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CRUISES TO AND FROM RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Rio de Janeiro cruises: where coast and culture collide<\/h3>\n
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It\u2019s nicknamed Cidade Maravilhosa \u2013 the Marvellous City \u2013 and a cruise to Rio de Janeiro soon shows why. A kaleidoscope of vibrant neighbourhoods spills down to stretches of white sand, while the granite peak of\u00a0Sugarloaf Mountain<\/strong>\u00a0rises in the bay and the iconic\u00a0Christ the Redeemer<\/strong>\u00a0statue surveys the scene from\u00a0Mount Corcovado<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is a place that knows how to throw a good party, at its liveliest when the legendary\u00a0Rio Carnival\u00a0<\/strong>sees sequined revellers parading the streets. But whenever you set sail on a Rio de Janeiro cruise, there\u2019ll be plenty to entertain you, from soccer matches to samba schools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Sip an ice-cold caipirinha and sway to the bossa nova beats on\u00a0Copacabana beach<\/strong>\u00a0or check out the surf spots and stylish boutiques of\u00a0Ipanema<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

When it comes to nature and culture, Rio has an embarrassment of riches. Its eclectic architecture sees colonial mansions vie with\u00a0Art Deco\u00a0<\/strong>apartments and modernist museums, while hiking trails weave up its green slopes and the sprawling Botanical Garden provides an oasis of palms, orchids and lily ponds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

CRUISES FROM RIO DE JANEIRO<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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As one of the world\u2019s largest natural bays, there are few more spectacular places to set sail from. Dotted with lush islands and framed by lofty\u00a0Sugarloaf Mountain<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Tijuca hills<\/strong>, this was the main hub for Portuguese traders in colonial times, shipping coffee and sugar back to the Old World. Today, Rio de Janeiro cruise port is your gateway to an unforgettable holiday.<\/p>\n

Our\u00a0cruises from Rio de Janeiro 2024-25<\/strong>\u00a0include voyages north to the Brazilian beach resort of\u00a0B\u00fazios<\/strong>, the luscious and architecturally rich coastal city of\u00a0Ilh\u00e9us<\/strong>, and history-steeped city of\u00a0Salvador<\/strong>. Or journey south, to the volcanic island of\u00a0Ilhabela<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a favourite playground for\u00a0Paulistas<\/strong>. And it doesn\u2019t end here. Another cruise from Rio de Janeiro sweeps down the Atlantic Coast to\u00a0Uruguay\u2019s Punta del Este<\/strong>\u00a0and capital city\u00a0Montevideo<\/strong>, as well as Buenos Aires, the sultry, flamenco-filled metropolis that might just steal your heart before the cruise circles back to Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n

Discover the best of Brazil and beyond with cruises from Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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RIO DE JANEIRO CRUISE DEALS<\/h2>\n
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If Brazil\u2019s beaches and cultural delights are beckoning, browse our Rio de Janeiro cruise deals.\u00a0 Departing and disembarking from the Rio de Janeiro port, these offers provide excellent value.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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CRUISES TO RIO DE JANEIRO<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ready to immerse yourself in this fun-loving Brazilian city? A Rio de Janeiro cruise can take you from beach to verdant landscapes to fine dining in a single day. Catch some rays on the sandy, wave-lashed playgrounds of\u00a0Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 no doubt there\u2019ll be lively rounds of beach volleyball underway \u2013 before ascending the mighty Corcovado for a close-up with the\u00a0Christ the Redeemer statue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Football fans should cruise to Rio de Janeiro to make a pilgrimage to\u00a0Maracan\u00e3<\/strong>, the record-breaking 180,000-seat stadium where the atmosphere is second to none. Another spot that has seen some lively times is the Sambadrome. This gargantuan parade runway is the epicentre of Rio Carnival, designed by Brazilian\u00a0architect Oscar Niemeyer<\/strong>\u00a0for samba schools to strut their stuff. Among the many green lungs in this urban forest, Tijuca National Park is perhaps the most epic \u2013 a biodiversity hotspot of waterfalls and caves within city limits.<\/p>\n

All this and more awaits on a cruise to Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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HOW TO REACH RIO DE JANEIRO CRUISE TERMINAL<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where do MSC Cruises\u2019 ships dock in Rio de Janeiro?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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MSC Cruises dock at\u00a0Pier Mau\u00e1<\/strong>,\u00a0Avenue Rodrigues Alves, 10<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Center\/RJ<\/strong>. At the eastern edge of the city at\u00a0Guanabara Bay<\/strong>,\u00a0Pier Mau\u00e1\u00a0<\/strong>is part of the\u00a0Porto Maravilha<\/strong>\u00a0(\u2018Marvellous Port<\/strong>\u2019), a modern urban development that is home to several museums, an aquarium and lots of seasonal events.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How do I reach the car park at the Rio de Janeiro cruise port?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Coming from the west (S\u00e3o Paulo<\/strong>): Enter Rio on the BR116, merge onto the B101, continue on\u00a0Avenida Brasil<\/strong>. Then take\u00a0Avenida Rodrigues Alves\u00a0<\/strong>before turning into\u00a0Via Bin\u00e1rio do Porto\/R.<\/strong>\u00a0Arlindo Rodrigues, continue on\u00a0Avenida Venezuela<\/strong>, take a left on\u00a0Pra\u00e7a Mau\u00e1<\/strong>, then a left on\u00a0Avenida Rodrigues Alves<\/strong>\u00a0and the cruise terminal is on your right.<\/p>\n

Coming from the north (Gale\u00e3o International Airport<\/strong>): Take\u00a0Estrada do Gale\u00e3o<\/strong>, then the\u00a0Expressa Presidente Jo\u00e3o Goulart<\/strong>. Use the left lane to exit towards\u00a0Centro\/Copacabana<\/strong>. Merge on to\u00a0Viaduto do Gas\u00f4metro<\/strong>. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for\u00a0Tijuca\/Tn. Rebou\u00e7as\/Centro\/Maracan\u00e3<\/strong>. Take a slight left on to Via Bin\u00e1rio do Porto. After the Rio Art Museum, take a left on Pra\u00e7a Mau\u00e1, a left on to Avenida Rodrigues Alves and the cruise terminal is on your right.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How do I get to the Rio de Janeiro cruise port from the train station?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Brazil Central Station (Central do Brasil<\/strong>) is located around three kilometres from the cruise terminal. There is a taxi stand outside the station and it is approximately a 10-minute ride to Pier Mau\u00e1. By bus, the journey takes around 15-20 minutes. To catch the bus, walk to\u00a010 Avenida Presidente Varga<\/strong>s, take bus\u00a07721D<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a053 Rua Sacadura Cabral<\/strong>, from where it is around a four-minute walk to\u00a0Pier Mau\u00e1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How do I get from Rio de Janeiro Airport to the cruise port?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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From\u00a0Gale\u00e3o-Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport\u00a0<\/strong>(GIG<\/strong>), the cruise terminal is about 15 kilometres away, but it is wise to leave a lot of time for the journey, since traffic can cause delays. Taxis are available from the airport and the journey takes around 50 minutes, depending on traffic. To reach the cruise port by bus, take the airport bus number 2018 to Avenida Venezuela, from where it is only a short walk to the port. The bus journey takes approximately one hour and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

From\u00a0Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)<\/strong>: although the port is approximately five kilometres from this airport, make sure to leave adequate time for the journey, in case of heavy traffic. The taxi journey takes approximately 15 minutes. If using public transport, the journey takes around 20 minutes on the L1 metro (blue line) to\u00a0Parada dos Museus<\/strong>, which is almost directly in front of\u00a0Pier Mau\u00e1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Rio de Janeiro lies within a tropical climate, with warm temperatures all year and mostly sunny days. Because Brazil is in the Southern Hemisphere, summer falls between December and March while winter runs from\u00a0June until August.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Between\u00a0December and March<\/strong>, Rio is hot and can get humid (temperatures can reach 38\u00b0C), with a chance of quick bursts of rain. In the winter, temperatures can range from an average of 15\u00b0C to 25\u00b0C. Spring temperatures (September to November) range from approximately 20\u00b0C to 28\u00b0C, while autumn temperatures (March to May) are around 20\u00b0C to 30\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is there a beach in Rio de Janeiro?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Rio is renowned worldwide for its beaches, particularly the two that hug the city\u2019s southern corner. Famous\u00a0Copacabana Beach<\/strong>\u00a0is the most popular amongst both locals and tourists. Soak up the sun, watch waterfront games, buy drinks and snacks from beachside vendors and kiosks, and stroll the sprawling boardwalk, the\u00a0Cal\u00e7ad\u00e3o<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fashionable\u00a0Ipanema Beach<\/strong>\u00a0is a little calmer and more upscale. The sandy stretches of\u00a0Ipanema<\/strong>\u00a0are divided into different \u2018postos\u2019 that each attract a different crowd. Arrive early on weekends if you want to secure a sunbathing spot. Then there\u2019s gorgeous\u00a0Tijuca Beach<\/strong>, located south-west of central Rio, but worth the trip out to make the most of its bustling, upmarket vibe and great waves for surfing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What can I do in Rio de Janeiro in one day?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Get the lay of the land and incredible views at two of Rio\u2019s most iconic sights. In\u00a0Tijuca National Park<\/strong>,\u00a0Mount Corcovado<\/strong>\u00a0is topped by the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, which can be reached by a scenic train journey. North of\u00a0Copacabana Beach<\/strong>,\u00a0P\u00e3o de A\u00e7\u00facar<\/strong>\u00a0(Sugarloaf Mountain) is accessible by a panoramic cable car \u2013 sunsets from Sugarloaf are spectacular.<\/p>\n

Head to the city centre to visit Rio\u2019s architectural wonders and key sights, including the pyramid-like\u00a0Catedral de S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o<\/strong>,\u00a0S\u00e3o Bento Monastery<\/strong>, the lavish, European-style\u00a0Municipal Theater<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Museu do Amanh\u00e3<\/strong>\u00a0(Museum of Tomorrow<\/strong>). Wander the artsy Santa Teresa neighbourhood and explore its restaurants and bars, where you can try traditional foods such as feijoada (black bean stew) and p\u00e3o de queijo (small, cheese-bread buns). Accompany your meal with a caipirinha, made with cacha\u00e7a, a Brazilian sugarcane spirit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"parent":48242,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[270],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-48490","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-ports"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/48490","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48490"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/48490\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/48242"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48490"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48490"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48490"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}