This 9-night Costa itinerary loops out and back from Rio De Janeiro, threading 5 ports of call through 3 countries with 3 days at sea to unwind aboard Costa Serena.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 3 countries over 9 nights, beginning and ending in Rio De Janeiro, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 5 port days and 3 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Spring sailing
- Fly into
- Rio De Janeiro — round-trip
- Pace
- 5 port days · 3 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 9 nights aboard Costa Serena — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 9 Night South America from Rio de Janeiro is a 9-night round-trip itinerary aboard Costa Serena. You board and return in Rio De Janeiro, calling at 5 ports across 3 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Brazil (Rio De Janeiro, Ilhabela), Argentina (Buenos Aires), Uruguay (Montevideo) and Brazil (Camboriu, Ilhabela, Rio De Janeiro).
Because it's round-trip from Rio De Janeiro, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. 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.