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MSCMSC Grandiosa

MSC Grandiosa
December 21, 2024

5-Night South America aboard MSC Grandiosa · Departing December 21, 2024 from the Port of Salvador De Bahia, Brazil.

// AT A GLANCE

MSC Grandiosa December 21, 2024 Cruise Overview

This 5-night cruise aboard the Grandiosa departs from Salvador De Bahia, Brazil on Saturday, December 21, 2024 and returns on Thursday, Dec 26th. December weather across this route averages 95°/67°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 5.7 out of 10 — Salvador De Bahi (5.0), Ilha Grande (6.9), Santos (5.3).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

CAUTION TIER

Safer than 57% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sat → Thu

Salvador De Bahia

departure port

Brazil

port stops

America

sea days

Day 2

// 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 December 21, 2024 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

5 Night South America (Salvador Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 21, 2024

The MSC Grandiosa sails on December 21, 2024 for a 5 Night South America (Salvador Roundtrip) (Salvador De Bahia Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Salvador De Bahia, Brazil at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Salvador De Bahia, Brazil on Dec 26th at 2:00 PM. During the 6-day journey, the MSC Grandiosa will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Grandiosa

DECEMBER 21, 2024

6 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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5 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · SALVADOR DE BAHIA

// 04 · PORTS

5 Night South America (Salvador Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Grandiosa·December 21, 2024

DAY

EMBARKATION

SATURDAY·DEC 21

Salvador De Bahia

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

5:00 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.

DECEMBER FORECAST

83°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Ilha Grande, Brazil — Day 3 of MSC Grandiosa December 21, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

MONDAY·DEC 23

Ilha Grande

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

7:00 PM

Ilha Grande, Brazil, has no docking; ships anchor offshore with tenders to Lopes Mendes Beach. Travelers hike rainforest trails and snorkel clear waters. Excursions visit Lagoa Azul’s lagoons. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather. Photography captures jungle paths and turquoise seas. Dining onboard includes feijoada, a Brazilian stew. Souvenirs, like seed jewelry, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover coastal ecology. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Snorkeling gear enhances reef exploration. Ilha Grande’s pristine beauty offers a vibrant Brazilian stop, blending nature with beach relaxation.

DECEMBER FORECAST

77°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil — Day 4 of MSC Grandiosa December 21, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

TUESDAY·DEC 24

Santos (sao Paulo)

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

5:00 AM

3:00 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.

DECEMBER FORECAST

80°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Salvador De Bahia, Brazil — Day 6 of MSC Grandiosa December 21, 2024 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

THURSDAY·DEC 26

Salvador De Bahia

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

2:00 PM

—

Returning to Salvador De Bahia — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

83°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

5 Night South America (Salvador Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Grandiosa·December 21, 2024

DEC FORECAST · SALVADOR DE BAHIA

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Salvador De Bahia port guide

83°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

95°

AVG LOW

72°

AVG RAINFALL

2.2"

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

// YEAR-ROUND AT SALVADOR DE BAHIA

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

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Salvador De Bahia Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this MSC Grandiosa itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

3 PORTS OF CALL·92 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST SALVADOR DE BAHIA SHORE TOURSBest Salvador De Bahia Shore ToursCURATED FROM 67 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 67

4.9(233)

$40

These are the eight most reviewed. Salvador De Bahia has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

SEE ALL SALVADOR DE BAHIA EXCURSIONS

Pricing and availability are provided by the operator. Booking happens on their own site — MSC Grandiosa sails December 21, 2024, and Gangwaze earns a commission at no extra cost to you.

AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

5 Night South America (Salvador 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 57% of all cruises

5.7/10 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 BREAKDOWN03 PORTS

01

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

02

Ilha Grande 🌍

Brazil · BrazilMODERATE

Travelers to Ilha Grande should remain vigilant and take precautions against petty theft, especially in less populated areas and tourist hotspots.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

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

// 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.