South America MSC Grandiosa

Itinerary

February 15th of 2025

Check-in and documentation: 12:00 PM

Located in the state of Sao Paulo, Santos is about 70 kilometers away from the largest city in South America, Sao Paulo itself. Known for its renown coffee exports, and for being an important trade center in terms of sugar, oil, oranges, cotton, and bananas; this is both Brazil's and Latin America's main commercial port.
What you should know about Santos, Brazil
Take a guided tour at Museu do Café and discover the story behind the golden era of coffee trade! Here you will learn about the process of how buying and selling stocks were carried out, the way on which its value was calculated, and savor one of the tastiest and most exquisite coffees in the world.

Day 2.Búzios / Buzios, Brazil

February 16th of 2025

Arrival time: 10:00 AM

Departure time: 07:00 PM

Armacao dos Buzios has called the attention of tourism and cruise lines thanks to its exceptional beaches, its constant summer-like climate, and its cultural richness. Buzios is located on a peninsula, about 190 km to the east of Rio de Janeiro. Although it has more than 20 beaches with crystal-clear waters and white sands, each of them has its own unique personality.
What you should know about Buzios, Brazil
Located between Armaçao and Canto beaches, the Pier is one of the stops you should do on your way to the city center. Relax down the beach, practice some ecotourism, or walk along Rua Das Pedras.

Day 3.At sea

February 17th of 2025

Day 4.Salvador Bahia / Salvador, Brazil

February 18th of 2025

Arrival time: 08:00 AM

Departure time: 05:00 PM

Located in the lower region of the city of Salvador, which also is the capital of Bahia State, Brazil; this port at the tip of the peninsula separates the Bay of All Saints from the Atlantic Ocean, which also serves as protection to the port itself. It began to operate way back in the colonial ages and, until now, it handles some of the largest commercial trades in the Americas. Originally, Salvador was the Portuguese's administrative headquarters in South America.
You should know about Salavador Bahia
A city filled with as many touristic attractions as it is of history. Some of the main spots you should visit on your stop here are the beaches in Salvador Bahía, Da Barra’s Lighthouse, and Peleourinho’s Historic Center with its streets surrounded by colorful houses.

Day 5.Syracuse / Maceio, Brazil

February 19th of 2025

Arrival time: 09:00 AM

Departure time: 05:00 PM

Maceió is an ideal destination for those looking forward to enjoying a family or a couple trip. Located in the state of Alagoas, it is mainly known for its stunning natural beauty, composed of many beaches and lagoons.
What you should know about Maceio
Maceió offers extensive beaches with different surges, ideal for surfing, snorkeling, and diving; the most outstanding ones are: Barra de Santo Antonio, Carro Quebrado, and Tabuba. Its architecture offers attractive Portuguese colonial-style buildings, as well as churches following the tendencies of sacred art. Hundreds of cultural events and various museums are available for you to enjoy and visit in the Jaraguá neighborhood. Gastronomy also plays an important role in Massagueira. Located 15 minutes away from Maceió, it has the best restaurants in the area. With hundreds of bars and clubs, nightlife is present in both, the city center, and on its beaches! As a tourist tip, we recommend visiting the natural pools of Pajucara and Pratagy. While being located offshore, they have shallow depth, ideal for enjoying a dip in the middle of the ocean.

Day 5.Syracuse / Maceio, Brazil

February 19th of 2025

Arrival time: 09:00 AM

Departure time: 05:00 PM

Day 6.At sea

February 20th of 2025

Day 7.At sea

February 21th of 2025

Day 8.Santos / Santos, Brazil

February 22th of 2025

Return: 09:00 AM

MSC Grandiosa

MSC GRANDIOSA

Set sail on your own high-sea cruise adventure on board the spectacular new MSC Grandiosa, the first ship in MSC’s Meraviglia-Plus trilogy. The Grandiosa continues the Mediterranean style cruise made famous by MSC cruises.

With interior design that begins a fascinating onboard journey, you get the perfect experience in every corner of this blockbuster vessel. Luxury plays an important and unique role in this cruise and the impressive glass staircase by Swarovski is just the beginning of your cruise. Experience the shows and themed parties on the ship’s inner passageway, and all beneath a dome nearly 100 meters high onto which LED projections light up your night.

With every technology at the service of passengers, you don’t need to ask at reception. The onboard ZOE digital personal assistant provides help with check-in, invoice tracking, onboard communications with your loved ones, tour and excursions booking, and all in your own language.

What’s waiting for you on board?

L’Atelier Bistro lets you enjoy no fewer than 26 artistic murals inspired by the famous Parisian Impressionist, Edgar Degas. The hall also presents an exciting dance floor and terraced lounge seating.

MSC’s already famous cuisine is presented at no fewer than 12 onboard restaurants where chef Harald Wohlfahrt has created special menus served only in the a la carte restaurants and to the MSC Yacht Club.

With exclusive Cirque Du Soleil shows, twice nightly, you get the most successful theatrical company in the world. Passengers on board the MSC Grandiosa see two unprecedented shows, while enjoying MSC’s world-famous cuisine.

The Polar Aquapark, the most exciting water park on the high seas, includes three curved slides, the “Himalayan Bridge” and swimming pools for all ages.

The Atmosphere pool, 10 square meters of swimming pool and a giant screen make it the place for partying and socializing.

The Aurea Spa, a luxurious Balinese spa, offers the ultimate in relaxation treatments to revitalize both body and soul, including both a beauty salon and manicure boutique.

The fitness area by Technogym is equipped with the latest in sports technology for great training sessions and innovative fitness courses.

The F1 Simulator puts all ages together to compete against each other in an exciting virtual race.

And the Sportplex, also for all ages, gives you every type of sports activities by day, and at night converts to an area for dancing and socializing. Two lanes of regulation bowling let you challenge friends and family.

And kids aboard the MSC Grandiosa take to music rooms created together with the Lego and Chicco brands. They get full access to Lego Movie Maker, Nintendo Experience, Doremi Studio, the Webstar Room, and the Doremi 2.0 Laboratory

For those a bit older, the Teens Club offers fun for kids from 12 to 14 years old and another for those aged 15 to 17. Older teens get a cinema, recreation area, and disco.

Finally, the MSC Yacht Club, a ship inside the ship, is the perfect place for privacy and enjoyment. Your cruise comes with elegance and grandeur, and even your own 24-hour butler.

Passenger Cabins

Elegant cabins on board the MSC Grandiosa are an ode to rest, and all include family options. There are duplexes with private whirlpool tubs, sea views, and private balconies, so you can choose the one that best suits your vacation needs.

A cruise ship that lives up to its name, you can book your cabin with a Holiday Advisors and sail the seas like never before.

The cruise fee covers:
Port Taxes, Federal Taxes, Meals*, Non-carbonated sodas**, Insurance.

The cruise fee no covers:
Canned juices, Alcoholic beverages, Speciality Dining, Tips.
*Food: All meals are included on board at established specialty and buffet restaurants. Some specialty restaurants bear an extra cost and service is subject to availability.

You’ll have an opportunity to choose your own preferred dinner schedule, subject to availability, and this will be confirmed upon boarding.

**Drinks: Some on-board drinks are included. These you’ll find available at established dispensaries: water, American and decaf coffee, and a selection of teas, and ice from ice machines. It is highly recommended that you purchase a beverage package to make your on-board experience that much better.

Contact your Holiday Advisor to prepay any of these services and you’ll get some extra benefits too.

IMO:	Year of construction:	Year of remodeling:	Tonnage:	Registro:
9803613	2019	-	177000 t.	-
Boat length:	Total passenger capacity:	Total crew:	Total cabins:	Total suites:
332 meters	6300 passengers	1700 crew	2421 cabins	122 suites
Total balconies:	Total outside cabins:	Total interior cabins:	Minimum passenger age:
1354 balconies	160 outdoor cabins	785 interior cabins	6 months

Cabins

Balcony

Maximum Occupation: 1

20,244 HC

*Port and government taxes and travel insurance are already included

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Outside

Maximum Occupation: 1

11,245 HC

*Port and government taxes and travel insurance are already included

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Inside

Maximum Occupation: 1

4,780 HC

*Port and government taxes and travel insurance are already included

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Documents and considerations

All travel documents (Passport, DNI, NIE, Visas, etc.) must be valid and valid six months after the date of travel. It is essential to carry valid passports and visas (including Multiple Entry Visas, when applicable), to board. Check the entry requirements for your destination at your local passport office or contact the Embassies (Consular Services) of each country on your Cruise travel itinerary. If you are not sure which country a port belongs to, check with your Vacation Advisor.