Taking a New Year's Eve cruise is a dream come true for many people, and it's one of the most special trips of the entire cruise season. Being with family and friends aboard a luxurious ship, toasting the arrival of 2025 and watching the fireworks, with all the leisure and gastronomic options, is truly a unique experience!
There are still a few months to go until New Year's Eve 2025, but if you want to make this dream come true and start the new year off on the right foot, it's a good idea to book your New Year's Eve cruise now before prices increase (and they usually do!) or the cheapest cabins sell out.
| Ship | Travel date | Price (per person in double cabin) | Reservations |
| Pacific Coast | 12/29/2024 (7 nights) | From R$ 6,176.00 | Book here |
| MSC Orchestra | 12/28/2024 (8 nights) | From R$ 6,593.00 | Book here |
| Diadem Coast | 12/27/2024 (7 nights) | From R$ 6,896.00 | Book here |
| MSC Armonia | 12/27/2024 (7 nights) | From R$ 5,495.00 | Book here |
| MSC Seaview (themed cruise) | 12/29/2024 (4 nights) | From R$ 7,788.00 | Book here |
| Favolous Coast | 12/31/2024 (8 nights) | From R$ 8,352.00 | Book here |
| MSC Grandiosa | 12/29/2024 (9 nights) | From R$ 8,501.00 | Book here |
New Year's Eve Cruise 2025
If you're already thinking about taking a cruise on New Year's Eve, I'll make you want to do it even more: cruise packages already include all meals on board, meaning you don't need to spend any more on food – unless you want to try the so-called specialty restaurants, which are charged separately, as are drink packages.
And we can't forget that most of the entertainment is also part of the package, and anyone who embarks on a New Year's Eve cruise will be able to enjoy the pools, shows and other entertainment areas without breaking the bank.
To help you make this dream come true, we have made a selection of the MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises ships that will be here in Brazil at the end of the year.
MSC will have four ships cruising during New Year's Eve, three of which will be positioned in Copacabana beachin Rio de Janeiro. Costa Cruises will have three vessels during New Year's Eve, one of which will be in the Marvelous City.
Now all you have to do is choose the best ship (and the one that fits your budget) and enjoy an unforgettable New Year's Eve cruise!
Pacific Coast – New Year’s Eve in Santos
Duration: 7 nights
Boarding: Santos – 12/29/2024
Road map: Santos – Angra dos Reis – Ilhabela – Santos – Balneario Camboriu – Santos – Buzios – Rio de Janeiro – Santos
Rate: from R$ 6,176.00 per person (taxes included)
One of the country's main cruise ports, the city of Santos will have a cruise ship anchored in the bay for the first time during New Year's Eve.
The Costa Pacifica leaves the coast of São Paulo on December 29, but returns to the city for the New Year's Eve fireworks display. With capacity for around 3,800 guests, the ship will also stop at three other destinations on this New Year's Eve cruise itinerary: Angra dos Reis, Beautiful island It is Camboriu Beach.
MSC Orchestra – New Year’s Eve on Copacabana Beach
Duration: 8 nights
Boarding: Rio de Janeiro – 12/28/2024
Road map: Rio de Janeiro – Ilhabela – Buzios – Rio de Janeiro – Salvador – Rio de Janeiro
Rate: from R$ 6,593.00 per person (taxes included)
The MSC Orchestra is one of MSC Cruises' new additions to this new Brazilian season and one of the ships that will be present at Brazil's biggest New Year's Eve celebration, on Copacabana Beach.
The vessel begins its New Year's Eve cruise in Rio de Janeiro and passes through Ilhabela and Buzios before heading back to Copacabana Beach for the super fireworks display. Afterwards, you can also pop into savior before returning to the Marvelous City.
Costa Diadema – International New Year’s Eve on the high seas
Duration: 7 nights
Boarding: Itajai – 12/27/2024
Road map: Itajai – Santos – Buenos Aires – Montevideo – Itajai
Rate: from R$ 6,593.00 per person (taxes included)
The Costa Diadema will be offering three different New Year's Eve cruise itineraries, with only the start and end dates (and also the embarkation and disembarkation ports) changing. In the one we bring here, the trip begins and ends in Itajaí, with a seven-night cruise passing through Santos, Buenos Aires and Montevideo.
According to Costa Cruises' schedule, the Costa Diadema will be in Buenos Aires on 12/31, leaving the Argentine capital in the late afternoon.
MSC Armonia – New Year’s Eve at sea in Buenos Aires
Duration: 7 nights
Boarding: Itajai – 12/28/2024
Road map: Itajai – Punta del Este – Buenos Aires – Paranaguá – Itajai
Rate: from R$ 5,4955.00 per person (taxes included)
The MSC Armonia is the company's smallest ship that will be here in the 2024/2025 season, with capacity to receive 2,620 guests. For New Year's Eve, the vessel will have two itineraries: one leaving Paranaguá on the 27th and the other, which we bring here, leaving Itajaí on December 28th.
The MSC Armonia New Year's Eve cruise will be international, with stops in Puntal del Este and Buenos Aires. On the evening of the 31st, in fact, the ship will be leaving the Argentine capital, so the celebration of the arrival of 2025 will be on the high seas.
MSC Seaview – “New Year’s Eve at Sea” themed cruise
Duration: 4 nights
Boarding: Santos – 12/29/2024
Road map: Santos – Angra dos Reis – Rio de Janeiro – Buzios – Santos
Rate: from R$ 7,788.00 per person (taxes included)
This New Year's Eve cruise is for those looking for lots of partying and excitement on New Year's Eve, as it is a themed cruise.
The “New Year’s Eve on the High Seas” cruise is now in its second edition and will feature performances by Wesley Safadão, Gusttavo Lima, Luan Santana, Capital Inicial, Jota Quest and É o Tchan. Those who book this trip will be in Rio de Janeiro during the fireworks display, at the turn of 2024 to 2025.
Costa Favolosa – New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro
Duration: 8 nights
Boarding: Rio de Janeiro – 12/31/2024
Road map: Rio de Janeiro – Big Island – Balneario Camboriu – Montevideo – Buenos Aires – Rio de Janeiro
Rate: from R$ 8,352.00 per person (taxes included)
Costa Cruises will also have a ship in Rio de Janeiro during New Year's Eve and, if you are looking for a cruise for the New Year, you can now choose a cabin on the Costa Favolosa.
On this eight-night voyage, the ship begins its journey on December 31st, then passing through Big IslandBalneário Camboriú, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. You will be able to enjoy and have a great time!
MSC Grandiosa – New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro
Duration: 9 nights
Boarding: Salvador – 12/29/2024
Road map: Salvador – Rio de Janeiro – Buzios – Angra dos Reis – Ilhabela – Santos – Buzios – Salvador
Rate: from R$ 8,501.00 per person (taxes included)
MSC Cruises' largest ship to sail in Brazilian seas returns to the country in the 2024/2025 season and, of course, will have a New Year's Eve cruise.
With capacity to receive 6,300 passengers, the MSC Grandiosa will be at Copacabana Beach on New Year's Eve, where guests will be able to enjoy the famous fireworks display on board the ship.
The nine-night New Year's trip will also have stops in Búzios, Angra dos Reis and Ilhabela, with embarkation and disembarkation in Salvador.
New Year's Eve Cruise Questions and Answers
How much does a New Year's Eve cruise cost?
The prices of a New Year's Eve cruise vary greatly, as they depend on the ship, the itinerary, the type of cabin and also how far in advance you purchase your cruise: the earlier you book, the cheaper it usually is. However, we found New Year's Eve cruises starting at R$5,495 per person in a double inside cabin.
How much does a New Year's Eve cruise in Copacabana cost?
In the 2024/2025 cruise season in Brazil, four ships will be at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate New Year's Eve 2025: the MSC Orquestra, the MSC Seaview (a themed cruise), the Costa Favolosa and the MSC Grandiosa. Prices start at R$6,593.00 per person in a double inside cabin.
What is included in the New Year's Eve cruise?
Anyone who buys a New Year's Eve cruise already has all meals included in the package, except in restaurants considered specialized. In addition, they have all the fun on board the ship, such as the pools, theater, gym and much more. Only some areas have an additional charge, such as the spa or electronic games, for example. Some drinks are usually free only during meals.
See too:
– Cruises in Brazil – discover the ships for the 2024/2025 season
– 12 themed cruises in Brazil for you to enjoy the best shows at sea
*NOTE: all cruise prices were researched on July 2, 2024 in a double cabin (price per person) and are subject to change. Beverage and internet packages, among others, are charged separately.
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