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MSCMSC Grandiosa

MSC Grandiosa
January 13, 2024

7-Night South America aboard MSC Grandiosa · Departing January 13, 2024 from the Port of Santos, Brazil.

// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Grandiosa departs from Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil on Saturday, January 13, 2024 and returns on Saturday, Jan 20th. January weather across this route averages 93°/70°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 5.5 out of 10 — Santos (5.3), Buzios (6.5), Salvador De Bahi (5.0), Maceio (5.1).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

CAUTION TIER

Safer than 55% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sat → Sat

Santos

departure port

Brazil

port stops

America

sea days

Day 3

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MSC Grandiosa January 13, 2024 Roll Call

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night South America (Santos Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapJANUARY 13, 2024

The MSC Grandiosa sails on January 13, 2024 for a 7 Night South America (Santos Roundtrip) (Santos (sao Paulo) Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil on Jan 20th at 7:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Grandiosa will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Grandiosa

JANUARY 13, 2024

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7 NIGHTS · 3 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · SANTOS (SAO PAULO)

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night South America (Santos Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Grandiosa·January 13, 2024

DAY

EMBARKATION

SATURDAY·JAN 13

Santos (sao Paulo)

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

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5:00 PM

Santos (Sao Paulo), Brazil, offers docking at Santos Port with excursions to Sao Paulo. Travelers explore Ibirapuera Park and Sé Cathedral. Excursions visit Guarujá’s beaches. Local markets sell feijoada. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures urban landmarks and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes pão de queijo, a Brazilian favorite. Souvenirs, like coffee beans, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Paulista history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Santos’ urban gateway offers a vibrant Brazilian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of metropolitan culture and coastal beauty, making Santos an engaging destination for exploration.

JANUARY FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Buzios, Brazil — Day 2 of MSC Grandiosa January 13, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

SUNDAY·JAN 14

Buzios

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

6:00 PM

Buzios, Brazil, anchors offshore with tenders to Canto Beach, a 5-minute ride to downtown, population 30,000. Travelers stroll Rua das Pedras for boutiques. Praia da Ferradura offers snorkeling. Local markets sell cachaça. Excursions to Arraial do Cabo, 1 hour east, explore beaches. Peak season December to March; taxis 10-20 BRL. Dining includes moqueca at seaside restaurants. Souvenirs feature Havaianas flip-flops.

JANUARY FORECAST

79°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Salvador De Bahia, Brazil — Day 4 of MSC Grandiosa January 13, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

TUESDAY·JAN 16

Salvador De Bahia

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, offers docking at Salvador Port. Travelers explore Pelourinho’s UNESCO colonial streets and Elevador Lacerda. Excursions visit Praia do Forte’s beaches. Local markets sell acarajé. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful facades and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes moqueca, a Bahian favorite. Souvenirs, like berimbau crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Afro-Brazilian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance cobblestone walks. Salvador’s vibrant culture offers a dynamic Brazilian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and coastal beauty, making Salvador an engaging destination for exploration.

JANUARY FORECAST

84°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Maceio, Brazil — Day 5 of MSC Grandiosa January 13, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

WEDNESDAY·JAN 17

Maceio

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

4:00 PM

Maceio, Brazil, provides docking at Maceio Port along the Atlantic coast. Travelers explore Pajuçara Beach’s natural pools and the historic Jaraguá district. Excursions visit São Francisco River’s scenic canyons. Local markets sell cuscuz, a northeastern Brazilian dish. The peak season, December to March, offers warm, sunny weather for beach activities. Photography captures turquoise waters and colonial architecture. Dining onboard includes tapioca pancakes, a local favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are available in ship shops. Briefings cover Alagoas’ history and Afro-Brazilian culture. Light clothing and sun protection are ideal for the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Maceio’s vibrant beaches and rich cultural heritage create a lively Brazilian stop, offering cruise travelers a blend of relaxation, history, and natural beauty in one of Brazil’s most picturesque coastal cities.

JANUARY FORECAST

83°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil — Day 8 of MSC Grandiosa January 13, 2024 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SATURDAY·JAN 20

Santos (sao Paulo)

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Returning to Santos (sao Paulo) — see Day 1 above for port info.

JANUARY FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night South America (Santos Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Grandiosa·January 13, 2024

JAN FORECAST · SANTOS (SAO PAULO)

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

81°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

94°

AVG LOW

68°

AVG RAINFALL

8.4"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT SANTOS (SAO PAULO)

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MSC Grandiosa January 13, 2024 Excursions

MSC Grandiosa·January 13, 2024

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

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Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.

See all Santos excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night South America (Santos Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

CAUTION TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 55% of all cruises

5.5/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN04 PORTS

01

Santos (sao Paulo) 🌍

Brazil · BrazilCAUTION

Travelers in Santos should exercise caution in certain neighborhoods due to elevated risks of theft and robbery while remaining vigilant.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Buzios 🌍

Brazil · BrazilMODERATE

Travelers in Buzios should stay vigilant against petty theft, especially in isolated areas and after dark, to ensure safety.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Salvador De Bahia 🌍

Brazil · BrazilCAUTION

Travelers to Salvador de Bahia should remain vigilant and consider organized tours to enhance safety amid varying crime rates in neighborhoods.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Maceio 🌍

Brazil · BrazilCAUTION

Travelers in Maceio should remain vigilant and stick to secure neighborhoods due to elevated crime rates, including theft and robbery.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Grandiosa Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC

MSC · MERAVIGLIA PLUS

CHRISTENED

2019

STATEROOMS

2,415

TONNAGE

181,541GT

33.1% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT

YEAR BUILT

2019

6 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2013

LENGTH

1,087ft

5.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

6,334cruisers

41.0% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MSC Grandiosa has a construction date of 2019 and a total size of 181,541 gross tons. The ship measures 1,087 feet in length. MSC Grandiosa is included in MSC's Meraviglia Plus class. At full capacity, the Grandiosa holds 6,334 passengers. That includes 4,630 cruise vacationers and 1,704 staff members. The Grandiosa total number of staterooms is 2,415.