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MSC Virtuosa itinerary map for December 26, 2026 (7 nights)
MSC Virtuosa itinerary map for December 26, 2026 (7 nights)
7 nights · 5 ports
Round-trip · Santos, Brazil
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MSC Virtuosa
December 26, 2026

7-Night South America aboard MSC Virtuosa · Departing December 26, 2026 from the Port of Santos, Brazil.

Interior from$1,849/ guest
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// AT A GLANCE

MSC Virtuosa December 26, 2026 Cruise Overview

This 7-night cruise aboard the Virtuosa departs from Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil on Saturday, December 26, 2026 and returns on Saturday, Jan 2nd. December weather across this route averages 94°/67°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 5.7 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
5.7OUT OF 10
CAUTION TIER
Safer than 57% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
7
night cruise
Sat → Sat
02
Santos
departure port
Brazil
03
5
port stops
America
04
2
sea days
Day 3
// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS
01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

The MSC Virtuosa, operated by MSC Cruise Line, sets sail on Saturday, December 26, 2026 from Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil for a 7-night South America cruise. This itinerary includes 5 unique port stops and 2 days at sea. December weather across the route averages 94°F highs and 67°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 5.7 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Cabin fares start from $1,849, with daily price tracking available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this MSC Virtuosa sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MSC Virtuosa December 26, 2026 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Virtuosa December 26, 2026 Price & Tracking

MSC VIRTUOSA·DECEMBER 26, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship departing December 26, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,849 ($265 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,836 ($263 per night), this represents a recent increase of 1%.

MSC Virtuosa cruise departing December 26, 2026 — 7-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $1,849 ($265 per night). Average price: $1,836.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $1,835
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
MSC Virtuosa · December 26, 2026
$1,849
$265 per night · 7 nights
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1% above average
Avg $1,835

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night South America (Santos Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 26, 2026
The MSC Virtuosa sails on December 26, 2026 for a 7 Night South America (Santos Roundtrip) (Santos (sao Paulo) Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil on Jan 2nd at 6:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the MSC Virtuosa will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
MSC Virtuosa
DECEMBER 26, 2026
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7 NIGHTS · 4 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · SANTOS (SAO PAULO)
// 04 · PORTS

7 Night South America (Santos Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Virtuosa·December 26, 2026
Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil — Day 1 of MSC Virtuosa December 26, 2026 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
SATURDAY·DEC 26

Santos (sao Paulo)

Brazil
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
—
4:00 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
Buzios, Brazil — Day 2 of MSC Virtuosa December 26, 2026 cruise
DAY
2
PORT 1
SUNDAY·DEC 27

Buzios

Brazil
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 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
80°F avg · Avg
Salvador De Bahia, Brazil — Day 4 of MSC Virtuosa December 26, 2026 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
TUESDAY·DEC 29

Salvador De Bahia

Brazil
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
4:00 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
Copacabana, Brazil — Day 6 of MSC Virtuosa December 26, 2026 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
THURSDAY·DEC 31

Copacabana

Brazil
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
—

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
Ilhabela, Brazil — Day 7 of MSC Virtuosa December 26, 2026 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 7
FRIDAY·JAN 1

Ilhabela

Brazil
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
9:00 AM
5:00 PM

Ilhabela, Brazil, has docking at Ilhabela Port. Travelers explore Curral Beach and rainforest trails. Excursions visit Cachoeira da Toca’s waterfalls. Local markets sell cachaça. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather. Photography captures Atlantic forests and coastal vistas. Dining onboard includes moqueca, a Brazilian fish stew. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover island history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Sturdy shoes enhance hikes. Ilhabela’s lush landscapes offer a vibrant Brazilian stop, blending beaches with rainforest adventures.

DECEMBER FORECAST
80°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night South America (Santos Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Virtuosa·December 26, 2026
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
80°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Santos Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this MSC Virtuosa 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·97 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST SANTOS SHORE TOURS
OF 25
TOP PRODUCT
4.6(45)
$307

São Paulo Major Tourist Attractions Private Tour: 8-Hour (Santos City Pick-up)

For those who either are going to arrive at the seaport terminal in Santos on a cruise ship or are staying at…
8 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
5.0(33)
$189

Santos Overview – The Best Sights: Half-Day Private Tour (Santos City Pick-up)

Get yourself out of a rut taking a guided private city tour in the beach town of Santos visiting its most…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.0(18)
$139.55

Transfer GRU/CGH to Port of Santos (Vice versa)

Atendimento ao Cliente Excepcional: Nosso compromisso com a satisfação do cliente é inabalável. Da reserva ao…
2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.5(18)
$139.55

Transfer SANTOS/Port of Santos to/from GRU, CGH & Sao Paulo City

If you are arriving at the Port of Santos and going to one of the airports in São Paulo (GRU & CGH airport &…
3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.1(9)
$119.02

Full Day Shared City Tour in Santos Guaranteed Departure

NO GRUMPY PEOPLE, YES HAPPY PEOPLE :) Discover Santos in a complete full-day city tour, led by a local guide…
8 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
4.7(7)
$259.17

City Tour in Santos - Histories, Memories and Culture of Santos

Talking about Santos is a great pleasure for me, bringing the social and environmental perspectives…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
5.0(7)
$237.24

Private Transportation SP–Santos–Guarujá | Premium Vehicle 4 Pax

Why is this transport special? | YAG Executive Transfers Our exclusive private transfer offers comfort…
2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
4.9(7)
$2,750

4-Day Private Guided Tour from Santos to Rio de Janeiro – Coastal Trip

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day guided tour, starting in the town of Santos and culminating in the vibrant…
96 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR

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

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 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
0OUT OF 100
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

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
03

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
04

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
05

Ilhabela 🌍

Brazil · BrazilMODERATE

Travelers in Ilhabela should remain vigilant and avoid isolated areas after dark due to the moderate risk of petty theft and crime.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Virtuosa Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC
MSC Virtuosa cruise ship exterior
MSC · MERAVIGLIA
CHRISTENED
2021
STATEROOMS
2,424
TONNAGE
181,000GT
32.7% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT
YEAR BUILT
2021
8 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 Virtuosa has a construction date of 2021 and a total size of 181,000 gross tons. The ship measures 1,087 feet in length. MSC Virtuosa is included in MSC's Meraviglia class. At full capacity, the Virtuosa holds 6,334 passengers. That includes 4,630 cruise vacationers and 1,704 staff members. The Virtuosa total number of staterooms is 2,424.

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// 09 · MORE CRUISES

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// 09 · FAQ

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  • The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $1,849 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

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