a road lined with brash hotels, is Armação, an attractive village where cars are banned from some of the cobbled roads. Most of Búzio’s best restaurants and boutiques are concentrated here, along with some of the resort’s nicest pousadas, or inns, and there’s also a helpful tourist office on the main square, Praça Santos Dumont. When you step ashore from your MSC cruise, a fifteen-minute walk along the Orla Bardot – which follows the coast from Armação, passing the lovely seventeenth-century Igreja de NossaSenhora de Sant’Ana on the way –, brings you to Ossos, the oldest settlement, comprising a pretty harbour, a quiet beach and a few bars, restaurants and pousadas. Within walking distance of all Búzios’ settlements are beautiful white-sand beaches – 27 in total – cradled between rocky cliffs and promontories, and lapped by crystal-clear waters. The beaches are varied, with the north-facing ones having the calmest and warmest seas, while those facing the south and east have the most surf. More

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Day 7

15th Mar '27

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Day 8

16th Mar '27

Salvador

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Your ship - The MSC Virtuosa

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MSC Virtuosa’s namesake comes from the word virtuoso, meaning someone highly skilled in any field of activity, and so MSC Virtuosa was named to pay homage to the skill and expertise of the MSC ...ises architects and shipyard partners at Les Chantiers de l’Atlantique who designed and built this innovative class of ships. This new cruise ship is one of the two largest in MSC Cruises’ fleet, along with her sister ship MSC Grandiosa, boasting an impressive array of guest features all coming together in perfect harmony to deliver the ultimate cruise holiday experience. More Less

butcher’s cut steakhouse
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daily special corner
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dessert corner
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ethnic corner
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fun time dinners
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happy dinners
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hola! tacos & cantina
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indochine restaurant
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international dining
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jean-philippe maury
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kaito sushi bar
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kaito teppanyaki
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kids area
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meat carvery
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mediterranean dining
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msc starship club
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outdoor bars
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pasta station
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take away station
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wellness corner
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beer festival
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broadway theatre
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casino
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himalayan bridge
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lounges
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masterchef
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sailaway party
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waterpark
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barber shop
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basketball
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Staterooms

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Balcony Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interacti ... ve TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

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Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe a ... nd minibar Wi-Fi access available

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Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive ... TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

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Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hai ... rdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Cruise Ship

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Price
08 Dec 2026

7 nights Northeast Brazil from Salvador

MSC Virtuosa- 7Nights

7

Inside price from

$1,488* /per person
15 Dec 2026

7 nights Northeast Brazil from Salvador

MSC Virtuosa- 7Nights

7

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$1,558* /per person
22 Dec 2026

7 nights Northeast Brazil from Salvador

MSC Virtuosa- 7Nights

7

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$1,938* /per person
05 Jan 2027

7 nights Northeast Brazil from Salvador

MSC Virtuosa- 7Nights

7

Inside price from

$1,708* /per person
12 Jan 2027

7 nights Northeast Brazil from Salvador

MSC Virtuosa- 7Nights

7

Inside price from

$1,708* /per person

*Based on Twinshare cabin

Your itinerary

Day 1

Salvador

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Depart

Day 2

Maceio

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Day 3

At Sea

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Day 4

At Sea

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Day 5

Sao Paulo

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Day 6

Buzios

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Day 7

At Sea

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Day 8

Salvador

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Your ship - The MSC Virtuosa

butcher’s cut steakhouse

daily special corner

dessert corner

ethnic corner

fun time dinners

happy dinners

hola! tacos & cantina

indochine restaurant

international dining

jean-philippe maury

kaito sushi bar

kaito teppanyaki

kids area

kids area and menu

meat carvery

mediterranean dining

msc starship club

night bars

one dining experience

outdoor bars

pasta station

special diets

special diets and menus

speciality restaurants

take away station

wellness corner

arcade

beer festival

broadway theatre

carousel productions at sea shows

casino

family dining

himalayan bridge

kids clubs and family activities

lego® experience

lounges

masterchef

msc factor

msc logo shop

sailaway party

sport tournaments

swimming pools

theme parties

waterpark

web series