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Transatlantic Crossing via Cascais & Funchal, Madeira

Cascais · Funchal, Madeira · Salvador · Ilhéus · Rio de Janeiro

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Portugal and Brazil.

15 nights Valencia Transatlantic 5 ports 10 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

10 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Cascais, Funchal, Madeira, and Salvador provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

5 ports in 15 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Cascais · Funchal, Madeira · Salvador + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Valencia

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Cascais · Expect plenty of cruise traffic

This port regularly handles substantial cruise traffic, although conditions still vary by date.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Transatlantic itinerary

Best departures

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Best overall value
MSC Cruises

MSC Musica

Valencia → Cascais → Rio de Janeiro → Santos

Nov 8 · 15 nights

About average

$1,170 inside · $78/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $78/night, with most departures landing in the $74-$132/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$78/night

$1,170 total

Normal range

$74-$132/night

$1,109-$1,973 total

Lowest recent fare

$78/night

$1,170 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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15 nights · 5 port calls · 10 sea days · 2 countries

5 port calls across Portugal, Brazil · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 15-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Valencia

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Cascais

    Portugal · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast

  3. 3

    Funchal, Madeira

    Portugal · Madeira

  4. 4

    Salvador

    Brazil · Brazil

  5. 5

    Ilhéus

    Brazil · Brazil

  6. 6

    Rio de Janeiro

    Brazil · Brazil

  7. 7

    Disembark in Santos

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.