This 8-night MSC itinerary links Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires, threading 4 ports of call through 3 countries with 3 days at sea to unwind aboard MSC Splendida.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 3 countries over 8 nights, starting in Rio De Janeiro and finishing in Buenos Aires, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 4 port days and 3 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Route
- Rio De Janeiro → Buenos Aires
- Pace
- 4 port days · 3 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 8 nights aboard MSC Splendida — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 8 Night South America is a 8-night one-way itinerary aboard MSC Splendida. You board in Rio De Janeiro and disembark in Buenos Aires, calling at 4 ports across 3 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Brazil (Rio De Janeiro, Ilhabela, Ilhabela), Uruguay (Punta Del Este, Punta Del Este) and Argentina (Buenos Aires).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Rio De Janeiro and home from Buenos Aires, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 3 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.