9-Night Cruise on MSC SplendidaSouth America - Weather

Departing Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 27, 2026, the MSC Cruises ship MSC Splendida runs this 9-night South America sailing. The route makes 6 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ilhabela, Brazil, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, with 3 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 — Buenos Aires, Argentina

   Buenos Aires, Argentina is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 9-night South America cruise on MSC Splendida. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 10 is a day at sea aboard MSC Splendida, cruising between ports on the South America itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 10 is a day at sea aboard MSC Splendida, cruising between ports on the South America itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — Ilhabela, Brazil

   Ilhabela, Brazil is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 9-night South America cruise on MSC Splendida. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

   Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 9-night South America cruise on MSC Splendida. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Jan 1, 2027 — Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

   Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 9-night South America cruise on MSC Splendida. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 10 is a day at sea aboard MSC Splendida, cruising between ports on the South America itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 8 of 10 is a day at sea aboard MSC Splendida, cruising between ports on the South America itinerary.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Jan 4, 2027 — Punta Del Este, Uruguay

   Punta Del Este, Uruguay is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 9-night South America cruise on MSC Splendida. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 — Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Buenos Aires, Argentina is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 9-night South America cruise on MSC Splendida. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.