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MSCMSC Orchestra

MSC Orchestra
March 2, 2025

7-Night South America aboard MSC Orchestra · Departing March 2, 2025 from the Port of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

// AT A GLANCE

MSC Orchestra March 2, 2025 Cruise Overview

This 7-night cruise aboard the Orchestra departs from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday, March 2, 2025 and returns on Sunday, Mar 9th. March weather across this route averages 93°/71°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 5.5 out of 10 — Rio De Janeiro (4.6), Salvador De Bahi (5.0), Ilheus (5.5), Ilha Grande (6.9).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

CAUTION TIER

Safer than 55% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sun → Sun

Rio De Janeiro

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 Orchestra March 2, 2025 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Orchestra March 2, 2025 Price & Tracking

MSC ORCHESTRA·MARCH 2, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Orchestra cruise ship departing March 2, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,059 ($152 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $921 ($132 per night), this represents a recent increase of 15%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $919

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MSC Orchestra · March 2, 2025

$1,059

$152 per night · 7 nights

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15% above average

Avg $919

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MSC Orchestra March 2, 2025 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Mar 3, 2025

$1,059

$1,225

$1,427

$2,422

Mar 2, 2025

$1,059

$1,225

$1,427

$2,422

Mar 1, 2025

$1,059

$1,225

$1,427

$2,422

Feb 28, 2025

$1,059

$1,225

$1,427

$2,422

Feb 26, 2025

$1,124

$1,248

$1,752

$2,420

Feb 25, 2025

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$1,225

$1,427

$2,422

Feb 24, 2025

$1,059

$1,225

$1,427

$2,422

Feb 23, 2025

$1,059

$1,225

$1,427

$2,422

Feb 21, 2025

$1,059

$1,225

$1,427

$2,422

Feb 20, 2025

$1,059

$1,250

$1,427

$2,422

// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night South America (Rio De Janeiro Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapMARCH 2, 2025

The MSC Orchestra sails on March 2, 2025 for a 7 Night South America (Rio De Janeiro Roundtrip) (Rio De Janeiro Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on Mar 9th at 8:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Orchestra will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Orchestra

MARCH 2, 2025

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 3 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · RIO DE JANEIRO

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night South America (Rio De Janeiro Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Orchestra·March 2, 2025

DAY

EMBARKATION

SUNDAY·MAR 2

Rio De Janeiro

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

5:00 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, offers docking at Porto Maravilha. Travelers explore Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach. Excursions visit Sugarloaf Mountain’s cable car. Local markets sell feijoada. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures iconic statues and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes pão de queijo, a Brazilian favorite. Souvenirs, like samba crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carioca history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Rio’s vibrant energy offers a dynamic Brazilian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks, scenic beaches, and samba culture, making Rio de Janeiro an engaging destination for exploration.

MARCH FORECAST

82°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Salvador De Bahia, Brazil — Day 3 of MSC Orchestra March 2, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

TUESDAY·MAR 4

Salvador De Bahia

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

11:00 AM

—

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.

MARCH FORECAST

85°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Salvador De Bahia, Brazil — Day 4 of MSC Orchestra March 2, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

WEDNESDAY·MAR 5

Salvador De Bahia

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

11:00 AM

Returning to Salvador De Bahia — see Day 3 above for port info.

MARCH FORECAST

85°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Ilheus, Brazil — Day 5 of MSC Orchestra March 2, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

THURSDAY·MAR 6

Ilheus

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

Ilheus, Brazil, has docking at Ilheus Port. Travelers explore historic cocoa plantations and Jorge Amado’s house museum. Excursions visit Una’s beaches. Local markets sell cocada sweets. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather. Photography captures colonial architecture and Atlantic shores. Dining onboard includes acarajé, a Bahian dish. Souvenirs, like cocoa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover cocoa history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Comfortable shoes enhance plantation tours. Ilheus’ cultural richness offers a vibrant Brazilian stop, blending history with coastal charm.

MARCH FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Ilha Grande, Brazil — Day 7 of MSC Orchestra March 2, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 6

SATURDAY·MAR 8

Ilha Grande

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

6:00 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.

MARCH FORECAST

77°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil — Day 8 of MSC Orchestra March 2, 2025 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SUNDAY·MAR 9

Rio De Janeiro

Brazil

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

—

Returning to Rio De Janeiro — see Day 1 above for port info.

MARCH FORECAST

82°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night South America (Rio De Janeiro Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Orchestra·March 2, 2025

MAR FORECAST · RIO DE JANEIRO

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Rio De Janeiro port guide

82°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

94°

AVG LOW

70°

AVG RAINFALL

6.8"

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

// YEAR-ROUND AT RIO DE JANEIRO

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

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Rio De Janeiro Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this MSC Orchestra 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·432 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST RIO DE JANEIRO SHORE TOURSBest Rio De Janeiro Shore ToursCURATED FROM 363 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 363

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

SEE ALL RIO DE JANEIRO EXCURSIONS

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AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night South America (Rio De Janeiro 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

Rio De Janeiro 🌍

Brazil · BrazilHIGH CAUTION

Travelers in Rio de Janeiro should stay vigilant, avoid high-risk areas, and take standard safety precautions to mitigate crime risks.

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

Ilheus 🌍

Brazil · BrazilCAUTION

Travelers should remain vigilant in Ilheus, as crime rates vary, with higher risks in downtown areas after dark and isolated spots.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

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

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Orchestra Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC

MSC · MUSICA

CHRISTENED

2007

STATEROOMS

1,269

TONNAGE

92,409GT

32.2% BELOW AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT

YEAR BUILT

2007

6 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2013

LENGTH

964ft

6.4% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

3,200cruisers

28.8% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MSC Orchestra has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 92,409 gross tons. The ship measures 964 feet in length. MSC Orchestra is included in MSC's Musica class. At full capacity, the Orchestra holds 3,200 passengers. That includes 2,213 cruise vacationers and 987 staff members. The Orchestra total number of staterooms is 1,269.