--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 45ba1b10-b9d3-4a48-975b-9293bfc8ed28 slug: 2361802 voyage_code: MU20280305ITJVLC cruise_line: MSC Cruises ship: MSC Musica departure_date: return_date: nights: 19 embarkation_port: Itajai, Brazil disembarkation_port: Valencia, Spain starting_price_usd: bookable: true last_updated: 2026-10-19T09:32:54Z --- # 19 nights South America from Itajai > MSC Cruises · MSC Musica · Mar 5 – 24, 2028   (19 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | MSC Cruises | | **Ship** | MSC Musica | | **Duration** | 19 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Itajai, Brazil | | **Disembarkation Port** | Valencia, Spain | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | MU20280305ITJVLC | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Itajai, Brazil **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Next stop: Brazil! An MSC cruise will have you discovery this colorful Country, by docking in its second port located between Porto Alegre and Sao Paulo: Itajaí, in the state of Santa Catarina. Founded by the Portuguese coming from Madeira and the Azores, the city is located on the banks of the rio Itajaí-Açú and, being an important export trade point, it is a strategic hub of Brazilian economy. Itajai is also a city full of history, as you will see by walking through its historic center, rich ... ### Day 2: Ilhabela, Brazil **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Without a shadow of a doubt, Ilhabela is one of the most beautiful spots on the Brazilian coast between Santos and Rio. When you step ashore from your MSC cruise ship you’ll feel surrounded by nature. Of volcanic origin, the island’s startling mountainous scenery rises to 1370m and is covered in dense tropical foliage. With 83 percent of the island protected within the boundaries of the Parque Estadual de Ilhabela, the dozens of waterfalls, beautiful beaches and azure seas have contributed to... ### Day 3: Rio de Janeiro **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM As you’ll be able to appreciate when you cruise the Atlantic Ocean with MSC Cruises, in its position on the southern shore of the magnificent Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro has, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most stunning settings in the world. Extending for 20km along an alluvial strip, between an azure sea and forest-clad mountains, the city’s streets and buildings have been moulded around the foothills of the mountain range that provides its backdrop, while out in the bay there ar... ### Day 4: Buzios, Brazil **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM On a peninsula north of Cabo Frio, Armação dos Búzios, or just Búzios, is an immensely scenic resort full of high-spending beautiful people, and a very popular port of call on holidays to Brazil with MSC Cruises. Armação, the main settlement, is built in a vaguely colonial style, its streets lined with restaurants, bars and chic boutiques, and has been nicknamed “Brazil’s St Tropez”. It comes then as little surprise to find that it was “discovered” by none other than Brigitte Bardot, who stumbl... ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Salvador, Brazil **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM High above the enormous bay of Todos os Santos (All Saints), where your MSC cruise ship awaits your return, Salvador de Bahia has an electric feel from the moment you arrive. This is the great cultural and historical centre of Brazil, where Afro-Brazilian heritage is strongest and where capoeira, candomblé and samba de roda were created. MSC South America cruises offer excursions to the centro histórico of this magical place, a melange of narrow cobbled streets, peeling purple walls, grand Bar... ### Day 7: Maceio **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM On your South America cruise to Brazil, you’ll come across the big and burgeoning beach resort of Maceió, its striking beaches and clear, turquoise waters attracting cruisers from all over the world. It’s also smack in the middle of a far longer strip of some of the best beaches in the country, all easily accessible on day trips. When you arrive with your MSC cruise in Maceió, you’ll start off in the affluent and lively resort area that starts at Pajuçara, a few kilometres to the east of downto... ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: Mindelo **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Mindelo is a portcity on the Cape Verde in the northern part of the island of São Vicente. Mindelo is also the seat of the parish of Nossa Senhora da Luz, and this island's municipality. São Vicente is a small volcanic island integrated in the group of the islands of Barlavento, between Santo Antão, on the West, and Santa Luzia, on the East. The island was discovered on January 22 of 1462, but it was uninhabited until 1838, when the British decided to install a coaling-station in Mindelo to supp... ### Day 13: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Las Palmas de G.Canaria (Canary Is.), Spain **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Las Palmas is a city (and municipality) on the island, Gran Canaria, which is one of the Canary Islands (Spain) located 210 kilometers off the northwestern coast of the African continent within the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the capital city of the province of Las Palmas and the co-capital of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands, sharing this status with Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The city was founded on June 24, 1478, with the name "Real de Las Palmas" by Juan ... ### Day 16: Arrecife de Lanzarote **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Arrecife is a city in the Canary Islands (Spain) situated in the east of the island of Lanzarote of which it has been the capital since 1852. The city gives its name to the nearby international airport. Lanzarote, the northernmost and easternmost of the Canary Islands, is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, 115 kilometres off the coast of Africa. The climate, dry and mild throughout the year, is highly suitable for all kind of outdoor sports. Lanzarote is different, not only compared to the other is... ### Day 17: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 18: Malaga **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM The elegant central zone of Málaga – a stop-off on your MSC cruise of the Mediterranean – is largely pedestrianized with the focal point, marble-paved Calle Marqués de Larios, lined with fashionable stores, its most elegant thoroughfare. Plaza de la Constitución, Málaga’s main square, hosts a monumental fountain flanked by slender palms and the terraces of numerous cafés and restaurants. Málaga centre has a number of interesting churches and museums, not to mention the birthplace of Picasso a... ### Day 19: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 20: Valencia, Spain **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Formerly a Roman settlement, Valencia is a charismatic port city on the coast of Spain, and an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination. Its marriage of modern and ancient architecture is a sight to behold – from the futuristic stylings of the City of Arts and Sciences to the 13th-centry Valencia Cathedral. Walk around its avenues and squares and soak up the city’s spellbinding energy. For restful pursuits, take in the beauty of its protected natural wonders including Albufera National Park. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $979 | | Ocean View | $1,349 | | Balcony | $1,999 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **DELUXE INTERIOR FANTASTICA** (Code: IR2) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Other Characteristics: Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, save and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 151 ft2 Located on decks 12 - 15 **INTERIOR BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: IB) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Other Characteristics: Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, save and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 151 ft2 Located on decks 5 - 15 **DELUXE INTERIOR FANTASTICA** (Code: IR1) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Other Characteristics: Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, save and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 151 ft2 Located on decks 5 - 11 ### Outside Cabins **OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: OB) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Other Characteristics: Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, save and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 172 – 183 ft2 Loca... **DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA** (Code: OR1) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Other Characteristics: Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, save and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 183 ft2 Located de... ### Balcony Cabins **DELUXE BALCONY WITH PARTIAL VIEW FANTASTICA** (Code: BP) Surface approx 18 sqm, balcony approx 5 sqm, deck 12. Sitting area with sofa. Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer. Comfortable double or single beds (on request*). Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar. **BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: BB) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Other Characteristics: Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, save and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 161 – 194 ft2 with a balco... ## Ship Information ### MSC Musica As soon as you step on board MSC Musica you are met by the stunning central foyer’s three-tier waterfall and it’s transparent piano, suspended above the water on a crystal floor. The designer venues on board are equally as stunning, whether you’re dancing to a band in the dazzling Crystal Lounge, enjoying a cigar in the stylish Havana Club cigar lounge, treating yourself to a wine tasting, trying your luck in the Sanremo Casino or enjoying a superb live show in the stunning La Scala Theatre. The cuisine on the ship is all freshly prepared allowing you to indulge in Italian specialities in Il Giardino, treat yourself at the Kaito Sushi Bar or work your way through a range of delicious, authentic Italian pizzas. Children and young adults enjoy special treatment with indoor and outdoor play areas, a pool of their own and separate Kids and Teens Clubs for their own social life on board. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 3,013 | | Crew | 987 | | Gross Tonnage | 92,409.0 | | Length | 961.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 1,275 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **MSC Logo Shop**: Infuse your cruise with gifts that spark magical memories of your voyage across the waves! Navigate the MSC Logo Shop for everything from gadgets to b... - **Sailaway Party**: A start-of-the-cruise event celebrating the ship's departure, led by the Entertainment Team and Dancers in a spectacular Costume Parade. - **Sport Tournaments**: Tennis Tournament - if you've got a killer backhand then why not enter our onboard tennis tournament? It might not be Wimbledon but it'll serve up a g... - **4D Cinemas**: Visit our on-board 4D Cinema* for a chance to enter a world of adventure without having to leave the comfort of your seat. Enjoy a unique cinematic ex... - **Beer Festival**: Fun-packed festive celebrations with a Bavarian flair - decorations, costumes, games, music and of course beer. There’s even a Master of Beer competit... ### Food and Drink - **Happy Dinners**: Let your children eat then play. As soon as they finish dinner we will be happy to take them to the kids’ clubs, leaving you free to enjoy your meal i... - **Wellness Corner**: A selection of light and tasty dishes awaits you at our Wellness Corner. Made with your health in mind, these dishes will boost your wellbeing without... - **Kids Area and Menu**: Our Kids’ Menus in the main restaurants feature fun dishes assessed by nutritionists from the Osservatorio Chicco and prepared to our usual high stand... - **Dessert Corner**: Indulge your sweet tooth at the Dessert Corner, a cornucopia of deliciously sweet treats that will have your mouth watering. Enter the magical world o... - **Kids Area**: Created with the little ones in mind, Kids’ Corner offers a selection of tasty, healthy and fun meals to tickle your children’s taste buds throughout ... ### Fitness - **Minigolf**: You’ll need to combine hand-to-eye coordination with a deft, light touch to get around our entertaining open-air minigolf course on board the ship. Ge... - **Power Walking Track**: Enjoying time off on your cruise doesn’t need to mean letting your fitness routine slide, so gear up and rendezvous with the power walking and jogging... - **Basketball**: Come to the outdoor basketball court at the Sport Center for a chance to hang out with friends, have fun shooting hoops and enjoy a full-body workout ... - **Five-a-side Football**: Fancy a game of footy? Your wish can be granted at the outdoor five-a-side football pitch at the Sport Center. Team up with some friends or family and... - **Volleyball**: Fast-paced, energetic and a ton of fun to play, volleyball is one of the world’s most popular team sports and one you can enjoy at the outdoor volleyb... ### Recreational - **Timeless Studio Photography**: A dedicated Studio Photographer will provide you with a unique photo opportunity to capture the special moments of your cruise. During a private consu... - **Kids Clubs and Family Activities**: Discover our Entertainment options on board: there's always so much to do that you kids will never get bored! An MSC cruise is an experience for the w... - **Photo Gallery**: Don’t forget to explore the All-Inclusive Digital Photo Package, which includes digital files of all the photos taken by our professional photographer... - **Family Dining**: Enjoy a culinary voyage of discovery with your children on an MSC Cruise: an array of international dishes and ethnic specialties will delight the who... - **Parent Time**: Wind down, lie back, chill out or dress up, and make the most of every marvellous moment. While your kids are having the time of their lives,with our... ### Other - **Duty Free**: Discover everything the Duty Free shop has to offer, all at tax and duty-free prices*. You can choose between top-flight international tobacco product... - **Fashion Boutique**: Browse the latest collections for men, women and children, plus an array of accessories for all tastes. Enjoy the expert guidance of our staff, here t... - **Jewellery**: A wonderland of all that sparkles; showcasing designs in gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones and watches. You’ll love the wide choice of ... ### Relaxation - **Thermal Area**: Start your wellness journey in our on board thermal area and achieve a lasting feeling of absolute well-being that will stay with you well beyond your... - **Beauty Salon**: You can enjoy the expertise of highly specialised staff in aesthetic treatments to offer you excellent results and improve the relaxing effects of you... - **Hair Salon**: Refresh your look with a new hairstyle! There are different packages which include a personalised shampoo & conditioning mask, a haircut and a single ... - **MSC Aurea Spa**: MSC Aurea Spa boasts an exotic interior of natural stone, precious woods and rich mosaics, and is equipped with specific and massage treatment suites.... - **Barber Shop**: Inside the MSC Aurea Spa there’s a dedicated Barber Shop to keep you looking at your best during your time on board! Leave the salon styled and ready ... ## Ports of Call ### Itajai, Brazil *Coordinates: -26.9083, -48.6626* Next stop: Brazil! An MSC cruise will have you discovery this colorful Country, by docking in its second port located between Porto Alegre and Sao Paulo: Itajaí, in the state of Santa Catarina. Founded by the Portuguese coming from Madeira and the Azores, the city is located on the banks of the rio Itajaí-Açú and, being an important export trade point, it is a strategic hub of Brazilian economy. ... ### Ilhabela, Brazil *Coordinates: -23.7787, -45.3584* Without a shadow of a doubt, Ilhabela is one of the most beautiful spots on the Brazilian coast between Santos and Rio. When you step ashore from your MSC cruise ship you’ll feel surrounded by nature. Of volcanic origin, the island’s startling mountainous scenery rises to 1370m and is covered in dense tropical foliage. With 83 percent of the island protected within the boundaries of the Parque ... ### Rio de Janeiro *Coordinates: -22.9035, -43.2096* As you’ll be able to appreciate when you cruise the Atlantic Ocean with MSC Cruises, in its position on the southern shore of the magnificent Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro has, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most stunning settings in the world. Extending for 20km along an alluvial strip, between an azure sea and forest-clad mountains, the city’s streets and buildings have been moulded ... ### Buzios, Brazil *Coordinates: -22.7481, -41.8813* On a peninsula north of Cabo Frio, Armação dos Búzios, or just Búzios, is an immensely scenic resort full of high-spending beautiful people, and a very popular port of call on holidays to Brazil with MSC Cruises. Armação, the main settlement, is built in a vaguely colonial style, its streets lined with restaurants, bars and chic boutiques, and has been nicknamed “Brazil’s St Tropez”. It comes the... ### Salvador, Brazil *Coordinates: -12.9704, -38.5124* High above the enormous bay of Todos os Santos (All Saints), where your MSC cruise ship awaits your return, Salvador de Bahia has an electric feel from the moment you arrive. This is the great cultural and historical centre of Brazil, where Afro-Brazilian heritage is strongest and where capoeira, candomblé and samba de roda were created. MSC South America cruises offer excursions to the centro h... ### Maceio *Coordinates: -9.64985, -35.709* On your South America cruise to Brazil, you’ll come across the big and burgeoning beach resort of Maceió, its striking beaches and clear, turquoise waters attracting cruisers from all over the world. It’s also smack in the middle of a far longer strip of some of the best beaches in the country, all easily accessible on day trips. When you arrive with your MSC cruise in Maceió, you’ll start off in... ### Mindelo Mindelo is a portcity on the Cape Verde in the northern part of the island of São Vicente. Mindelo is also the seat of the parish of Nossa Senhora da Luz, and this island's municipality. São Vicente is a small volcanic island integrated in the group of the islands of Barlavento, between Santo Antão, on the West, and Santa Luzia, on the East. The island was discovered on January 22 of 1462, but it ... ### Las Palmas de G.Canaria (Canary Is.), Spain *Coordinates: 28.1235, -15.4363* Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Las Palmas is a city (and municipality) on the island, Gran Canaria, which is one of the Canary Islands (Spain) located 210 kilometers off the northwestern coast of the African continent within the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the capital city of the province of Las Palmas and the co-capital of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands, sharing this status with Santa ... ### Arrecife de Lanzarote *Coordinates: 28.9652, -13.555* Arrecife is a city in the Canary Islands (Spain) situated in the east of the island of Lanzarote of which it has been the capital since 1852. The city gives its name to the nearby international airport. Lanzarote, the northernmost and easternmost of the Canary Islands, is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, 115 kilometres off the coast of Africa. The climate, dry and mild throughout the year, is highl... ### Malaga *Coordinates: 36.7213, -4.42127* The elegant central zone of Málaga – a stop-off on your MSC cruise of the Mediterranean – is largely pedestrianized with the focal point, marble-paved Calle Marqués de Larios, lined with fashionable stores, its most elegant thoroughfare. Plaza de la Constitución, Málaga’s main square, hosts a monumental fountain flanked by slender palms and the terraces of numerous cafés and restaurants. Málaga... ### Valencia, Spain *Coordinates: 39.4702, -0.376805* Formerly a Roman settlement, Valencia is a charismatic port city on the coast of Spain, and an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination. Its marriage of modern and ancient architecture is a sight to behold – from the futuristic stylings of the City of Arts and Sciences to the 13th-centry Valencia Cathedral. Walk around its avenues and squares and soak up the city’s spellbinding energy. 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