Explore and book MSC Cruises 8 Night South America Cruise on the MSC Preziosa departing from Buenos Aires, Argentina on Jan 21, 2026 and ending in Santos (Sao Paulo), Brazil on Jan 29, 2026 Sail to Buenos Aires, Argentina, Punta del Este, Uruguay, Camboriú, Brazil, Santos (Sao Paulo), Brazil

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Often termed the "Paris of South America", Buenos Aires offers tango, historic neighborhoods, and Argentine culture. Cruising to this port immerses visitors in a melting pot of European and South American influences.

Punta del Este, Uruguay

Experience Punta del Este, Uruguay's glamorous beach resort town. Known for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and upscale restaurants, Punta del Este offers a chic South American coastal experience. Cruising here promises sun-soaked moments, art encounters, and a taste of Uruguayan luxury.

Camboriú, Brazil

Santos (Sao Paulo), Brazil

Brazil's vibrant metropolis is known for its rich culture, skyscrapers, and diverse cuisine. While inland, Sao Paulo is often a point of interest on South American cruise land excursions.

8 Night South America Cruise

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Our casinos are elegantly designed, featuring games for all types of players. You’ll be able to try your hand at Roulette or Blackjack, challenge yourself at one of our Poker tables, or choose among a variety of slot machines.

Millennium Star Casino

While away a few enjoyable hours of game play at the Arcade on board the ship. Pit your wits and skill against those of your friends in any number of typical arcade options, including video games, pinball and more. Great fun guaranteed.

Arcade

Strike! That’s what you want to hear every time the bowling ball barrels down the alley. See whether you have the knack and play against your family and friends to crown the bowling champion in your midst.

Mini Bowling

Feel the rush of Formula 1 with MSC’s F1 Simulator, putting you in the driver’s seat for a high-speed virtual race. Compete head-to-head with other racers and experience the thrill of the track. Perfect for all ages, whether you win or not!



MSC Formula Racer

Tennis Tournament - if you've got a killer backhand then why not enter our onboard tennis tournament? It might not be Wimbledon but it'll serve up a great workout and possibly a taste of glory, tooSoccer Tournament - can you kick it? Yes you can! Sign up for the onboard soccer tournament and show off your skills. Your team needs you, so get involved. Volleyball Tournament - unleash your competitive side in our very own onboard volleyball tournament. Quick reactions and impressive reach could lead you and your team to glory! Basketball Tournament - ready to shoot some hoops? Then enter our onboard basketball tournament. Get involved and prepare for glory! Ping Pong Tournament - pick up a paddle and prepare for battle! The ping pong tournament is on and you're invited. Ready for the challenge? See you there! Table Soccer Tournament - if you're a fan of football in the miniaturized form known as foosball why not enter today's tournament? Just remember the golden rule - no spinning!

Sports Tournaments

Diamond Bar and Library

Preziosa Bar

Saphir Bar

The MSC Yacht Club Lounge offers its guests an exclusive retreat with breathtaking panoramic views. Enjoy a sophisticated selection of craft cocktails, fine wines, and gourmet snacks in this elegant space, reserved solely for MSC Yacht Club Guests.

Top Sail Lounge (Yacht Club Exclusive)

The Green Sax Jazz Bar

Turquoise Bar

II Cappucinno

Discover The One Bar on Deck 18, an exclusive retreat for Yacht Club guests, where you'll experience poolside indulgence in a spacious, upscale setting designed for relaxation and socializing.






The One Bar (Yacht Club Exclusive)

Safari Lounge

Phoenician Plaza

La Playa Preciosa

La Locanda

Galaxy Lounge

El Dorado Piano Bar

Aurea SPA Bar

This American-Style house serves select Linz Heritage Angus beef, the gold standard in high-end Angus beef thanks to the best genetics in breed. The highhest 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.

Butcher's Cut

Indulge your sweet tooth at the Dessert Corner, a cornucopia of deliciously sweet treats that will have your mouth watering. Enter the magical world of fine patisserie, crafted with love by our team of talented bakers and pastry chefs with meticulous attention to detail.

Dessert Corner

Get set to be wowed by the creativity of our talented chefs at the Daily Special Corner. Wrap your taste buds around a different specialty every day of your cruise for an unforgettable culinary surprise.

Daily Special Corner

Enticing aromas and mouth-watering flavors are served up at our Ethnic Corner. Choose your personal favorite from a range of delectable dishes, hand-selected from every corner of the world, from Asian to Indian – and everything in between.

Ethnic Corner

Ranked by the Berlitz guide as “the best sushi at sea”, this charming venue offers deliciously authentic Asian cuisine prepared on the spot with only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. The menu includes Japanese dishes composed of nigari, sashimi, maki, futomaki, tempura, teriyaki and much more.

Galaxy Kaito Restaurant

Our main restaurants invite you on a journey around the world’s cuisines, offering exceptional international dishes every day of your cruise. Check out the Elegant Dinner to try a signature dish by two Michelin-starred chef Ramón Freixa.

International Dining

For those unexpected hunger pangs, the Take-Away Station is your go-to spot for quick and casual dining, offering popular fast foods. Enjoy a convenient snack whenever you need it during your cruise adventure.







Take Away Station

The Wellness Corner caters to health-conscious cruisers with a menu of light, nutritious dishes full of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Designed to support wellbeing without sacrificing taste, it’s an ideal spot for guilt-free meals. Great for grabbing your daily dose of veggies and maintaining balance while at sea.



Wellness Corner

The Golden Lobster

We believe everyone’s special on an MSC cruise ship which is why we provide tailored menus and solutions to meet everyone’s dining requirements

Special Diets and Menus

Check out the Pasta Station for authentic Italian pasta just like mama used to make. Discover a new selection of delicious flavor combinations every single day to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

Pasta Station

As one of the healthiest diets on the planet, Mediterranean food takes center stage at our main restaurants, tempting you with French, Italian and Spanish cuisine. Don’t miss the Elegant Dinner with a signature dish our Michelin-starred chef Ramón Freixa

Mediterranean Dining

Come to the Carvery for deliciously tender, juicy and flavorful roast meat specialties that will please your palate any day of the week. Enjoy the theater of watching your personal favorites being carved right in front of your eyes especially for you.

Meat Carvery

Le Palmeraie

L'Arabesque Panoramic Restaurant

Kids' Corner features a dedicated buffet line exclusively for kids and their families, offering a playful and relaxed dining experience. With a menu that changes daily, young cruisers can enjoy healthy and fun meals designed to excite their taste buds. This family-focused space ensures mealtime is as enjoyable as the adventures onboard.

Kids Area

who’s going to be the best dancer of the night? The whole family is invited to join the Youth Staff for a special disco time!

Family Disco

his is a competition for the whole family with dance, music and selfie challenges dedicated to Kelly & Kloe On Board, MSC Cruises’ original web series created for kids and families.

Family Game Show

Visit our on-board 4D Cinema for a chance to enter a world of adventure without having to leave the comfort of your seat. Enjoy a unique cinematic experience, full of surprising features and visual effects.

4D Cinema

You’d normally have to travel to New York to see the top-rated shows, but thanks to our Broadway-style theaters you can enjoy entertainment with an international line-up of artists without having to leave the ship. Take your pick, there’s sure to be a show you love.                                      

Broadway Theater

Immerse yourself in world-class entertainment at sea, with the glamorous theaters and an international lineup of artists, bringing top-rated shows to your cruise experience without the need to travel to New York or Las Vegas.

Broadway Theatre

Set sail for a day of creativity with the LEGO® Experience On Board. Your family can enjoy a full day of LEGO-themed activities, providing endless hours of building and creating for the kids while fostering family fun.

Lego Experience

The Junior Club inspires connection and cooperation among 7 to 11-year-olds, through a wide variety of activities. Highlights range from Masterchef at Sea Juniors and Dorebro Sport competitions to our Fire & Ice live video game. Do you like acting, dancing or singing? Enjoy the thrill of filming with the Kelly & Kloe On Board Green Screen Experience!

Junior Club 7-11

The Mini Club, designed for children aged 3 to 6 and in partnership with LEGO®, is a hub of creativity and fun. With a wide range of activities and the exciting Doremi Family Disco, it’s a place where young imaginations soar and families create lasting memories together.

Mini Club 3-6

For parents of toddlers under 3 years old, this partnership with Chicco ensures a safe and enjoyable play area. Leave your little ones with the MSC Babycare staff or join in the fun with special Chicco toys and rhythmic activities designed to spark curiosity.



Baby Club 0-3

Teens aged 15-17 are in for an unforgettable cruise experience. Dive into the Teen Club's action-packed world, featuring sports, dance-offs, social games, and thrilling Wii, Xbox, and PS4 tournaments.



Teen Club 15-17

With the Young Club, kids from 12 to 14 years old can dive into a world of discovery, involvement and interaction.Each day holds the promise of new experiences, with a dedicated programme of sport tournaments, hi-tech games and lots of other fun activities. And of course, every day also brings opportunities to make new friends.

Young Club (12-14)

Every MSC Cruise is full of fun and discovery for kids of every age, starting with all the activities organised just for them and included in your fare. With a packed program of sports, games, competitions, parties and more, your children will enjoy endless discoveries with their new friends.Children can discover a world of their own thanks to 5 dedicated clubs for ages ranging from 0 to 17 years old, where they are looked after by our trained, multilingual personnel, certified for safeguarding children.

Kids Clubs

Indulge in the ultimate relaxation at the MSC Aurea Spa, a sanctuary of Balinese tranquility. Offering a variety of signature treatments, a thermal area, and beauty services, it’s your escape to rejuvenation and luxury.

MSC Aurea Spa

Relaxing on one of our ships will do wonders for you, but we also have a few secrets on board to help you look and feel even better. Make the most of our range of safe and effective Anti-Ageing treatments and return from your cruise visibly rejuvenated.

Medi Spa Center

Get a lasting sensation of absolute well being that will accompany you well beyond your cruise. All our ships are equipped with a Thermal Area where you can enjoy a soothing sauna, a relaxing steam or an invigorating whirlpool bath.

Thermal Area

Refresh your look with a new hairstyle! There are different packages which include a personalized shampoo & conditioning mask, a haircut and a single process color treatment. Leave the salon styled and ready for a great evening onboard.

Hair Salon

Fitted with authentic TechnoGym® equipment and featuring panoramic ocean views, the onboard gym is the place to be for all those who take their fitness regime seriously. Hone your physique with a full set of TechnoGym® apparatus every day of your cruise to look better than ever before.

Gym by Technogym

You can enjoy the expertise of highly specialized staff in aesthetic treatments to offer you excellent results and improve the relaxing effects of your cruise. Customize your cruise with the best treatments for your body. Unwind and feel fantastic!

Beauty Salon

Enjoying time off on your cruise doesn’t need to mean letting your fitness routine slide, so gear up and rendezvous with the power walking and jogging track on deck to get your daily exercise fix while also savoring outstanding ocean views.

Power Walking Track

The classic design of beautifully crafted MSC Preziosa includes spectacular features such as a real stone piazza, sweeping Swarovski crystal staircases and a magical ‘infinity’ pool. There’s all this and more to discover at your own pace on board, enjoying every moment to the full as you voyage to some of the world’s most beautiful destinations.

Our amazing on-board F1 Simulator delivers an adrenaline-pumping virtual-reality race, with you in the driver’s seat of an F1 racing car. Go head to head against other racers and thrill to the feel of engines gunning. Huge fun for the young and the young at heart, regardless of who wins the race.

Top Sail Lounge

The One Bar

A selection of light and tasty dishes awaits you at our Wellness Corner. Made with your health in mind, these dishes will boost your well being without putting a strain on your waistline. Stock up on your five-a-day with dishes that are delicious, nutritious and packed with flavor.

Galaxy Kaito restaurant

The Take-Away Station is just the place to be when you’re feeling peckish for a snack on the go. A wide range of the most popular fast foods awaits you, the perfect casual dining fix for those moments when hunger suddenly strikes.

Family Disco 

Broadway Theatre 

Once during every cruise we hold a special entertainment event called the LEGO® Experience On Board: an entire day dedicated to fun LEGO activities for the whole family to enjoy. Thanks to this special activity your kids can spend hours building and creating  whatever they want!

The Mini Club welcomes children aged between 3 and 6 years old, bringing them new friends and lots of fun, enriched by the stimulating toys of our partnership with LEGO®. The club offers games, events and activities like Arts & Crafts to free their imagination and make every day special. And the whole family is invited to the Doremi Family Disco!

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.

Teenagers aged from 15 to 17 years old can look forward to having the time of their lives on board. Teen Club activities range from sports and competitions, dance contests and social network games to Wii, Xbox and PS4 tournaments.

Young Club 12-14

MSC Aurea Spa boasts an exotic interior of natural stone, precious woods and rich mosaics, and is equipped with specific and massage treatment suites. Being pampered by a traditional Balinese Massage is a truly unique experience. Thanks to a blend of scented essences and aromatic oils, your body is enveloped in an endlessly peaceful and relaxing aura.

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MSC Preziosa

Discover the beauty of Buenos Aires one of the most cosmopolitan cities of the South America. The first stop will be at Plaza de Mayo lined by the Casa Rosada (Government House), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the historic Cabildo, which was the Town Hall in colonial times. Proceed to La Boca, a colourful portside area where the first Italian immigrants settled in 1751. Stop for a visit to the Boca Junior Museum and Stadium. Experience the passion of our number one sport! This tour will take you inside the life of Argentinas most popular Football club, Boca Juniors. You will visit the stands, the locker room and all the interior of the stadium that also includes the interactive museum of Boca´s history, glories and famous players. The tour carries on to visit and walk along the famous Caminito street.

Would like to do some shopping in Buenos Aires? Our guides will take you to Recoleta to buy European fashion styles, at the Nike´s outlet in the Almagro´s neighbourhood before heading to Suipacha & M.T de Alvear where you can stroll around to buy international trade marks clothes, eau toilette, sport wear articles, cashmere sweaters and leathers store factory. After that, we will visit the famous Florida Street and its thousand stores and do not forget to visit the Galerias Pacifico one of the most elegant places in Buenos Aires. You can go shopping on the first or second day, making a perfect combination of all tours available. Remarks: The time available at each location may vary depending on traffic conditions. It is recommended to carry credit cards (Visa & Master Card) and local currency for eventual consumption.

Travel back in time to the glory days of tango and enjoy a dance show and dining experience in one of Buenos Aires' best loved venues. Tango Porteño magically recreates the city's Golden Decade of the 1940s, the most transcendental time in the history of tango. The theatre is situated in a luxurious period building that used to be a Metro Goldwyn Mayer movie theatre. Located just a few steps away from the historic Obelisco, the beloved old Metro has now been transformed into Tango Porteño, a place blending the refined decor of those golden days with great artists, unbeatable productions and first-class cuisine. This venue, which has become a symbol of the “City of Tango”, is the perfect place to enjoy dinner and an unforgettable show.

Embark on a scenic boat trip through Buenos Aires affluent northern quarters and into the delightful delta of the Paraná River. Located just 35 km away from the Buenos Aires city, the town of Tigre is the ideal starting point to visit the Paraná River delta. This group of islands and small rivers fan out to create a beautiful natural landscape, which is ideal for a variety of recreational activities. The excursion includes a boat ride along several canals of the delta, which lets you see the main staging points along a historical route through the most prosperous parts of northern Buenos Aires. Look out for the upmarket lodges, marinas, English-style rowing clubs and Belle Époque mansions!

Without a doubt one of the best Tango shows in Buenos Aires with the famous singer Fernando Soler. You cannot miss one of the most known and traditional club in Buenos Aires, the famous Señor Tango, where you will enjoy an incredible Tango show in a Broadway style with horses, moving stage, special effects and a few surprises during the show. One part of the show is dedicated to Andean music, giving the spectator a very interesting and complete musical panorama of the area. During the show two drinks for each guest will be offered.

Spend a full day getting to know Argentina's beautiful, cosmopolitan capital city. You'll first drive around the downtown area, then continue through the exclusive Recoleta district with its elegant restaurants and cafés. Continuing to Avenue 9 de Julio, the world’s widest avenue, you'll pass the Teatro Colon and the famous Obelisco in route to the imposing Plaza de Mayo. The tour then proceeds to La Boca, a colorful neighborhood near the old port, where the first Italian immigrants settled in 1751. You'll also enjoy lunch at the El Viejo Almacen, a unique venue located in the traditional San Telmo district, where you can sense history all around you. Your excursion ends with a drive through the modern Puerto Madero area, followed by some free time for shopping on the famous Calle Florida with its many shops - don't miss the elegant Galerias Pacifico!

Discover the beauty of one of South America's most cosmopolitan cities! The tour starts with a panoramic drive around the downtown area, before continuing through the city’s residential neighborhoods and extensive parkland. You will see the exclusive Recoleta district with its elegant restaurants and cafés, continue to Avenue 9 de Julio, the world’s widest avenue, then pass through the Teatro Colon and the famous Obelisco in route to the imposing Plaza de Mayo. The tour then proceeds to La Boca neighborhood, a colorful area near the old port, where the first Italian immigrants settled in 1751. Your excursion ends with a drive through the modern Puerto Madero area, where the old docks and warehouses have been turned into restaurants, bars, offices and movie theatres.

Punta Del Este is a world-renowned seaside resort, where well-known people from all over the world gather. Punta del Este has a an active and high styled social life and a vast cultural, artistic and sport programs takes place every year.- A panoramic tour passing by the residential areas, such as, Cantegril, Parque du Gold and the Hotel San Rafael, where the major congress are hold. The Tour will include a visit to Ralli Museum where there are works of South American painters and Dali sculptures. You will have approximately 30 minutes free time in downtown Punta Del Este at Av. Francia for souvenirs prior to the return to the ship.

If you want to do a very nice panorama in Punta del Este, and also know a very famous local vineyard this is the perfet option of Excursion, specially created for you. Our excursion is going to start with a Panoramic Bus Tour through the Peninsula, with a photo stop at the famous La Mano sculpture. Our panoramic drive is going to continue throw the famous residential area such as Playa Mansa and Francia Av. before heading to Viña Edén The vineyards are located on Pueblo Eden´s stony mountains slopes. The mineral character of our soils and it's oceanic influence create the ideal conditions for the sustainable production of unique wines. Just minutes away from Punta del Este, on the panoramic Route 12, which is born in the Atlantic and makes its way across the mountains, you will find Viña Eden (Eden´s Vineyard), a naturally beautiful place to live an extraordinary experience. The winery was designed in 3 levels aiming at using the force of gravity to contribute to the movements of grapes and wine in the different production stages. The process starts at the highest level where grapes are received and processed, and finishes with wine maturing and aging in our cellar, nestled in the hill´s stone, which offers ideal light, temperature and moisture conditions. Tasting of three wines with bread, stickbreads & olive oil. Return along the panoramic Route 12, and photo stop at Punta Ballena for sweeping views up and down the coast, from where you will have a wonderful photo of Casapueblo, home and atelier of the late internationally renowned artist, Carlos Paez Vilaró.After all this amazing spots visited its time to go back to the Port, where your ship will be waiting you.

Arriving at the pier by tender, you'll board your coach for a lovely drive through the city's residential districts. This famous South American seaside resort is the playground for the regional jet set and a world renowned site of many film festivals and international conferences. Often referred to as the St. Tropez of Uruguay, this popular resort area, with its miles of pristine beaches, is an international favourite. One of the more interesting features of Punta Del Este is that visitors can actually see the sun rise and set in the same waters due to its location on a peninsula that extends into the ocean. Your tour will first take you along the magnificent beach areas of Playa Mansa and Playa Brava Portezuelo and then through the tree-lined residential districts of San Rafael, Cantegrill and Beverly Hills, where you can see many of the city's beautiful mansions and well-tended private gardens. Your route also passes by the Tudor-styled San Rafael Casino. A brief photo stop will be made at Punta Ballena, before returning to the Pier, where you'll find a wonderful panoramic view of the peninsula and Casa Pueblo.

Punta Del Este is world-renowned not only because of its natural resources but also for its famous visitors, such as Bush, Tony Curtis, Antony Queen, and Antonio Banderas among many others. Youll enjoy a panoramic tour by bus through a residential and natural area such as; Cantegril, Parque de Golf and San Rafael. A photo stop at the beach before heading to Punta Ballena, where you will have an inside visit of Casapueblo, home and atelier of the famous painter Carlos Paez Vilaro. The walls of Casapueblo, in a Mediterranean style, expose the wonderful collection of one of the most important contemporaneous artists. It is, without a doubt the most famous Punta Del Este excursion.

This excursion will start with a scenic drive through the most fashionable and impressive neighborhoods of Punta del Este. After tendering ashore, you will begin your tour with a panoramic promenade through this upscale resort. During this panoramic drive, we will know very interested places such as, Cantegril, San Rafael, Parque Golf , and Beverly Hills. We will have a photo stop at La Barra de Maldonado, known for its unique hanging bridges. Your drive will take you also to know some of the Puntas natural wonders  its beaches. Return to the port along the coastal road towards downtown area for stop and visit at the  Old Station Museum". This museum is a joint effort by the Sport & Classic Car Punta del Este and the Automóvil Club del Uruguay, in the style of the best Motor Museums of the Old Continent. There you will see 40 examples of classic automobiles from all times, from the late XIX century to the 60s and 70s. Ancestors, Veterans, Vintage, Post-Vintage and Post-War, sports cars, saloons, race and rally cars, British, French, American, German, all are represented at the Museum. You can also see cabinets containing old toys, trophies, pictures, posters and everything related to the history of motoring. After visit free tima at Gorlero Av & transfer back to Pier where your ship will be waiting you.

Discover the beauties and charms of Santos. We will begin our journey aboard a real time machine. You will immerse yourself in the past on a tour steeped in history and beauties on a legitimate vintage tram, which is one of the main symbols of our city. After the tram ride our first stop will be at the famous Café Bag, we will continue to the Pelé Museum which houses a collection of 2,545 pieces that tell the whole story of the king of football - Edson Arantes do Nascimento "Pelé". You will also pass the beaches of São Vicente and Santos, including the largest 7-km long beachfront garden in the world.

Antos For All Ages Aquarium And Orchid Park

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