This 16-night MSC itinerary links Marseille to Santos (Sao Paulo), threading 8 ports of call through 5 countries with 10 days at sea to unwind aboard MSC Virtuosa.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 5 countries over 16 nights, starting in Marseille and finishing in Santos (Sao Paulo), with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 8 port days and 10 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Repositioning & bucket-list cruisers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Route
- Marseille → Santos (Sao Paulo)
- Pace
- 8 port days · 10 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 16 nights aboard MSC Virtuosa — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 16 Night MSC Grand Voyages is a 16-night one-way itinerary aboard MSC Virtuosa. You board in Marseille and disembark in Santos (Sao Paulo), calling at 8 ports across 5 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in France (Marseille), Spain (Barcelona), Madeira (Funchal), Canary Islands (Arrecife, Gran Canaria) and Brazil (Salvador De Bahia, Rio De Janeiro, Santos).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Marseille and home from Santos (Sao Paulo), so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 10 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.