Argentina, Uruguay

8 nights sailing from Rio de Janeiro on cruise ship MSC Orchestra

Itinerary: Sailing from Rio de Janeiro, visiting Buenos Aires, Montevideo (Uruguay), Punta del Este (Uruguay), ending in Rio de Janeiro.
from £783 Price per person based on double occupancy

Cruise Argentina, Uruguay

8 nights sailing from Rio de Janeiro on cruise ship MSC Orchestra

from £783 Price per person

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Inside

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Ocean View

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Balcony

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Balcony Aurea BA

Suite

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`Bella` Experience

Bella Experience

The impressive experience of Bella is an excellent value option to enjoy the comforts of life on board in a modern and elegant style, designed to ensure a pleasant stay on board. Includes: ...

`Fantastica` Experience

Fantastica Experience

Fantastica´ experience offers a superior level of comfort and service. Fantasia experience will give you all Bella benefits plus some extra ones too such as one free cruise change, the opportunity to choose the cabin and its location, breakfast in c...

`Aurea´ Experience

Aurea´ Experience

Aurea experience offers a series of relaxing benefits for body and soul. Suites and Balcony in the best locations These cabins include Priority boarding, 24-hour room service (free delivery), Welcome package, the option to dine any time you choose, F...

`MSC Yacht Club` Experience

MSC Yacht Club Experience

A unique experience that combines the comfort and service of a private yacht with access to the extensive leisure facilities of a modern cruise ship. What’s included? Access to the panoramic Top Sail Lounge with bar, afternoon tea service, light food...

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Rio de Janeiro Embarkation | Departure: 17:00H
Day 2-3 at sea
Day 4 Buenos Aires Arrival time: 10:00H | Departure: 21:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 5 Montevideo (Uruguay) Arrival time: 10:30H | Departure: 20:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 6 Punta del Este (Uruguay) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 18:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 7-8 at sea
Day 9 Rio de Janeiro Arrival time: 07:00H
Argentina, Uruguay Cruise itinerary  - MSC Cruises

Argentina, Uruguay

8 nights Cruise on MSC Orchestra. Sailing from Rio de Janeiro, visiting Buenos Aires, Montevideo (Uruguay), Punta del Este (Uruguay), ending in Rio de Janeiro.

Argentina, Uruguay Cruise itinerary  - MSC Cruises
Argentina, Uruguay Cruise itinerary  - MSC Cruises

Rio de Janeiro

The city sports world-class hotels, approximately 49.70 miles of beachland, is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova, balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ("Cristo Redentor") atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world's largest football stadiums.

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Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Rio de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent. People from Buenos Aires are referred to as porteños (people of the port). Buenos Aires is a top tourist destination, and is known for its European-style architecture and rich cultural life, with the highest concentration of theatres in the world, with scores of theaters and productions.Strongly influenced by European culture, Buenos Aires is sometimes referred to as the "Paris of South America".Buenos Aires is the birthplace of the current Roman Pontiff, Pope Francis.

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Montevideo (Uruguay)

Located on the Atlantic coast in the south of the country, Montevideo is the capital and largest city in Uruguay. Montevideo is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. Sunseekers are spoilt for choice with city boasting a wealth of stunning, golden beaches. The old town of Montevideo is home to many restaurants and bars and is the perfect place to find vibrant nightlife.

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Punta del Este (Uruguay)

Punta del Este is a city on the southern tip of Uruguay, located on the peninsula that closes the bay of Maldonado. It counts with excellent beaches, beautiful seaside mansions, tree-lined streets, chic boutiques and stylish people. Punta del Este has two coasts, one of them is quiet and calm, called mansa, and the other one is windy, with some lovely places to surf, called brava. Many famous beaches like La playa de los Dedos,which is near the center in Punta del Este, close to a surf spot, famous due to the sculpture of a giant hand emerging from the sand. In La Barra, the Bikini Beach is famous because of the models and famous people that visit.

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Rio de Janeiro

The city sports world-class hotels, approximately 49.70 miles of beachland, is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova, balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ("Cristo Redentor") atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world's largest football stadiums.

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The ship: MSC Orchestra

A modern cruise ship, offering wonderful facilities and cutting edge design.

If relaxation and a quiet life are your cruise goals then you´ll have no trouble achieving them on this cruise. Stay in shape with the jogging track, the Sports Centre and the Body and Mind Spa. Also the Turkish bath, sauna or a programme of massages will help take the effort out of feeling good. MSC Orchestra is also well equipped to take you on a culinary adventure. The décor aboard is simply thrilling: the leopard-style Savannah Bar, t the Palm Beach Casino or the spectacular shows at the Covent Garden Theatre. Kids have their own outdoor pool and games area as well as the Jungle Adventure playroom.

Inaugurated 2007
Beam 32.8 m.
Length 294 m.
Tonnage 92409 tn.
Occupancy 3223
Crew 1054
Ratio passenger / crew Standard 3:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Good 29:1
Number of decks 13
Number of staterooms 1275
Number of interior staterooms 275
Number of staterooms with balcony 827
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What's included onboard?

Meals at the main restaurants or at the buffett restaurants are included (fees are applied for speciality restaurants)

Daily service charges/gratuities are included as part of the cruise fare at no extra cost.

Port taxes are included in the price

Accommodation in well appointed cabins 

Water, coffee and some juices are included in certain areas of the ship.

Children and Teens Clubs are included with outstanding programme activities and services

All on-board activities such as group games, competitions, quizzes, crafts classes are included.

Future Cruise benefits when booking your next cruise on board

Free entry to the casino; There is no admission charge for any of the nightclubs or discos on MSC's ships; Most evening shows are also free to enjoy 

Access to the gym is free of charge

What's not included?

A 15% Bar Service Charge is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases, except for passengers who have booked the All Inclusive Fare or who have pre-booked and paid a Beverage or  Dining Package.

Shore excursions and purchases at the onboard shops are not included; treatments or massages at the beauty salon or the MSC Aurea Spa are also not included.

Drinks are only included if you have booked the All Inclusive Fare or if you have booked the Standard Fare but added a Drinks Package (in this case, the drinks that are included on board correspond to the package booked); If you have not booked any of these options, the drinks will not be included and must be paid on board Plus a 15% Bar Service Charge that will be automatically added to your onboard account; Prepaid All-inclusive drinks packages or the All-inclusive fares that also include this bar service charge) 

Spa access and services (charges apply, except access to the thermal area for Aurea and Yacht Club cabins and suites).

Speaciality restaurants (fees apply).

There is a fee to use the facilities in the Internet café.  

Travel and/or Health Insurance is not included; Passengers are strongly recommended to have comprehensive travel health insurance covering medical treatment and repatriation costs and expenses. 

Your benefits & more

  • Tips included!

    Service Charges (Gratuities) are included in the cruise fare.

    Service Charges (Gratuities) are included in the cruise fare. MSC Cruises does not recommend tipping individual members of staff.

  • Hot Drinks & Water

    Complimentary mineral water, American coffee and/or tea during lunch and dinner in main dining room included.

    The hot drinks and water will be offered to guests during lunch and dinner in the main dining room.

What you need to know

Travel documents and visas

It is the sole responsibility of the Guest to identify and obtain all required travel documents for the entire cruise vacation and have them available when necessary. Please check with your travel agent, government agency, Embassy or Consulate to ensure that you have all the proper documentation to board the ship and enter each of the countries on your cruise. Guests without proper traveling documentation will be denied boarding. Travel restrictions for each destination country may vary according to a Guest's citizenship. No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation. Make sure you check all the information here: https://logi.travel/0DD7979

Important! MSC MINORS POLICY

1. MSC will only be able to accommodate children younger than 12 months old on sailings that do not exceed 10 nights in duration. 2. Guests under 18yrs old or 21yrs for guests embarking from a US port must travel accompanied by their parents or a legal guardian. Otherwise, a signed authorization letter from the absent parent must be provided when booking, along with the name of a designated individual in charge of the minor. 3- Minors can be assigned to a cabin without the presence of an adult subject to the following conditions: A- The parents expressly request the minors to be assigned in a cabin without an adult upon signature of a waiver of liability. B- The parents and the minors stay in connected cabins or in adjacent cabins (minors alone never in a balcony cabin). C- Parents are given a double key of the cabin occupied by the minors. D- The cabin is occupied at least by 2 minors with the oldest minor being at least 12 years old and the youngest at least 8 years old

Adjacent cabin means cabins whose door are close each other in the same assembly station and corridor. Connecting cabins are cabins that are connected by an internal door.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RUSSIAN TOURIST PASSPORT HOLDERS ENTERING NORWAY

Please do note that, as per Official instructions received from the Norwegian relevant Ministry, all Russian Tourist passport holders cannot enter Norway from 29th of May. After merging with Local Authorities, relating all cruises arriving in Norway through a Schengen Port (MSC Euribia, MSC Poesia and MSC Preziosa), all Russian Touristic passport holders in possession of a Schengen Visa issued ONLY by Norway after the 30th of May 2022 or with a valid Schengen Residence Permit (under renewal not accepted) and ONLY transiting Norway (not embarking/disembarking) will be exceptionally accepted onboard. Holders of Diplomatic, Service, Special Passports need to receive pre-approval before showing up for the embarkation. For all other cruises calling extra-Schengen Ports before Norway (MSC Virtuosa), mentioned guests will not be allowed to embark.

Future Cruise Programme

Guests who book their next MSC Cruises sailing while onboard will be rewarded with a reduced deposit starting from £100 per person, a shipboard credit of up to £200, a greater flexibility valid up until final payment is done and the best price guarantee, now applicable up to 90 days prior to sailing date

Travelling with children

Do you have children travelling? Please Read: All minors travelling without their parent or legal guardian must arrive with written consent that those in the party they are with have consent of their parent/legal guardian for them to travel, and also that they will assume responsibility for the minors on-board and in the case of an emergency. Guests may be required to provide a signed letter of consent from the absent parent/legal guardian providing authorisation to travel with the minor, along with a copy of the child’s birth certificate showing both parents and a copy of photographic identification of the missing parent/legal guardian. If the legal guardian or parent has remarried and has a different surname to the minor they must bring proof such as copies of the birth, marriage, divorce certificates.

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