Back on the route of shipping companies after the slowdown in cases of Covid-19, Brazil begins its cruise season, which extends until April 2023. The expectation is that this will be the largest in the last ten years, with 780 thousand beds offered and 176 days duration.
The data is from the Brazilian Association of Maritime Cruises (Clia), which forecasts a movement of R$ 3.8 billion and the generation of 48 thousand jobs with the demand for vessels in the high season.
“We should sell more than 850,000 tickets. This is a very good estimate, and the month of November has already demonstrated the positivity of these sales”, says Marco Ferraz, president of Clia.
During the surge in cases in the first wave of Covid-19, cruise ships faced the disease on the high seas. The vessels isolated the contaminated and extended the disembarkation dates. Clia carried out a study to measure passengers’ confidence in taking a new trip by ship.
According to Ferraz, 84% intend to travel again next year. Among those who have never taken cruises, 69% have the same intention. “This is a better number than the pre-pandemic, and it leads us to believe that people are feeling safe”, she evaluates.
The vaccine is no longer mandatory for shipments. However, Anvisa determined other security measures against the virus. If traveling for five nights or less, proof of recent vaccination or testing is required. For those traveling for six nights or more, only the test will be valid. Self-tests are not accepted.
This season, 14 vessels pass through Brazil and other countries in South America. See cruise details.
Costa Cruises
firenze coast
The ship, with capacity for 5,620 passengers, makes its debut in South America this year. Inspired by the Italian region of Florence, the vessel offers guests regional cuisine with pizzas, wines and ice cream from Pizzeria Pummid’Óro and Gelateria Amarillo. The transatlantic has four swimming pools, whirlpools, three water slides, 11 other restaurants, seven bars, spa overlooking the sea, gym, mini golf, casino and two spaces for children.
Bahia itinerary (Santos, Salvador, Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro). Boarding: Santos, Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. From BRL 1,739 per person in a double cabin. Special New Year’s Eve itinerary, from December 26 to January 2, 2023. Boarding: Santos. From BRL 14,568 per person in a double cabin. Reservations on 0800 747 5500.
favolous coast
The vessel, which was the setting for the movie “Meu Passado Me Condena”, is decorated with 6,000 works of art. It holds up to 3,780 passengers and is equipped with six restaurants with menus signed by chefs such as the Italian Bruno Barbieri. In addition to dining options, the ship has a spa, nine pools and whirlpools, six restaurants, 12 bars, theater, casino, shopping, sports area and Peppa Pig children’s area for children from six months to three years old.
Mini script. Boarding: Santos. Itinerary: Santos, Balneário Camboriú, Ilha Grande, Porto Belo and Ilhabela. From BRL 1,118 per person in an inside cabin. Silver Route. Boarding: Santos and Itajaí. Itinerary: Santos, Itajaí, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. From BRL 3,879 per person in an inside cabin. Reservations on 0800 747 5500.
Fortune Coast
Inspired by the famous Italian ocean liners of the 20th century, the vessel holds up to 2,443 passengers. It has a theater, nine swimming pools and whirlpools, a sauna, a casino, five restaurants and ten bars, as well as a shopping center and an exclusive area for children aged 3 to 11 years.
Itinerary: Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Búzios, Ilhabela and Montevideo. Embarkation: Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. From BRL 1,464 per person in an inside cabin. Reservations on 0800 747 5500.
MSC
MSC Armonia
With resort facilities, the ship can accommodate up to 2,065 passengers on domestic and international cruises of up to eight nights. There are five restaurants with different cuisines, nine bars and lounges, two outdoor pools and one indoor pool, spa, gym, shops and Theatro Fenice, with Broadway-inspired musicals.
Itajai itinerary. Boarding: Itajaí (SC). Itineraries: Ilha Grande (RJ), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Búzios (RJ) and Ilhabela (SP); Ilhabela (SP), Punta del Este and Buenos Aires. From BRL 1,129 per person in an inside cabin. Santos Route. Boarding: Santos (SP). Itineraries: Punta del Este, Buenos Aires, Ilhabela (SP) and Ilha Grande (RJ). Price: from BRL 5,039 per person in an external cabin with an obstructed view. Reservations at msccruzeiros.com.br or by calling 4003-1058
MSC Fantasia
Luxury appears on the steps made of crystal, the swimming pool with a retractable roof, the panoramic ballroom overlooking the sea and the themed jazz, piano and sports bars, with games being broadcast. There are five swimming pools, 12 whirlpools, a waterslide, a theater, 18 bars and lounges, a spa, a gym and children’s spaces. Holds up to 4,363 guests.
Itineraries: Porto Belo to Balneário Camboriú; Búzios to Ilha Grande; Ilha Grande to Ilhabela; Búzios to Ilhabela; Santos to Montevideo. Boarding: Santos (SP). Price: From BRL 1,749 per person in a double cabin. Reservations at 4003-1058.
MSC Preziosa
With four swimming pools —one with an infinity edge—, multi-sports court, six restaurants, 17 bars and lounges, gym, theater with musicals and 4D cinema, the vessel can accommodate 4,345 passengers. At the MSC Yacht Club, the passenger has an all-inclusive experience, with free access to services, attractions, accommodation, restaurants and exclusive pools.
Itineraries: Búzios; Balneário Camboriú; Porto Belo to Búzios; Ilhabela to Ilha Grande; Maceió to Búzios; Santos to Montevideo; Salvador to Buzios; Buzios to Ilhabela. Boarding: Santos (SP). From BRL 1,749 per person in a double cabin. Reservations at 4003-1058.
MSC Seashore
The company’s largest ship makes its debut in Brazil this season. With capacity for up to 5,632 passengers and design inspired by New York, the vessel offers almost 13,000 m² of outdoor space and the company’s largest MSC Yacht Club, which even has 24-hour butler service. In addition to the decoration with a Statue of Liberty, restaurants with references to Brooklyn and Central Park and a theater, the ship also has six swimming pools, two whirlpools, 18 bars and lounges, nine restaurants, a club and 700 m² of children’s area.
Destinations visited: Búzios, Salvador, Ilha Grande, Santos, Maceió and Rio de Janeiro. Departures: Santos, Salvador and Maceió. From BRL 2,459 per person in a double external cabin. Reservations at 4003-1058.
MSC Seaview
The vessel has an open-air area and glass walkways, which give the passenger the feeling of walking through the sea. With capacity for 5,429 guests and MSC Yatch Club, the liner also has panoramic elevators to enhance this feeling. There are six swimming pools, 11 restaurants, 20 bars and lounges, two zip lines, theater, cinema, bowling alley, casino, gym, spa and water park with five water slides.
Destinations visited: Ilha Grande, Ilhabela, Ilhéus, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, Punta del Este and Buenos Aires. Boarding: Rio de Janeiro (RJ). From BRL 1,609 per person in a double external cabin with a view. Reservations at 4003-1058.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Star
The vessel, renovated in 2018, has capacity for up to 2,348 guests. There are thirteen restaurants, ten bars and lounges, six jacuzzis, three swimming pools, spa, casino, cinema, shops, games room, theater and an area for children and young people. The Star ship will have a route from New Year’s Eve and a special route to Barcelona, Spain, with a duration of 15 days.
Tour Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. Boarding: Rio de Janeiro (RJ) and Buenos Aires (Argentina). Itinerary: Rio, Búzios, Ilha Grande, Santos, Punta del Este and Buenos Aires. From BRL 1,764 in the double internal cabin. Transatlantic from South America to Europe. From March 19 to April 2, 2023. Boarding: Rio de Janeiro (RJ). Itinerary: Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Salvador (BA), Fortaleza (CE), Porto Grande, Santa Cruz de Tenerife/ Canary Islands, Funchal/ Madeira, Granada/ Malaga, Cartagena and Barcelona (Spain). From BRL 5,777 in a double cabin. Information at (11) 3177-3131.
Oceania Cruises
Marina
The vessel has accommodations of up to 185 m². The menus served are signed by renowned chefs, such as the French Jacques Pépin, with a restaurant that bears his name. The ship has a culinary center with classes for guests, eight restaurants, theater, spa, swimming pool, jacuzzi, bars and even a race track. With so many options for dishes and drinks, Marina has all-inclusive plans with and without alcohol.
Itinerary: Rio de Janeiro, Búzios, Ilha Grande, Parati, Santos, Itajaí, Punta del Este, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. Boarding: Rio de Janeiro. From BRL 20,149. Reservations on 0800 400 3130.
Regent Seven Seas
seas mariner
With capacity for 700 guests, the ship has swimming pools, games room, spa, gym, designer stores and jewelry stores. There are seven restaurants on board with options for French, Italian, barbecue and a menu specializing in seafood, in addition to different types of coffee, wines and drinks.
Itinerary: Rio Grande, Porto Belo, Santos, Ilha Grande, Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, Cabo Frio, Salvador, Maceió and Recife. Departures: Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. From BRL 39,469. Reservations on 0800 400 3130.
Seas Voyager
Capable of embarking up to 680 passengers, Seas Voyager is one of the few to offer all inclusive. The ship has swimming pools, spa, theater, casino, karaoke, bars with wine tasting and restaurants with options for those who want to taste everything from hamburgers to lobster. The vessel also has a schedule on land, which can be carried out before the vessel follows the route or after the end of the trip. Among the ship’s accommodations, all are suites with a balcony, from 33 m² to 130 m².
A tour of daring flavors from Brazil and beyond. Itinerary: Rio de Janeiro, Búzios, Ilha Grande, Paraty, Santos, Porto Belo and Rio Grande. Boarding: Rio de Janeiro. From BRL 47,499 per person in a suite with a double balcony. Itinerary From Brazil to the end of the world. Itinerary: Rio de Janeiro, Búzios, Ilha Grande, Paraty, Santos, Porto Belo, Rio Grande, Uruguay, Argentina, Antarctica and Chile. Boarding: Rio de Janeiro. From BRL 121,749 per person in double occupancy in a deluxe balcony suite. Reservations at Reservations at www.pt.rssc.com or 0800 400 3130.
royal caribbean
celebrity infinity
The luxury vessel from Celebrity Cruises, a company acquired by Royal Caribbean, holds up to 2,604 passengers. Renovated in 2021, the ship has two all-you-can-eat restaurants. Other restaurants, which are not covered by the travel package, offer food from different regions, such as Italian and Asian. At night, passengers can watch Beatles cover plays, browse the shops or play games in the casino.
Route Argentina, Rio and São Paulo. Itinerary: Rio De Janeiro, Búzios, Ilhabela, Santos, Montevideo, Punta Del Este and Buenos Aires. Boarding: Rio de Janeiro. From BRL 3,939 per person in a double cabin. Reservations at (11) 4760-9315.
azamara
Azamara Pursuit
This is the first time that the luxurious vessel, which will also have a special Carnival itinerary, passes through Brazil. The cruise offers guests five specialty restaurants, a library, a spa, five bars and lounges, and a range of shops.
Itinerary: Rio de Janeiro, Punta del Este, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Santos, Ilhabela, Paraty and Búzios. Boarding: Rio de Janeiro. From BRL 6,718 per person in a double cabin. Reservations by phone (11) 4760-9411.
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