Bahia’s New Cruise Season to Inject US$27.9 Million Into Brazil’s Northeast Economy
Bahia's 2026-2027 cruise season should bring more than 180,000 visitors and inject R$144 million (US$27.9 million) into the state's economy, with 47 ship calls in Salvador. The post Bahia’s New Cruise Season to Inject US$27.9 Million Into Brazil’s Northeast Economy appeared first on The Rio Times .
Bahia's new cruise season, running from October 2026 to April 2027, is expected to bring over 180,000 visitors and inject R$144 million (US$27.9 million) into the state's economy. The season features 47 ship calls scheduled for Salvador, with vessels ranging from research ships to large luxury ocean liners. The largest and most modern ship in the MSC Cruises fleet, MSC Virtuosa, will make weekly calls, starting and ending cruises in Salvador.
This homeport status will allow passengers to embark and disembark in the city instead of just stopping by en route. The state tourism secretariat, in collaboration with the cruise industry, predicts a 25% growth in economic impact compared to the previous season. To achieve this growth, Bahia is investing in nautical infrastructure, destination promotion, and service training, with plans to expand to smaller ports along the coast.
The first test of the season's success will be the number of passengers onboard and the ship boarding numbers in October, as well as the expansion of calls to smaller ports.
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