You can currently book a Costa cruise from Genoa to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, crossing the Atlantic on this 20-night cruise for only €1,209 per person, including all meals and gratuities. The cruise begins on November 2 and ends on November 22, 2025.
The price includes all meals in the main restaurants, as well as water and tea in the buffet restaurant. Furthermore, all gratuities are also included.
The Route
This itinerary follows a journey from Genova, Italy, to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with stops in several European and South American port cities. The route includes visits to Marseille, Barcelona, Cadiz, Lisbon, Funchal, and Tenerife before crossing the Atlantic. In Brazil, the itinerary continues through Recife, Maceió, Salvador, and ends in Rio de Janeiro. The schedule allows for a mix of time in port and days at sea, providing a balance between exploring cities and travelling across the ocean.
Here’s the detailed itinerary:
- November 2: Genova (departs at 18:00)
- November 3: Marseille
- November 4: Barcelona
- November 5: At sea
- November 6: Cadiz
- November 7: Lisbon
- November 8: At sea
- November 9: Funchal
- November 10: Tenerife
- November 11 – 12: 2 days at sea
- November 13: Praia, Santiago
- November 14 – 17: 4 days at sea
- November 18: Recife
- November 19: Maceió
- November 20: Salvador
- November 21: At sea
- November 22: Rio de Janiero (arrives at 8:00)
The Ship
The Costa Favolosa (Concordia-class) entered service in 2011 and was last renovated in 2018. It accommodates up to 3,800 passengers and around 1,100 crew members. The ship is 290 meters long and 32 meters wide, with a tonnage of 114,500 and a maximum speed of 23 knots. It is equipped with a “Cold Ironing” system, allowing it to shut down its engines in port to reduce emissions. All Costa ships’ official languages are Italian and English. The onboard currency is the euro.
The ship has seven restaurants, with the buffet restaurant and the main restaurant (with table service) included in the cruise price. Drinks at the 12 bars and in speciality restaurants come at an additional cost. However, free water dispensers are available in the buffet restaurant, along with a variety of juices and coffee/tea in the morning.
Additional facilities (subject to charges) include a cinema, theatre, shopping centre, casino, Grand Prix simulator, golf simulator, and a wellness area spanning approximately 6,000 square meters. This area features a thalassotherapy pool, various treatment rooms, a sauna, a Turkish steam bath, and a solarium.
For children, there is a kids’ club with different age groups. The ship offers both outdoor and indoor pools, the latter with a retractable glass roof—an advantage in colder regions or bad weather. There are also indoor and outdoor whirlpools.
Flights
Many airlines offer flights from Rio de Janeiro to Europe. European airlines usually fly to RIOgaleão International Airport. If you fly with a Brazilian airline, such as Azul, you can also depart from Santos Dumont Airport (closer to the city centre). Here are some example prices:
- To Madrid: €332 with Azul (€422 with short layover)
- To Lisbon: €412 with Azul, €414 with LATAM, €540 non-stop with TAP
- To Manchester: €417 with TAP
If you intend to explore Brazil a bit before flying home, you could also fly back from Brazil’s biggest transportation hub, São Paulo. The main airport, serviced by European Airlines, is São Paulo/Guarulhos airport. If you fly with Azul, you’ll depart from their main hub, Viracopos International Airport, almost 80 km away from the city. Here are some example prices from São Paulo and Viracopos:
All prices only include hand luggage. For a 20-day cruise, you’ll probably need to add checked luggage. This usually costs roughly €45, depending on the airline.
Feel free to use our search form to see how much the flights to your home city would cost:
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