ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
9:00 PM
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Embarkation day.
8 nights · 5 ports
Round-trip · Copacabana, Brazil
MSCMSC Splendida
MSC Splendida
December 31, 2026
8-Night South America aboard MSC Splendida · Departing December 31, 2026 from the Port of Copacabana, Brazil.
Interior from$2,029/ guest· Prices updated Oct 9, 2026
// AT A GLANCE
MSC Splendida December 31, 2026 Cruise Overview
MSC Splendida leaves Copacabana, Brazil on Thursday, December 31, 2026 and ends in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on Friday, January 8 at 9:00 AM: 8 nights with 5 ports of call (Rio De Janeiro, Copacabana, Ilha Grande, Punta Del Este and Buenos Aires) and 4 days at sea. MSC Splendida sails this itinerary 3 times on the current schedule, and this is the last of them. The lowest fare today is $2,029 per person for an inside cabin (about $254 a night). Since we started tracking it in April 2026, the inside fare has ranged from $1,937 to $2,029; today’s is $92 above the lowest. December averages 95°F highs and 64°F lows across the ports on this route.
The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.0 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports. Balcony cabins dropped $25 on Oct 9.
// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE
MSC Splendida December 31, 2026 Roll Call
7 SAVED THIS SAILING
// 02 · CRUISE PRICE
MSC Splendida December 31, 2026 Price & Tracking
MSC SPLENDIDA·DECEMBER 31, 2026
The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Splendida cruise ship departing December 31, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,029 ($254 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,020 ($253 per night), this represents a recent increase of 0%.
MSC Splendida cruise departing December 31, 2026 — 8-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $2,029 ($254 per night). Average price: $2,020.
// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $2,020
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
MSC Splendida · December 31, 2026
$2,029
$254 per night · 8 nights
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0% above average
Avg $2,020
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// 03 · ITINERARY
8 Night South America (Rio De Janeiro Roundtrip) Cruise Map
Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 31, 2026
All 11 days of the MSC Splendida December 31, 2026 cruise, including 4 days at sea. Arrival and departure times are local to each port, and the cruise line can change them before sailing.
// 04 · PORTS
8 Night South America (Rio De Janeiro Roundtrip) Port List
MSC Splendida·December 31, 2026
Day 3 · Saturday · Jan 2
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Splendida — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.
Day 4 · Sunday · Jan 3
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Splendida.
Day 7 · Wednesday · Jan 6
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Splendida.
Day 8 · Thursday · Jan 7
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Splendida.
// 05 · WEATHER
8 Night South America (Rio De Janeiro Roundtrip) Weather Forecast
MSC Splendida·December 31, 2026
// YEAR-ROUND AT COPACABANA
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS
Most Popular Copacabana Shore Excursions
Independent shore excursions in every port on this MSC Splendida 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·840 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
// NO INVENTORY · COPACABANA
We don't hold any excursions in Copacabana 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 COPACABANA PORT GUIDEPricing and availability are provided by the operator. Booking happens on their own site — MSC Splendida sails December 31, 2026, and Gangwaze earns a commission at no extra cost to you.
AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION
// 07 · SAFETY SCORE
Itinerary Safety Score
8 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.
// 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
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
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
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
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
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
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP
MSC Splendida Ship Overview
Specs & DetailsMSC
TONNAGE
137,936GT
1.1% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT
YEAR BUILT
2009
4 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2013
LENGTH
1,093ft
6.1% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
3,900cruisers
13.2% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP
The MSC Splendida has a construction date of 2009 and a total size of 137,936 gross tons. The ship measures 1,093 feet in length. MSC Splendida is included in MSC's Fantasia class. At full capacity, the Splendida holds 3,900 passengers. That includes 2,587 cruise vacationers and 1,313 staff members. The Splendida total number of staterooms is 1,625.
// 09 · MORE CRUISES
More MSC Splendida cruises
Hop to the previous or next sailing on this ship, or browse the full schedule.
PREVIOUS SAILING
MSC SPLENDIDA
December 27, 2026
9-Night South America
Buenos Aires Roundtrip
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// 09 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for yourMSC Splendida·December 31, 2026sailing
Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.
LAST UPDATED · OCT 9, 2026
