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

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The MSC Musica departs on December 20th, 2026 and returns 8 nights later.

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MSC Musica itinerary map for December 20, 2026 (8 nights)

MSCMSC Musica

MSC Musica
December 20, 2026

8-Night 8 nights Tropical Brazil from Itajai aboard MSC Musica · Departing December 20, 2026 from the Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala.

// AT A GLANCE

MSC Musica December 20, 2026 Cruise Overview

This 8-night cruise aboard the Musica departs from Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala on Sunday, December 20, 2026 and returns on Monday, Dec 28th. December weather across this route averages 92°/55°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.3 out of 10 — Santo Tomas (5.0), Montevideo (6.9), Buenos Aires (5.6), Punta Del Este (7.6).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

CAUTION TIER

Safer than 63% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sun → Mon

Santo Tomas De Castilla

departure port

Guatemala

port stops

Itajai

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 Musica December 20, 2026 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Musica December 20, 2026 Price & Tracking

MSC MUSICA·DECEMBER 20, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Musica cruise ship departing December 20, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,320 ($165 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,315 ($165 per night), this represents a recent increase of 0%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $1,314

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MSC Musica · December 20, 2026

$1,320

$165 per night · 8 nights

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0% above average

Avg $1,314

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MSC Musica December 20, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Jun 19, 2026

$1,320

$1,368

$1,488

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Jun 18, 2026

$1,320

$1,368

$1,488

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Jun 12, 2026

$1,320

$1,368

$1,488

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Jun 11, 2026

$1,320

$1,368

$1,488

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Jun 5, 2026

$1,320

$1,368

$1,488

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Jun 4, 2026

$1,320

$1,368

$1,488

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May 28, 2026

$1,320

$1,368

$1,488

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May 25, 2026

$1,320

$1,368

$1,488

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May 23, 2026

$1,320

$1,368

$1,488

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May 21, 2026

$1,320

$1,368

$1,488

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// 03 · ITINERARY

8 nights Tropical Brazil from Itajai Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 20, 2026

The MSC Musica sails on December 20, 2026 for a 8 nights Tropical Brazil from Itajai (Santo Tomas De Castilla Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala on Dec 28th at 6:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the MSC Musica will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Musica

DECEMBER 20, 2026

9 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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8 NIGHTS · 3 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · SANTO TOMAS DE CASTILLA

// 04 · PORTS

8 nights Tropical Brazil from Itajai Port List

MSC Musica·December 20, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

SUNDAY·DEC 20

Santo Tomas De Castilla

Guatemala

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

5:00 PM

Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala, offers docking at Santo Tomas Port. Travelers explore Quiriguá ruins and Rio Dulce. Excursions include Livingston’s Garifuna culture. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan stelae and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes pepián, a Guatemalan favorite. Souvenirs, like textile crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance jungle walks. Santo Tomas’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Guatemalan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and scenic rivers, making Santo Tomas an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

75°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Montevideo, Uruguay — Day 4 of MSC Musica December 20, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

WEDNESDAY·DEC 23

Montevideo

Uruguay

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

Montevideo, Uruguay, offers docking at Montevideo Port. Travelers explore Plaza Independencia and Pocitos Beach. Excursions visit Colonia del Sacramento. Local markets sell asado. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial architecture and Río de la Plata vistas. Dining onboard includes chivito, a Uruguayan favorite. Souvenirs, like mate gourds, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Gaucho history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Montevideo’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Uruguayan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic plazas and scenic beaches, making Montevideo an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

73°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Buenos Aires, Argentina — Day 5 of MSC Musica December 20, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

THURSDAY·DEC 24

Buenos Aires

Argentina

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

Buenos Aires, Argentina, offers docking at Buenos Aires Port. Travelers explore La Boca and Recoleta Cemetery. Excursions visit Tigre Delta. Local markets sell empanadas. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful barrios and Río de la Plata vistas. Dining onboard includes asado, an Argentine favorite. Souvenirs, like tango crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peronist history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Buenos Aires’ vibrant charm offers a lively Argentine stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic rivers, making Buenos Aires an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

74°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Punta Del Este, Uruguay — Day 6 of MSC Musica December 20, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

FRIDAY·DEC 25

Punta Del Este

Uruguay

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

Punta del Este, Uruguay, offers docking at Punta del Este Port. Travelers explore Casapueblo’s artistic retreat and La Mano sculpture. Excursions include wine tours in Garzón. Local markets sell dulce de leche. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures modernist architecture and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes chivito, a Uruguayan favorite. Souvenirs, like leather crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Uruguay’s history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance beach walks. Punta del Este’s chic charm offers a vibrant Uruguayan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of artistic landmarks, scenic beaches, and coastal culture, making Punta del Este an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

71°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala — Day 9 of MSC Musica December 20, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

MONDAY·DEC 28

Santo Tomas De Castilla

Guatemala

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

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Returning to Santo Tomas De Castilla — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

75°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

8 nights Tropical Brazil from Itajai Weather Forecast

MSC Musica·December 20, 2026

DEC FORECAST · SANTO TOMAS DE CASTILLA

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Santo Tomas De Castilla port guide

75°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

92°

AVG LOW

57°

AVG RAINFALL

4.4"

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

// YEAR-ROUND AT SANTO TOMAS DE CASTILLA

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

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Santo Tomas De Castilla Shore Excursions

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

4 PORTS OF CALL·506 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

// NO INVENTORY · SANTO TOMAS DE CASTILLA

We don't hold any excursions in Santo Tomas De Castilla yet.

This is your embarkation day — most of it is boarding and the terminal. If you have time before the muster drill, the port guide covers what’s walkable.

READ THE SANTO TOMAS DE CASTILLA PORT GUIDE

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AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

8 nights Tropical Brazil from Itajai

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 63% of all cruises

6.3/10 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

Santo Tomas De Castilla 🇬🇹

Guatemala · GuatemalaCAUTION

Travelers in Santo Tomas De Castilla should remain vigilant due to high crime rates and consider booking organized tours for safety.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Montevideo 🌍

Uruguay · UruguayMODERATE

Montevideo is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised in crowded areas and after dark to avoid petty theft.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Buenos Aires 🌍

Argentina · ArgentinaCAUTION

Travelers should stay vigilant in Buenos Aires due to higher crime rates, especially in tourist areas, and consider organized tours for safety.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Punta Del Este 🌍

Uruguay · UruguayMODERATE

Travelers in Punta del Este should remain vigilant and mindful of their belongings to avoid petty theft, despite the area's overall safety.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Musica Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC

MSC · MUSICA

CHRISTENED

2006

STATEROOMS

1,335

TONNAGE

92,409GT

32.2% BELOW AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT

YEAR BUILT

2006

7 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2013

LENGTH

964ft

6.4% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

2,550cruisers

43.3% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MSC Musica has a construction date of 2006 and a total size of 92,409 gross tons. The ship measures 964 feet in length. MSC Musica is included in MSC's Musica class. At full capacity, the Musica holds 2,550 passengers. That includes 1,563 cruise vacationers and 987 staff members. The Musica total number of staterooms is 1,335.