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Transatlantic Crossing via Rio de Janeiro, Maceió & Mindelo

Rio de Janeiro · Maceió · Mindelo · Funchal, Madeira · Cascais · Tangier · Málaga · Palma de Mallorca · Barcelona · Marseille · Genova

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Brazil, Cabo Verde, Portugal, Morocco, and more.

24 nights Santos Transatlantic 11 ports 13 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Balanced, varied and easy to pace

This route gives you a steady mix of ship time and 11 ports. It suits travelers who want meaningful days ashore without turning every day into an early start and a tightly planned port call.

Balanced pace

11 ports in 24 nights

A steady alternation between time onboard and time ashore.

Broad destination variety

Rio de Janeiro · Maceió · Mindelo + 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 · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace

Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
MSC Cruises

MSC Seaview

Santos → Rio de Janeiro → Genova → Napoli

Mar 7 · 24 nights

About average

$1,992 inside · $83/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $90/night, with most departures landing in the $88-$142/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$90/night

$2,169 total

Normal range

$88-$142/night

$2,118-$3,396 total

Lowest recent fare

$83/night

$1,992 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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24 nights · 11 port calls · 13 sea days · 7 countries

11 port calls across Brazil, Cabo Verde, Portugal, Morocco · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Santos

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Rio de Janeiro

    Brazil · Brazil

  3. 3

    Maceió

    Brazil · Brazil

  4. 4

    Mindelo

    Cabo Verde · Cape Verde

  5. 5

    Funchal, Madeira

    Portugal · Madeira

  6. 6

    Cascais

    Portugal · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast

  7. 7

    Tangier

    Morocco · North Africa

  8. 8

    Málaga

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  9. 9

    Palma de Mallorca

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  10. 10

    Barcelona

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  11. 11

    Marseille

    France · Western Mediterranean

  12. 12

    Genova

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  13. 13

    Disembark in Napoli

    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.