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MSC Musica, port by port.

The hard part is not what to see: it is what fits in each call. Its itinerary, its ports and every activity, sorted by what actually decides it — the hours you spend ashore.

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MSC MusicaTime ashore · sample week
Boarding
1Río de Janeiro08:1216:488 h 36
2Ilha Grande08:1216:488 h 36
3Búzios08:2516:358 h 10
4Sur de Brasil08:1216:488 h 36
5Itajai08:1515:457 h 30
6Sudeste de Brasil09:1216:487 h 36
7Río de Janeiro——End
Total ashore: 49 h 04See the week →
01 — Time ashore rules

6 ports. A few hours in each. And zero desire to run back to the ship.

Otti organises every call: what to do, at what time, and with room to get back on board. Here is the usual itinerary of the MSC Musica and a real sample week, generated with real preferences.

02 — Your plan for every port

Every port, already planned.

What to do, when, what it costs and when you are back on board. Real plan generated on 28 Sept 2026 with these preferences; times are approximate.

As a coupleCultureFood & drink€50-150preferences of the example
Río de Janeiro
Day 1 · in port

Río de Janeiro

8 h 36
ashore
08:1216:48
  1. 1
    ≈ 08:153 h 30from R$421

    Explora la Pequeña África: Descubriendo la herencia afro en Río de Janeiro

    Exploring Little Africa is ideal for history enthusiasts interested in Afro-Brazilian culture, offering a highly rated 3.5-hour tour that fits well within a moderate budget and provides deep cultural insights.

    See price and book: Explora la Pequeña África: Descubriendo la herencia afro en Río de Janeiro
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  2. 2
    ≈ 12:053 hfrom €84

    Food Tour Rio de Janeiro - Los Mejores Platos Típicos Brasileños

    The Food Tour complements the morning perfectly by immersing you in Brazil's culinary traditions, with a 3-hour duration and excellent reviews, making it a flavorful and engaging experience for a couple interested in gastronomy.

    See price and book: Food Tour Rio de Janeiro - Los Mejores Platos Típicos Brasileños
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Back on boardBack by around 15:00
  • All aboard 17:00
  • Sails 18:00
  • 2 h to spare
From the trip report
Embark on a vibrant journey along the Brazilian coast aboard the MSC Musica, where history and gastronomy intertwine at every port. This trip is designed for couples eager to uncover the cultural richness and culinary treasures of Brazil, all within a moderate budget.

Open it and make it yours. Copied to your account in a second, ready to play with: change activities, times and preferences.

03 — Its ports of call

The two routes it repeats.

This ship changes region with the season. Pick your route and tap a port to see what to do there.

  1. 1
    Río de JaneiroEmbarkation Activities when you plan
  2. 2
    Ilha Grande Activities when you plan
  3. 3
    Búzios Activities when you plan
  4. 4
    Sur de Brasil Activities when you plan
  5. 5
    Itajai Activities when you plan
  6. 6
    Sudeste de Brasil Activities when you plan
  7. 7
    Río de JaneiroDisembarkation Activities when you plan

Upcoming departures

Pick yours when you start: you can change it at any time.

  • 22 Dec 2026 · 7 nights
  • 26 Dec 2026 · 7 nights
  • 27 Dec 2026 · 7 nights
  • 29 Dec 2026 · 7 nights
  • 2 Jan 2027 · 7 nights
  • 3 Jan 2027 · 7 nights
  • 5 Jan 2027 · 7 nights
  • 9 Jan 2027 · 7 nights
04 — Inside the ship

On board, in numbers.

What awaits between one port and the next.

  • 2,550 – 3,060
    Passengers
  • 16
    Decks
  • 1,275
    Cabins
  • 1,014
    Crew
  • 2006
    Built
  • 2024
    Last refit
  • 92,409
    Tonnage (GT)

Pools & water park

Three saltwater pools including one with a sliding dome, plus seven whirlpools on deck.

Where to eat

Eight dining venues including two formal Mediterranean/Italian, buffet, pizzeria, steakhouse, and sushi restaurant.

Spa & fitness

Aurea Spa with sauna, steam room, thalassotherapy, gym, and beauty salon.

With kids

Supervised kids program, Space Trip kids club, video arcade, teen clubs; family cabins not specified.

Sailing on the MSC Musica?

Every port, sorted before you sail.

What to do, at what time, and with room to get back on board. Otti organises it in a minute.

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