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Transatlantic Crossing: Rio de Janeiro, Armacao dos Buzios & Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Rio de Janeiro · Armacao dos Buzios · Salvador · Maceió · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Tangier

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Brazil, Spain, and Morocco.

17 nights Santos Transatlantic 6 ports 11 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

11 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Rio de Janeiro, Armacao dos Buzios, 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

6 ports in 17 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Rio de Janeiro · Armacao dos Buzios · Salvador + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Santos

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Port experience

Rio de Janeiro · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

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

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

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
MSC Cruises

MSC Virtuosa

Santos → Rio de Janeiro → Tangier → Barcelona

Apr 3 · 17 nights

About average

$1,434 inside · $84/night

Cheapest upcoming
MSC Cruises

MSC Virtuosa

Santos → Rio de Janeiro → Tangier → Barcelona

Mar 25 · 17 nights

$1,305 inside · $77/night

Limited price history

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $114/night, with most departures landing in the $102-$141/night band across 2 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$114/night

$1,945 total

Normal range

$102-$141/night

$1,727-$2,405 total

Lowest recent fare

$77/night

$1,305 total

Comparison set

2 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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17 nights · 6 port calls · 11 sea days · 3 countries

6 port calls across Brazil, Spain, Morocco · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 17-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Santos

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Rio de Janeiro

    Brazil · Brazil

  3. 3

    Armacao dos Buzios

    Brazil · Brazil

  4. 4

    Salvador

    Brazil · Brazil

  5. 5

    Maceió

    Brazil · Brazil

  6. 6

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    Spain · Canary Islands

  7. 7

    Tangier

    Morocco · North Africa

  8. 8

    Disembark in Barcelona

    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.