Nine ships and more than 20,000 passengers are expected between March 1st and 5th<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pier Mau\u00e1 is ready to receive a large number of tourists during Carnival! Between March 1st and 5th, the international cruise terminal expects to receive more than 20,000 passengers, as well as 30% of crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They will come aboard nine incredible ships, including the MSC Seaview, the Silver Ray (coming to Rio de Janeiro for the first time), the Ocean Fuji, the Azamara Journey, the MSC Orchestra, the MSC Armonia, the Crystal Serenity, the MSC Poesia and the Costa Favolosa. In addition, some of these ships will spend several days at Pier Mau\u00e1 during the period, such as the Silver Ray and Crystal Serenity, which will stay for four days; the Azamara Journey, which will stay for three days; the Ocean Fuji and MSC Poesia for two days and the others for just one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday and Monday of Carnival, Pier Mau\u00e1 will have five giant ships docked. It will be a real party of ships and tourists there! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This massive movement turns Pier Mau\u00e1 into the epicenter of the party, where tourists can play Carnival in the surrounding area or even go to Sapuca\u00ed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And throughout March, the terminal expects to welcome more than 65,000 tourists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pier Mau\u00e1's structure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Pier Mau\u00e1 terminal has a modern, well-equipped structure and offers fast check-in and boarding areas; easy access for passengers; stores and last-minute services, among other amenities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With the arrival of the ships, Pier Mau\u00e1 is reaffirming its role as one of the main cruise destinations in Latin America, ready to welcome tourists in search of adventure and leisure. With everyone's safety in mind, the concessionaire has worked tirelessly in recent months to improve security at the terminal, a space that hosts large-scale events and an intense flow of people during the ship season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A series of significant improvements and investments have been made in port security. Among the main investments made are the CCTV monitoring system with new software; computerized access control using turnstiles and card readers; perimeter alarm using infrared sensors; siren with audio for the emergency control system; modernization of the guardhouses; construction of a new reception; fencing of the water castles, as well as the acquisition of security equipment and software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ease of access<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For the best boarding for those coming by taxi or transport app, passengers should get off at Av. Venezuela and Rua Souza Lima. For those coming by car, the nearest 24-hour parking lot is \u201cParking Pier Mau\u00e1\u201d, with a car entrance between Bar\u00e3o de Tef\u00e9 and Souza Lima, and pedestrian access on the Olympic Boulevard, almost at Armaz\u00e9m 4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourists coming from Santos Dumont airport or Novo Rio bus station can also take the VLT, with the nearest station being Parada dos Navios. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With this facility around the terminal, Pier Mau\u00e1 aims to help minimize disruption to tourists and make the trip even more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carnival program:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n March 01 (Saturday)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ship: MSC Seaview<\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of passengers: 5429+ 30% crew <\/p>\n\n\n\n Arrival: 09h<\/p>\n\n\n\n Departure: 6pm <\/p>\n\n\n\n Comes from Ilh\u00e9us and goes to Santos<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ship: Silver Ray<\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of passengers: 728+ 30% crew <\/p>\n\n\n\n Arrival: 08h<\/p>\n\n\n\n Departure: March 4th - 1pm <\/p>\n\n\n\n Comes from Ilhabela and goes to Salvador<\/p>\n\n\n\n March 02 (Sunday)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ship: Ocean Fuji<\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of passengers: 450+ 30% crew <\/p>\n\n\n\n Arrival: 09h<\/p>\n\n\n\n Departure: March 3rd - 5pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Buenos Aires to Recife<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ship: Azamara Jorney<\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of passengers: 781+ 30% crew <\/p>\n\n\n\n Arrival: 9am<\/p>\n\n\n\n Departure: March 4th - 1pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Punta Del Este to Salvador<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ship: MSC Orchestra<\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of passengers: 3223+ 30% crew <\/p>\n\n\n\n Arrival: 8am<\/p>\n\n\n\n Departure: 6pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Comes from B\u00fazios and goes to Salvador<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ship: MSC Armonia<\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of passengers: 2620+ 30% crew <\/p>\n\n\n\n Arrival: 7am<\/p>\n\n\n\n Departure: 7pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Ilha Grande to B\u00fazios<\/p>\n\n\n\n March 03 (Monday)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ship: Crystal Serenity<\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of passengers: 740+ 30% crew <\/p>\n\n\n\n Arrival: 8am<\/p>\n\n\n\n Departure: March 6th - 9am<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Angra to Jamestown <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ship: MSC Poesia <\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of passengers: 3223+ 30% crew <\/p>\n\n\n\n Arrival: 7pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Departure: March 4th - 11pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Montevideo to B\u00fazios <\/p>\n\n\n\n March 05 (Wednesday)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ship: Costa Favolosa<\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of passengers: 3780+ 30% crew <\/p>\n\n\n\n Arrival: 12pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Departure: 10pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Buenos Aires to Ilha Grande <\/p>\n\n\n\n