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Around 16 thousand tourists are expected during this period and four ships will be docked simultaneously on the 11th and 12th of February and three on the 10th
The month of February is about to transform Pier Mauá into a vibrant scene with a parade of beautiful ships. 24 dockings are scheduled throughout the month, 11 ships, including three debutants. The expectation is to receive around 84 thousand tourists passing through Pier Mauá throughout the month. In the week leading up to Carnival, approximately 18 thousand tourists will pass through the terminal, while in the week of Carnival this average will be 16 thousand tourists who can inject more than US$ 4 million (R$ 19 million) into the city's economy.
Anticipating the festivities, the week preceding Carnival will be marked by the arrival of five ships, with emphasis on the simultaneous presence of two ships on February 4th. On the 3rd Costa Diadema arrives; on the 4th, the Seaview and the debut of the Ambition in the port of Rio. On the 6th it is the turn of the MSC Musica and on the 7th the Costa Fascinosa gives the air of grace.
During the busy carnival period, from February 10th to 13th (Saturday to Tuesday), Pier Mauá prepares even more for the arrival of seven ships, distributed throughout the festive days. On the 10th, three vessels bring even more energy to the carnival atmosphere: the international The World, the MSC Seaview and the Costa Diadema.
Four ships will be docked simultaneously on the 11th. In addition to The World, which will remain until the 13th, the arrival of Azamara Quest, MSC Armonia and the debutant MV Pacific World is expected.
On the 12th it is the turn of another newcomer, the Silver Nova, to join The World, Azamara Quest, MV Pacific World, again totaling four ships in the terminal. Silver Nova will remain at Pier Mauá until February 15th.
One fact that draws attention is ships staying overnight at the terminal for several days. Marcello Chagas, operations manager at Pier Mauá, highlights this trend:
“We are observing a growing interest in alternative tourist routes, which has attracted international vessels, some of them planning stays for longer periods, as we can see during the carnival period. This trend reflects the intention of cruise ships to enjoy the opportunities that Brazil, and especially Rio de Janeiro, provide for a longer period of time”, comments Marcello.
Prioritizing safety and well-being at Pier Mauá
In order to guarantee the adequate internal and external functioning of the port, the Tourist Policing Battalion (BPTur) of the Military Police, with the support of the State Tourist Security Council (CONSETUR), maintains a mobile post between warehouses 3 and 4 throughout the season. The team is reinforced to provide passengers with a smooth and comfortable experience as they go out to enjoy the parade, enjoy the blocks and return to the terminal without any setbacks. There is comprehensive planning involving several municipal bodies that have been long-time partners: Municipal Guard, BPTUR, 5th BPM, DEAT, RJ City Hall, RioTur, Centro Presente, CDURP, CDRJ, VLT, SMTR, CET RIO, CBMERJ, among others .
About the 2023/2024 season
Being one of the longest in recent years, the cruise season at Pier Mauá began on October 27, 2023 and will continue until May 4, 2024. In total there will be 37 giants, 27 foreign ships and 10 national ships. Of these, 14 will dock for the first time in our Wonderful City. The forecast is for 85 national stops, 33 international stops and a movement of 400 thousand visitors throughout the season.
Schedule for the first fortnight:
February 3rd (Saturday)
Ship: Costa Diadema
Passenger capacity: 4947
Arrival: 8am
Departure: 4pm
Comes from Ilhéus and goes to Santos
February 4th (Sunday)
Ship: MSC Seaview
Passenger capacity: 5429
Arrival: 7am
Departure: 5pm
Comes from Ilhabela and goes to Salvador
Ship: Ambition
Passenger capacity: 1200
Arrival: 12pm
Departure: 8pm – 05/02
Comes from Recife and goes to Salvador
February 6th (Tuesday)
Ship: MSC Musica
Passenger capacity: 3223
Arrival: 7am
Departure: 4pm
Comes from Búzios and goes to Buenos Aires
February 7th (Wednesday)
Ship: Fascinous Coast
Passenger capacity: 3780
Arrival: 12pm
Departure: 10pm
Comes from Buenos Aires and goes to Búzios
February 10th (Saturday)
Ship: MSC Seaview
Passenger capacity: 5429
Arrival: 7am
Departure: 6pm
Comes from Ilha Grande and goes to Salvador
Ship: Costa Diadema
Passenger capacity: 4947
Arrival: 8am
Departure: 4pm
Comes from Ilhéus and goes to Santos
Ship: The World
Passenger capacity: 200
Arrival: 1pm
Departure: 6pm – 13/02
Comes from Ilhabela and goes to Tristan da Cunha
February 11th (Sunday)
Ship: Azamara Quest
Passenger capacity: 359
Arrival: 8am
Departure: 1pm – 13/02
Comes from Montevideo and goes to Punta del Leste
Ship: MSC Armonia
Passenger capacity: 3223
Arrival: 9am
Departure: 11pm
Comes from Búzios and goes to Santos
Ship: MV Pacific World
Passenger capacity: 2010
Arrival: 2pm
Departure: 10am – 13/02
Comes from Búzios and goes to Santos
February 12th (Monday)
Ship: Silver Nova
Passenger capacity: 728
Arrival: 8am
Departure: 1pm – 15/02
Comes from Ilhabela and goes to Salvador
The complete program can be found on the website: https://www.piermaua.rio/programacao/
Last day of the year will have simultaneous dockings that will watch the fireworks display in Copacabana
Pier Mauá will have an intense movement of ships and tourists between the 17th and 31st of December due to the arrivals and departures of several vessels, with an average of 57 thousand tourists passing through the place during this period. In total, 13 dockings are planned across nine ships, three of which are international and one for the first time at the terminal. Some dates will have ships docked simultaneously, such as the 17th, 19th, 22nd and 25th with two ships and the 31st with four ships.
The stars of the second fortnight
On the 17th, Pier Mauá has two moorings, both scheduled to arrive at 7am. MSC Musica arriving from Ilha Bela and MSC Seaview arriving from Búzios. On that day alone, there are around 20,000 people at the terminal.
Two dockings also take place on the 19th with the Costa Diadema coming from Santos and the MSC Armonia coming from Búzios. Both coming in the morning.
The international Europa 2 arrives from Salvador on the 20th, around 5pm and remains at Pier Mauá until the 22nd, 6pm, heading to Itajaí. With the foreign ship already docked, on the 22nd there will also be two ships, as the Costa Fascinosa arrives from Buenos Aires around 12pm and leaves for Ilha Bela at 10pm.
On the 23rd it is Seaview's turn to return again from Ilha Bela bound for Buenos Aires.
At Christmas, December 25th, two more vessels will be docked at the terminal. They are MSC Musica and Costa Diadema.
On the 30th, it is the turn of the international Azamara Quest, which comes from Montevideo and spends the night at Pier Mauá en route to Copacabana to watch the fireworks display on the high seas, as well as the ships MSC Seaview, Costa Fascinosa and for the first time at Pier Mauá, the Serenade of the Seas, which arrive on the 31st.
About the 2023/2024 season
Being one of the longest in recent years, the cruise season at Pier Mauá began on October 27, 2023 and will continue until May 4, 2024. In total there will be 37 giants, 27 foreign ships and 10 national ships. Of these, 15 will dock for the first time in our Wonderful City. The forecast is for 85 national stops, 34 international stops and a movement of 440 thousand visitors throughout the season.
Ship schedule:
December 17th (Sunday)
Ship: MSC Musica
Passenger capacity: 3223
Arrival: 7am
Departure: 4pm
Ship: MSC Seaview
Passenger capacity: 5429
Arrival: 7am
Departure: 6pm
December 19th (Tuesday)
Ship: Costa Diadema
Passenger capacity: 4526
Arrival: 08:30
Departure: 8pm
Ship: Armonia
Passenger capacity: 4300
Arrival: 7am
Departure: 8pm
December 20th (Wednesday)
Ship: Europe 2
Passenger capacity: 516
Arrival: 5:30 pm
Departure: 12/22 – 6pm
December 22nd (Friday)
Ship: Fascinous Coast
Passenger capacity: 3780
Arrival: 12pm
Departure: 10pm
December 23rd (Saturday)
Ship: MSC Seaview
Passenger capacity: 5429
Arrival: 8am
Departure: 5pm
December 25th (Monday)
Ship: MSC Musica
Passenger capacity: 3223
Arrival: 7am
Departure: 4pm
Ship: Costa Diadema
Passenger capacity: 4526
Arrival: 9am
Departure: 6pm
December 30th (Saturday)
Ship: Azamara Quest
Passenger capacity: 2578
Arrival: 8am
Departure: 12/31 – 6pm
December 31st (Sunday)
Ship: MSC Seaview
Passenger capacity: 5429
Arrival: 7am
Departure: 7pm
Ship: Serenade of the Seas
Passenger capacity: 2578
Arrival: 9am
Departure: 6pm
Ship: Fascinous Coast
Passenger capacity: 3780
Arrival: 1pm
Departure: 8pm
The complete program can be found on the website: https://www.piermaua.rio/programacao
Of the more than 27 thousand people who will pass through the terminal during this period, at least 15 thousand come from MSC Seaview
The first days of December promise to stir up the waters of Rio de Janeiro, at Pier Mauá, with the imposing presence of cruise ships that delight tourists and locals. From December 1st to 12th, the terminal will have eight dockings with six ships, three of which are international: Viking Jupiter, Azamara Quest and Norwegian Star. The movement of travelers will be intense, as it is estimated that more than 27 thousand people will transit the terminal during this period.
The first ship of December arrives on the 1st, the Viking Jupiter, with capacity for 930 passengers. It is known for offering luxurious and exploratory cruise experiences and is part of the “Viking Ocean Cruises” class, which is recognized for its elegance, attention to detail, and itineraries that explore diverse destinations around the world.
On the 4th it is the turn of the Costa Fascinosa, the second Costa Cruises ship to dock at Pier Mauá this season. With embarkations in Rio de Janeiro, Fascinosa will make international cruises of seven to nine nights to Búzios (RJ), Ilha Grande (RJ), Ilhabela (SP), Balneário Camboriú (SC), Montevideo (Uruguay) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) .
December 5th will be the first day of this season to feature two ships docked simultaneously: the Azamara Quest, a luxurious vessel from Amazara Club Cruises, with capacity for 781 guests, and the MSC Seaview, which has already been here in the 2022 season. /2023 and continues to be one of the most modern in the fleet. It alone will move 10,000 tourists per stay at Pier Mauá, as it will embark and disembark in Rio de Janeiro! It also returns on December 8th and 11th.
On the 9th, it is the turn of MSC Musica, which will have dedicated departures in Argentina and Uruguay and will make stops in the Brazilian cities of Balneário Camboriú, Porto Belo, Itajaí, Paranaguá, Ilhabela, Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis (RJ) and Búzios.
The transatlantic Norwegian Star arrives at Pier Mauá on December 12th. He started in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 24th, totaling 18 days of travel. In Brazil, the itinerary includes Recife (PE), Maceió (AL), Salvador (BA) and Búzios (RJ) before docking in the capital of Rio de Janeiro.
Highlight of this fortnight: MSC Seaview
MSC Seaview was designed to provide guests with a unique connection to the sea. With embarkations in Rio de Janeiro, the ultramodern ship offers 3 and 5 night mini cruises alternately visiting the cities of Ilhabela, Búzios, Ilhéus and Salvador. The ship also has 6 and 7 night itineraries with visits to Búzios, Salvador and Ilhéus, and 8 nights with stops in Buenos Aires, Punta Del Leste and Montevideo.
The vessel has a design that favors sea views and sunlight, with large outdoor areas and a 360° external promenade, which surrounds the entire ship. Its imposing atrium spans four floors and its sides feature two glass-floored walkways that offer guests spectacular views of the ocean.
The ship has several leisure areas such as a water park for children, five swimming pools and 13 whirlpools, two ziplines each 105 meters long, the Bridge of Sighs – a walkway with a glass floor 40 meters high, water slides, 17 bars and lounges, bowling, XD cinema, Formula 1 simulator, theater with Broadway-style shows, disco, exclusive spaces for children in partnership with LEGO® and Chicco®, as well as a gym equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym® equipment, several stores, and the MSC Aurea SPA. This ship also has the MSC Yacht Club product.
About the 2023/2024 season
Being one of the longest in recent years, the cruise season at Pier Mauá began on October 27, 2023 and will continue until May 4, 2024. In total there will be 37 giants, 27 foreign ships and 10 national ships. Of these, 15 will dock for the first time in our Wonderful City. The forecast is for 85 national stops, 34 international stops and a movement of 440 thousand visitors throughout the season.
Ship schedule:
December 1st (Friday)
Ship: Viking Jupiter
Passenger capacity: 930
Arrival: 8am
Departure: 5pm
December 4th (Monday)
Ship: Fascinous Coast
Passenger capacity: 3780
Arrival: 1pm
Departure: 9pm
Comes from Salvador and goes to Montevideo
December 5th (Tuesday)
Ship: MSC Seaview
Passenger capacity: 5429
Arrival: 8am
Departure: 6pm
Comes from Ilhéus and goes to Santos
Ship: Azamara Quest
Passenger capacity: 781
Arrival: 1pm
Departure: 06/12 – 2pm
Comes from Recife and goes to Montevideo
December 8th (Friday)
Ship: MSC Seaview
Passenger capacity: 5429
Arrival: 8am
Departure: 6pm
Comes from Ilhabela and goes to Búzios
December 9th (Saturday)
Ship: MSC Musica
Passenger capacity: 3223
Arrival: 7am
Departure: 2pm
Comes from Ilhabela and goes to Buenos Aires
December 11th (Monday)
Ship: MSC Seaview
Passenger capacity: 5429
Arrival: 8am
Departure: 5pm
Comes from Búzios and goes to Salvador
December 12th (Tuesday)
Ship: Norwegian Star
Passenger capacity: 2348
Arrival: 8am
Departure: 11:59 pm
Comes from Búzios and goes to Búzios
The complete program can be found on the website: https://www.piermaua.rio/programacao
Costa Favolosa, MSC Lirica and MSC Musica will also be present until the end of the month
The largest ship in history to sail in Brazilian waters, the MSC Grandiosa, arrives at Pier Mauá this Thursday (23), scheduled to dock at 8am, and has capacity for more than six thousand passengers on board! The vessel is 331 meters long and 75 meters high.
The ship left Europe (Civitavecchia, Italy) on November 4th, when it began its Atlantic crossing towards the country. Lasting 21 nights, the complete itinerary ends in the Port of Santos, on the 25th. Before that, however, it passes through several destinations in Europe, the Atlantic and also in Brazil.
Among the ports visited is Genoa, in Italy, where passengers also board, as well as Maceió. The capital of Alagoas was the first national stop of MSC Grandiosa, on the 19th of this month.
From November 26th, the ship offers a series of weekly cruises along the national coast that include stops in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Bahia and Alagoas. With embarkations in Santos, Salvador and Maceió, MSC Grandiosa continues in Brazil until the end of March 2024.
MSC Grandiosa guests will be able to have fun in the five swimming pools, 11 restaurants, 21 bars and lounges, nine whirlpools, a large theater, disco and much more!
Costa Cruzeiros opens the Brazilian season with the Costa Favolosa
From November 26th, Costa Favolosa marks the start of Costa Cruzeiros' 2023/2024 Brazilian season at Pier Mauá. The ship began its journey towards Brazil departing from Savona, Italy, on November 9th. With decor inspired by fairy tales, the ship offers mini-cruises in Brazil, as well as weekly trips to Argentina and Uruguay. Its season runs until May 3, 2024, promising magical experiences on board.
With more than 6,000 sculptures and works of art inside, the ship has spaces such as the Camelot Piano Bar, inspired by King Arthur's court, and the El Dorado Casino, influenced by the city of solid gold from indigenous legend. She is a modified version of the original Concordia class ships, she has only one identical twin: the Costa Fascinosa.
Last days of November with MSC ships
On the 29th, MSC Lirica arrives with its fascinating story. Initially built in 2003, the ship underwent an expansion in 2015, gaining new cabins and spaces. Aimed at travelers from the south of the country, it offers seven-night itineraries, departing from Itajaí, in Santa Catarina, and exploring destinations such as Punta Del Este, Buenos Aires and Ilhabela. It is the third ship of the Brazilian season departing from Europe.
MSC Lirica offers a differentiated cruise experience, focused on elegance, comfort and hospitality, with 992 cabins. A relaxing atmosphere, with magnificent internal views from the foyer and external ocean views from floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in various areas of the ship.
There are a variety of lounges and bars, including the charming Beverly Hills Bar or the traditional English-style Lord Nelson Pub, the perfect place for a pre-theatre drink. For families, there is a children's area created in partnership with LEGO® and Chicco®, as well as the Spray Park, a fun aquapark for children, and two swimming pools, as well as a complete program of activities for guests of all ages.
MSC Musica arrives in the Marvelous City on November 30th. Designed exclusively by MSC Crociere, the ship was christened by Sophia Loren in Venice in 2006. Built in France, it debuted in South America two years later, offering a unique cruise experience for passengers embarking on this journey.
MSC Musica, with capacity for more than 3,200 people, impresses with its details and elegance. The reception, which features a three-level waterfall and a piano suspended on a crystal floor beneath the illuminated water pool, creates the perfect atmosphere for guests to immerse themselves in their rest period without any worries.
Travelers can enjoy the three swimming pools, sports area with mini golf, sports court and walking track, nightclub, 16 bars, lounges, theater, four restaurants – one specializing in Japanese cuisine (Kaito Sushi Bar) and much more.
With options of eight and nine nights, MSC Musica departs from Buenos Aires, in Argentina, and alternately visits the Brazilian destinations of Rio de Janeiro, Búzios, Ilha Grande, Paranaguá, Itajaí, Balneário Camboriú and Ilhabela, as well as Montevideo, in Uruguay .
About the 2023/2024 season
Being one of the longest in recent years, the cruise season at Pier Mauá began on October 27, 2023 and will continue until May 4, 2024. In total there will be 37 giants, 27 foreign ships and 10 national ships. Of these, 15 will dock for the first time in our Wonderful City. The forecast is for 85 national stops, 34 international stops and a movement of 440 thousand visitors throughout the season.
Ship schedule:
November 23rd (Thursday)
Ship: MSC Grandiosa
Passenger capacity: 6334
Arrival: 8am
Departure: 6pm
November 26th (Sunday)
Ship: Costa Favolosa
Passenger capacity: 3780
Arrival: 8am
Departure: 6pm
November 29th (Wednesday)
Ship: MSC Lirica
Passenger capacity: 2548
Arrival: 9am
Departure: 7pm
November 30th (Thursday)
Ship: MSC Musica
Passenger capacity: 3223
Arrival: 9am
Departure: 6pm
The complete program can be found on the website: https://www.piermaua.rio/programacao
From October 2023 to May 2024, this season is one of the longest in recent years
The 2023/2024 cruise season at Pier Mauá is about to begin, and this year, passengers can expect an even safer and more comfortable experience. Preparations are in full swing, aiming to offer travelers maximum protection and convenience during their passage through the terminal.
Being one of the longest in recent years, the cruise season begins on October 27, 2023 and continues until May 4, 2024. In total there will be 37 giants, 28 foreign ships and nine national ones. Of these, four will dock for the first time in our Wonderful City. The forecast is for 70 national and 51 international stopovers.
Safety and comfort first
Pier Mauá puts the safety and comfort of passengers at the forefront this season. The terminal's infrastructure will be improved with the installation of covers in its areas and an air conditioning system to ensure the comfort of travelers.
Before boarding ships, all passengers and crew undergo rigorous inspections, including carry-on bag checks, metal detectors and, when necessary, personal searches. Furthermore, all warehouses are equipped with the most modern scanners, X-ray systems, surveillance cameras and highly trained security guards.
The international cruise terminal is also in negotiations to offer the sale of Riocard (electronic ticketing system) for greater convenience for passengers who wish to explore the city using public transport.
“Our dedication to safety goes beyond conventional measures. We strictly comply with Ordinances of the General Coordination of Customs Administration (COANA) 80 and 76, which establish the operating conditions and technical requirements of the security system of a customs enclosure. Customs at Pier Mauá not only meets customs interests, but also defends the safety of our travelers, crew and users of the port facility”, comments Marcello Chagas, operations coordinator at Pier Mauá.
International standard security protocols
Pier Mauá is the second terminal of its kind in Brazil to comply with mandatory international standards, such as ISPS CODE. The rigorous security protocols strictly follow the Security Plan approved by the State Commission for Public Security in State (CESPORTOS) and National (CONPORTOS) Ports, Terminals and Waterways, ensuring that the interface between ships and port facilities is highly safe, preventing shipment of explosives and other risks.
Since it began operating in 1998 as a passenger terminal, more than six million travelers have passed through Pier Mauá on more than 200 ships of different nationalities.
About the previous season
In the 2022/2023 season, cruise ships had a significant impact on the economy of the city and surrounding areas, with an approximate speculative value of R$ 996.2 million considering that each cruise ship spends an average of US$ 250 per day in the region, added to the jobs generated . 410,063 passengers were registered, with 110,306 boardings, 105,370 disembarks and 194,387 tourists in transit, totaling 35 ships and 117 stopovers.
From this month onwards, Pier Mauá hosts the biggest events in Rio de Janeiro, but since the beginning of the year it has been the stage for parties, lectures, corporate events and others.
Events at Pier Mauá have been taking place since the beginning of the year with several events such as: Metaverso Lecture – Rio Soul Connection, Marielle Vive Festival, World Autism Day – CDRJ, Rio Art Tattoo Festival 2023, Artificial Intelligence Lecture – Rio Soul Connection, Anniversary Eletrobrás, Festa Julina Escola Pensi, Virada Primavera Verão 23 – Renner, Chapadinhas de Endorphina Training.
This sequence of events attracts a diverse audience and promotes the region's economy. In 2022, 12 events took place, with an approximate movement of 342,060 people, around 19,585 jobs created and an impact on the economy of 204 million (approximate speculative value adding the gross revenue of the events to the impact of their participants on the local economy and jobs generated) .
During all the events held at Pier Mauá last year there was an increase of 120% in the use of the VLT, the most significant being Innovation week, with 67%; Rio, Oil and Gas Fair with an increase of 16% and LER 2022 with 10%.
With a diverse program of events such as: Shell Eco Marathon, Rio Construção Summit, Rio Innovation Week, Mondial de La Biere and Rio Coffee Nation promise to explore the most diverse themes such as technology, construction, innovation, beer and coffee. With its 40 thousand m², Pier Mauá will be the meeting point for enthusiasts of these areas and for all those looking for information and entertainment in the same place.
Those who love Pier Mauá can now prepare themselves for a series of unmissable experiences that promise to liven up the city and provide unique moments for visitors. Find out a little more about the events that will take place there:
Shell Eco Marathon (30/08 to 02/09)
The sixth edition of the Shell Eco Marathon, a true parade of technology and environmental awareness. During this event, talented and committed students will face the challenge of designing and building highly efficient vehicles. The competition, which always attracts curious looks, will celebrate innovation and solutions aimed at a more sustainable future.
Rio Construção Summit (16 to 18/09)
For the first time at Pier Mauá, the Rio Construção Summit will bring together renowned experts, companies in the sector and construction and architecture enthusiasts. With more than 15 hours of immersion in technical content, the event will offer a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends and innovative solutions in the industry. Furthermore, the presence of leaders, experts and market players will enable the establishment of important professional connections.
Rio Innovation Week (03 to 06/10)
Get ready for an explosion of ideas and connections during Rio Innovation Week! Entrepreneurs, startups and brilliant minds will come together in a 50,000 square meter space at Pier Mauá to boost the innovation ecosystem. With inspiring talks, interactive workshops and exciting pitches, the event promises to reveal the latest technological trends and encourage creativity and entrepreneurship.
Mondial de La Biere (11 to 15/10)
Lovers of good beer have an appointment at Mondial de La Biere! This incredible event will bring together a wide selection of craft, national and international beers, as well as delicious gastronomic pairings. The public will also be able to enjoy musical shows and participate in lectures on beer culture. There will be days of joy and fun guaranteed at Pier Mauá.
Rio Coffee Nation – The Special Coffee Route (10/20 to 22)
For those who love the aroma and flavor of coffee, Rio Coffee Nation is an unmissable experience. The coolest gathering of specialty and organic coffees in Brazil arrives at Pier Mauá for the first time, celebrating the culture of this drink so loved around the world. With tastings, workshops with experienced baristas and the chance to learn the secrets behind each cup, coffee lovers will be enchanted by the event.
The cruise season ends on April 17, 2023 at Pier Mauá. The last illustrious visitor to say goodbye to the Marvelous City is the Costa Firenze, which opens and closes the month passing through the terminal on the 1st, 04th, 07th, 15th and ending on the 17th.
The month of April also features seven more ships. On the 4th it is MSC Fantasia’s turn; day 5, MSC Musica; the 6th, Silver Cloud (which opened the season at Pier Mauá on October 28, 2022); day 12, World Explorer; day 13, Celebrity Infinity; day 14 Costa Favolosa; day 16, MSC Preziosa.
With 35 ships and approximately 400,000 tourists of different nationalities, Pier Mauá closes the 2022/2023 season that began on October 28 last year. During the period, the Pier received 24 international ships, 11 national ships and nine ships had their first stay in the city. There were 85 calls by national ships and 32 by international ships, with a total of 117 dockings.
To ensure that the operation not only internal to the port but also external to the Olympic Boulevard area worked in the best possible way, Pier Mauá could not fail to thank its partners such as the Municipal Guard, BPTUR, 5th BPM, DEAT, RJ City Hall, RioTur, CDURP, CDRJ, VLT, SMTR, CET RIO, CBMERJ, Centro Presente, among others.
The larger ships that transited Pier Mauá were the highlights of this season, making it the biggest in the last 10 years, according to the Brazilian Cruise Ship Association (CLIA Brasil). They were: MSC Seashore, the largest cruise ship that was in Brazil with capacity for 7,077 people and was at Pier Mauá on December 9, 2022 and March 27, 2023; the MSC Seaview, which has capacity for 6,842 people and carried out trips lasting three to seven nights, the first of which was on December 6, 2022 and the last passage through the terminal on March 10, 2023; the Costa Firenze, which was the largest ship in the history of Costa Cruises to come to South America. It passed through Pier Mauá several times on trips lasting three to seven nights and ends the season on April 17, 2023. Its capacity is 6,538 people on board, including crew; and MSC Preziosa, which has capacity for 5,767 people. Twin of the ships MSC Fantasia, MSC Splendida and MSC Divina, the ship was at Pier Mauá on December 30, 2022 for the end of year festivities, during Carnival, on February 19 and on April 16, 2023.
In addition to these ships with exuberant capacity, other MSC vessels also passed through: the MSC Armonia, the MSC Musica, the MSC Fantasia and the MSC Preziosa and Costa Cruises: the Costa Fortuna and the Costa Favolosa.
The international ones also came in full swing for this season: Arcadia, Celebrity Infinity, Aurora, Volendam, MS Marina, Balmoral, Viking Jupiter, Azamara Pursuit, Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Mariner, MS Insignia, MS Hamburg, Europa, Silver Wind, Silver Cloud, Seabourn Venture, World Explorer, Ocean Explorer, Swan Hellenic – See.
Several ships were anchored for the first time at Pier Mauá. They were: Swan Hellenic, Costa Firenze, Vicking Octantis, Aidamar, Norwegian Star, Silver Moon, MSC Seashore, Seabourn Quest and Hanseatic Spirit.