Santos (Sao Paolo), Salvador, Ilheus, Rio de Janeiro, Santos (Sao Paolo)

7 nights from £879pp departing Sunday 22nd Dec 2024

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					Arrive	Depart
	22nd22	DecDec	202424	Santos, Brazil, embark on the MSC Seaview		19:00
	23rd23	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	24th24	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	25th25	DecDec	202424	Salvador de Bahia, Brazil	08:00	19:00
According to Salvador's adopted son Jorge Amado, "In Salvador, magic becomes part of the every-day." From the shimmering golden light of sunset over the Baía do Todos os Santos, to the rhythmic beats that race along the streets, Salvador, while no longer Brazil's capital, remains one of its most captivating cities. A large dose of its exoticism comes down to its African heritage—at least 70% of its 2,675,000 population is classified as Afro-Brazilian—and how it has blended into Brazil's different strands, from the native Indians to the Christian colonizers. Salvadorans may tell you that you can visit a different church every day of the year, which is almost true—the city has about 300. Churches whose interiors are covered with gold leaf were financed by the riches of the Portuguese colonial era, when slaves masked their traditional religious beliefs under a thin Catholic veneer. And partly thanks to modern-day acceptance of those beliefs, Salvador has become the fount of Candomblé, a religion based on personal dialogue with the orixás, a family of African deities closely linked to nature and the Catholic saints. The influence of Salvador's African heritage on Brazilian music has also turned the city into one of the musical capitals of Brazil, resulting in a myriad of venues to enjoy live music across the city, along with international acclaim for exponents like Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Daniela Mercury. Salvador's economy today is focused on telecommunications and tourism. The still-prevalent African culture draws many tourists—this is the best place in Brazil to hear African music, learn or watch African dance, and see capoeira, a martial art developed by slaves. In the district of Pelourinho, many colorful 18th- and 19th-century houses remain, part of the reason why this is the center of the tourist trade. Salvador sprawls across a peninsula surrounded by the Baía de Todos os Santos on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. The city has about 50 km (31 miles) of coastline. The original city, referred to as the Centro Histórica (Historical Center), is divided into the Cidade Alta (Upper City), also called Pelourinho, and Cidade Baixa (Lower City). The Cidade Baixa is a commercial area—known as Comércio—that runs along the port and is the site of Salvador's indoor market, Mercado Modelo. You can move between the upper and lower cities on foot, via the landmark Elevador Lacerda, behind the market, or on the Plano Inclinado, a funicular lift, which connects Rua Guindaste dos Padres on Comércio with the alley behind Cathedral Basílica. From the Cidade Histórica you can travel north along the bay to the hilltop Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim. You can also head south to the point, guarded by the Forte Santo Antônio da Barra, where the bay waters meet those of the Atlantic. This area on Salvador's southern tip is home to the trendy neighborhoods of Barra, Ondina, and Rio Vermelho, with many museums, theaters, shops, and restaurants. Beaches along the Atlantic coast and north of Forte Santo Antônio da Barra are among the city's cleanest. Many are illuminated at night and have bars and restaurants that stay open late.
	26th26	DecDec	202424	Ilheus, Brazil	08:00	16:00
	27th27	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	28th28	DecDec	202424	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	09:00	18:00
Welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa, or the Marvelous City, as Rio is known in Brazil. Synonymous with the girl from Ipanema, the dramatic views from Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain, and fabulously flamboyant Carnival celebrations, Rio is a city of stunning architecture, abundant museums, and marvelous food. Rio is also home to 23 beaches, an almost continuous 73-km (45-mile) ribbon of sand.As you leave the airport and head to Rio's beautiful Zona Sul (the touristic South Zone), you'll drive for about 40 minutes on a highway from where you'll begin to get a sense of the dramatic contrast between beautiful landscape and devastating poverty. In this teeming metropolis of 12 million people (6.2 million of whom live in Rio proper), the very rich and the very poor live in uneasy proximity. You'll drive past seemingly endless cinder-block favela, but by the time you reach Copacabana's breezy, sunny Avenida Atlântica—flanked on one side by white beach and azure sea and on the other by condominiums and hotels—your heart will leap with expectation as you begin to recognize the postcard-famous sights. Now you're truly in Rio, where cariocas (Rio residents) and tourists live life to its fullest.Enthusiasm is contagious in Rio. Prepare to have your senses engaged and your inhibitions untied. Rio seduces with a host of images: the joyous bustle of vendors at Sunday's Feira Hippie (Hippie Fair); the tipsy babble at sidewalk cafés as patrons sip their last glass of icy beer under the stars; the blanket of lights beneath the Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain); the bikers, joggers, strollers, and power walkers who parade along the beach each morning. Borrow the carioca spirit for your stay; you may find yourself reluctant to give it back.
	29th29	DecDec	202424	Santos, Brazil, disembark the MSC Seaview	08:00

MSC Seaview

Launch Year

2018

Tonnage

153,516

Capacity

5,079

Cabins

2,026

Accessible

Deck 5

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MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
YC1	Yacht Club Deluxe Suite	£2,999	£2,999

Surface 25 sqm, balcony 8 sqm, deck 16-18
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Wifi connection included
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
Can accommodate up to 5 people

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
Premium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages included
Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
Discounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board.
1 Free cruise change

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MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
YIN	Yacht Club Interior Suite	£1,869	£1,869

Surface 21 sqm, deck 16-18
Spacious wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Wifi connection included
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
Premium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages included
Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
Discounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board.
1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
YC3	Yacht Club Royal Suite	£4,699	£4,699

Surface 62 sqm, balcony 33 sqm with private whirlpool bath and dining table, deck 16
Separate living area and dining room
Walk-in wardrobes
Bathroom with shower and bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double bed
Wifi connection included
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
Premium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages included
Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
Discounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board.
1 Free cruise change

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Biscayne Bay Restaurant & Buffet

The dedicated family buffet on deck 16 offers a variety of popular favourites and other tasty, healthy dishes that children will love.

Butcher's Cut

This American-style steak house serves select Linz heritage angus beef, gold standard in high-end angus beef thanks to the best genetics in breed. The highest quality product custom cut by master butchers and aged to perfection. The menu is inspired by the great plains and it is accompanied by bold New World wines and cocktails with swagger.

Ocean Cay Restaurant

A luxury fish restaurant that offers a mouth-watering proposal of sophisticated fish and shellfish made with the freshest ingredients, including scallop 'a la Gallega' with Iberian ham, fideuá of king crab and confit duck and rosemary salt roasted sea bass.

Teppanyaki Restaurant by Roy Yamaguchi

Tradition and modernity go hand in hand in this stylish teppanyaki restaurant. This charming venue offers deliciously authentic Asian cuisine prepared on the spot with only the freshest, highest quality ingredients.

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Forest Aquaventure Park

With its multi-storey aqua park, MSC Seaside offers one of the largest and most interactive water attractions at sea. It prides itself on its five different water slides, including two racing slides with clear loops extending over the side of the ship and a 367-foot water slide with lights and music going down in single and double slide tubes. Also boasts an AquaPlay™ area for tots and an adventure trail, the aqua park truly has something for everyone.

Odeon Theatre

The stunning high-tech theatre is the ideal venue to enjoy spectacular Broadway-style shows, with a varied programme offering compelling entertainment every evening of your cruise.

Seaside Lounge

Cocktails and other drinks are available for your enjoyment in our Seaside Lounge. Bar menu with classic cocktails, sparkling cocktails, Mojitos, zero-alcohol drinks, wines, beers, ciders, aperitifs, liqueurs and more. There are afternoon activities too, along with an extensive selection of tea.

Garage Club

During the day, the Garage Club is dedicated to teenagers. At night, it's a club with a powerful sound system and great cocktails. Dance the night away to our pumping sound system and enjoy a fantastic beverage range: long drinks, Spritz & Co, exciting premium cocktails and the latest mocktails.

Haven Lounge

Super cocktails are a feature of this cocktail bar. A signature MSC cocktail, a classic or something entirely new -you decide. This bar is an ideal spot to stop by to listen to live music and enjoy a drink from the extensive bar menu.

Champagne Bar

With an array of first-rate champagne, bubblies, fresh oysters, caviar and fish, the chic Champagne Bar is a place to indulge in the finer things in life. To ensure we have only the best, we have painstakingly researched the quality of our sparkling wines and sourced them from the most renowned producers world-wide

Sports Bar

Watch the game, or simply relax with a great choice at American or international beer, cocktails, spirits and more at this American-style sports bar.

Panorama Bar

Discover a world of frozen delights, cocktails, beers and soft drinks at the main poolside ice cream bar. Venchi artisanal ice-cream is made fresh daily!

Aurea Bar

This relaxing outdoor pool bar is dedicated to guests who have chosen the Aura Experience. The exclusive bar menu features a variety of coladas, margaritas, long drinks, frozen delights and many other refreshers.

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Baby Club

Our partnership with leading baby care brand Chicco provides a dedicated play area with facilities for babies and toddlers under 3 years old. You can leave your toddlers with our MSC Babycare staff, or stay with them and enjoy the special Chicco toys and games. They'll love our music and rhythm activities, designed to awaken their curiosity.

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Holiday Summary

	7 nights aboard the MSC Seaview
	Drinks packages available.
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	Upgrade to the Yacht Club Experience
	Award winning MSC Aurea Spa (charges apply)
	Gratuities Included
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£879pp
IB	Interior (Bella experience)	£879pp
IR1	Deluxe Interior (low deck)	£949pp
IR2	Deluxe Interior (medium deck)	£959pp
IL1	Premium Interior (low deck)

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,009pp
OB	Ocean View (Bella experience)	£1,009pp
OR1	Deluxe Ocean View (low deck)	£1,059pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,109pp
BB	Balcony (Bella experience)	£1,109pp
BR1	Deluxe Balcony (low deck)	£1,169pp
BR2	Deluxe Balcony (medium deck)	£1,179pp
BR3	Deluxe Balcony (high deck)	£1,179pp
BR4	Deluxe Balcony (top deck)	£1,189pp
BA	Balcony Aurea	£1,299pp

Suite staterooms from		£1,429pp
SM	Junior Suite Aurea	£1,429pp
SR1	Deluxe Suite Aurea (low deck)	£1,519pp
SL1	Premium Suite Aurea (low deck)	£1,609pp
SLT	Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace	£1,689pp
SLW	Premium Suite Aurea with Whirlpool	£1,869pp
SX	Grand Suite Aurea	£1,949pp
SD	Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea	£2,169pp
YIN	Yacht Club Interior Suite	£1,869pp
YC1	Yacht Club Deluxe Suite	£2,999pp
YC3	Yacht Club Royal Suite

	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Sun 19th Jan 202519 Jan 25	749	859	999	1,309
Sun 23rd Feb 202523 Feb 25	699	779	909	1,259
Sun 9th Mar 202509 Mar 25	699	779	909	1,259