Explore and book MSC Cruises 15 Night Grand Voyage Cruise on the MSC Orchestra departing from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Mar 9, 2025 and ending in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands on Mar 24, 2025 Sail to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Santos (Sao Paulo), Brazil, Mindelo, Cape Verde Island, Casablanca, Morocco, Barcelona, Spain, Maceio, Brazil, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Signature Event Sailing: Rio Carnaval 
Full Day Best of Rio with Lunch
Carnival Behind the Scenes
Rio by Night with Ginga Tropical
Corcovado y vista de las playas de Río
Half Day City Tour with Sugar Loaf
Corcovado and a View of Rio's Beaches
HD Botanical Gardens and Parque Lage
HD Walking Harbour Tour 
HD Panoramic Rio
Río panorámico HD

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.

Maceio, Brazil

Maceio in Brazil promises turquoise waters and palm-fringed beaches. This coastal city is a mix of urban vibes and natural beauty, making it a diverse cruise stop.

Mindelo, Cape Verde Island

Mindelo boasts a lively cultural scene, colonial architecture, and a harbor setting. Experience the Cape Verdean rhythms, carnival celebrations, and rich maritime heritage.

Santa Cruz De Tenerife (canary Is.) Spain

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands

The capital of Spain's Canary Islands, it offers lush parks, architecturally rich buildings, and a vibrant carnival. From its beaches to its museums, there's a bit of everything.

Casablanca, Morocco

Morocco's bustling port city, Casablanca blends modernity with tradition. While the city's skyline is punctuated with contemporary structures, it's the historic Hassan II Mosque and the old Medina that capture the essence of Moroccan heritage.

Barcelona, Spain

Visit La Sagrada Família
Experience Park Güell
Relax on La Barceloneta Beach
Explore the Gothic Quarter
Tour the Cathedral of Barcelona
Take a Walk Down Las Ramblas
Discover Delicious Treats at La Boqueria
Tour One of the Largest Museums Dedicated to Picasso
See the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
Stop by Casa Batlló
Enjoy a Game at a Famous Soccer Stadium
Climb Mount Tibidabo
Get Lost in Parc del Laberint d’Horta
Enjoy a Performance at Palau de la Musica Catalana
Have Fun Shopping at Mercat de Santa Caterina

15 Night Grand Voyage Cruise

Mediterranean

Africa

Canaries

Europe

Iberian Peninsula

South America

Combining spacious, elegant interiors with fine dining, varied entertainment programs and high-quality, resort-style amenities, MSC Orchestra promises you a dream cruise. With a choice of countless different ways to relax and enjoy yourself each day, life aboard can be just what you want it to be.

You’ll need to combine hand-to-eye coordination with a deft, light touch to get around our entertaining open-air mini golf course on board the ship. Get together with your friends and family to see who has what it takes to be crowned the Mini Golf King or Queen.

Mini Golf

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.

Casino

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

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

Aurea SPA Bar

Barracuda Bar

L'Incontro Bar

El Sombrero Pool Bar

La Cantinella Wine Bar

La Cubana Cigar Room

R32 Disco

The Amber Bar

The Purple Bar

The Savannah Bar

The Shaker Lounger

Zaffiro Bar

4 Seasons Buffet Restaurant

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

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.

Daily Special Corner

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

Ethnic Corner

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

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.

Kids Area

L'Ibiscus Restaurant

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

La Piazzetta Buffet Restaurant

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

Our Asian restaurant offers Japanese,Chinese and Thai dishes in an infromal atmosphere. A tempting range of oriental cuisine including nigiri, maki, temaki, dim sum, dumplings, rolls, wonton, noodles, shrimps and chicken satay, pad Thai and much more.

Shanghai

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.

Take Away Station

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.

Wellness Corner

Villa Borghese

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

It’s all white for a night with dazzling décor and costumes to suit the theme, plus a special performance starring our theater cast.

White Party

A start-of-the-cruise event celebrating the ship's departure, led by the Entertainment Team and dancers in a spectacular Costume Parade.

Sailaway Party

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.

Baby Club 0-3

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

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.

Teen Club 15-17

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!

Mini Club 3-6

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

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!

Lego Experience

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

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

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

Come to the outdoor Basketball court at the Sport Center for a chance to hang out with friends, have fun shooting hoops and enjoy a full-body workout at the same time. You may not make the latest line-up of the Harlem Globetrotters, but you’re sure to have a great time.

Basketball

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

Anyone for tennis? Play to your heart’s content at the outdoor tennis court of our onboard Sport Center. Tennis is ideal for getting some healthy activity, honing your hand-to-eye coordination and having loads of fun. Game, set and match to you.

Tennis Court

Fancy a game of footy? Your wish can be granted at the outdoor five-a-side football pitch at the Sport Center. Team up with some friends or family and play a match against another on-board team. A great way to have fun, get active and turn strangers into friends.

Five-a-side Football

Fast-paced, energetic and a ton of fun to play, volleyball is one of the world’s most popular team sports and one you can enjoy at the outdoor volleyball court at the onboard Sport Center. Burn some calories and get a thorough cardio-vascular workout while you land a kill and beat the opposing team.

Volleyball

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.

MSC Aurea Spa

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

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

MSC Cruises

MSC Orchestra

Combine a pleasant walk in the fresh air with an exploration of some of Barcelona's most notable sights on an outing that begin with a short coach ride from the port. You'll then set off on a guided stroll, with the first landmark being the Columbus Monument at the lower end of La Rambla avenue. The 60 m/197 ft. monument was constructed in 1888 in honour of Columbus' first voyage to the New World. You'll then continue down La Rambla en route to Barcelona's Barri Gòtic and the Neoclassical town hall at Plaça Sant Jaume. Next up are outside views of the Gothic Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia - Barcelona Cathedral - and information on this key site. Last on your walking itinerary is Plaça de Catalunya in the middle of town, just the place to indulge in a little retail therapy. At this point, you can choose whether to remain in the city and make your own way back to the ship or to join your guide on the walk back down La Rambla to board the coach for the transfer back to the port.

Get up close and personal with the streets and iconic sights of Barcelona, from the saddle of a bike. As you follow your bike leader around the city's network of cycle paths, you'll find it's a really relaxed way of exploring. Enjoy great views of the harbour and have a glimpse of Montjuic castle from below, marvel at Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece, the immense Sagrada Familia, and trundle past quirky boutiques, antique shops, and tiny tapas bars in the city's Gothic Quarter. Cycle to the Museum of Art, and past the Olympic Harbour, and see the Statue of Columbus, the Arc de Triumph and Gaudí's wave-shaped Casa Mila townhouse. You'll also visit Las Ramblas, the famous boulevard buzzing with flower sellers, street artists and buskers, and there'll be time for a refuelling stop at a tapas or seafood bar along the way too.

E stands for easy-going, entertaining, and electrically assisted - three terms that also describe the nature of this half-day tour, which sets out to present the very best of Barcelona from a variety of perspectives. The first of your electrically assisted exploration aids will come in the form of an eBike, which you will pick up and then use to ride through the city and up to the cable car station at the top of Montjuïc Hill, the best vantage point for views of the city. You will also get to have an outside look at the 17th-century Montjuïc Castle before heading back down the hill by cable car to reach the seaside to taste tapas with a drink. You will then pass through Ciutadella Park and the magnificent Arc de Triomf en route to one of Antoni Gaudí's most celebrated architectural designs: the Sagrada Família. You will have some free time to explore before moving on to the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, one of Barcelona's most notable boulevards with external view of Casa Milà.

End your cruise on a high note by taking this opportunity to touch base with the fascinating city of Barcelona before you catch your flight at El Prat International Airport. You'll be able to relax on board a modern coach while the sights of Barcelona are paraded past your eyes. The route will take you past the Passeig de Gràcia boulevard, Gaudí's unfinished Sagrada Família and Plaça de Catalunya in the centre of town. Then, heading out of town, you'll reach Montjuïc Hill for a photo stop to enjoy incredible views of Barcelona. Returning to the city again, you'll then get to stretch your legs on a guided walk through the old Barri Gòtic and have some free time to spend on your own. The tour ultimately draws to a close with your transfer to El Prat International Airport.

An entertaining day of cultural sightseeing awaits you here, starting with a 1.5-hour coach ride to the historical city of Girona. You'll head for the excellently preserved Jewish quarter for an external look at the Isaac el Cec Jewish Centre, the site of 12th-century Romanesque baths, also called the Arab Baths due to their Moorish appearance. Moving on again, you'll then head for the town of Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dalí. Once in town, you'll first have time to get lunch on your own, after which you'll pay the fascinating Dalí Theatre and Museum a visit. The museum incorporates the building that housed the town's theatre during Dalí's childhood and is also the place where one of the young artist's first public exhibitions was staged. Apart from giving you a chance to view a huge collection of Dalí works, including 3D installations like the Rainy Taxi and the anamorphic room  the Sala Mae West  in which the face of Mae West is revealed when viewed from a certain angle, the museum is also Dalí's final resting place with the crypt located under the stage. The tour then wraps up with your return to Barcelona and your ship. Please note: this tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

Make a date with Barcelona to explore the beautiful cityscape, enjoy a taste of Iberian flavours and take a ride on the underground on this culture-centric outing. After meeting your guide, you'll first take a shuttle bus to reach the drop-off point in the city centre. Then you'll continue your journey by underground to take a look at the amazing Sagrada Família, masterminded by the visionary architect Antoni Gaudí and yet to be finished. You'll also have some time to spend as you please before continuing on by underground to Plaza Universidad, the perfect starting point for a stroll down the famous Las Ramblas avenue. Moving on again, you can then check out the bustling Boqueria Market on your own after a briefing by your guide. Next up is a real taste of Barcelona at Moniberic, an establishment founded to showcase delicious Iberian hams. Try three jamóns plus a drink before walking through the historical Barri Gòtic to El Born, where mouth-watering tapas await you. Finally, you'll catch a shuttle bus back to the ship.

This family-friendly tour offers half a day of seeing the best city sights, but without putting the usual strain on your feet since you will mostly be comfortably seated on a modern coach. The tour begins at Barcelona's Columbus monument, situated at one end of La Rambla Avenue. You'll then head down the equally magnificent Passeig de Gràcia boulevard before continuing your sightseeing with more attractions on the list including the Sagrada Família, Casa Milà and Casa Batlló, all designed by Antoni Gaudí: your guide will call attention to them as you pass by. After passing through the Olympic ring, splendid views of the city follow from Montjuïc hill, where a short photo stop is scheduled. You will then move on to the Port Vell district to visit Barcelona Aquarium, a huge facility that supports around 11.000 animals representing 450 species of marine wildlife. Be sure to check out the shark tunnel and tanks with rays and other large fish during your unguided visit, after which you'll still have time to do some shopping at the co-located Maremàgnum shopping mall. The tour then wraps up with your return to the ship.

Among the must-sees during your stay in North Africa is the historical coastal city of Rabat, which is not only the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, but also the country's third-largest metropolis with a population of around 650.000 inhabitants. After boarding a coach at the port in Casablanca, a 1.5-hour drive will first take you north to reach your destination, the seat of the Moroccan government and the King's residence: the city of Rabat. Your guided tour of the capital's main highlights begins at Grand Mechouar Official Square and then moves on to Hassan Tower, the minaret of what was once intended to become the world's largest mosque when building began in 1195. Only four years later, construction work stopped when the sultan died and all that remains now of the ambitious building project are the beginnings of several walls and around 300 unfinished columns. A visit to the elegantly white Mausoleum of Mohammed V, which contains the tombs of the late Moroccan king along with his two sons, as well as the manicured gardens belonging to the Kasbah of the Udayas round out your guided tour before you head back to Casablanca and your ship.

Spend some time off the ship to experience a day of oriental splendour as you leave Casablanca to visit not one, but two nearby cities: Azemmour and El Jadida. Located on the banks of the River Oum Er-Rbia, Azemmour is about a 1-hour coach drive from Casablanca and your first stop. The old city looks back on centuries of history, including a period spent under Portuguese rule in the late 15th-century. A short walk through the town's historical medina will give you a chance to have a look at products made by gifted Berber craftsmen. Moving on again, the coach will whisk you off to your second port of call: the nearby city of El Jadida, which was once known as Mazagan. The winning blend of Moorish and Portuguese influences found in much abundance about town is due to a lengthy period under Portuguese rule, lasting from 1502 to 1769. Cited as an "outstanding example of the interchange of influences between European and Moroccan cultures", the city was placed on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2004. Next up is a visit to the city's almost cathedral-like Portuguese Cistern, a water reservoir with internal arches built in 1514. The domed ceiling mirrored in the shallow layer of water on the floor creates a mesmerising  and memorable  effect. A walk through the city's historical medina will be followed by a typical Moroccan lunch, after which the tour draws to a close with your return to Casablanca and your ship.

Located in western Morocco on the Atlantic Ocean, the huge city of Casablanca is already a remarkable sight during the day, but at night, the place lights up in an array of different colours that will astound you. This coach-based sightseeing tour plus dinner will take you through the magical nighttime city, with a first stop made at Mohamed V square for you to take some photos. The route then flanks Arab League Park, continues down Moulay Youssef Avenue, one of Casablanca's largest thoroughfares, and noted for its elegant Art Deco- and Neo-Moorish-inspired architecture. A second photo stop is scheduled at the world-famous Hassan II Mosque, which is lit up at night for maximum effect. As one of the world's largest mosques, the immense building has room for up to 25.000 people inside and for another 80.000 in the courtyard. A drive down Casablanca's famous Corniche will then take you to the restaurant where dinner awaits. Look forward to an authentic Moroccan ambience, complete with candlelight and hand-painted decorations, while you enjoy the delicious food to the sight and sound of Arab Andalusian music and belly dancer. The tour then ends with your return to the port and your ship.

This tour of two cities is a great way to see the key sights of Casablanca, the country's largest metropolis and main port, as well as Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Starting in Casablanca, a first stop will be made at Mohamed V Square and Hassan II Mosque, the third largest in the world with enough room to accommodate 25.000 worshippers inside and a further 80.000 in its capacious courtyard. Its dramatic appearance is further enhanced by its stunning location on a promontory jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. The Casablanca leg then continues with a drive through the fashionable oceanfront Corniche and Anfa areas to the Habbous quarter for a good look around a bazaar or at a local natural pharmacy. There will also be time for a delicious lunch on this all-day tour before you head to Rabat, about a 1.5-hour drive to the north, to enjoy this city's best sights. These include the beautiful Mausoleum of Mohamed V, an elegant building of dazzling white, as well as Hassan Tower, the incomplete minaret of an equally unfinished mosque that dates back to the early 12th-century. A number of half-finished walls and the beginnings of some 300 columns are all that remain of this grand design today. Stops will also be made at the beautiful Kasbah of the Udayas as well as at the Royal Palace for an outside peek at the impressive building. Return to the port.

Situated an approx. 3-hour coach drive from the port of Casablanca lies the vibrant city of Marrakech, also called the "Pearl of the South". Included in the tour itinerary are some of Marrakech's key sights, including the beautifully decorated Saadian tombs and the magnificent late 19th-century Bahia Palace and gardens. A stop will be made for you to enjoy a reviving lunch, after which the tour continues on to its final destination: Marrakech's bustling Jamaa el-Fna Square. This old marketplace in the city's medina quarter is teeming with life. Traders, snake charmers, acrobats, jugglers, storytellers, magicians, musicians, and peddlers of traditional medicines: this place has the lot. Before returning to Casablanca, you will break for a short visit to a Berber pharmacy.

Founded by the Carthaginian who called the city "Anfa", Casablanca as it is today is the result of rebuilding work carried out after a devastating earthquake in 1755. This city excursion will take you on a panoramic tour through the main streets and squares of Casablanca with a short stop at the Habous quarters and a local market to have a glimpse of everyday life in the city. We will visit the beautiful Cathedral of Notre Dame de Lourdes and the highlight of the excursion will be a visit to the magnificent Mosque of Hassan II, the largest mosque in the Islamic world after Mecca. Your tour ends with a shopping stop before returning to the port.

A day to spend in Casablanca, the ancient Carthaginian city and today a modern and dynamic metropolis, awaits you on this excursion that allows you to discover it in complete freedom. All you need is a map of the city and a clear idea of what you want to visit first. Casablanca offers its visitors a wide range of opportunities for culture, ancient history, and shopping. A coach will follow an itinerary with stops at three of Casablanca's main points: the Mosque of Hassan II, the Morocco Mall, and the Grand Bazaar. You can then start at the Mosque of Hassan II, a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, and after your visit, take the bus again to go shopping at the Morocco Mall or the Grand Bazaar. A souvenir to take home is a must.

Joining this enjoyable half-day tour will see you leave the present-day capital of Tenerife and instead head for San Cristóbal de La Laguna, its former capital until 1723. You'll first spend about 30 minutes on a coach to reach the thriving town, which is inscribed on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is Tenerife's main religious and academic hub. As you walk through the historical town centre, you'll pass the Church of the Convent of Santa Catalina, the marketplace, the Cathedral, and the Episcopal Palace. You'll then visit Casa Lercaro and the Museum of History and Anthropology of Tenerife. Apart from showcasing artefacts that chart the island's development from the 15th- to the 20th-century, the museum is also reputed to house an "exhibit" of the spine-tingling kind: a ghost! The spectre in question is alleged to be the spirit of Catalina Lercaro, whose forced marriage to a much older man in the 16th- century ended in her tragic suicide in the grounds of the villa on the day of the wedding. After the visit, 30 minutes free time will be yours to explore on your own before the coach returns you to Santa Cruz.

This full day tour begins with a scenic drive in a coach inland through the lushly forested area known as La Esperanza to reach El Portillo, the natural gateway to the circular Las Cañadas del Teide Natural Park where the volcanic Mount Teide, reaching 3.718 metres above sea level, is also located. After a stop to take picture, board the coach again and drive through the Park en route to Roque de García, a group of rock formations shaped by erosion within Las Cañadas caldera. You will stop to admire the incredible geolofical formation known as el Dedo de Dios, which translates as "The Finger of God", a good opportunity to enrich your photographic album of memories. Continue through the Orotava Valley to reach a restaurant near Puerto de la Cruz for an invigorating lunch. A veritable paradise of plant life then awaits you at Puerto de la Cruz: the wonderful botanical gardens and their profusion of tropical plants. Founded in 1788, it is one of the most beautiful gardens in Tenerife with a special collection of native plants, as well as tropical and subtropical plants that are perfectly adapted to the climate of the island. The garden keeps a herbarium of Canarian flora with more than 37.000 specimens and promotes research programmes on Canarian flora. The return to the port concludes your day among the natural beauties of Tenerife.

Leave the port and enjoy a scenic coach drive that takes you inland through the lushly forested area known as La Esperanza to reach El Portillo, the natural gateway to the circular Las Cañadas mountain range. Enjoy a stop for a coffee break while admiring the stunning scenery. This is also where the volcanic Mount Teide is located, whose summit reaches a dizzying height of 3.781 metres above sea level. Your tour then continues on to the rock of Mirador, known also as el Dedo de Dios, which translates as "The Finger of God". A brief photo stop will be made at this incredible geological formation. During your drive back to the port further breathtaking views of the lovely island of Tenerife to enjoy on the way.

Board a coach and enjoy a drive through the lush vegetation of Tenerife's beautiful and rugged landscape to the Loro Parque, or parrot park in English. Situated on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz, it counts as one of the most important wildlife parks in Europe. Originally opened in 1972 with the aim of being a parrot paradise, it has since grown not just in area, but also in the wide variety of species it supports. Apart from officially boasting "the most diverse collection of parrots in the world", the park is also home to primates, jaguars and tigers, reptiles, exotic fish, and sea horses as well as sea lions and dolphins, to name but a few. You will have sufficient time to explore the park on your own or with your family and enjoy its attractions, such as the popular sea lion and dolphin shows.

Tenerife is the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, off the Atlantic coast of West Africa. It's dominated by Mount Teide, a dormant volcano that is Spain's tallest peak. The island has many beaches with sands from yellow to black, resort areas and an incredible lush nature. After leaving the port, you will drive north to Anaga Mountains with some stops at two viewpoints, La Jardina and Cruz Del Carmen, giving you the chance to add more pictures to your memory book. Continue through Anaga Mountains and Las Mercedes forest en route to the Mirador Pico del Inglés at about 990 m/3250 ft. above mean sea level. Next, head for San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife's former capital until 1723, for a short walking tour and some free time to explore on your own. In a local bodega you will stop for a tasting session of local cheese, bread, and wine. The return to the port ends your excursion.

Spend half of your day in Tenerife for a thrilling exploration of marine wildlife on an enjoyable tour that will commence with a 1-hour coach drive to Puerto Colón. Located on the south of the island, Puerto Colón will be the starting point of your marine adventure; board a catamaran and reach an area inhabited by dolphins only 3 miles from the coast. The catamaran will drop the anchor and you will have the chance to observe these extraordinary creatures that, although belonging to a species that is normally migratory, have chosen this stretch of water between the lands of Tenerife and La Gomera as their "home" because of the calm waters and abundance of food. After this amazing experience you will move to "Cala Spaghetti", a protected bay where the catamaran will anchor and you will have some time to relax in the sun, sipping a refreshing drink, or to take a dive into the sea. You will finally sail along the coast to reach Puerto Colón and your coach that will take you back to your cruise ship.

Discover Tenerife's nature-given beauty on this exciting jeep adventure, which begins when you board a modern 4x4 vehicle at the pier and set off along a road noted for its hairpin bends. Look forward to spectacular views as you travel through the mountains en route to the village of San Andrés. A stop is scheduled at the Mirador Bailadero, a great place to take photos, followed by Taganana, a pretty hillside village with views of the sea and little white houses that cluster around the Church of Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves, one of the oldest on the island. Moving on again, the next brief stop is scheduled at Playa de Almáciga, a volcanic black-sand beach, after which a scenic route will see you reach Roque Negro, the name of both a village and a large rock that dominates the landscape. As a final treat, you can then soak up incredible views of the entire island at the Mirador Pico del Inglés at about 990 m/3250 ft. above mean sea level. The return journey will then give you a chance to relax, enjoy more lovely views and briefly stop in La Laguna, the second important town of the island, before returning to the ship.

Join us on an excursion that promises to allow you close-ups with the enchanting nature of Tenerife. A scenic coach drive will take you to "El Teide National Park", named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Once at the park, your experience guide will take you on a 3-hour adventurous trekking to the enormous crater landscape of Las Cañadas del Teide. At a height of 2.000 metres, you will have unique possibility to admire impressive geologic formations as well as the special vegetation of the park, all that's worth capturing in some photos for your memory book. At the end of the trek route, you will reach a great viewpoint for a break before starting your coach drive back to the port.

If you're in the mood to party, Playa de Las Américas is the place to be. Leave the port and drive along the coastline on the highway to reach the south of Tenerife. A holiday paradise, all year-round sunshine, with its skyscrapers, shops, restaurants, and nightclubs, you certainly won't get bored spending a day there. And if you are a year-round beach person, then you are in the right place. Wide, expansive beaches, sometimes wild, sometimes trendy, but all of them extraordinarily beautiful, allowing you to relax in the sun, swim or simply enjoy time with the people you love.

With 600 kilometers square, the Mundau lagoon represents one of the most important eco systems of the State of Alagoas, besides the historical, economic and cultural aspects. A 30 minutes drive will take us to Pontal da Barra, a typical fisherman village where the famous rendeiras, the lace maker ladies from Maceio. We will board a motor boat (schooner type) to start sailing on the lagoon channel and its amazing nature and beauty compose by nine islands where fishermen and lace makers lives, rich fauna and flora, fishes and crustaceous, not to mention passing by the secluded beaches. We will make a stop at the little green beach for a swimming where the lagoons approaches the sea. Free time for relax or sunbathe. Then we will return to Pontal da Barra where we will board the bus and return to the ship.

A panoramic tour that will take you through the main touristic points of Maceio: The traditional Jaraguá borough with its historical and cultural richness, passing by the sound and image museum, the commercial association and Marsílio Dias square. A visit to the traditional rendeiras, the broidery ladys district at the Pontal da Barra all the way to downtown through the Pele stadium, and squares of Montepio dos Artistas, Visconde de Sinimbu´s and Floriano Peixoto. The Bom Jesus dos Martirios church, the former and new governors palace, Deodoro Theater, Alagoas literature academy, among many of the attractions before continuing through the Dom Pedro II square, the deputies council, the Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres cathedral with a short stop at the Jacutinga hill and the view point São Gonçalo do Amarante for a photo stop, where a small chapel of the same name is located. After the panoramic tour through the urban beaches of Maceio, a stop at the hand craft pavilion will be made.

Before the visit of Sugar Loaf, you will have a panoramic tour of the historical centre of Rio, with the stop at San Sebastian Cathedral. The excursion includes a photo stop in front of the biggest stadium in the world Maracanã' and at the famous Sambodromo, the temple of the Carnival Samba. With the cable car you will reach the top of the Sugar Loaf hill, one of the most famous symbols of Rio. From the top amazing views of Guanabara Bay, Niteroi and even the famous statue of the Christ. You will have a remarkable memory when arrive in the airport.

Enjoy a day in Rio on your own terms, and at your own pace, with this excursion to one of its two most famous beaches. You will be transferred to either Copacabana or Ipanema, two of the most renowned beaches of the Brazilian metropolis. On arrival at your destination, you are free to enjoy yourself however you wish: relaxing in the sun, swimming in the ocean or exploring the local boutiques and bars. Once you have spent a few hours making the most of the iconic resort, you will be transferred back to the ship.

Enjoy a day discovering why Rio de Janeiro is known as the "Marvelous City". Ideal for those who have already visited Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado, this excursion offers an excellent opportunity to visit Rio with no stress, no hurry and no long walks. Sit back and enjoy an unforgettable tour of the city center with its mix of dazzling skyscrapers and colonial architecture. Your route will follow the Avenida Rio Branco to the impressive Candelaria Church, then on to Sambodromo (the site of the Carnival parade), the Municipal Theatre and Flamengo Park. Next, you'll pass the Bay of Botafogo and Urca for a breathtaking view of Sugarloaf Mountain. Then you can admire the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon before arriving at the beach of Sao Conrado. On the way back, you'll pass the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. The tour includes stops to take photos of the cathedral, the view of Sugarloaf Mountain and Sao Conrado beach, so don't forget your camera!

Experience the two high points of Rio de Janeiro and much more in one memorable full-day tour. The day begins with the coach transfer to Tijuca National Park, where you will board the famous train that takes you up Corcovado on a rack-and-pinion railway. On reaching the top, you'll see the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, offering incredible views over the city. Next up is a delicious lunch in a traditional barbecue restaurant. Then sit back and enjoy a scenic tour of Rio's famous beaches, like Ipanema and Copacabana. And for the final leg of the excursion, you'll take the cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain for some more amazing views over this spectacular city.

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.

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