Where do MSC Cruises' ships dock in Santos?
MSC Cruises' ships dock at Terminal de Passageiros Concais: Avenue Cândido Gafre S/N Santos, SP 11013-240, Santos. The cruise port is located in the Macuco district, around two and a half kilometres south-east of central Santos.
How do I reach the car park at Santos cruise port?
The car park at Santos cruise port is next to the Concais Passenger Terminal.
If driving from São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (the main airport in São Paulo), you first need to make the journey to Santos (lasting approximately one hour and 50 minutes), which is very well-signposted. When approaching the centre of Santos, follow signs to the Terminal de Cruzeiros, off Avenida Perimetral. When entering the port, turn left and you will soon see the cruise terminal on your right. The car park is located just beyond the cruise terminal, behind the statue of Our Lady of Fatima (Nossa Senhora de Fátima).
How do I get to Santos cruise port from the train station?
Santos does not have a train station or regular passenger rail service from São Paulo. However, it does have a tram network called the Baixada Santista Light Rail. The closest station to Santos cruise port is Porto, which is the eastern terminal station on Line 1. Santos cruise terminal is located around 800 metres to the north of Porto station and can be easily reached on foot.
How do I get from Santos Airport to the cruise port?
Santos does not have an international airport, so if you are arriving by air from a country outside of Brazil, you will need to fly to one of São Paulo's two airports: Guarulhos International Airport or Congonhas - Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport.
The easiest way to reach Santos cruise port from either of São Paulo's airports is to take a taxi. The journey from Guarulhos Airport should take around two hours in good traffic conditions, while the trip from Congonhas should take around one hour and a half. There is also a bus service from Guarulhos Airport to Santos cruise port, which can take up to two and a half hours, and a bus from Congonhas Airport, which takes around an hour and a half.
Is São Paulo expensive?
São Paulo, much like the rest of Brazil, can be relatively inexpensive to visit when compared to popular destinations in Europe and North America. A good meal with a drink can be found for around £10 per person (even less if you're keen to budget), while a single metro journey costs around 60p.
What is the weather like in São Paulo?
Located in the south of Brazil, São Paulo has a subtropical climate, with consistently warm temperatures all year round, summers that can see rain, and relatively dry winters. The warmest months in São Paulo are typically from November to February, which have an average high daily temperature of between 28°C and 29°C. These summer months are also usually the wettest, with around 12 to 14 days of rainfall per month on average. In contrast, June to August - São Paulo's winter months - see cooler daily high temperatures, averaging between 23°C and 25°C, and just three to four days of rainfall per month on average.
Is there a beach in São Paulo?
The city of São Paulo is located inland, so it does not have beaches within city limits. However, Santos - where the cruise terminal is found - is on the coast and has a number of excellent beaches to choose from, both within the city and in surrounding areas.
The main beach in Santos is Gonzaga Beach, located in the south. Gonzaga is a long, sandy beach backed by restaurants and bars, and is one of the most popular places to visit when in Santos. Further afield, Guarujá is a small coastal city to the east of Santos that has a number of beautiful beaches, which are perfect for relaxing on.
To the west of Santos is Praia Grande, which is popular with sunbathers, surfers and cyclists. Further out are Ubatuba's wild, rugged beaches, spread across 100 kilometres of coastline, and the archipelago of Ilhabela, whose islands boast tropical-style beaches with incredible scenery.
