What's the cheapest cabin on the MSC Grandiosa December 27th, 2024 cruise?

The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $2,610 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

What's the weather like on the MSC Grandiosa December 27th, 2024 route?

Weather data for each port of call is available in the per-port weather forecast section, with monthly climate averages for the sailing month.

How safe is the December 27th, 2024 MSC Grandiosa itinerary?

This itinerary is scored on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, which weights current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals. See the Safety Score section for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the MSC Grandiosa sail and return on this itinerary?

The MSC Grandiosa departs on December 27th, 2024 and returns 8 nights later.

Who is the cruise director for the MSC Grandiosa sailing on December 27th, 2024?

Cruise director assignments are tracked when confirmed. See the Cruise Director section for the latest information.

Can I track price drops for this MSC Grandiosa itinerary?

Yes — enter your email in the Cruise Price section to get notified when any cabin category drops below today's rate. It's free.

MSC Grandiosa itinerary map for December 27, 2024 (8 nights)

MSCMSC Grandiosa

MSC Grandiosa
December 27, 2024

8-Night South America aboard MSC Grandiosa · Departing December 27, 2024 from the Port of Santos, Brazil.

// AT A GLANCE

MSC Grandiosa December 27, 2024 Cruise Overview

This 8-night cruise aboard the Grandiosa departs from Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil on Friday, December 27, 2024 and returns on Saturday, Jan 4th. December weather across this route averages 95°/66°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 5.7 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports. Inside cabins rose $126 on Dec 26.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

CAUTION TIER

Safer than 57% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Fri → Sat

Santos

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 27, 2024 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

@rachel_w

@sunnydays22

@rick47

@chrisandjen

@LisaB

@wave_jamie

@mike_t

// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

Save this cruise to see who's going

Join the roll call & connect with the other cruisers sailing on this date.

// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Grandiosa December 27, 2024 Price & Tracking

MSC GRANDIOSA·DECEMBER 27, 2024

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Grandiosa cruise ship departing December 27, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,610 ($327 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,036 ($255 per night), this represents a recent increase of 28%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $2,021

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MSC Grandiosa · December 27, 2024

$2,610

$327 per night · 8 nights

↑

29% above average

Avg $2,021

Prices change often and may differ at checkout. Click to see the latest available price.

🔔

Get Price Drop Updates

Get an email notification when the price of the MSC Grandiosa – December 27, 2024 drops below $2,610 for an inside cabin.

Never spam · Opt out anytime

Explore all MSC Grandiosa cruises

Gangwaze earns a commission when you book through our partner links at no extra cost to you. Prices shown are sourced from third-party sellers and may differ at checkout.

MSC Grandiosa December 27, 2024 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Dec 26, 2024

$2,610

—

$9,276

Dec 25, 2024

$2,484

—

Dec 24, 2024

$2,484

—

$3,570

—

Dec 23, 2024

$2,484

—

$3,570

—

Dec 21, 2024

$2,484

—

$3,570

—

Dec 19, 2024

$2,484

—

$2,976

—

Dec 17, 2024

$2,071

—

Dec 16, 2024

$2,071

$2,526

$2,976

—

Dec 14, 2024

$2,071

$2,526

$3,131

—

Dec 13, 2024

$1,980

$2,526

$2,819

—

// 03 · ITINERARY

8 Night South America (Santos Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 27, 2024

The MSC Grandiosa sails on December 27, 2024 for a 8 Night South America (Santos Roundtrip) (Santos (sao Paulo) Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil on Jan 4th at 6:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the MSC Grandiosa will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Grandiosa

DECEMBER 27, 2024

9 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

Loading map...

8 NIGHTS · 4 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · SANTOS (SAO PAULO)

// 04 · PORTS

8 Night South America (Santos Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Grandiosa·December 27, 2024

DAY

EMBARKATION

FRIDAY·DEC 27

Santos (sao Paulo)

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

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 3 of MSC Grandiosa December 27, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

SUNDAY·DEC 29

Salvador De Bahia

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

2:00 PM

10:59 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

Copacabana, Brazil — Day 5 of MSC Grandiosa December 27, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

TUESDAY·DEC 31

Copacabana

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 PM

—

Copacabana, Brazil, serves as an inland stop for cruises docking at Rio de Janeiro, 10 kilometers north by taxi. The beachfront, population 160,000 nearby, features the iconic Copacabana Palace. Local markets sell cachaça. Excursions to Sugarloaf Mountain, 15 minutes north, offer cable car rides. Peak season December to March; taxis 10-20 BRL. Dining includes feijoada at beachfront restaurants. Souvenirs feature Christ the Redeemer figurines.

DECEMBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Copacabana, Brazil — Day 6 of MSC Grandiosa December 27, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

WEDNESDAY·JAN 1

Copacabana

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

1:00 AM

Returning to Copacabana — see Day 5 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

83°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Buzios, Brazil — Day 7 of MSC Grandiosa December 27, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 6

THURSDAY·JAN 2

Buzios

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 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.

DECEMBER FORECAST

79°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Angras Dos Reis, Brazil — Day 8 of MSC Grandiosa December 27, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 7

FRIDAY·JAN 3

Angras Dos Reis

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

Angra dos Reis, Brazil, anchors offshore with tenders to the pier, 2 kilometers from downtown, population 200,000. Travelers board schooners to Ilha Grande, 30 minutes away, for Lopes Mendes Beach hiking. The 16th-century Santa Luzia Church features baroque altars. Local markets sell acai bowls. Excursions to Paraty, 90 minutes east, explore colonial cobblestone streets. Peak season December to March; taxis 10-20 BRL. Dining includes moqueca (fish stew) at waterfront cafes. Souvenirs feature cachaça bottles.

DECEMBER FORECAST

79°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil — Day 9 of MSC Grandiosa December 27, 2024 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SATURDAY·JAN 4

Santos (sao Paulo)

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

—

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

DECEMBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

8 Night South America (Santos Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Grandiosa·December 27, 2024

DEC FORECAST · SANTOS (SAO PAULO)

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Santos (sao Paulo) port guide

80°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

95°

AVG LOW

64°

AVG RAINFALL

6.8"

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

Most Popular Santos 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.

5 PORTS OF CALL·95 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST SANTOS SHORE TOURSBest Santos Shore ToursCURATED FROM 25 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 25

TOP PRODUCT

4.6(45)

$307

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

SEE ALL SANTOS EXCURSIONS

Pricing and availability are provided by the operator. Booking happens on their own site — MSC Grandiosa sails December 27, 2024, and Gangwaze earns a commission at no extra cost to you.

AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

8 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 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 BREAKDOWN05 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

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

03

Copacabana 🌍

Brazil · BrazilCAUTION

Travelers should remain vigilant in Copacabana, especially at night, due to high rates of theft and pickpocketing in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

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

05

Angras Dos Reis 🌍

Brazil · BrazilMODERATE

Travelers to Angra dos Reis should stay aware of their surroundings and secure personal belongings to avoid petty theft and crime.

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.